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The Supreme Court Chose Freedom Over Fear. Our Country Should, Too | Opinion

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He loses his job.As these stories keep coming, the pressure keeps rising. Merely expressing certain views is considered "violence." Refusing to promote certain views is branded "discrimination." Holding certain views is considered "bigotry," making one ineligible to voice one's opinion or even earn a living for one's family.

Fear is increasingly used to shut down good-faith debate.But there is hope.The U.S. Supreme Court has now decided 303 Creative v.

Elenis and ruled for Lorie Smith, a graphic designer who challenged a Colorado law that required her to create websites celebrating same-sex weddings.

Because of her beliefs, Lorie didn't want to promote a message through her art that she disagrees with, so she courageously challenged an unjust law to send a message we can all agree with: it's okay to disagree with government orthodoxy.Of course, Lorie has always served and created all sorts of websites for members of the LGBT community.

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