Now that I have read this single sentence, how about YOU find a grown up to read you the myriad of actual links that have already been provided that show you not only where this particular statement is but also how it applies.
Specifically, how it does NOT apply to the people in question.
Then you can go back and look at your 'progtard' insult and try and actually establish anything I have placed anywhere in this website that shows I am a progressive. Or admit you were being a moron - whatever.
It's a ******* gag order. I don't know how much clearer it can be. Not my problem is you can't read
Yes, it actually is your problem because you have failed to understand what you are reading. You are correct - it could not be more clear that is for sure. Unfortunately, even though it is crystal clear you STILL do not understand it.
OK, I'll bite. What makes you think its not a gag order. If you tell be because Rdean said so you're on my ignore list
First, what makes you think that I follow or agree with RDean? I have an extensive posting history here - I would think that you have a memory past the last few moments that should give you an inkling of where I stand on some issues... anyway -
Because the order itself applies to businesses advertising discriminatory practices. Essentially, it states that hanging a sign on the door or placing an ad in the paper that reads no gays allowed or gays will not be served is illegal.
The full (original) ruling is here:
http://www.oregon.gov/boli/SiteAssets/pages/press/Sweet Cakes FO.pdf
page 24 outlines the applicable section. Further, the cease and desist order is specifically targeted at the fact that sweetcakes had closed down BUT CONTINUED TO OPERATED on the net while continuing to broadcast on the net, CNN and other outlets that they were open, continuing business AND would still be practicing the cited discriminatory acts that they were fined for in the first place. THAT is what they are ordered to cease and desist. If they wish to be vocal against gay agenda's then they are allowed to under the first amendment and the natural right of free speech. However, according to current local law, they are not allowed to advertise discriminatory actions that the business is performing.
Now, we can discuss the MERITS of that protection, I disagree with the idea that gay's should be a protected class under public accommodation laws and I think even the ruling flushes out my reasoning (the defendants 'hardships' read as a laughable dramatization) BUT the idea that they are under a 'gag order' is blatantly false. They can and have exercised their free right of speech all they want. What they cannot do is go out there as representatives of a business and declare that they are going to openly break the law.
Of note is the idea that sweetcakes is NOT closed - they are still operating the company:
Home - Sweet Cakes
Further, not a single action has been taken against the company in response to the many appearances that they have done AFTER the order.