bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

Jason is a nice guy. I have nothing against Jason. He is getting married and I was asked if I wanted to shoot the wedding shower. I turned it down saying I would be away. ( first thing that popped into my mind)
why did I turn this down. Jason and his partner are gay.
I really have nothing against gay people. I really dont care if they get married. I dont care if they adopt babies. I don't care what they do at home behind closed doors.

What I dont like, what I can't stand is seeing them together, kissing hugging etc etc. It bothers me to see this. My wife says I was wrong I say I did what had to be done.

GeoffYoung Loc: Crystal River, FL.

Good for you!

Robert Graybeal Loc: Myrtle Beach

Agree!

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

You better not let them find this post or you could be in big trouble. I'm not saying that I disagree with you, but I'm warning you to keep your mouth shut. There are many lawsuits out there against people that refuse service to gay people for the wrong reason - and I'm not saying your reason is wrong, but the courts or juries might. Even with reasons such as religious convictions, people are being sued and loosing. Just be careful what you say on the web. It's forever.

GTinSoCal Loc: Palmdale, CA

There is nothing wrong with being uncomfortable with gay PDA, lots of people have a problem with hetero PDA.

GT

gmcase Loc: Galt's Gulch

One needs to stand up for the beliefs and principles by which they live. I believe the L**T needs to display the same tolerance toward others as they demand toward themselves by the force of law. They are extremely intolerant collectively and there will be push back as they are getting a little too greedy.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

I believe my feelings are similar to yours. My wife and I have some gay friends, we get along great, go places together and generally have a great time. The one thing I appreciate about them is they do not do any public demonstrations of affection, hugging and kissing etc. They do not talk about their bedroom exploits, they don't talk about the gay news on television etc. That is what I love about them as well as other qualities such as simply being fun people with honesty and integrity second to none and having similar interests. But having said that I don't appreciate being with heterosexual couples who do public displays of hugging and kissing, talking about bedroom exploits etc. either. For my wife and I none of that is to be done in public. I also believe in people doing what they want sexually but I want it left in the bedroom where it belongs. Honestly I do not believe that being gay or any part of L**T is entirely proper according to my Christian beliefs but that is not for me to decide for my friends or anyone else. That is their decision. Now if that makes me anti gay then so be it.

Dennis

BasqueLady Loc: Woodburn OR

Your wife was right.

GeoffYoung Loc: Crystal River, FL.

And if we all keep our mouths shut in fear, what will become of this country?

Meganephron Loc: Fort Worth, TX

Unfortunately, I concur with this post. In fact you should take it down if you can.

My personal view is that if I as a private business do not receive any public funds (civic, state or federal) then I can run my business anyway I want. Patrons especially in photography have multiple alternate sources to use.

The federal and state have no place in my business. I pay my taxes and that's where the the interface stops. However, progressives are pushing to interject themselves into the private lives of individual trying to dictate what you can and can't do, believe and ban thoughts.

It's just one more step towards the loss of freedom. You are not denying Jason service, just your service. Unfortunately again, prevailing progressive thought sees it differently.

My response if challenged on such an issue would be to take the worst wedding photos ever and demand full payment. Jason should find a photographer without reservations. I know several excellent photographers who are gay and would jump at the chance.

Mr.elwood1 Loc: Oregon City, Oregon

In my opinion, you're a shallow, narrow minded jackass.
Oh yeah, and a lier too.

Meganephron Loc: Fort Worth, TX

No she's not. She's not the person being asked to compromise their person principles. Let her shoot the wedding if she feels that way. I'm sure her husband will lend her a camera and flash

Meganephron Loc: Fort Worth, TX

Everyone has an opinion but they should have a spell checker too

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Who are you talking to? If you click on Quote Reply before answering we know who you are answering.

Dennis

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

All things aside, you probably did the right thing because of your feelings. If your feelings screwed up your abilities it would have messed up your friends celebration, however less said the better.