The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to decorate a cake for a gay couples wedding. He agreed to bake it, just not decorate it. It was a 7-2 ruling, with justices Breyer and Kagan siding with the more conservative wing of the court. The ruling was apparently very narrow-the Supreme Court believes that the Colorado mistreated this baker but certainly did not say that all merchants have the right to refuse service to anyone they choose.
While this ruling is a good one for those who believe in religious freedom and individual liberty, the issue is hardly settled. There are more court cases that are coming in that deal with the same issue. It's always better to win then to lose-though both sides are still stocking ammo and have their guns turned towards one another.
I can't stress enough that refusing to bake a cake or decorate it is uncommonly silly. Take their money, give them what they want, and move on. It's also bullying to tell a merchant that he or she has to do what you tell them to do when you could just as easily give your money to another merchant who agrees with you and doesn't view you as immoral.
To me, if both sides grew up this issue would be immediately solved.
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