Actor Michael Imperioli expressed his displeasure towards the Supreme Court’s decision to allow a Christian website designer to discriminate against same-sex couples. The “Sopranos” star took to Instagram to share his frustration, posting a screenshot of an article with the headline “Supreme Court protects web designer who won’t do gay wedding websites.” Imperioli used irony to criticize the ruling, stating that he will now forbid bigots and homophobes from watching his shows and movies, including “The Sopranos,” “The White Lotus,” and “Goodfellas.”
Imperioli further elaborated on his viewpoint in the comment section, asserting that hate and ignorance should not be considered legitimate points of view. He expressed concerns about the decline in intelligence in America.
The Supreme Court’s decision in the case of 303 Creative v. Elenis expanded the rights of individuals who wish to refuse services to same-sex couples based on religious or ideological grounds. The court argued that forcing a graphic designer to create a website expressing views they oppose would violate their religious liberties and right to free speech.
However, it is worth noting that the specific dispute cited in the case was hypothetical, as the graphic designer, Lorie Smith, had never been hired to create a website for a same-sex couple.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a dissenting opinion, criticizing the majority’s decision. She argued that granting a business the constitutional right to refuse service to members of a protected class marks gays and lesbians as second-class citizens.
In his majority opinion, Justice Neil Gorsuch emphasized that states can still protect protected classes from discrimination, except in cases that implicate the First Amendment.
The Supreme Court has recently made several conservative-leaning decisions, including overturning President Biden’s plan for student loan forgiveness and ruling against affirmative action in college admissions.
Overall, Michael Imperioli’s reaction sheds light on the ongoing debate surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and the balance between religious freedom and discrimination.
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