With Threats, Bakers Who Refused to Make Lesbian Wedding Cake Warned to Do This (Pay Up) by Monday

CBN ^ | 7/9/2015 | TODD STARNES

[Pollster1]

My post 40 specifies the appropriate federal charge, 18 U.S. Code § 242 - Deprivation of rights under color of law, and as noted in post 116, there is no statute of limitations. We need to make sure that Avakian knows he will eventually receive justice through the rule of law, if he lives long enough.

[Girlene]

They have a new funding site after Go Fund Me kicked them out: Help Sweetcakes by melissa

[ifinnegan]

Did you see photos of the Kleins?

I don’t get the piercings.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Good to know!

[Girlene]

(b) Civil penalties under this subsection may not exceed $1,000 for each violation.

Well the claimants came up with 88 claims of harm for one woman, 90 for the other. Maybe they were awarded $1,000 per claim for whatever the judge thought was relevant?

[concerned about politics]

Did you see photos of the Kleins? I don’t get the piercings.

What photos? Never noticed piercings. Saw then on TV numerous times, too.

[mumblypeg]

Mr.B wrote: Is there a way we can help them refuse?

Yes. We can start a nationwide petition to have Brad Avakian removed from office. Yes I know he was elected by Oregon voters, and ultimately Oregon voters would need to dump him.
But consider the larger context. Avakian—a pissant bureaucrat with no legal authority—is sending a message to Christians AND EVERYONE: obey or else. He’s setting a precedent of harassing and violating constitutional rights of business owners nationwide and this will NOT BE LIMITED TO CHRISTIAN BUSINESS OWNERS. We need to shine a nationwide light on this and send a powerful message back: WE WILL NOT OBEY.
People aren’t stupid. Many know the gay mafia is just the commie shock troops; they know they could be next. Even gays have contributed to the Kleins in support of their right to dissent. $200k in cash was raised in a few days to HELP the Kleins exclusively; think how many people would sign a petition in SOLIDARITY, knowing their own rights are on the line.
I really believe more than enough Oregonians would sign to get Avakian tossed, plus thousands more across the country.
I’d like to put it on moveon.org which is mainstream and likely to get lots of attention. And where it will likely be removed quickly. Which will just further expose the left and their tactics.
I would be willing to write the move on petition myself. It’s easy to do on their site.
The problem is, as soon as the commies shut it down, it would need to be moved to another site QUICKLY to not lose momentum. I’m no techie, I don’t have a site, and don’t have a clue how to set one up. It would need to be in place and ready.

The clock is ticking for the Kleins.
Any help or different ideas would be welcome.

[Girlene]

Here's Brad Avakian's website Brad Avakian Labor Commissioner and here's his facebook page: Brad Avakian Facebook People are not happy with his "ruling".

[concerned about politics]

Welcome to Free Republic.

[ifinnegan]

Big hoop earrings on him, her with a nose stud.

[Girlene]

Hitler Reacts to Denied #GayWeddingCake

Enjoy.

[concerned about politics]

Thank you. Hadn't noticed that. They're young, so maybe it's their fashion statement.
At least they're not covered in tattoos. It could be worse.

[xzins]

And the point is?

[Jim Noble]

“It is persecution and regardless of how it ends, the individual that is orchestrating that persecution will never be disciplined for it.”

Well, he won’t be disciplined by the civil authorities of the United States, that’s correct.

If this goes on, however, other forces will come into play.

[newgeezer]

Paying the fine only tells them that you had enough money to pay the fine so the follow-up fine will be more. This was step one of what the Nazi's did to the Jews, they hurt them financially.

Israel is still our teacher just like throughout the bible and pointed out in the bible.

Excellent points!

I thought I heard there was a GoFundMe for these folks. But, I think you're right. The last thing they should do is give in and pay the fine. Unless I'm missing something, let them put a lien on the house. Use the GoFundMe money to pay for legal representation. Then, when they win the appeal (if not the first, the last), the lien will come off and they should be no poorer for it.

[xzins]

That was great.

One of the better “hitlers” that I’ve seen.

Loved the explanation of ‘nazi’. Right on the money.

Thanks, Girlene

[wintertime]

This would be more effective. Loss of tourism means the loss of tax revenue. It is time their phone lines were melted with incoming calls from out of staters.

The following is the official Oregon government website:

http://industry.traveloregon.com/contact/

Travel Oregon Headquarters: Salem, Oregon
250 Church Street SE, Suite 100
Salem, OR 97301
Phone Number: (503) 967-1560 main line

[eekitsagreek]

I am still waiting to hear the outrage from black and Hispanic Christians over this. Nothing from them.

[wintertime]

I think that I will call the staff at the Oregon Department of Tourism and tell them that I will not be spending a dime in Oregon for a good long time. I don't like the anti-Christian vibes coming from the state. It makes me **feel** (a liberal “dog whistle” word) like there is “micro-aggression” directed at me. Gee, I could offend someone in Oregon and be fined $135,000.

Here is the staff and their contact numbers:
Staff Directory
Andrews, Linda PDX Welcome Center Coordinator Linda@TravelOregon.com 503-284-4932
Astley, Carole Senior Manager, Industry & Visitor Services Carole@TravelOregon.com 503-967-1563
Bray-Sweet, Ariana Global Marketing Services Coordinator Ariana@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6182
Clair, Katy Account Executive, Global Marketing Katy@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6181
Dahl, Kristin Director, Destination Development Kristin@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6201
Dalgaard, Harry Destination Development Specialist Harry@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6202
Davidson, Todd Chief Executive Officer Todd@TravelOregon.com 503-967-1568
Duarte, Gabi Global Sales Project Manager Gabi@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6207
Eckhart, Greg Manager, Global Sales - Asia Greg@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6193
Forsha, Emily Content & Digital Community Manager, Global Integrated Marketing Emily@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6186
Gagliano, Linea Manager, Industry & Public Affairs Linea@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6184
George, Allison Industry & Visitor Services Manager AGeorge@TravelOregon.com 503-284-4932
Hackworth, Petra Director, Global Sales - Europe Petra@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6191
Hampton, Jeff Vice President, Operations Jeff@TravelOregon.com 503-967-1564
Hill, Jenny Executive Assistant to CEO & Commission Liaison Jenny@TravelOregon.com 503-967-1568
Itel, Lisa Manager, Global Sales - The Americas, Oceania LisaI@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6192
Jorgensen, Kate Project Manager, Global Integrated Marketing Kate@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6187
Keeney, Allison Global Communications Coordinator Allison@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6195
Lewis, Stephannie PDX Welcome Center Assistant Manager Steph@TravelOregon.com 503-284-4932
Marban, Bryant Global Integrated Marketing Production Coordinator Bryant@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6188
O'Neill, Teresa Vice President, Global Sales Teresa@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6190
Pace, Nastassja Destination Development Specialist Staj@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6203
Perry, Kendra Industry & Visitor Services Coordinator Kendra@TravelOregon.com 503-967-1561
Platanias, Heather Global Sales Administrative Assistant Heather@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6194
Sherifdeen, Mo Director, Global Integrated Marketing Mo@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6189
Stewart, Kathleen Accounting Manager Kathleen@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6176
Stryker-Whyte, Cheryl Executive Assistant/HR Generalist Cheryl@TravelOregon.com 503-967-1560
Sturdevant, Michael Director, Global Marketing Services Michael@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6183
Vizzini, Elena Destination Development Assistant Elena@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6204
Walker, Amy Global Marketing Brand Manager Amy@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6177
Watson, Sarah Executive Assistant to CEO & Commission Liaison Sarah@TravelOregon.com 503-967-1568
West, Scott Chief Strategy Officer Scott@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6200
Williams, Meredith Global Marketing Administrative Assistant Meredith@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6222
Woo, Judiaann Director, Global Communications Judiaann@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6185
Woodard, Michelle Industry Communications Content Editor MichelleW@TravelOregon.com 503-967-1566
Wright, Kevin Vice President, Global Marketing Kevin@TravelOregon.com 971-717-6181

[xzins]

Good plan.