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.
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
this will NOT BE LIMITED TO CHRISTIAN BUSINESS OWNERS