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The Constitution has a special carve out for religion, that can be interpreted as a license for religion based bigotry. As I read the 14th, seems the burden is on the state to not infringe the couple's rights, but the state is also not allowed to infringe on the clerk's "right" to religion based bigotry.
Sure. They can hold that preference personally. But, in their professional capacity, it is not unreasonable for employers and customers to expect them to do their jobs professionally. If their personal convictions prevent this, then they need to find another job.
And for any right-leaning person, consider this: a person works in a hunting supply store. She's willing to sell decoys, camo, and everything else. But she refuses to sell guns. I would say her employer has every right to reassign her (for example, to the stock room) or fire her. Because she is unwilling to fulfill her job description.
