In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Lorie Smith, a graphic artist from Colorado who cited religious grounds for not wanting to design wedding sites for same-sex couples.
The conservative justices argued that the web designer's freedom of speech allows her to choose which websites she designs.
July 04, 2023
Justice Neil Gorsuch, writing for the court's conservative justices, stated, "The First Amendment envisions the United States as a rich and complex place where all persons are free to think and speak as they wish, not as the government demands."
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Imperioli took to Instagram to express his criticism of the ruling, suggesting that he would forbid "bigots and homophobes" from watching any of his work, including "The Sopranos," "The White Lotus," and "Goodfellas."
He added, "Thank you Supreme Court for allowing me to discriminate and exclude those who I don't agree with and am opposed to. USA! USA!"
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While Imperioli's post reflects his disagreement with a ruling he sees as promoting discrimination, it also mirrors the behavior he criticizes.
By "forbidding" certain individuals from viewing his work based on their beliefs, even in a joking manner, he inadvertently perpetuates a sentiment of exclusion and intolerance.
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It is clear that Imperioli's statement appears to misunderstand the nature of the Supreme Court ruling.
The decision does not endorse bigotry or homophobia but rather seeks to strike a balance between religious freedom and the right to non-discrimination.
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