“Colorado is censoring and compelling my speech and really forcing me to pour my creativity into creating messages that violate my convictions,” the web designer said.
On Monday, the Supreme Court is set to hear a case about a Colorado website designer who refuses to make same-sex wedding sites and whether or not that violates the state’s law vs. her right to free speech.is arguing that Colorado's public accommodations law—preventing businesses from refusing to serve people based on race, religion or sexual orientation—is in conflict with her religious beliefs; Smith said she does not believe in gay marriage.
In the “About” section of her website, 303Creative.com, she wrote about her limits on the services she offers: “Because of my faith, however, – while I will serve anyone, I am always careful to avoid communicating ideas or messages, or promoting events, products, services, or organizations, that are inconsistent with my religious beliefs.”, and she would like to post an online statement explaining she can only speak messages that are consistent with her religious convictions.”
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