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Re: Sotomayor claims churches will exacerbate suffering
Gorsuch's decision...
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Justice Neil Gorsuch opined a strongly worded rebuke of the EO, arguing that while it was understandable to have strong restrictions at the beginning of the pandemic, it is not right to prolong these restrictions and is certainly wrong to show favoritism towards some industries over religious liberty.
“Government is not free to disregard the First Amendment in times of crisis. At a minimum, that Amendment prohibits government officials from treating religious exercises worse than comparable secular activities, unless they are pursuing a compelling interest and using the least restrictive means available."
Gorsuch was not shy in exposing the hypocrisy of the EO’s application:
“At the same time, the Governor has chosen to impose no capacity restrictions on certain businesses he considers ‘essential.’ And it turns out the businesses the Governor considers essential include hardware stores, acupuncturists, and liquor stores. Bicycle repair shops, certain signage companies, accountants, lawyers, and insurance agents are all essential too. So, at least according to the Governor, it may be unsafe to go to church, but it is always fine to pick up another bottle of wine, shop for a new bike, or spend the afternoon exploring your distal points and meridians. Who knew public health would so perfectly align with secular convenience?”
“Indeed, the Governor is remarkably frank about this: In his judgment laundry and liquor, travel and tools, are all “essential” while traditional religious exercises are not. That is exactly the kind of discrimination the First Amendment forbids. “
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This is the crux of the biscuit...
Lefties will complain to the hilt on churches, but can NOT explain why "hardware stores, acupuncturists, and liquor stores, bicycle repair shops, certain signage companies, accountants, lawyers, and insurance agents" are "suffering intolerant" to the very same strain of virus...It's blatantly playing favorites... 
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