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Hobby Lobby’s decision upsetting
Sue Dirks
Aug. 13, 2014 5:41 pm
Am I the only one who is upset that the Supreme Court decided that the owners of Hobby Lobby can interfere with their employees' freedom of religion?
Hobby Lobby's owners decided that they don't want their employees to choose their method of contraception. These owners are arrogant enough to think that their religious views are superior to those of their employees. The Supreme Court agreed.
This way of thinking seems un-American to me. I will not shop at Hobby Lobby.
Another reason that I will not buy Hobby Lobby's products is this: They decided to build their store within 1-2 blocks of two other craft stores. It feels like they are 'retail predators,” whom I fear will commit cannibalism on the pre-existing businesses.
Evidently, the owners of Hobby Lobby worship at the altar of capitalism.
Sue Dirks
Marion
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