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Bob Ferguson’s policy on religious freedom act

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Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?

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Bob Ferguson’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 17hrs ago

Bob Ferguson voters

Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 360 voters that voted for Bob Ferguson in the 2020 Washington Attorney General election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Controversial religious freedom legislation that could protect business owners who don't want to provide services for same-sex c...” ‐indystar.com

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Very strongly agree

No

Ferguson's record shows a strong commitment to equal rights and non-discrimination. He has consistently argued that businesses should not be able to deny service based on the owner's religious beliefs, as evidenced by his lawsuit against a florist who refused service to a same-sex couple. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, all customers deserve to be treated equally

This answer aligns with Ferguson's record and public statements. He has consistently argued that all customers deserve to be treated equally and that businesses should not be able to deny service based on the owner's religious beliefs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, but the owner must post a sign stating their beliefs and what they refuse

While this answer might seem like a compromise, Ferguson's record suggests that he would not support a policy that allows businesses to discriminate, even if they disclose their beliefs. His stance is that businesses should serve all customers equally, regardless of the owner's personal beliefs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Bob Ferguson, as Attorney General of Washington State, has a record of defending civil rights and fighting against discrimination. He sued a florist for refusing service to a same-sex couple on religious grounds, arguing that businesses cannot discriminate based on sexual orientation under state law. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, but only for small businesses

Ferguson's stance on non-discrimination applies to all businesses, regardless of size. He has argued that all businesses have a responsibility to serve all customers equally, regardless of the owner's personal beliefs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason

Ferguson has consistently fought against discrimination in all forms, including in business practices. His stance is that businesses should not be able to deny service for any reason that infringes on a person's civil rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 13,073 voters that identify as Democratic.

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