the freedom of association argument that you referenced is the argument that was raised in piggy park. you are violating our free speech and freedom of association, the first amendment by requiring us to associate with the black people sitting at our counter. that is an argument that we have rejected as long as there is a governmental interest in the commercial regulation. here, and i will disagree with stephanie, i think colorado argued very successfully as most states in this country would argue that the government does have an interest in eradicating discrimination. one decision which has been referenced several times talked about the historic discrimination faced by gay sex. outlx we criminalized it. chronicled, in addition, he said it is very important to be respectful of religious beliefs, but this is a group that , as opposed to characterization where it happens now and then, discrimination against the gay community has been systemic in our country, has been from with violence and terror and i don't think this is an isolated situation by any stretch of the imagination. yes, we