My read was that it had way more to do with the (lack of) objectivity displayed by the commission in their proceedings than with the legitimacy of the baker's original grievance. You can't be an asshole to assholes, or else you give them a shot at martyrdom in the public eye. Just stick to the book and let the process do its job. FWIW, I do think proprietors of private establishments should be free to refuse service in the event they feel their religious convictions would be violated by offering it. I also think that while the baker's decision might be applauded by quite a few Christian denominations, their actions don't seem terribly consistent with the actual teachings of Jesus - but then that's kind of the new normal in America, isn't it?
