While I admire their chutzpah, I think that this suit could end up being counter-productive legally. Sure, they are technically right according to the letter of the current legal precedents and of the Constitution, but I simply can’t see this suit being upheld by the Federal courts.

Ten to fifteen years years from now I think they would have an excellent chance of succeeding with this argument, but I think it is extremely unlikely in the current climate.

We are already seeing a Supreme Court backing away from any stance that could involve major change or increased unfavorable regulation. In fact they are easing some long existing restrictions, why? Perhaps because they acknowledge the current hostile and divisive political climate?

To me this suit is overreach, it has almost no chance to succeeding and instead gives the court an opportunity to further enshrine and elucidate the religious rights of corporations and religious business organizations.

We are already sweating the decision of the court on two other cases that could possibly codify corporate religious rights into federal legal precedents. Now does not seem to be the time, at least to me, to force the court into facing the issue yet again from a third angle. :(