Britian knows how to put bigot Christians in their place

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Yes, let's let all the inns refuse to let a certain class of people stay there.

Well now that is technically legal, assuming we are basing "class" on wealth.

Try going into an expensive hotel with very little money and getting a room for the night.

I think that's an unfair comparison.

You can't do anything about sexuality, just like you can't do anything about race or colour.

'Wealth', however one defines the term, can be changed, either through self determination and self-actualization, or through welfare reform and structural change. Even if one disagrees with that, you can still win the lottery. The point is that wealth in monetary terms can be changed through a myriad of circumstances, some through luck, some through dedication and effort.

I don't think it's right to compare a business model that discriminates on price to one that discriminates on a variable that is impossible to change.

What does discrimination by business actually achieve? It will reduce your customer base (from both the type of person you discriminate against, and anyone who thinks your discrimination policy is abhorrent), which would in turn reduce your profit, and would lead to your competitors being able to out-maneuver you in the market.

Honestly, which store do you think would do better in 99% of neighbourhoods, one that discriminates or one that doesn't?

Depends on the neighborhood, and what is deemed socially, morally, and just as importantly, legally acceptable.

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I mean... I'm torn on this. On the one hand, discrimination/bigotry are wrong and horrible and crimes against humanity, but on the other, people should be free to run their businesses as they see fit. I don't understand why a gay couple would want to extend their business to a couple of cowardly bigots anyway.

Just to add some clarity, and if I'm remembering this right, the guys didn't know that the B&B owners were homophobic bigots until they turned up at the hotel and asked for a double bed.

I think they booked it in good faith that they would have an uneventful stay there, but I'm willing to be proven wrong.