(April 2, 2015 at 10:55 am)Mezmo! Wrote: Because the legacy of oppression, slavery and genocide, speaks to a strong compelling state interest and the need for government intrusion that even I as a libertarian find necessary. Using the threat of government to make the inclination towards sodomy a protected class to me is not as threatening as governmental overreach. Not getting a cake is much less harmful to a free society than having your livelihood destroyed by the state.
The government has an interest in ensuring all citizens are treated equally. The 14th Amendment guarantees it, as well, regarding interactions with the government.
I'm unsure of the benefits of allowing bigotry to be enacted in society. Do you have some specific instances where you think permitting bigotry benefits society?
