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RE: Refusing service because of political party.
June 25, 2018 at 3:51 pm
(June 25, 2018 at 3:14 pm)mh.brewer Wrote: Apparently some see this as a perfectly reasonable action. I don't, not when you're out trying to live your own life.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/...e5714148cb
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/393874...lic-spaces
What do the rest of you think and where would you draw the line?
I’m against this type of descrimnation and bigotry for any group.
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RE: Refusing service because of political party.
June 25, 2018 at 3:52 pm
Considering the aggravation the Log Cabin Republicans cause for the rest of the conservatives, I would really be put out if they were discriminated against in this way.
I'm also not sure Sarah Sanders is a net positive for Trumply. I'm thinking of the damage Westboro has done to Christianity, and Trumply's slash and burn of conservativism and Sarah's transparent waffling for him isn't all that convincing.
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RE: Refusing service because of political party.
June 25, 2018 at 3:54 pm
While what the owner did isn't illegal and political affiliation isn't (and shouldn't be) a protected status... I think it's pretty petty and idiotic to boot her out like that. It helps nobody and will only cause a shitstorm from one side or another. If Sanders wasn't causing a disturbance or being rude to the staff, etc, then just let her eat her meal.
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RE: Refusing service because of political party.
June 25, 2018 at 3:54 pm
(June 25, 2018 at 3:14 pm)mh.brewer Wrote: Apparently some see this as a perfectly reasonable action. I don't, not when you're out trying to live your own life.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/...e5714148cb
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/393874...lic-spaces
What do the rest of you think and where would you draw the line?
If one could be refused service for gay wedding, why can’t one be refused service for true moral degeneracy?
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RE: Refusing service because of political party.
June 25, 2018 at 3:54 pm
Quote:I’m against this type of descrimnation and bigotry for any group.
Telling a Neo Nazi you don't want them eating at your restaurant is not bigotry
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RE: Refusing service because of political party.
June 25, 2018 at 3:56 pm
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(June 25, 2018 at 3:30 pm)Cathooloo Wrote: Also - I'm done being nice to neo-fascists.
They should be separated from their children and deported after they pay a $10 fine.
(June 25, 2018 at 3:49 pm)mh.brewer Wrote: I don't think you're seeing the double edge to this sword.
https://www.opposingviews.com/category/t...interstate
Do you understand how easy it will become to discriminate (or hide real motives for discrimination) based on political affiliations?
That bus has already left the station.
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RE: Refusing service because of political party.
June 25, 2018 at 3:59 pm
(June 25, 2018 at 3:49 pm)mh.brewer Wrote: I don't think you're seeing the double edge to this sword.
https://www.opposingviews.com/category/t...interstate
Do you understand how easy it will become to discriminate (or hide real motives for discrimination) based on political affiliations? I'm not saying the left could not be equally targeted. But that does not make a counter case .
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RE: Refusing service because of political party.
June 25, 2018 at 3:59 pm
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(June 25, 2018 at 3:52 pm)vorlon13 Wrote: Considering the aggravation the Log Cabin Republicans cause for the rest of the conservatives, I would really be put out if they were discriminated against in this way.
I'm also not sure Sarah Sanders is a net positive for Trumply. I'm thinking of the damage Westboro has done to Christianity, and Trumply's slash and burn of conservativism and Sarah's transparent waffling for him isn't all that convincing.
By her lights separating kids from their parents is biblical. Who knew?
(June 25, 2018 at 3:54 pm)FatAndFaithless Wrote: While what the owner did isn't illegal and political affiliation isn't (and shouldn't be) a protected status... I think it's pretty petty and idiotic to boot her out like that. It helps nobody and will only cause a shitstorm from one side or another. If Sanders wasn't causing a disturbance or being rude to the staff, etc, then just let her eat her meal.
Decent treatment for indecent people would be the decent thing to do.
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RE: Refusing service because of political party.
June 25, 2018 at 4:01 pm
(This post was last modified: June 25, 2018 at 4:02 pm by Anomalocaris.)
(June 25, 2018 at 3:49 pm)mh.brewer Wrote: I don't think you're seeing the double edge to this sword.
https://www.opposingviews.com/category/t...interstate
Do you understand how easy it will become to discriminate (or hide real motives for discrimination) based on political affiliations?
Many are already discriminated against based on the likely voting pattern of their demographic sector.
Those who facilitate those kind of discrimination ought therefore be free from risk of discrimination themselves?
(June 25, 2018 at 3:59 pm)Whateverist Wrote: (June 25, 2018 at 3:52 pm)vorlon13 Wrote: Considering the aggravation the Log Cabin Republicans cause for the rest of the conservatives, I would really be put out if they were discriminated against in this way.
I'm also not sure Sarah Sanders is a net positive for Trumply. I'm thinking of the damage Westboro has done to Christianity, and Trumply's slash and burn of conservativism and Sarah's transparent waffling for him isn't all that convincing.
By her lights separating kids from their parents is biblical. Who knew?
(June 25, 2018 at 3:54 pm)FatAndFaithless Wrote: While what the owner did isn't illegal and political affiliation isn't (and shouldn't be) a protected status... I think it's pretty petty and idiotic to boot her out like that. It helps nobody and will only cause a shitstorm from one side or another. If Sanders wasn't causing a disturbance or being rude to the staff, etc, then just let her eat her meal.
Decent treatment for indecent people would be the decent thing to do.
That depends on what effects indecent treatment of indecent people will likely eventually have.
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RE: Refusing service because of political party.
June 25, 2018 at 4:04 pm
(June 25, 2018 at 3:59 pm)Whateverist Wrote: Decent treatment for indecent people would be the decent thing to do.
There comes a time when one realizes doing the decent thing to indecent people doesn't change them in the slightest, because they keep being indecent people, and then the decent thing to do is to be indecent right back.
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