"He who marches out of step hears another drum." ~ Ken Kesey
Isn't there laws against discrimination? Did I miss something here?
Quote from: Inkman996 on February 13, 2014, 08:27:32 AMIsn't there laws against discrimination? Did I miss something here?Yeah, pretty sure this runs afoul of title II of the civil rights act from my short bit of research. Not sure what it means in terms of punishment though. He can wear a shirt with whatever racial slurs on it all he wants, but denying service based on race is not covered by the first amendment.
Quote from: StuJohnston on February 13, 2014, 09:15:18 AMQuote from: Inkman996 on February 13, 2014, 08:27:32 AMIsn't there laws against discrimination? Did I miss something here?Yeah, pretty sure this runs afoul of title II of the civil rights act from my short bit of research. Not sure what it means in terms of punishment though. He can wear a shirt with whatever racial slurs on it all he wants, but denying service based on race is not covered by the first amendment.ABSOLUTELY NOT supporting his views, but I think any business owner has the right to withhold service to anybody as they please.Am I mistaken?pierre