Arkansas lawmakers pass religious-belief bill

[dbphoenix]

Can you name a business that has benefited from discriminating?

The Republican Party.

 

[BSAM]

I agree with what GW is saying, bottom line is its not worth it especially if your a conservative to inject yourself into political issues.

I dont agree with with the nazi's going after business's based on their political beliefs, but i do believe its not worth it for the business to make a stance politically, its pretty tough to argue against that point.

Can you name a business that has benefited from discriminating? When it comes to this most businesses wont even take a stance against the most egregious hate groups because its not worth it to them to piss people off, a person who doesnt support your views is alot more likely to boycott your business than a person who supports your views is to go there more often.

This is what's wrong with the (formerly) United States.
Of course, a business shouldn't intentionally try to make people upset.
But, customers can't demand that a man do something that he is extremely uncomfortable to participate in, either.
It's not about any kind of discrimination; it's about standing firm in what you believe and what kind of principles one has.
BUSINESS OWNERS HAVE RIGHTS, TOO.
What's the next group that will come along and demand how one runs one's business?
Bullshit has to stop someplace.
I know where it would stop for me.

Suppose you were a professional massage therapist who goes to private residences.
A gay group calls you and demands you cater to their next orgy.
You goin'?

 

[gwb-trading]

Can't go along with this, brother GW.
But, enjoy most of your posts.

We can agree to disagree. However keep in mind that I am not necessarily opposed to the Indiana law.

I support the concept that business owners should be able refuse business based on their convictions. The government should not be a nanny for business practices. Business owners should have the right to make bad business decisions. Discriminating against customers is a very bad decision, however business owners that decide to do this should have the right to run themselves out of business.

 

[BSAM]

The Republican Party.

Sure happy the Democrats never do any discriminating.

 

[BSAM]

I propose a new amendment to the Constitution that prohibits any kind of catering.

 

[Wallet]

I agree with what GW is saying, bottom line is its not worth it especially if your a conservative to inject yourself into political issues.

I dont agree with with the nazi's going after business's based on their political beliefs, but i do believe its not worth it for the business to make a stance politically, its pretty tough to argue against that point.

Can you name a business that has benefited from discriminating? When it comes to this most businesses wont even take a stance against the most egregious hate groups because its not worth it to them to piss people off, a person who doesnt support your views is alot more likely to boycott your business than a person who supports your views is to go there more often.

Seems to work for Chick-fil-a

 

[BSAM]

We can agree to disagree. However keep in mind that I am not necessarily opposed to the Indiana law.

I support the concept that business owners should be able refuse business based on their convictions. The government should not be a nanny for business practices. Business owners should have the right to make bad business decisions. Discriminating against customers is a very bad decision, however business owners that decide to do this should have the right to run themselves out of business.

Hmmm...I'm not sure if I'm confused or not...lol.
What you (w)rite here in this post sounds pretty much like (r)ight to me.

 

[gwb-trading]

Hmmm...I'm not sure if I'm confused or not...lol.
What you (w)rite here in this post sounds pretty much like (r)ight to me.

The question becomes - where does religious rights as a business owner end and civil rights for citizens start. If a business owner can refuse to serve gay weddings on religious grounds then can they refuse to serve a mixed race wedding? Can they refuse to serve any customers of a particular race on religious grounds?

 

[dbphoenix]

Suppose you were a professional massage therapist who goes to private residences.
A gay group calls you and demands you cater to their next orgy.
You goin'?

If you are a "professional" massage therapist who caters to orgies in general, then yes. If you don't cater to orgies as part of your business, then no.

 

[BSAM]

The question becomes - where does religious rights as a business owner end and civil rights for citizens start. If a business owner can refuse to serve gay weddings on religious grounds then can they refuse to serve a mixed race wedding? Can they refuse to serve any customers of a particular race on religious grounds?

Well, I'd think you are giving an example that probably isn't going to occur these days, but by the logic you seem to be presenting, I suppose they could.
But, if I'm black and you're white and you tell me you won't do business with me, why would I want to do business with you?