Do Businesses Have the Right to Refuse Service Based on Moral/Religious Objections?

[Toughy]

Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

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I have to disagree that passing laws isn't very effective in preventing or reducing discrimination.

I think when businesses realized (and public school boards -- who lately are getting sued a lot due to discriminations against LGBT students) that they can be CHARGED by the federal government, as well SUED by the consumer, due to existing legislation, it makes a very large impact!

Do we see any more signs that say whites only?

If a business did that today they would be charged and sued -- EVEN if the owner's personal beliefs didn't approve of different races mingling.

I think laws were and are necessary to prevent this kind of discrimination.

actually there are still whites only signs in this coutry.......go about 300 miles north of SF and you will find them.......

Business that did change did so because they lost MONEY. It's all about the money in capitalism. They did not change because their hearts changed or because it was against the law. They changed because of money.

I also think there is a second discussion about the role of government in business and in business regulation.