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re: Diner drops Prayer Discount after being contacted by the Freedom from Religion

Posted on 8/8/14 at 1:07 am to
Posted by Sentrius
Fort Rozz
Member since Jun 2011
64757 posts
Posted on 8/8/14 at 1:07 am to
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the virtues of non discrimination in any public venue


If the private business doesn't get any tax dollars or public assistance of any kind, they should be free to make whatever choice they make running their business however they see fit as long they're not hurting anybody, stealing anything or slandering/defaming anyone.

It's their property and business, it doesn't belong to you.
Posted by L.A.
The Mojave Desert
Member since Aug 2003
61227 posts
Posted on 8/8/14 at 1:33 am to
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I've never seen someone make a scene as they said a prayer before their meal.
No one said they make a scene when they do it. I've seen tons of people do it. They're typically quiet and respectful. It's just not for me. As I said, I find it to be too showy for me to be comfortable doing it.
Posted by NC_Tigah
Carolinas
Member since Sep 2003
123814 posts
Posted on 8/8/14 at 3:43 am to
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If money is speech, how is this not a violation of the restaurant owner's freedom of speech to promote prayer in THEIR private place of business?
It is. 100%. They just don't have the resources to take on a lawsuit
Posted by SpidermanTUba
my house
Member since May 2004
36128 posts
Posted on 8/8/14 at 4:30 am to

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TITLE II--INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AGAINST DISCRIMINATION IN PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION
SEC. 201. (a) All persons shall be entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, and privileges, advantages, and accommodations of any place of public accommodation, as defined in this section, without discrimination or segregation on the ground of race, color, religion, or national origin.


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(2) any restaurant, cafeteria, lunchroom, lunch counter, soda fountain, or other facility principally engaged in selling food for consumption on the premises, including, but not limited to, any such facility located on the

premises of any retail establishment; or any gasoline station;
Posted by themunch
Earth. maybe
Member since Jan 2007
64612 posts
Posted on 8/8/14 at 5:28 am to
They won't let me have an Obama phone. It is discrimination. They use the qualifications to discriminate.
Posted by SpidermanTUba
my house
Member since May 2004
36128 posts
Posted on 8/8/14 at 5:32 am to
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They won't let me have an Obama phone. It is discrimination. They use the qualifications to discriminate.


The Civil Rights Act doesn't guarantee government phones for all. Sorry.
Posted by fleaux
section 0
Member since Aug 2012
8741 posts
Posted on 8/8/14 at 6:43 am to
Atheists dont have any religion, so how can they be discriminated on the basis of religion?
Posted by Roaad
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76445 posts
Posted on 8/8/14 at 6:44 am to
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pretty sure it's illegal to offer discounts based on religion
And gender

Time to end Ladies Night
This post was edited on 8/8/14 at 6:44 am
Posted by SpidermanTUba
my house
Member since May 2004
36128 posts
Posted on 8/8/14 at 6:45 am to
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Atheists dont have any religion, so how can they be discriminated on the basis of religion?



They're being discriminated against for not having religion.


Seriously, you are probably the dumbest poster on this board. CptBengal I think is a close 2nd but he does know a thing or two about the oceans at least - and VolsShaft (Farva) comes off as dumber but its all show - you are #1.



Posted by Roaad
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Member since Aug 2006
76445 posts
Posted on 8/8/14 at 6:47 am to
An the FFR is using the threat of a lawsuit to impressive effect.

If more people forced them to actually pursue all these lawsuits, they would disappear very quickly.
Posted by SpidermanTUba
my house
Member since May 2004
36128 posts
Posted on 8/8/14 at 6:49 am to
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Time to end Ladies Night



It is not legal in all states. It has withstood federal challenge, however.


The CRA allows sex based discrimination for legitimate business purpose. This is why Hooters doesn't have to hire male wait staff.

Posted by Bestbank Tiger
Premium Member
Member since Jan 2005
70920 posts
Posted on 8/8/14 at 6:53 am to
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Seriously, you are probably the dumbest poster on this board


Oh, the irony.
Posted by monsterballads
Make LSU Great Again
Member since Jun 2013
29263 posts
Posted on 8/8/14 at 6:55 am to
when it's time for the ticket and there isn't a 15% discount, couldn't the atheist just say he said a silent prayer?

this whole thing seems pretty silly.
Posted by SpidermanTUba
my house
Member since May 2004
36128 posts
Posted on 8/8/14 at 6:57 am to
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Oh, the irony.


You're clearly the wittiest.

Posted by SpidermanTUba
my house
Member since May 2004
36128 posts
Posted on 8/8/14 at 6:58 am to
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when it's time for the ticket and there isn't a 15% discount, couldn't the atheist just say he said a silent prayer?


Why didn't the atheists, Muslims, Jews, and Protestants just say they were Christians when the Inquisition knocked on their door?

This post was edited on 8/8/14 at 6:59 am
Posted by fleaux
section 0
Member since Aug 2012
8741 posts
Posted on 8/8/14 at 7:26 am to
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Why didn't the atheists, Muslims, Jews, and Protestants just say they were Christians when the Inquisition knocked on their door?


So youre on record as comparing the restaurant situation to the Inquisitions?? Brilliant !
Posted by Fer de Lance
Fairfax
Member since Jul 2014
7 posts
Posted on 8/8/14 at 7:59 am to
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when it's time for the ticket and there isn't a 15% discount, couldn't the atheist just say he said a silent prayer?

this whole thing seems pretty silly.


Wouldn't that be lying then?

You don't have to be religous to be ethical or have morals. And lying is the anithesis of both.

(Don't get me wrong. I think it is silly too-- I have prayed many times to get out of Winston-Salem when I was there and I am not religous)
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