Quote:The line being drawn works both ways, but government as it stands absolutely has a say in what you can do with a business. Your idea of civilization is also dangerous. I believe in your world we would not be as far along as we are in creating a better society. We would probably have segregation in schools, even bigger racial tensions then we currently have and a more violent divide. Humans are a product of their environment and the environment would be much different in your world. There is a lot of tension right now, but we have still come a long way since say 1900. I think we as a society morally would be way farther behind in your ideal world.

 

Dangerous is trying to create a better society, that was the justification the Nazi's used, the Romans, Stalin's Communist, Kim Jung Il, Mao and every other form of dictator to come along through out history.

 

Mankind is flawed when we try and forceably correct those flaws through political influence the only thing we accomplish is authoritarianism. Societal corrections against prejudice come from changing peoples hearts and minds, that's the role of other establishments in society not government. 

 

You even acknowledge once pandora's box is open where do you draw the line? You understand why people of a specific religious belief object to being forced to serve individuals living a lifestyle offensive to their religion. Would it be ok to force Hindu restaurant owners serve steak because I demand steak when I visit their establishment?

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