Quote:While I don't necessarily disagree with the idea that it should be on society first, I do think the government has a role to play in protecting groups that some portions are discriminating against. That is the crux of out debate. You argue that they should play no roll, I agreed they have some roll to play.


Free market was completely fine with the company store type businesses and the people had no say because it was legal and they were stuck in it.

The problem you had during the pre-civil rights era was still legislating ethics, it was just on the other side where it was state sanctioned or legal discrimination.


What I'm saying is it should be neither legal nor illegal. It's a matter of choice between private parties. I absolutely agree however publicly funded institutions areas and establishments have to be made open to all with equal access.

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