Quote:So if I, as a private business owner decided to ban someone dressed like in my above example from entering my business because I feel that it is morally wrong, should I be forced to serve him?  Think about the "no shirt, no shoes, no service" signs.

 

The same thing goes for a private business that might be owned by a deeply religious family.  Should they be forced to go against their beliefs because somebody that they don't agree with wants to do business?

Terrible analogy. "No shirt, no shoes, no service," is designed to protect the experience of the other patrons present, not suit the whim of the business owner. A gay couple that walks in and starts making out on the counter would, imo, be justifiably asked to leave. A gay couple that walks in, sits at a table and eats their lunch without flashing rainbow underwear at the other guests has just as much right to be there as a straight couple doing the same thing is. Frankly, I don't give a crap if the owner of the shop has "deep, personal beliefs" that conflict with serving gay people. If your doors are open for business, it's your obligation to serve everyone who walks through those doors, as long as they don't cause a disturbance that affects the experience of your other customers. Being black, brown, gay, transgender, or Martian does not, by itself, constitute a disturbance.

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