Quote: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.

 

Wrong.

 

The "No shirt, no shoes, no service" policy is a decision by the owner for whatever reason.  There is no law for or against this.

 

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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.

 

Please show me a law that says this.  Where is it mandated that any business has an "obligation to serve everyone" that comes to your business?

 

Now what if you're operating on your own private property, somewhere where you live?  Should you be forced by the federal government to conduct something that is against your belief/wishes in your own home and on your own private property?

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