Quote:1960's. African Americans were allowed in the store, but couldn't sit at the adjoined diner upstairs. Argument: It's my store, I do what I want. Court eventually ruled this unconstitutional as they were being "discriminated" against.


Was this wrong?

Wrong yes unconstitutional no.


Let me clarify it's unconstitutional now after the civil rights act but I argue all anti-discrimination laws should be limited to public area and public access. Privately owned property should have the right to refuse service and private individuals should have the right to choose free association.


Just like I can support gay marriage and at the same time support a baker that says no I won't make a cake for your gay wedding. To support one and not the other is hypocrisy.

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