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Originally posted by Open_Minded Skeptic
Originally posted by Kali74
Honestly what exactly is the point even in making such a statement? Why make racially charged statements when we have finally come far enough to elect a black man into office? This is insanity I can't even believe it was said or that people actually support the statement. In 2011 you are saying it's ok to deny service based on ethnicity?
Based on observation, it is my opinion that between the miserable leadership the US had when 9/11 happened, followed by the election of a black man as President, racism has exploded in the US. It is FAR from dead or even sleeping.
I believe Paul is attempting to tap into this explosion of, call it xenophobia, as it is not entirely race-based.
Originally posted by Open_Minded Skeptic
Based on observation, it is my opinion that between the miserable leadership the US had when 9/11 happened, followed by the election of a black man as President, racism has exploded in the US. It is FAR from dead or even sleeping.
Originally posted by ThichHeaded
If someone wants to turn someone else away because of whatever reason it is thier right to.. because it is thier property to do with however they want.. so therefor it dont matter if we are a culture who like this person and that person.. when you come into my store you abide by my rules... its simple as that...
Originally posted by 1000TonBlocks
When has Any party....repealed the horrible legislation undertaken by the previous party?
Never.....
Originally posted by SaberTruth
Racism isn't just a problem with whites.
General questions: There have always been establishments such as restaurants that cater to particular groups of people, and some would refuse to seat a person not wearing a tie for example. Is this discrimination that FedGov should consider against the law? Can Christian photographers be convicted of crime if they refuse to do business that would help or condone pornography for example? Could mosques be sued for disturbing the peace by loud calls to prayer 5 times a day? I'm asking these to see where and why the lines are drawn.
It's easy to see that these arguments aren't being made for the sake of the principle of the freedom to discriminate (why else would his defenders be so upset by being labelled racist for defending racism?)
Originally posted by The Sword
reply to post by dizzie56
Well, we are in a NEW election cycle and if you bothered to read the article, it has nothing to do with the 2008 campaign.
Get your facts right.
Originally posted by SmedleyBurlap
Yes, they are defending racism. They are defending the rights of the individual to discriminate based on race, and arguing that this is not a bad thing.