Anguille
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Equality is freedom.I must say, that even though I believe discrimination is wrong (and trust that most Americans do as well) I come down on the side that this is a violation of individual freedoms.Like many issues involving constitutional law, the law against discrimination in public accommodations is in a constant state of change. Some argue that anti-discrimination laws in matters of public accommodations create a conflict between the ideal of equality and individual rights. Does the guaranteed right to public access mean the business owner's private right to exclude is violated? For the most part, courts have decided that the constitutional interest in providing equal access to public accommodations outweighs the individual liberties involved.
Immie
I doubt anyone would disagree that this is a violation of individual freedoms. But just like your quote says, many believe that equality trumps freedom. I don't.