23 Oct 10
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http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/25479409/detail.html
Apparently a woman posted on her church bulliten borad that she was looking for a Christian roomate. She was then presented with a civil suit by the "Fair Housing of West Michigan". It seems that the law suit contends that the woman in question was being discriminitory against other faiths.
Discuss.
23 Oct 10
Originally posted by BartsIf she asked for a female roomate, would that be discrimination in your view?
That her request was discriminatory against other faiths isn't really a point of debate, it obviously is. The question is, to what extent do we allow private persons to discriminate ?
23 Oct 10
Originally posted by whodeyOf course, take a look at the definition of "to discriminate". It's so blindingly obvious that it's not worth a thread. That's why I tried to change the discussion to 'should we allow private individuals to discriminate' ?
If she asked for a female roomate, would that be discrimination in your view?
In this case, I'd say she has the liberty to do so. You can't force her to live in a house with someone she doesn't want there.
24 Oct 10
Originally posted by BartsI would agree. You SHOULD NOT be forced to live with someone you do not wish to live with. However, I guess we will sit back and watch if a statist or two pops their ugly heads out and force the poor soul to do their bidding.
Of course, take a look at the definition of "to discriminate". It's so blindingly obvious that it's not worth a thread. That's why I tried to change the discussion to 'should we allow private individuals to discriminate' ?
In this case, I'd say she has the liberty to do so. You can't force her to live in a house with someone she doesn't want there.
24 Oct 10
Originally posted by whodeyWhether the law suit is successful or not, the fact that there is a news story about it has all leftists guilty as charged.
I would agree. You SHOULD NOT be forced to live with someone you do not wish to live with. However, I guess we will sit back and watch if a statist or two pops their ugly heads out and force the poor soul to do their bidding.