Freedom of Association Poll

Poll Results: Gay Rights vs. 1st Amendment: Should a Business Owner Be Able to Refuse Service to Gay People Based on Religious Belief?

Do you think a business owner should be able to refuse service to someone because they do not approve of their sexual orientation?

79% voted: Yes, it is their business and they should be able to refuse service if they wish.

Total Respondents: 104210

Comments

This is a freedom of association issue for businesses. Laws should protect businesses and give them the right to free association.

Businesses must have the legal right to decide who they welcome as customers. Every business plan identifies who they want as customers. Some businesses specifically target customers by race and sex, like men’s and women’s clothing stores or Black hair care products. Businesses should also be able to chose employees by appearance and demeanor.  Bar owners need to be able to “un-invite” disruptive customers.  

Governments who mandate obedience based on “protected class discrimination” need to refer to the Civil Rights Act to see that gays are not a protected class. States, cities and counties have taken the “protected class” route for gays prematurely and should repeal those ordinances.

Wedding services for gays should be niched. There are gay churches, gay bakeries, gay photographers, gay restaurants and gay bars. Gays should bypass courthouses and hang with their subculture for things like weddings.

Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader