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rdking647 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 03:15 PM Original message |
NJ bridal store refuses to sell to a lesbian |
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jschurchin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 03:17 PM Response to Original message |
1. Yeah, so. |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 03:41 PM Response to Reply #1 |
10. Depends on the state |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 04:10 PM Response to Reply #1 |
17. SO? Did you REALLY just say it was okay to deny someone their civil rights?? |
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jschurchin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 06:46 PM Response to Reply #17 |
26. I don't think so. |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 08:10 PM Response to Reply #26 |
34. Thanks for that opinion, Rand Paul. |
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jschurchin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-19-11 09:30 AM Response to Reply #34 |
36. No dear, the name is John |
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Commie Pinko Dirtbag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 05:06 PM Response to Reply #1 |
23. NJ law says otherwise. |
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jschurchin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 06:47 PM Response to Reply #23 |
27. Nope. nt |
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jschurchin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 06:47 PM Response to Reply #23 |
28. Dupe, sorry |
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dtexdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 03:19 PM Response to Original message |
2. I suggest that they hereinafter be referred to as a 'bridle store.' |
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William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 03:19 PM Response to Original message |
3. What a bunch of bullshit! |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 03:25 PM Response to Original message |
4. Why would anyone shop for a dress in New Jersey? |
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tabbycat31 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 05:08 PM Response to Reply #4 |
24. This store is in Atlantic County |
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Lint Head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 03:27 PM Response to Original message |
5. This is illegal. Civil Rights laws say that if you own a business catering to the public |
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rdking647 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 03:29 PM Response to Reply #5 |
6. the store should be shut down |
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Dreamer Tatum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 05:06 PM Response to Reply #6 |
22. How exactly would their life savings be taken? |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 05:11 PM Response to Reply #22 |
25. I'd imagine that a civil lawsuit would do the job quite thoroughly. |
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William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 03:37 PM Response to Reply #5 |
9. Does not include sexual orientation. |
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rdking647 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 03:43 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. its illegal under NJ law |
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William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 03:45 PM Response to Reply #5 |
13. Well good! |
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Xithras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 03:49 PM Response to Reply #5 |
15. Unfortunatly, it's not. |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 08:07 PM Response to Reply #15 |
31. Sexual orientation is protected in New Jersey. Read it here. |
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Xithras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-20-11 02:15 PM Response to Reply #31 |
37. I wish more states would adopt a California-style statute. |
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HughBeaumont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 03:33 PM Response to Original message |
7. Gay Bridal Registry. |
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HockeyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
8. Word of Mouth "Advertising" |
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rdking647 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 03:42 PM Response to Original message |
11. and what poor business sense |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
14. You know business is better than ever at that store now... |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 03:59 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. Lesbians have straight friends and relatives too n/t |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 04:43 PM Response to Reply #16 |
20. I know that, but that's not the point |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-19-11 05:03 AM Response to Reply #20 |
35. Bridal shops have entirely local clientele. NJ is socially liberal |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 08:09 PM Response to Reply #14 |
32. Comments on Yelp and Google are running close to 100% against the owner. |
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mysuzuki2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 04:32 PM Response to Original message |
18. y belief that just because someone has the |
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dembotoz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
19. on the other hand, wonder if such a stand will make them a favorite shop |
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Drew Richards (507 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 05:03 PM Response to Original message |
21. dup thread |
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Zywiec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 08:01 PM Response to Original message |
29. kick |
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Obamanaut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-18-11 08:02 PM Response to Original message |
30. . nt |
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