Althouse: "Gay hair stylist drops New Mexico governor as client because she opposes same-sex marriage."
Thank God the Governor wasn't a minority, a woman and homosexual. Think of the trouble the hairdresser would be in if the hairdresser were a straight Caucasian guy and had refused service.
Regards — Cliff
Interesting. And Susana Martinez falls into two of the three categories you listed, but it doesn't change the point you're bringing up...if the government doesn't touch something like this, but would become involved if the roles were reversed, that does speak to a scary double standard about what thoughts are "okay" and what others aren't.
ReplyDeleteThe non-governmental view of all this is economic. No doubt, this hairdresser is gaining all sorts of free publicity for this, and will attract a new client base. Those who disagree with the hairdresser's politics can simply vote with their feet (and dollars) by taking their business somewhere else.
I agree. It is the hairdresser's right to say no thanks to the business. I would just like to see it consistent over time.
ReplyDeleteRegards — Cliff