Comment Re:Okey dokey (Score 1) 514
It would be interesting to review the case law to see if there would be ground for a lawsuit. In some states, such as California, private for-profit businesses are not allowed to exclude people on the basis of sexual orientation. In most states, you can't turn down a customer on the basis of race or gender. This really goes back to the civil rights movement and people not being served lunch at certain establishments because of their race.
Would being a part of a gay guild be considered protected activity? What about identifying oneself as LGBT? It might be that the speech act (a "gay guild") and identity are linked enough that it would fall under the realm of the law. A similar line of reasoning is used by the military in excluding gays and lesbians -- saying one is gay = being gay = doing gay activities = creating a problem for the military = expulsion. In this case it would be doing gay activities = being gay = making you a part of a protected class.
Any thoughts?
Would being a part of a gay guild be considered protected activity? What about identifying oneself as LGBT? It might be that the speech act (a "gay guild") and identity are linked enough that it would fall under the realm of the law. A similar line of reasoning is used by the military in excluding gays and lesbians -- saying one is gay = being gay = doing gay activities = creating a problem for the military = expulsion. In this case it would be doing gay activities = being gay = making you a part of a protected class.
Any thoughts?
