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["Cristóbal Palmer" <cristobalpalmer AT gmail.com>]

Michael Czeiszperger wrote:
> I firmly believe that people should be allowed to smoke if they want
> to, the problem is that a smoker's right to smoke is eclipsed by the
> non-smokers right not to be affected by second hand smoke; the rights
> to clean air and clean water are fundamental.

Not allowing black people in private businesses has NOTHING to do with
a black person's right to be active in society, as said black person
has the CHOICE of not visiting establishments that don't allow black
people.

As Jim Ray's example points out.. some businesses will voluntarily
choose to allow black people, for whatever reason (maybe the owners
aren't racist, maybe they just think it's better for business,
whatever).

The bottom line is, if you like black people, and Business Foo doesn't
allow black people, you don't have to shop / dine / drink / whatever
at Business Foo.  Vote with your wallet and go to the competition that
allows black people.

And if  there is no competition? Well sorry, but you're not *entitled*
to have an integrated bar, or non-racist restaurant or whatever
available.  Sorry, but that's the way it is. You want one, lobby an
existing business to change over, or start your own, whatever.

TTYL,

Horribly-parodied Phil

Stop and consider your arguments, people.

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Cristóbal M. Palmer
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