Richard Spencer

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  • Winnipeg Posts: 39,473
    unsung said:
    Shouldn't all interactions with other people be voluntary?

    I wasn't necessarily referencing a specific example.  
    yes, as long as it doesn't infringe on someone else's rights. 
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  • Posts: 13,576
    unsung said:
    They are.  There is a difference.
    What is the difference? 
    Seriously curious to what separates the two.
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  • Posts: 9,546
    unsung said:
    If I don't want to deal with someone I should be able to ignore them.  I am not advocating violence, but defense could be appropriate depending on the circumstances. 
    What are the forced interactions you're ambiguously referencing? 
  • I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    yes, as long as it doesn't infringe on someone else's rights. 
    I would agree with that.  But if I voluntarily remove myself from an interaction that is not an infringement to someone else's rights.

    For example, the baker, if they don't want to bake that cake for the gay couple then that is their right.  It is not the right of the couole to have a cake made for them.  They could go to another baker.  Nobody has a right to force another person into an association, nobody has the right to another person's labor or services.

    Otherwise it is forced and that association is forced.
  • Winnipeg Posts: 39,473
    unsung said:
    I would agree with that.  But if I voluntarily remove myself from an interaction that is not an infringement to someone else's rights.

    For example, the baker, if they don't want to bake that cake for the gay couple then that is their right.  It is not the right of the couole to have a cake made for them.  They could go to another baker.  Nobody has a right to force another person into an association, nobody has the right to another person's labor or services.

    Otherwise it is forced and that association is forced.
    no, you cannot operate a business and refuse service to someone based on their gender, orientation, race, etc. that's called discrimination. if you don't want to serve everyone, don't start a business. opening a public business you are waiving your right to be a bigot. 
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  • I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    edited May 2017
    no, you cannot operate a business and refuse service to someone based on their gender, orientation, race, etc. that's called discrimination. if you don't want to serve everyone, don't start a business. opening a public business you are waiving your right to be a bigot. 
    So by opening a business you are waiving your right to voluntarily associate, is that what you are saying?

    And you discriminate on every decision that you make, your definition is a little off.
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  • Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    unsung said:
    So by opening a business you are waiving your right to voluntarily associate, is that what you are saying?

    And you discriminate on every decision that you make, your definition is a little off.
    Yes, by opening a public business you give up your right to discriminate against groups of people for reasons prohibited by law, including race, gender, sexual orientation, etc. By gaining the benefits of access to the public as clients you give up the right to discriminate against groups of them. 
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  • Posts: 9,546
    unsung said:
    I would agree with that.  But if I voluntarily remove myself from an interaction that is not an infringement to someone else's rights.

    For example, the baker, if they don't want to bake that cake for the gay couple then that is their right.  It is not the right of the couole to have a cake made for them.  They could go to another baker.  Nobody has a right to force another person into an association, nobody has the right to another person's labor or services.

    Otherwise it is forced and that association is forced.
    You can look at anti-discrimination laws as forced if you want, but a business person agrees to the rules beforehand. They chose to start a business and agreed to the rules. If you don't want to serve gays, then don't have a business that serves the public. 
  • Winnipeg Posts: 39,473
    unsung said:
    So by opening a business you are waiving your right to voluntarily associate, is that what you are saying?

    And you discriminate on every decision that you make, your definition is a little off.
    yes, of course. 

    are you advocating going back to the days of yore when a business would be well within their right to post a sign saying "whites only"?
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  • Posts: 9,478
    yes, of course. 

    are you advocating going back to the days of yore when a business would be well within their right to post a sign saying "whites only"?
    Well yes, back when America was still great.

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  • Posts: 13,576
    @unsung
    What's the difference between a white nationalist and a white supremacist?
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  • Earth Posts: 357
    One has white robes, the other eggshell?
  • I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    yes, of course. 

    are you advocating going back to the days of yore when a business would be well within their right to post a sign saying "whites only"?
    Let's say someone did that now, what do you think would happen?
  • I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    edited May 2017
    Yes, by opening a public business you give up your right to discriminate against groups of people for reasons prohibited by law, including race, gender, sexual orientation, etc. By gaining the benefits of access to the public as clients you give up the right to discriminate against groups of them. 
    I disagree.

    People open up a business to make money, it is in their best interest to accomodate everyone that is willing to pay.  They don't need to be forced in order to do so if they want to remain in business.


  • Winnipeg Posts: 39,473
    unsung said:
    Let's say someone did that now, what do you think would happen?
    we both know what would happen. what is your angle?
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  • Winnipeg Posts: 39,473
    unsung said:
    I disagree.

    People open up a business to make money, it is in their best interest to accomodate everyone that is willing to pay.  They don't need to be forced in order to do so if they want to remain in business.


    people's "convictions", no matter what they are, often trump their financial, or best, interest. you give people the right to discriminate, they will. we've seen that. we still see it. 

    this thread is proof of that. 
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  • I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    edited May 2017
    There is no angle.

    I say all associations need to be voluntary and not forced.  You agreed that is so if nobody is having their rights trampled.  Then you tell me the bakery should have to bake a cake so now you are forcing association.  

    The customer had no rights violated.

    Or do you think the customer has the right to the cake?
  • I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    rgambs said:
    @unsung
    What's the difference between a white nationalist and a white supremacist?
    Try and follow along.
  • Winnipeg Posts: 39,473
    edited May 2017
    unsung said:
    There is no angle.

    I say all associations need to be voluntary and not forced.  You agreed that is so if nobody is having their rights trampled.  Then you tell me the bakery should have to bake a cake so now you are forcing association.  

    The customer had no rights violated.

    Or do you think the customer has the right to the cake?
    the courts ruled you are incorrect, and I agree. the couple had their civil rights violated by being refused service based on their orientation. 

    do you think that Bunkers R' Us is within their rights to decline to serve you because they noticed your LBRTRN personalized licence plate?
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  • Posts: 9,546
    unsung said:
    There is no angle.

    I say all associations need to be voluntary and not forced.  You agreed that is so if nobody is having their rights trampled.  Then you tell me the bakery should have to bake a cake so now you are forcing association.  

    The customer had no rights violated.

    Or do you think the customer has the right to the cake?
    The customer has a right to service regardless of their race, sexual orientation, etc 

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