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This brings up an interesting thought I had while reading this. Let's hypothetically take this to an extreme, take off the veneer. Let's say John hates some gr
by betwixthewires 5y ago
This brings up an interesting thought I had while reading this.
Let's hypothetically take this to an extreme, take off the veneer. Let's say John hates some group of people. Let's disregard whether that group is defined by mutable or immutable characteristics. Does John have a right to hate those people? Does he have a right to express that hatred in a non violent, non coercive way? And if so, what does that entail? Is it about speech? Is making a painting speech? A website? What about making a cocktail? And why is it limited to speech, just because of the letter of the law? Does one have the right to associate with whom they please, and do business with whom they please?
- ykevinator2 5y agoIf the business doesn't consume tax funded common infrastructure or services like garbage, yes.
- betwixthewires 5y agoI didn't say a business, I said John. And let's suppose John puts his garbage on the curb and pays a monthly trash pickup fee with his water bill.
- rayiner 5y agoSo by that logic—everyone benefits from tax funded military and police services, so the government can compel people to do whatever the government wants.