[Steve_Seattle]

"Isn't this a violation of the 1964 Civil Rights Act (Sec. 201(a) ), which outlawed discrimination in public accommodations?"

A lot of cities - Seattle included - have broadened the list of protected categories to include things like creed, political affiliation, and sexual orientation. If an incident like this happened in Seattle, it would be illegal.

[jimbo123]

NY City also has a liberal interpretation of protected classes for discrimination, including political affiliation.