[TexasGreg]

However, the Bush twins likely could not make a claim, as discriminating against Republicans will not generally disproportionately harm members of any "protected class."

How about "Evangelical Christian"? :) Granted, we've not in the past thought of them as "protected," yet discrimination based upon religion IS in the list.

[TexasGreg]

From what I've now read it looks like this story is an urban legend, not true ... that's good news.

[sitetest]

Dear TexasGreg,

I think that if folks discriminate, and say its because of political affiliation, it might be hard to assert a cause of action based on religious discrimination.

The fact is that large numbers of Methodists (probably an absolute majority) voted Dem. The Bush twins, as far as I know, are Methodists.

Even if they were part of some group that did vote majority Republican, it would be tough to make out a case, perhaps, of disparate impact. You'd have to find a group that went, say, 3 - 1 or 4 - 1 for Bush.


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