[kjo]

Yeah, and people who own a motel have the right to not rent rooms to people they don't like, right?

Of course it's a freedom of speech issue. Just because the sign is privately owned, like a motel, it must treat everyone equally.

The liberals did it to themselves.

[Gone GF]

"Yeah, and people who own a motel have the right to not rent rooms to people they don't like, right?"

People who own a hotel can refuse to rent for various reasons, but not the color of your skin.

"Of course it's a freedom of speech issue. Just because the sign is privately owned, like a motel, it must treat everyone equally."

So you want to make confederate heritage groups a protected class? What about birdwatchers? Fat people? Gays?

[smug]

Yeah, and people who own a motel have the right to not rent rooms to people they don't like, right?

I know this will be unpopular but, If someone owns a business he/she/they ought to have the right not to serve anyone for any reason. Just as any consumer has the right not to do business with any company for any reason. This is the cornerstone of a free society. Business' that make unpopular decisions as to who they serve will soon fade away.