Just a general question....Although I know banks are private independent companies......
If a bank refused to give loans to a single race (regardless of color) they would be in violation of the Constitution and banking laws.
If a bank refused to give loans to a specific religion (regardless of type) they would be in violation of the Constitution and banking laws.
If a bank refuses to give a loan strictly based on a legally held right in the constitution such as the 2nd Amendment, why are they not in violation of the Constitution and banking law?
Fire away! (pun intended)
This is where liberals saying “reputational management” gives them an out. We say we’re afraid of liberal digital lynch mobs? We can refuse to do business with you. That it is a gun company or conservative is irrelevant ... by their definition.
The answer to your question is that race and religion are specifically protected legal victim classes, while being a Second Amendment person or rights-exerciser isn’t a legally protected victim class. By way of example, those going topless or barefoot are also not legally protected victim classes, which is why it is legal for stores to have signs that say “no shirt, no shoes, no service”.
However, you do have to bake a cake if the asker is a legally protected victim class member.