Posted on 04/26/2018 8:11:43 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
A Manhattan judge has ruled that a bar that ordered patron who was wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat to leave had a right to do so under the New York constitution.
The judge rejected Greg Piatek's argument that he wore his MAGA hat to pay "spiritual tribute" to 9/11 victims and was thus discriminated against for his religious beliefs. Instead, the judge cited the state constitution which does not bar discrimination based on politics.
“The purpose of the hat is that he wore it because he was visiting the 9/11 Memorial,” Piatek attorney Paul Liggierisaid in court Wednesday, according to the New York Post. “He was paying spiritual tribute to the victims of 9/11. The Make American Great Again hat was part of his spiritual belief.
“Rather than remove his hat, instead he held true to his spiritual belief and was forced from the bar,” Mr. Liggieri said.
A skeptical Judge Cohen wanted to know about the MAGA religion, the Post reported.
“How many members are in this spiritual program that your client is engaged in?” the judge asked.
“Your honor, we don’t allege the amount of individuals,” Mr. Liggieri replied.
“So, it’s a creed of one?” Judge Cohen asked.
“Yes, your honor,” the lawyer replied.
Judge Cohen tossed the case.
“Plaintiff does not state any faith-based principle to which the hat relates,” Judge Cohen said, calling the incident a “petty” snub.
“The claim that plaintiff was not served and eventually escorted out of the bar because of his perceived support for President Trump is not outrageous conduct,” the judge ruled.
Mr. Liggieri said his client is considering whether to file an appeal.
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“Judge Cohen tossed the case.”
Why am I not surprised!
This is a wonderful precedent...
So a conservatives only bar is legal?
Sweet!
Meanwhile Bakers and Florists have no such right to refuse service. The tyranny of the judiciary strikes again.
The Judge’s decision was correct. Before leftists rejoice too much they should remember that this can go both ways.
We have become horribly divided because of media choices. You can now live your ‘news’ life never hearing an opposing view. Then you encounter people who think differently, and wonder from what planet are they.
So now we can live our social life never hearing an opposing view. There will be ‘Republican’ bars and ‘Democrat’ bars. Not good.
All animals are equal.
This will bite LIBs in the butt.
Not only would it be legal but it would be a very pleasant environment to spend some time in.
So colored water fountains are cool?
With an argument like that no wonder it was thrown out.
What goes around, comes around.
It’s bad in every way.
RE: The Judge’s decision was correct.
Here are some of the other implications if this decision is upheld:
* You can discriminate based on sexual orientation
* You can discriminate based on race and ethnicity
Just makes it easier to take out the enemy in mass.
Actually, no it can't.
Should, but won't – as long as there are leftist judges libs can shop for.
On the contrary. Bakers and Florists can deny service based on political beliefs all they want.
So colored water fountains are cool?
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Read the decision and THINK about it and the answer will come to you.
Ya, but Libs are hypocrites.
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