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ORIGINAL: dcnovice

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Best comment I've seen on this so far comes from a pizzeria in Tucson:

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In response to a bill that would allow businesses to refuse service based on sexual orientation, Rocco DiGrazia, owner of Rocco's Little Chicago Pizzeria, posted a sign in his window that reads "We reserve the right to refuse service to Arizona legislators."

"I was appalled by the senate passing the law," he said. "So, I put something on Facebook saying we're not gonna serve Arizona legislators." A customer then emailed DiGrazia a sign, which he printed out and posted.

Since the sign was posted Thursday, DiGrazia said he has gotten thousands of likes on Facebook and retweets on Twitter, and has received emails from across the globe. He's even been asked where people can get the sign to take to a Phoenix rally.

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DiGrazia said the pizzeria has gotten more customers today because of his stance. However, he's not trying to be a political activist or a hero. "I just did something I thought was a step in the right direction to combat the behavior in Phoenix that I don't condone."

Rocco's has a large gay customer base, as well as some gay wait staff, DiGrazia said. "Why discriminate against anybody? I'm just trying to make some food."

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ORIGINAL: Kirata

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ORIGINAL: Owner59
That`s not what they are doing in AZ.......

Your dishonesty doesn`t have the same novelty it used to.......

I didn't claim it was what they were doing in Arizona. You're making shit up again. I was addressing the broader issue that was raised. The trick is to actually read the posts in a thread, you see? Try it, you'll get it. It just takes time. More for some people, of course, but practice makes perfect.

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ORIGINAL: Zonie63
Yes, that's from Rocco's Pizzeria

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In response to a bill that would allow businesses to refuse service based on sexual orientation, Rocco DiGrazia, owner of Rocco's Little Chicago Pizzeria, posted a sign in his window that reads "We reserve the right to refuse service to Arizona legislators."
"I was appalled by the senate passing the law," he said. "So, I put something on Facebook saying we're not gonna serve Arizona legislators." A customer then emailed DiGrazia a sign, which he printed out and posted.
Since the sign was posted Thursday, DiGrazia said he has gotten thousands of likes on Facebook and retweets on Twitter, and has received emails from across the globe. He's even been asked where people can get the sign to take to a Phoenix rally.
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DiGrazia said the pizzeria has gotten more customers today because of his stance. However, he's not trying to be a political activist or a hero. "I just did something I thought was a step in the right direction to combat the behavior in Phoenix that I don't condone."
Rocco's has a large gay customer base, as well as some gay wait staff, DiGrazia said. "Why discriminate against anybody? I'm just trying to make some food."

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ORIGINAL: joether

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ORIGINAL: Kirata

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ORIGINAL: Owner59
That`s not what they are doing in AZ.......
Your dishonesty doesn`t have the same novelty it used to.......

I didn't claim it was what they were doing in Arizona. You're making shit up again. I was addressing the broader issue that was raised. The trick is to actually read the posts in a thread, you see? Try it, you'll get it. It just takes time. More for some people, of course, but practice makes perfect.

The broader issue your pushing is the view that discrimination is 'ok'. Tell me Kirata, what is the next step after discrimination? Oh, that's right...HATED. And what does hatred bring, Kirata?

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ORIGINAL: DomKen

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ORIGINAL: thishereboi
I don't have a problem with a business owner making the decision not to serve gays. In fact I think they should put a sign in their window stating that so I know to take my money elsewhere. I don't understand why someone would want to support a business that takes this stand, yet not only do they want to, they go to court for the right to do so. Sorry but I don't like giving my hard earned cash to bigots. While I think they have the right to feel the way they do for what ever reason, I also have the right to shop elsewhere. I am sure there is a gay friendly equivalent that would welcome the extra business.

And if there isn't? What about towns with one pharmacy? or some other service? Would you be so sanguine then?

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ORIGINAL: Lucylastic
the mythical market has obviously fucked the minds of the believers

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ORIGINAL: joether

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ORIGINAL: Kirata

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ORIGINAL: Owner59
That`s not what they are doing in AZ.......

Your dishonesty doesn`t have the same novelty it used to.......

I didn't claim it was what they were doing in Arizona. You're making shit up again. I was addressing the broader issue that was raised. The trick is to actually read the posts in a thread, you see? Try it, you'll get it. It just takes time. More for some people, of course, but practice makes perfect.

The broader issue your pushing is the view that discrimination is 'ok'. Tell me Kirata, what is the next step after discrimination? Oh, that's right...HATED. And what does hatred bring, Kirata?

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ORIGINAL: Lucylastic
Oh I did?
LMAO thankyou so much
and given your penchant for compassionless bullshit
Right back atcha

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ORIGINAL: DesideriScuri

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ORIGINAL: DomKen

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ORIGINAL: thishereboi
I don't have a problem with a business owner making the decision not to serve gays. In fact I think they should put a sign in their window stating that so I know to take my money elsewhere. I don't understand why someone would want to support a business that takes this stand, yet not only do they want to, they go to court for the right to do so. Sorry but I don't like giving my hard earned cash to bigots. While I think they have the right to feel the way they do for what ever reason, I also have the right to shop elsewhere. I am sure there is a gay friendly equivalent that would welcome the extra business.

And if there isn't? What about towns with one pharmacy? or some other service? Would you be so sanguine then?

There is that internet thingy...

So, what you would have is an underserved portion of the population. Know what the Market calls that? Opportunity

Some entrepreneur will see the opportunity and take advantage of it. This will also likely place economic pressure on the discriminating business, to change or fail.

Boy, that would surely suck if the Market were allowed to work...

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ORIGINAL: DomKen

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ORIGINAL: DesideriScuri

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ORIGINAL: DomKen

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ORIGINAL: thishereboi
I don't have a problem with a business owner making the decision not to serve gays. In fact I think they should put a sign in their window stating that so I know to take my money elsewhere. I don't understand why someone would want to support a business that takes this stand, yet not only do they want to, they go to court for the right to do so. Sorry but I don't like giving my hard earned cash to bigots. While I think they have the right to feel the way they do for what ever reason, I also have the right to shop elsewhere. I am sure there is a gay friendly equivalent that would welcome the extra business.

And if there isn't? What about towns with one pharmacy? or some other service? Would you be so sanguine then?

There is that internet thingy...
So, what you would have is an underserved portion of the population. Know what the Market calls that? Opportunity
Some entrepreneur will see the opportunity and take advantage of it. This will also likely place economic pressure on the discriminating business, to change or fail.
Boy, that would surely suck if the Market were allowed to work...

Do you know any black people older than about 60? Ask them if they ever traveled before 1970. See how the market worked for them.

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in general, society isn't as discriminatory as it was then.