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An Australian museum excluded men from an exhibit to highlight misogyny. A man sued for access and won.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The problem with letting private businesses discriminate is that it often leads to total discrimination. A single racist towing company would be a huge problem. A racist grocery store could be the only one in town. Sure you might not go to a racist bar, but what if the fire or police chief frequents that place?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

That if about the police chief is doing some heavy lifting.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Hardly, there's a rich history of using police to enforce racism. It's still happening today in some areas.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

That's my point.... it's more likely that they are, than aren't. Thus the "if they are going to the racist bar" is doing a lot of heavy lifting

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

You think it's unheard of that a police officer can be a racist? Have you come here from an alternate timeline or something? If so can I come back with you?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

God I wish.

The if, is if they frequent the racist bar. My point is that it's more likely that they would frequent it, than not, thus the heavy lifting.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Oh my b I completely misunderstood you there lol. Carry on 🫡