Re:Man kicked off flight by pilot for wearing anti-TSA shirt
by robotresearcher on Wednesday August 22, 2012 @06:20PM
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The right to free speech is rule that restricts the power of the government only. It has nothing to do with companies or individuals. Just as I can ask you to leave my home if you insult my mother, a company can refuse you access to their airplane if they don't like your T-shirt. That's their business decision.
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Re:Man kicked off flight by pilot for wearing anti-TSA shirt
by grecy on Wednesday August 22, 2012 @07:07PM
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Hmm. thanks for the info.
Could McDonald's legally deny me entry to their restaurant if I was wearing a T-Shirt that said "I support Obama"?
Further, can they legally deny me entry for no reason at all?
(I'm not trolling, I genuinely don't know the answers)
Re:Man kicked off flight by pilot for wearing anti-TSA shirt
by jack-r-abbit on Wednesday August 22, 2012 @07:25PM
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Generally speaking, most businesses will have some sort of "We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone" type policy. However, they will often come under fire for (ab)using that policy however they see fit. It is a tricky situation really. It probably comes down to whether or not you fall into a group that is protected. They would be in a media/legal shit storm if they denied you entry because you were in a wheelchair. I don't know if being a Democratic is a protected group.
Edit: I guess specifically if being in that protected group played into why you were denied. Meaning, they can toss you for being drunk even if you're in a wheelchair.