Gee Analog. Tell us how you REALLY feel.
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Originally Posted by lindalove
Yes, he can put up almost any sign he wants. That doesn't mean he can legally enforce it though. Of course, he cannot simply refuse access to just anyone he wants as you say... that is a complete fallacy. I believe we have this thing called a constitution which seems to promote this civilised thing called equality.
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It's been established through scores of precedent that it is not unconstitutional to discriminate based on age when the discrimination involves minors. For example, it is not unconstitutional not to let a 10 year old get a drivers license. It is not unconstitutional not to let an 8 year old into an R rated movie alone. So an adults only place is constitutional. They aren't keeping all black people or all women out. They're keeping the kids out.
Plus, the sign in question does not say children are not allowed. It says children who create a disturbance aren't allowed. Business owners have the right to refuse service to anyone in cases like that. In fact they have the right to refuse service to anyone for pretty much any reason as long as it is not discriminitory based on race/sex etc.