Should businesses be able to refuse service on religious grounds?

Asked by KTVZ

490 Votes

Should businesses be able to refuse service on religious grounds?

64%

Yes, their choice Yes, their choice

36%

No, that's unfair No, that's unfair

64%

Yes, their choice

As a private business owner, you're allowed to make your own decisions about who you serve, and deal with the consequences affecting your bottom line accordingly. It may not be ... Show More

As a private business owner, you're allowed to make your own decisions about who you serve, and deal with the consequences affecting your bottom line accordingly. It may not be ethical to refuse service, but it should be legal. Show Less

11 Comments

Karen Servo

If you own a business in this country you should be able to refuse service to anyone at anytime for any reason!

Louise Baker

What happened to the basic law a business can refuse service to anyone? It is their business. If people do not like their policy’s, shop somewhere else!!

Pat McDonald

It's a free market and and we have a constitution that provides religious freedom. There are other choices available so if someone doesn't like their position go somewhere else to get the product.

Glynn Griffith

Their rights should NOT be violated for someone else.

Clerin Thomas

Absolutely. Why are their rights any different than anyone else?

Dave Voiles

Your individual freedoms don't end just because you own a business. The best way to fight a business you don't like is to not give them YOUR business. That's how a democracy works. Suck it up!

Tom Hamper

Their business. Government stay out.

Sam Ackerman

I have zero problem with a business not wanting to deal with a customer for ANY reason. It's up to them. However if they try to get others to follow their lead then I have a problem with it.

Michael Ratcliff

This group rejects biblical truths that we stand upon and believe. That is fine. So why should we be "forced" to accept their beliefs that we know to be wrong in God's eyes. Go to a different bakery.

Janet Rawlings

I see lots of restaurant signs that say they have the right to refuse service, why not this business?

Wanda Hancock

It is the freedom of this America that we can choose.

36%

No, that's unfair

No one should be refused a service based on religious beliefs. I think business and personal belief systems should be separated.

No one should be refused a service based on religious beliefs. I think business and personal belief systems should be separated. Show Less

8 Comments

Barbara Sherman

Should be fair. A particular group's money is just as good as anyone else. Bigotry should have no place in our society.

k san

Absolutely not. Citing "religious grounds" is just code for prejudice vs. certain groups. Such groups are guaranteed equal protection under the law, and that fed law trumps any law that says otherwise

Richard Dillard

When you are open to the public you should not be able to refuse service except for health reasons, re: no shirt no shoes etc.

Kathy Broderick-Davis

It's 2020, discrimination, of any kind, MUST STOP! It's disgusting how people/businesses hide behind their religion. Lest we forget - "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." - Matthew 22:39

Samuel Johnson

That is not religious grounds. That is discrimination.

Adam Ott

Its discrimination. If you are operating a business with a business license then you can't discriminate!

P Robbins

If a business is open to the public, it is open to the entire public. For example, religion has nothing to do with baking a cake. The baker was not invited to the wedding or asked to endorse it.

dapper dog

That's not just unfair it's illegal

sharder8

So one person's rights trump another person's rights? I thought everyone was created equal when it comes to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness? The truth is, there are always other businss' tha

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

Asked by KTVZ

431 Votes

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

68%

Yes Yes

32%

No No

68%

Yes

4 Comments

Kristi Murdock

Even a friendly dog with excellent recall can cause real problems for the owner walking their reactive dog on leash; a dog running free is highly exciting to other dogs; it's not fair for the owner of the reactive dog to have to deal with that overstimulation in a "leash only" area.

robert weber

I recently I commented that it is not fair. But your comment makes me feel incorrect. I have had a reactive dog before and I feel that your comment is valid.

Ann Thomas

There are laws and rules for a reason. No one should think that laws and rules don't apply to them. If they want their dog off leash then go out in the woods where no one else is or to a fenced dog park.

Deborah Albright

BECAUSE most dog owners that do this have zero respect for others or property.. NEVER pick up poop and feel entitled

Nic Secor

There are leash laws for good reason. On a side note Bend Parks and Recreation need to put up signs at dog parks reminding owners that they are liable for damages their dogs cause to other dogs or humans under Oregon law. Bend PD treat dog parks like they are outside of their jurisdiction.

32%

No

3 Comments

Amanda Jones

A bad dog owner is someone who is not able to care of the animal or mistreats the animal. The person is just not considerate of others and will break the law for whatever reason they may have. *if you have an aggressive dog it is the OWNERS responsibility to keep the dog under control anywhere

Payton Dixson

There are many factors, if your dog has great recall and obeys to stay in a heal being off leash is fine as the dog is still in verbal control. Dogs that do not listen should not be off leash.

robert weber

Maybe there pet is trusted and not reactive. Why does a none relative happy pet need to be restricted?

Will you be attending the Burgerville grand opening?

Asked by KTVZ

29 Votes

Will you be attending the Burgerville grand opening?

24%

Yes Yes

76%

No No

24%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

76%

No

1 Comment

Amanda Jones

BV is not a good quality restaurant for the cost. Have never liked them and always like Del Taco.

KTVZ

Should businesses be able to refuse service on religious grounds?

64% Yes, their choice Yes, their choice

36% No, that's unfair No, that's unfair

64% Yes, their choice

36% No, that's unfair

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

68% Yes Yes

32% No No

68% Yes

32% No

Will you be attending the Burgerville grand opening?

24% Yes Yes

76% No No

24% Yes

76% No

64%

Yes, their choice Yes, their choice

36%

No, that's unfair No, that's unfair

64%

Yes, their choice

36%

No, that's unfair

68%

Yes Yes

32%

No No

68%

Yes

32%

No

24%

Yes Yes

76%

No No

24%

Yes

76%

No