The problem with RP's idea is that the free market doesn't necessarily correct itself.
EXACTLY!!!
I remember not too long ago there was a thread on here about Muslim Taxi drivers refusing to carry anybody that had alcohol in their suitcases at airports. And, if I remember correctly, there were many on this board talking about how that was wrong, it's bullshit, etc. (Can't use the search fx, so I'm not going to bump the thread)
Nevertheless, I'm not convinced the market will weed out discriminatory businesses. In this case, I suppose I would argue that the right of the people to maintain an integrated society outweighs a business owners rights. But I can see the problems with that, so it's not an easy balance to strike.
Yes, Rand Paul is arguing on principle, but it's complete lunacy to even entertain such an idea.
It's as ridiculous as saying 'on principle, legislation outlawing rape & murder should be repealed because it's infringes on people's freedom to do as they want. That's the whole idea.
It's ludicrous to assume the market will necessarily "correct' itself, only legislation does that.
In an ideal utopian just civilized society, no laws restricting murder or discrimination would be needed, but we don't live in an ideal utopian just civilized society, and as such laws are required in order to safeguard civiization.
The fact that this is even a topic for discussion in America today does not speak well for your society.
