http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/17/us/michigan-business-bans-openly-gay-people/http://woodtv.com/2015/04/15/shop-owner-will-deny-openly-gay-customers/Brian Klawiter, the owner of Dieseltec on Ottawa Avenue in Grandville, posted the statement to his company’s Facebook page on Tuesday because he says the voices of those who have Christian, conservative values are often overshadowed by those who do not.
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The line that’s drawing the most conversation is the one that addresses “openly gay” individuals.
“I would not hesitate to refuse service to an openly gay person or persons. Homosexuality is wrong, period,” Klawiter wrote. “If you want to argue this fact with me then I will put your vehicle together with all bolts and no nuts and you can see how that works.”
The post had gotten a couple dozen comments and about two dozen shares as of Wednesday evening. Many commenters criticized his views, but some were supportive.
While Klawiter acknowledges that the post could be viewed as offensive, he says he doesn’t regret writing it.
“I think I exercised a little more freedom than I would on a news broadcast,” Klawiter said of his post, adding that he didn’t expect the post to get the attention it has. “If you have a vehicle that needs to be repaired, we’d be happy to do that for you. But if you want to come in here with your boyfriend and you want to openly display that, that’s just not going to be tolerated here. We don’t believe that here.”
Let us assume the premise that homosexuality is wrong (which it is, thanks golden girls), that businesses should be free to refuse service (which they should be, thanks LBJ), yadda yadda
1. How many people, gay or straight, are making out in auto repair shops? (Please cite or link your source in Chicago style.)
B. Why is the news reporting on Facebook posts?
iii. Has Klawiter ever been to Chipolte? What did he order? Was it a burrito? Did he tip?
