Do private companies have the right to do what they want? People on the political right say: Yes, as long as they don’t harm people and their property. Leftists say: It depends. For example, discrimination and exclusions are wrong ― unless they promote the interests of disadvantaged groups. Even political purity tests are fine if the goal is to promote “social” justice and progress.

Here’s a recent case: Vendor Krem Miskevich refused to sell his food to professor Alan Dershowitz because of a pro-Israel shirt. Is it discrimination to deny service over politics? Yes. Should it be illegal and thus punishable? At least three viewpoints emerge as Dershowitz sues Miskevich.

Ask your left-leaning neighbors if a casino should be allowed to serve only White customers or promote only men as manage

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