[quote]A restaurant in Knoxville, Tennessee refused to serve state Sen. Stacey Campfield, the man who sponsored the state’s “don’t say gay” bill, compared homosexuality to bestiality, and most recently told Michelangelo Signorile that it’s virtually impossible to spread HIV/AIDS through heterosexual sex. “I hope that Stacy Campfield now knows what if feels like to be unfairly discriminated against,” the Bistro at the Bijou wrote on its Facebook wall on Sunday. The restaurant has received an overwhelmingly positive response. (HT: Michelangelo Signorile)
In a brief interview, Campfield confirmed to BuzzFeed that the restaurant’s hostess called him homophobic and said that he “hates homosexuals,” refusing to serve him. He argued that it couldn’t be true because he rents to gay people through his business. (HT: Towleroad.)
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[url]http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2012/01/30/414125/tennessee-restaurant-throws-out-anti-gay-lawmaker/[/url]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3ALwKeSEYs[/media]
Didn't expect this from a state like Tennessee.
Suck a dick Campfield.
I think he's just bitter he was named Stacey.
There's a video too
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTPr0UYV0uk&feature=player_embedded[/media]
Such an excellent way to say "No, fuck you!"
[QUOTE=archangel125;34467489]I think he's just bitter he was named Stacey.[/QUOTE]
His parents must've wanted a girl so bad they just ignored reality.
Isn't this a violation of one of the Civil Rights acts?
[QUOTE=Broseph_;34467701]Isn't this a violation of one of the Civil Rights acts?[/QUOTE]
No? If the guy was thrown out because he was straight it would be, that's something he can't help.
[QUOTE=Broseph_;34467701]Isn't this a violation of one of the Civil Rights acts?[/QUOTE]
the way that works is that an establishment the right to refuse service to anyone (as is often posted on a snarky placard), [i]unless[/i] you're doing it for the sole reason that they're part of a protected group like racial minorities, the disabled and such.
homophobes are not (yet) a protected group, despite their best efforts.
[QUOTE=Broseph_;34467701]Isn't this a violation of one of the Civil Rights acts?[/QUOTE]
That protects from discrimination/denial of service based on race.
Flat-out denial of service is legal.
[QUOTE]Sen. Stacey Campfield[/QUOTE]
She wants all the cock for herself.
[QUOTE=Pepsi-cola;34467862]She wants all the cock for herself.[/QUOTE]
Thats a dude, actually. Incredibly gay name though, right?
[QUOTE=New Cidem;34467902]Thats a dude, actually. Incredibly gay name though, right?[/QUOTE]
That just blew my mind.
You're cheering this woman on when she's doing exactly what the people you demonize do.
Knoxville is probably the least discriminating town here.
[QUOTE=A B.A. Survivor;34467954]You're cheering this woman on when she's doing exactly what the people you demonize do.[/QUOTE]
No, we're hating people who perpetuate a culture of violence and fear, they're hating people who aren't harming anyone.
let's kick a legislator who's working on anti-gay legislation out of our restaurant, because that will surely show him that gays are people of tolerance and respect who shouldn't be legislated against
fucking morons, you don't take an eye for an eye
[QUOTE=RIPBILLYMAYS;34467483]Didn't expect this from a state like Tennessee.
Suck a dick Campfield.[/QUOTE]
Tennessee isn't completely bad. There are some parts that are pretty nice...
Like my bedroom. Nobody there is mean.
[QUOTE=SystemGS;34468031]let's kick a legislator who's working on anti-gay legislation out of our restaurant, because that will surely show him that gays are people of tolerance and respect who shouldn't be legislated against
fucking morons, you don't take an eye for an eye[/QUOTE]
Holy shit being thrown out of a restaurant isn't comparable to attempting to pass a law that discriminates against a group
Plus if they didn't do it, he'd never even care. You need some action to get a reaction and this was the exactly proper amount
Tennessee's a good place in the more urban areas like Knoxville and Nashville.
I have eaten at that place. It is quite good, I would be sad if I was kicked out.
Not that I feel an ounce of sorrow for Campfield. The dick.
Discriminating against a person that discriminates against people? I like it.
[QUOTE]He argued that it couldn’t be true because he rents to gay people through his business. [/QUOTE]
[B]OH FOR FUCK'S SAKE[/B]
That's like saying that you hate black people but love their money. [B]IT STILL MAKES YOU RACIST YOU DUMB FUCK[/B].
[editline]31st January 2012[/editline]
[QUOTE=GunFox;34468545]I have eaten at that place. It is quite good, I would be sad if I was kicked out.
Not that I feel an ounce of sorrow for Campfield. The dick.[/QUOTE]
Everyone needs to hop onto his Facebook profile and recall accounts of how delicious their food is to make him sad :v:
See its funny because its extremely intolerant and bigoted to not serve someone just because of their beleifs. But on facepunch its ok because someone is against gay marrige and on facepunch its GAY MARRIGE OR DIE
How to teach someone a good lesson without beating him up.
[QUOTE=A B.A. Survivor;34467954]You're cheering this woman on when she's doing exactly what the people you demonize do.[/QUOTE]
uhhmmm but she's not doing anything like that??? she's kicking a homophobic asshole who tries to use his position as a senator to discriminate against minorities out of her restaurant.
Even better that it's in my town
[QUOTE=supercopter;34470146]See its funny because its extremely intolerant and bigoted to not serve someone just because of their beleifs. But on facepunch its ok because someone is against gay marrige and on facepunch its GAY MARRIGE OR DIE[/QUOTE]
hey it's my firmly held belief that all blacks and jews should be killed, all children should be molested and that women should be beaten by their husbands..... wow don't be bigoted against me it's just my beliefs! if your beliefs are fucked you deserve to be given shit for having them.
Shouldn't this be illegal? To throw someone out and not serve them for their opinions?
[QUOTE=SomeRandomGuy16;34470308]Shouldn't this be illegal? To throw someone out and not serve them for their opinions?[/QUOTE]Opinions aren't protected under civil rights, nor are they protected under the first amendment in a private establishment.
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