Michael Mitchell: Archive

An archive of almost everything I have written, published or shared on the Internet.

Running A Business Is Not A Privilege...

April 12th, 2015 at 12:00PM

"Being required to serve those we dislike is a painful price to pay for the privilege of running a business; but the pain exclusion inflicts on its victims, and on society, are far worse than the discomfort the faithful may suffer at having to open their businesses to all."

--Garret Epps, What Makes Indiana's Religious Freedom Law Different

Running a business is not a privilege, it's a right. An individual should be able to trade, serve or associate with whomever he/she chooses. It's called political freedom. One doesn't give up that right by opening a business.