Texas gun instructor refuses to teach Muslims or those who voted for Obama

[Crazedclerkthe2nd]

MASON, Texas -- It was a message intended to bring in some extra business. A radio ad for a concealed handgun class at Keller's Riverside Store in Mason, located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, is causing controversy.
"We will attempt to teach you all the necessary information you need to obtain your C.H.L.," the ad stated. Forty-five seconds in, the advertisement added a disclaimer.
"If you are a socialist liberal and or voted for the current campaigner in chief, please do not take this class. You have already proven that you cannot make a knowledgeable and prudent decision as under the law."
The ad continues, going on to say,"If you are a non-Christian Arab or Muslim, I will not teach you the class with no shame; I am Crockett Keller, thank you and God bless America."
Behind his store off Highway 87 two hours northwest of Austin, 65-year-old Crockett Keller teaches concealed carry courses to earn a few extra dollars. Courses that, he wants to make clear, are not for everyone.
"I call it exercising my right to choose who I instruct in how to use a dangerous weapon," said Keller.

http://www.kvue.com/news/Radio-ad-re...132748178.html

These are certainly interesting times. The amazing thing is there are plenty of people, both in Texas and elsewhere DEFENDING this man for his stance.

[Evandril]

Do I like his stance? Nope, not in the least...but guess what...It's his *right* to do so. If and when I open my own store (Hobby rather than weapons), I plan on having a sign in full view stating I reserve the right to refuse serivce to anyone. If I'm planning on telling various customers I do not want their buisness, I'm not going to tell someone else they can't do the same...even if he'd not be welcome in *my* store

[Andara Bledin]

I hope he gets buried under anti-discrimination lawsuits.

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[Rageaholic]

God Texas is scary.

[draco664]

I hope he gets buried under anti-discrimination lawsuits.

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Somehow, I just can't see that happening.

For one, he's not government affiliated as far as I can tell, so there's no deep pockets to pay for the expense of suing him, even if you had a good chance of winning. He's a one man shop doing classes for a little extra money.

Two, it's not employment that's being discriminated against, he's simply stating that he won't do business with certain groups of people. Arsehole-ish, but legal.

[Andara Bledin]

First, just because the law for the state doesn't protect religion as a status that cannot be discriminated against by a private business, that doesn't mean that it should be overlooked because of it.

Second, there's more than just employment that is protected by various civil rights legislature. Just as one should not be discriminated against for their race, one should also not be discriminated against for their religion or their sexual preference or gender.

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[Hyena Dandy]

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/...153954962.html

According to that article, yes, he can be sued for refusing someone based on 'race, ethnicity, or religion'.

[Andara Bledin]

If he were, say, a wedding dress supplier, he would be free to discriminate, but due to the nature of regulation around gun safety training, he, as with those providing public accommodation (hotels, restaurants) or receiving federal funds (schools, parks), is prohibited from discriminating against those of certain protected classes.

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[Gravekeeper]

Do I like his stance? Nope, not in the least...but guess what...It's his *right* to do so. If and when I open my own store (Hobby rather than weapons), I plan on having a sign in full view stating I reserve the right to refuse serivce to anyone.

Nope, nope and nope. The article itself even states he can't do this. At least read the article first. >.>

"Conduct by an instructor that denied service to individuals on the basis of race, ethnicity or religion would place that instructor’s certification by the Department at risk of suspension or revocation. The Department became aware of the statements in question yesterday and has begun an investigation into the matter."

[lordlundar]

So what's his first lesson, "how to both metaphorically and literally shoot yourself in the foot?"

[HYHYBT]

I expect the purpose of the whole exercise was to get himself into a position where he can pretend (in that publicity-inducing, sympathy-generating way such people somehow manage) that *he's* being discriminated against for being Republican/Christian/whatever when he's sued/fined/whatever.

[Gravekeeper]

I expect the purpose of the whole exercise was to get himself into a position where he can pretend (in that publicity-inducing, sympathy-generating way such people somehow manage) that *he's* being discriminated against for being Republican/Christian/whatever when he's sued/fined/whatever.

I'm being discriminated against for discrimination? Its a good thing Texas doesn't allow any irony in. Otherwise they might be in trouble.

[draggar]

.. and look at all the free advertising he is getting with this.

Now you know why he did it.

[fireheart17]

.. and look at all the free advertising he is getting with this.

Now you know why he did it.

QFT.

All I could see that ad bringing in is a bunch of rednecks who don't care about much, but want to see those "God-dang Eye-Rack-Ees off my turf!"

[Rageaholic]

I expect the purpose of the whole exercise was to get himself into a position where he can pretend (in that publicity-inducing, sympathy-generating way such people somehow manage) that *he's* being discriminated against for being Republican/Christian/whatever when he's sued/fined/whatever.

Then blame the liberal new age agenda for siding with terrorists over a true American.