Lynch at Large

Yep, its discrimination i.e. the unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice. Equal access should outweigh the "property rights" involved.

Although the federal civil rights act only prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin, many states have broadened their laws to include unconventional dress.

Just because Rilon is not federally protected does NOT mean that this is not equally discriminatory.

Makes me wanna puke.

Amanda arwar.org
 

Absolutely he should be allowed inside the skating rink! Discrimination is discrimination, plain and simple. Federal civil rights acts should be broadened to cover such discrimination.


I am proud that you took notice Pat and thought it important enough to speak out on.
 

We focus on the superficial in this country. We elect a President on the basis of "Is he cute?", we give the breaks to the pretty people and those with money, not to the smart and deserving (unless they are pretty and/or have money, too.), and all the reality shows prove just how far we will go to for a buck.Things with real substance, like justice, and equality get little more than "lip service". Sorry,about the pun, Rilon.
 

We are all humans, we all deserve equality and acceptance. Didn't these peoples' mothers' ever teach them not to judge a book by it's cover? Kudos to you Pat for taking time out of your schedule to talk about this. I found it very interesting.
 

Rilon, I am a friend of Wendy and Amanda's and I live in Delaware. It really sucks that they would'nt let you in the roller rink and the reasoning behind it is just preposterous. You werent even skating and how in the hell is that going to affect thier insurance,That roller rink must reall have its head up its bum. Come on, I mean they totally overlooked the fact that you were there to chaperone a couple of kids at thier rink, after all, Im sure that even they would appreciate the fact that young children going in to thier establishment are going to be chaperones with at least one responsible adult, yet, because you have facial peircings, they would rather put the safety of those kids in serious jepordy by dening you permission to enter. Maybe I'll e-mail/call my local skating rink and find out what they have to say. Then I'll post the results on the list.

Good luck Bro

A friend in Delaware

David
 

Thank you, Pat Lynch, for bringing this act of discrimination to your listener's attention.

I would like to read a copy of this "new" insurance document which specifically states that anyone with facial piercing is "not allowed" to enter this individual's business.

I wonder how much money was invested in researching the risks anyone with facial piercing may experience while inside this skating facility.

Is it a proven fact that skaters/observers who have facial piercing are far more likely to fall and land on their faces instead of on their asses like the rest of us?

I hope this incident continues capture the media's attention.

Wolfvision
 

Pat Lynch is one hot dinosaur! Thank you Pat. You're awesome!
 

Well, unless there is a dress code, which the rink has a right to have and enforce, he should be allowed in the rink. I honestly think the piercing and tattoo craze has a lot to do with people searching for identity and on the outside, he may appear a good person but he could be shouting for help on the inside.
 

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.
 

Thank you for leting us know abought this act of discrimination. He should be treated equal just like everyone want's to be treated.
 

I have a 21 year old son who doesn't quite have a goal yet. I agree that he may be looking for something such as "if I look different, everyone will be afraid of me" Some kids get picked on as kids and these are some of the reasons they choose to do these types of things. I feel if there is no dress code, it is deffinately discrimination. I commend Wendy for looking past the outer apperance and seeing Rilon for who he is inside. I went to a church where a kid came in with really long hair, big pants, van tennis shoes... really looking "different" for church... I told him he wasn't allowed to come to the church and sit by himself. Later I found he was our new ministers son. Judge, lest ye not be judged.