Victor,
Plan B really is making a determination solely on the basis of gender
on Tuesday nights. Is that sexual discrimination?
I am a man, and if I showed up on Tuesday night I'd be turned away.
(Isn't that correct?) Probably I'd be asked to come back on Thursday,
Saturday, or Monday-- but for all of Tuesday I am not welcome. Not
because it's Hot as Hell or because there's no more room or because
the folks running the shop are too busy to help me, but solely based
on my gender. In this scenario, Plan B has made a determination about
whether or not they will serve me based on gender alone. Thomas Taylor
thinks that's sexual discrimination.
As for me, I am not interested in determining whether or not this is
"discrimination." I'm not judge or jury trying the case of Thomas
Taylor vs. Plan B, which is the only place the definition of
"discrimination" really means anything. Out here in the world where
we talk to one another and try to get things done, no one can really
say what "discrimination" is. Tom Taylor says you're discriminating
against him. Is that an argument you think you can win? Or win
friends by pursuing?
So probably the best thing to do is offer Mr. Taylor a good
explanation for why you reserve Tuesday night for women and
transgendered people. It can't hurt.
Lars Peterson Baltimore, MD
On Jun 17, 2009, at 3:19 PM, Plan B wrote:
Hey y'all,
This is Victor at Plan B down in Hot as Hell New Orleans (the new
official name for the city). I just got this email, and it's almost
laughable, but I wanna deal with it in by using an accountable and
knowledgeable (and perhaps vicious) response. I'd love some ideas.
Here's the email, in it's entirety./While viewing your website, I have noted that tuesday nights are
exclusive to women and transexuals- I hope that you are aware that
as a non-profit this constitutes sexual discrimination. If you do
not cancel this event, I may refer the situation to the ACLU. Thank You, Thomas Taylor/My gut instinct is to be a jerk. My original response started with
the line, " Dear Big Dummy...."I'm not the best at responding to jerks, so any help would be
appreciated. Thanks y'all!Overheated hugs and sweaty kisses,
Victor