Poll of the Day > Hypothetical about Racism: What is the correct choice here?

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Hypothetical:

You have a small business owner with 2 employees.

After looking for a 3rd employee there were a few good applicants, but one really shined! So they have an interview and he's very qualified.

The problem is, well, the dude is "Race/Religion/Gender/Species" this person is terrified of from a combination of fear, racism, bad experiences, familial intolerance, the whole shebang!

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Should the business owner be allowed to discriminate and not hire this very qualified person knowing/thinking they'd be in constant terror working with them?

Ifnot, should the business owner just close up shop, putting the other 2 employees out of work?

Alternatively, should the owner be MANDATED to have to hire despite all the phobias, bigotry, racism, triggering, etc. they suffer from.

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Depends on the state

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the business owner sounds like they have mental issues and should consult a therapist.

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nogaems posted...

the business owner sounds like they have mental issues and should consult a therapist.

This is a reasonable option I should have added to the poll. Desensitization, introduction, and assimilation might help the business owner be more comfortable in general in handling phobias.

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Business owners are allowed to discriminate, that's what the entire hiring process is. Otherwise anyone would be able to get any job regardless of qualifications.

It is their business.

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