Posted on Mar 16, 2016
Barber refuses to cut transgender Army veteran’s hair, citing religious views
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This is crazy. The guy ought to be sued for discrimination.
Kendall Oliver’s hair looked just like that of the man who was comfortably seated in the next chair over at the barbershop. Closely trimmed on the sides, a little longer on top — and ready for a trim.
Oliver asked for the same cut. Yet the owner of the barbershop turned Oliver away — telling Oliver, an Army veteran, that he won’t cut women’s hair because the believes the Bible forbids it.
Kendall Oliver’s hair looked just like that of the man who was comfortably seated in the next chair over at the barbershop. Closely trimmed on the sides, a little longer on top — and ready for a trim.
Oliver asked for the same cut. Yet the owner of the barbershop turned Oliver away — telling Oliver, an Army veteran, that he won’t cut women’s hair because the believes the Bible forbids it.
Barber refuses to cut transgender Army veteran’s hair, citing religious views
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So, he wouldn't cut her hair because he wouldn't cut any woman's hair, or because she is transgender? I'd take my business elsewhere. I'm a woman and go to my local Barber for a low fade and line up once a month or so. No problem.
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SGT Tracey "Tra" Cooper-Harris,Thank you for your response. The article wrote that he wouldn't cut any females hair because of his religion. I guess he doesn't need any reason, but it sounds fishy to me.
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SGT (Join to see) - Thank you. So, he doesn't cut women's hair period. Even if they wanted to get their ends trimmed. Hmmm..... Sounds suspect...
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He shouldn't be forced to do anything against his religious beliefs. If it hurts his business because he does so he will have to deal with it. Suing people into submission will only create a larger issue, more litigation and a hardening of positions on both sides. We should let individuals make these decisions for themselves. Individual liberty and responsibility.
If I were to go into an Hindu area of town to get a haircut and the barber said they don't serve Whites, I would move on. What is the point in trying to force someone to do something they do not want to do. We need to learn to accept some things and move on. We are a pathetic nation full of non stop whining and being offended over every perceived injustice.
If I were to go into an Hindu area of town to get a haircut and the barber said they don't serve Whites, I would move on. What is the point in trying to force someone to do something they do not want to do. We need to learn to accept some things and move on. We are a pathetic nation full of non stop whining and being offended over every perceived injustice.
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I didn't read anything in the article, how the barber knew the guy used to be a woman. Did you see anything? I've been wondering about that. I don't think we are a pathetic nation, by choice. The constant PC shoved in our face every time someone farts wrong, is ridiculous. I think some LGBT's go out of their way to get attention, by going in places they know they will be frowned upon, then crying discrimination. That's my opinion. I know nothing about the LGBT community and what they expect from straights.
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