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In reply to the discussion: Muslim staff can discriminate based on their religious beliefs. [View all]DonCoquixote
(13,616 posts)The behavior does. I could care less what people believe, and, I can even see that culturally, if you are in a store that caters to said culture, you should not expect them to sell things against that culture. I would not ask for a Roast Pork sandwich in a Muslim or Jewish deli. However, this retail chain caters to ALL types, and as such, anyone working there should realize that they will have to serve all sorts.
It is not just a matter of the values of the marketplace, it is a matter that if the buisness wants all sorts of people, they will need to make all sorts of people WELCOME. When you make me wait in line because your employee wants to get religious on my time and on my dime, then yes, you have made me a second class person, the sort of person who the whole queue will look at and blame. And no, it is not the exact same thing as racism, but it does the same thing, to make people who do not tow the line someone to be punished. An Axe is not the same as a sword, that is literally true, but both tools will cut our heads off, especially when someone trying to enforce their rules swings them at our necks.