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> So you want the government to force private companies to continue doing business with someone they no longer wish to provide services to?

Yes.

> We aren't talking protected class here

That's besides the point. There are many limitations on private companies picking and choosing who to do business with that apply beyond protected classes, including common carrier regulations[1], regulation of (some) private property as a public square[2], and requiring broadcasters to run political ads[3].

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_carrier

[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsh_v._Alabama

[3]: https://www.broadcastlawblog.com/2012/01/articles/why-broadc...



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