starmartyr
starmartyr t1_iu7rg2e wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIL Jewish persons could not hold public office in Maryland until 1826 by synonyco
A private club is like a private residence. I can refuse to let black people in my house. It's a disgusting and racist thing to do, but it's perfectly legal for me to do so.
starmartyr t1_iu7r476 wrote
Reply to comment by chriswaco in TIL Jewish persons could not hold public office in Maryland until 1826 by synonyco
That's true, but there's currently no law against it federally and it does happen in some places.
starmartyr t1_iu7mqzm wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIL Jewish persons could not hold public office in Maryland until 1826 by synonyco
Unfortunately, it's not. Country clubs are private clubs that are allowed to discriminate when it comes to choosing members. There are still country clubs that do not allow black people or Jews and others that do not allow women. It's less common than it used to be, but it still happens.
starmartyr t1_iu7t5j8 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIL Jewish persons could not hold public office in Maryland until 1826 by synonyco
Restaurants are open to the public. There are private dining clubs where only members are permitted to enter. Golf clubs do the same although some states have restrictions on this. I don't agree with the practice, but it is legal.