“Mr. Earle does, however, admit that he used comments which he now regrets,” says the tribunal. “Those admitted comments may go to establish discrimination.”
I just don't get the use of 'discrimination' in this situation. Discrimination to me means that they were refused a good or service based on the fact they are lesbians. From the United Nations (as per Wikipedia) - The United Nations explains: "Discriminatory behaviors take many forms, but they all involve some form of exclusion or rejection."
Exclusion or rejection. How can you SAY something that can be classified as discrimination? Were they kicked out because they were lesbians? It doesn't mention that in the article. A 'NO LESBIANS' rule at the club would be discriminatory. Making fun of heckling lesbians is not discriminatory. I don't know, doesn't make sense to me.
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