By Gina Friedlander
Shouldn't we all be willing to allow people of every race, religion, sexual orientation, age, and gender to come live with us? Isn't it just plain wrong to shut your door on a face just because you perceive that face to be of a dark shade? It's so hurtful to be refused entry to someone's home just because you're Airbnb'ing while black, or while gay, or while a man. Something must be done.
That's the argument being made by some black Americans who claim they have suffered discrimination by Airbnb hosts. There have been some participants in Airbnb who say they were repeatedly rejected by hosts who are white. They make the assumption that the only reason this could possibly be happening is because of their color. They can't conceive, apparently, that there could be any other reason........Homeowners should have the right to refuse access to their homes to whoever they please and for whatever reason. They shouldn't apologize for considering their own safety in choosing whom to admit into their home......Read more
Shouldn't we all be willing to allow people of every race, religion, sexual orientation, age, and gender to come live with us? Isn't it just plain wrong to shut your door on a face just because you perceive that face to be of a dark shade? It's so hurtful to be refused entry to someone's home just because you're Airbnb'ing while black, or while gay, or while a man. Something must be done.
That's the argument being made by some black Americans who claim they have suffered discrimination by Airbnb hosts. There have been some participants in Airbnb who say they were repeatedly rejected by hosts who are white. They make the assumption that the only reason this could possibly be happening is because of their color. They can't conceive, apparently, that there could be any other reason........Homeowners should have the right to refuse access to their homes to whoever they please and for whatever reason. They shouldn't apologize for considering their own safety in choosing whom to admit into their home......Read more
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