Do you think the NYC nightclub lawsuit is frivolous, or does it have merit?

Question

A man has sued the NYC nightclubs over "Ladies' Night" discounts and free admission, saying the promotions discriminate against men. I think it's a joke! What is your opinion?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071215/ap_on_fe_st/odd_ladies_nights;_ylt=AnFOkzqiDhswpdpMtt2st42s0NUE

So you think hotels should stop the "kids stay free" type of services as well? What if you have 3 adults staying in one room? Hotels usually charge extra for more than two adults in one room. So, you have a family where two parents paid one price and their kids stay free. Couldn't the third adult sue and say, "Hey, those kids are getting the same service I am for cheaper. That's age discrimination!" Why do Senior Citizens get discounts through AARP. You can't join AARP unless you're a certain age. How is that not something the ACLU should get involved in? The whole drink comparison is close, but not exactly the same.

Answer 1

I wouldn't call it frivolous; I would call it misguided. First, I don't think a tried and true business marketing strategy is discrimination. Secondly men, while usually having to pay more than women, benefit from this scenario in other ways. Like having a higher ratio of women to meet and socialize with. In my lifetime of partying, I have not heard one single complaint from anybody about this. Hollander is gay and needs to get a life.

Answer 2

It probably has merit.

I've often wondered how some gyms can be for "women only" and not be discriminatory.

Likewise, I've often wondered how homeowners associations can be only for those over 55 without it being discriminatory against those younger than 55.

If this nightclub had a "Gentlemen's Night" they would have been sued long ago.

Not that I necessarily agree with any of this -- but I have wondered about it, and why it would not be considered discriminatory.

Answer 3

Tons of merit.

It is public policy and law to not discriminate based on gender and race among a few other things.

The claim is that the club offered the same service at different prices based solely on gender.

How would you feel if the policy was "whites pay $3 for a drink and blacks pay $15 to enter and $10 per drink?"

Of course you would be outraged.

In the eyes of the law, discriminating based on gender is no different then doing so based on race.

So, there you have it.

Answer 4

maximum in all possibilities are high which you will see them announcing that the choose ruled in Obama's desire as a results of fact he became right into a Clinton appointee. Who of direction became into shown by using the Republican controlled Senate, yet that isn't shop them from using any imaginary reason to proceed to have self assurance in Berg's fantasy.

Answer 5

I do think it has merit. It is discrimination why should men pay more than women to go to the same place? Don't you think Equality should mean just that?

As a woman I want equal treatment. Women need to stop expecting handouts if they truly want equality. The fact that a man is bringing this to the public eye is the best thing he could do to promote true equality.

Answer 6

i just heard about that a few minutes ago and i think it's ridiculous also!

the nightclub is taking steps to ensure there's lots of ladies there for the guys so everyone can have a good time and he's actually upset about it? why doesn't he just go to a gay bar, i bet they don't "discriminate" against guys there.

i hope the courts throw this one out.

Answer 7

I agree with it. My only surprise is that it took so long and that the ACLU isn't involved.

Answer 8

no not soo...........