Ronnie, a good intelligent answer that will have me thinking. I agree, if an issue, and even if found to be a violation, the rules have to be changed first. The question for me is are there legitimate reasons as to have the rule changed.

Again, my thoughts, not even finished processing them yet so I may change my opinion in the next 30 minutes or so. That said, I personally believe that the rights guaranteed by the Constitution are for U.S. Citizens, no others. That isn’t to belittle or put down another group, but like another poster stated earlier, when in Rome do as the Romans. This is America and until the rules are changed the rules are the rules. I do believe that in a case as presented though, one has to look at it from a perspective of “what if it was the case for USA Citizen, which it easily could be.”

In regards to certain rules and so forth being overturned because they violate constitutional rights, this has happened with threat of action, even as of recent, in regards to some cases at golf courses where discrimination and things of this sort has taken place. Again, not a lawyer here, but in those cases, where all private funds are used, the organizations have been allowed to establish their own rules, however, where public funds are used, then expectation is expected.

There are many examples of this, example, the “fair and reasonable” clause with the ADA. We have seen adaptations in wrestling for example for different rules for persons who have various limitations, whether it be a missing limb, being deaf, or blind. In those situations, for whatever reason, someone decided it was important to establish differing rules, within the rules to allow for fair participation. When a “legitimate” religious reason is given, I can see this as possibly following within the same realm. Of course that is to assume that evidence can be given and not just a spur of the moment religious conversion experience to support the position. That in and of itself is a part of the problem though. I above all people realize that spur of the moment conversions happen, and are also imagined or used to advantage.

I for one certainly appreciate the intelligent response you gave, and in all honesty, will have me processing my own thoughts. Don’t know if that counts for anything other than saying, I honestly don’t know and believe that the discussion is of value.