From the AP:
A conference sponsored by a group that argues whites are superior to blacks is being held this weekend at the Dulles Hyatt, prompting criticism of the hotel chain for hosting the event.
The American Renaissance conference is being held at the hotel in Herndon. It’s sponsored by the New Century Foundation, based in Oakton. Its leader, Jared Taylor [pictured], says the white race is losing its identity in America due to multiculturalism and immigration…
A group of student activists at George Mason University has tried unsuccessfully to get the Hyatt to shut its doors to the conference, which it has hosted in previous years…
Hyatt spokeswoman Lori Armon said the opinions of those at American Renaissance don’t necessarily reflect those of Hyatt Dulles or its parent company. But she says the company does not “discriminate against guests or organizations with which our guests are affiliated.”
We’re not sure that Hyatt did anything wrong here; as long as a group is nonviolent, it’s pretty tricky to begin excluding organizations on the basis of their views, however repugnant.
But it’s a different story when protesters make it a PR issue.
We predict American Renaissance will have its event somewhere else next year — as long as the George Mason students keep up the pressure. And that’s fine; it’s what peaceful protest is all about.
(Oh, and as for the Denny’s reference — we know it’s not analogous, but at least it’s gratuitious.)
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