(VIA Raw Story) - MSNBC spoke on Friday with their legal analyst about a lawsuit brought against the dating website eHarmony.com by a California woman who says the site discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation because it does not match same-sex couples.
The analyst, calling the case "fascinating," said that eHarmony might really be violating a California law which calls for "full and equal accomodations in all business establishments of every kind." eHarmony may argue that it should be considered as a store whose business is limited to selling heterosexual relationships, but legally it is more similar to country clubs, which are prohibited from limiting their membership by gender.
When asked about the motivation for the case, the analyst concluded that it is simply a tribute to the effectiveness of eHarmony's advertising campaigns, and that the plaintiff wants them to help her find her perfect mate.
CNN reported further on the story, quoting eHarmony as asserting, "It is false to state that eHarmony discriminates against gays and lesbians and making such allegation is reckless." However, eHarmony's website prides itself on its diverse mix of ethnicities, ages, and religions but makes no mention of sexual orientation.
The following videos are from MSNBC's News Live and from CNN.
