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GRANDVILLE, MI -- The owner of a West Michigan auto repair shop announced on Facebook he wouldn't hesitate to refuse to do business with openly gay customers.

The post, published Tuesday morning on Dieseltec's business Facebook page, says openly gay people aren't welcome and homosexuality is "wrong."

However, gun-carrying customers are allowed at the Grandville business at 2875 Ottawa Ave. SW, the owner said, adding people who bring their firearms will receive a discount.

That discount doesn't extend to on-duty police officers because "because that's not their gun," he said.

The owner said Dieseltec will run in a manner that reflects his Christian values. He started the note by saying conservative rights are "squashed" every day.

"Apparently if you are white (or close to it), you have a job, go to church, and own a gun... That translates into racists, privileged, bigot, conspiracy theorist."

Dishonesty, thievery and immoral behavior aren't welcome at the business, he says. The post continues with, "I would not hesitate to refuse service to an openly gay person or persons. Homosexuality is wrong, period. If you want to argue this fact with me, then I will put your vehicle together with all bolts and no nuts and you can see how that works."



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In response to dozens of commenters on the post, the shop owner said his issue lies in having to explain homosexuality to his children. It is his right to not be exposed to "certain behaviors," he argued.

"If you are gay (and happen to own a diesel truck) don't tell me your gay, I don't need or want to know, but at least now you know where I stand and have given you a reason to just keep driving," he said in the comment.

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Here is the Facebook post in its entirety:

Messages were left with Dieseltec's owner Wednesday night. He could not be immediately reached for comment.

Angie Jackson covers public safety and breaking news for MLive/The Grand Rapids Press. Email her at ajackso3@mlive.com, and follow her on Twitter.