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On Monday, a Donald Trump-supporting tow truck driver outside Asheville, North Carolina, responded to a call from a driver with disabilities.
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When the tow truck driver saw the stranded motorists Bernie Sanders sticker, Fox Carolina reported, he aborted the pick-up and left her on the side of the highway.
According to Fox Carolina: Kenneth Shupe said he was called to pick up a woman stranded on I-26 in Asheville on Monday.
When he saw a bunch of Bernie Sanders stuff, he said he told the woman very politely that he couldnt tow her car because she was obviously a socialist.
Shupe advised her to call the government for a tow, the report said, adding: Every business dealing in recent history with a socialist-minded person I have not gotten paid
every time I deal with these people I get Berned with an e not a u.
Shupe, who runs Shupee Max Towing in Travelers Rest, said he is a conservative Christian who supports Trump.
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/05/pro-donald-trump-tow-truck-driver-refuses-help-bernie-sanders-supporter?CMP=fb_us
LisaM
(27,848 posts)Let's hope that's the last referral he ever gets. If I was that mechanic, I'd be pissed.
hollysmom
(5,946 posts)but in truth spread the word in the disability community that this company should be removed from Onstar or AAA approved lists. They are not to pick and choose who they will serve.
SickOfTheOnePct
(7,290 posts)Political affiliation/belief is not a protected class.
hollysmom
(5,946 posts)I still say, call triple A and On star and make sure this guy is not on their list of approved. cover yelp wit bad reviews and make sure everyone on Angie's list gets this as also commented on. Let him learn about bad reviews on social media.
SickOfTheOnePct
(7,290 posts)Therefore, no basis to sue.
I agree about tearing him up on social media, but a lawsuit? Baseless, IMO.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(12,601 posts)Oh, I forget -- these yahoos don't realize that those are "socialist" programs.
InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,124 posts)NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)It's not right, but it happens.
Doctor Who
(147 posts)I work as an electrician. Serve a lot of different areas. I leave my politics at my front door when it comes to my business and customers. I never bring it up.