Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: The Red Hen Restaurant In Lexington, Virginia Was Forced To Close After Protests And Threats [View all]madville
(7,404 posts)38. Not a good idea to politicize your business
From either side, especially in a purple-ish area. You immediately offend half your customer base, the restaurant business is tough enough as well without any controversary.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
42 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
The Red Hen Restaurant In Lexington, Virginia Was Forced To Close After Protests And Threats [View all]
ehrnst
Jun 2018
OP
Uncivil behavior toward a business that politely asked a liar and bigot to leave.
Garrett78
Jun 2018
#2
But the MSM insists that we treat these chickenshit throwers with dignity and respect!
workinclasszero
Jun 2018
#3
Let's not forget it was The President's Press Secretary who made this public.
Hassin Bin Sober
Jun 2018
#16
Next time they will spit on her food or worse...wouldn't eat out if I were her.
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#20
He was engaged in civil disobedience (so-called to distinguish it from criminal disobedience)...
Hekate
Jun 2018
#36
Think about it - there is something completely linear about Trump followers flinging shit.
Solly Mack
Jun 2018
#9
I agree. They both knew what the results would be and they both wanted those results.
Solly Mack
Jun 2018
#15
So is this what we should do from now on to every business that refuses to serve gay people or
smirkymonkey
Jun 2018
#18