Iggy C wrote:Steve H wrote: Wait, you had dinner. With conservatives. Who thought gays should be imprisoned or put to death? DEATH!?!?!?! Give me a break.
I don't know why I'm responding to someone who's questioned my patriotism and now my honesty
Iggy C wrote: but yes. It's a common view in large parts of the world.
Iggy C wrote:Steve H wrote:In the context of Sanctuary restaurants, there is no "all are welcome" for those from whom sanctuary is required. Otherwise, the definition of 'sanctuary' is meaningless.
Well, if it really were meaningless, then it wouldn't trigger you so badly.
Iggy C wrote: But I'd leave it to people whom Trump has demonized to determine its meaning and worth. In my opinion this country has a ton of reactionaries in it who could use some exposure to pluralistic values,
Iggy C wrote: which is what an "all are welcome" sign does.
Iggy C wrote: If the sign scares off someone because they believe all men are *not* created equal, then the sanctuary worked.
Iggy C wrote: And if they come in anyway and see -- hey, the Irish aren't so bad, after all! -- then the sanctuary worked. Or if it just gives someone who feels despised and demonized some measure of comfort, then it was a success as well.
Jeff Cavanaugh wrote:
The article from Robin's first link wrote:Most chefs are quick to say that doing good is not a partisan issue—or shouldn’t be. “No matter what our guests’ political beliefs are, they are welcome in our restaurants,” said Le Pigeon co-owners Gabriel Rucker and Andy Fortgang in a statement explaining their choice to donate to local immigrant rights groups. Yet, the statement continues, the climate for immigrants could be more hostile with the incoming administration. “The restaurant business has always been a major employer of immigrants and it is a group we care deeply about. Helping others is not a protest—it’s what we feel is the right thing to do.”
The article from Robin's second link wrote:Sanctuary Restaurants:
– Do not allow any harassment of any individual based on immigrant/refugee status, race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation to occur in their restaurant
– Place a prominent “SANCTUARY RESTAURANTS: A Place At the Table for Everyone” sign in the establishment
– Offer or obtain informational support through ROC United
– Participate in a peer network to exchange ideas and strategies for protecting targeted workers
– Experience increased patronage and support through a outreach partnership between ROC United and Presente.org
Steve H wrote:I never said I was smug. As I'm not smug.
Steve H wrote:Obama spent 8 years doing nothing for these blue collar Americans. Less than nothing. That is why you have Trump.
Margie L wrote: For that, feel free to blame Mitch McConnell.
Jerry C wrote: silent majority
Never has a nation been so divided on the basis of intelligence.
Jerry C wrote:Never has a nation been so divided on the basis of intelligence.
You can say that again!
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