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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:02:34 PM EDT
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This thread is going to go places very quickly
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:03:01 PM EDT
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His store, his rules.
If it gets out, is deemed unpopular, and people boycott his store because of that, that is just the free market at work. However, I suspect those that preach the loudest about "tolerance of different views" are the ones who also scream the loudest at having legal action taken against him. 
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:03:03 PM EDT
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Eh, think he's stupid to turn down business, but I think it should be his right to do so.
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:04:20 PM EDT
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Tagging this one early
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:04:34 PM EDT
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I am fine with that.
People should be able to conduct business with whoever (or not) they want. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:04:36 PM EDT
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Eh, think he's stupid to turn down business, but I think it should be his right to do so. Yep |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:05:29 PM EDT
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Hope he's ok going out of business...
The guy is a social dinosaur, putting that sign up is analogous to having a "no blacks" sign. His business, his rules and all aside, I hope he's prepared for early retirement and possible lawsuits. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:05:37 PM EDT
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His store, his rules. If it gets out, is deemed unpopular, and people boycott his store because of that, that is just the free market at work. However, I suspect those that preach the loudest about "tolerance of different views" are the ones who also scream the loudest at having legal action taken against him. I suspect you are correct. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:05:55 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:06:41 PM EDT
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The Equality SA will put him out of business by tomorrow morning.
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:06:41 PM EDT
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His store, his rules. If it gets out, is deemed unpopular, and people boycott his store because of that, that is just the free market at work. However, I suspect those that preach the loudest about "tolerance of different views" are the ones who also scream the loudest at having legal action taken against him. 
Sorry to tell you, but that won't be happening in that town. If anything it'll get him more biz from Lowes in JC. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:06:53 PM EDT
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From a business standpoint, he just made a dumb move.
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:07:17 PM EDT
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The market will decide. I would assume it will not hurt business very much in that area.
He should be free to serve who he wants. I wouldn't do it, unless someone comes in to the place of business trying to make a point. What's good for the goose, is good for the goose. 
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:07:33 PM EDT
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I support him and I hope he can ride the storm out...
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:07:42 PM EDT
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Home Depot and Lowe's are screwed. They can't match that!
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:07:46 PM EDT
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Hope he's ok going out of business... The guy is a social dinosaur, putting that sign up is analogous to having a "no blacks" sign. His business, his rules and all aside, I hope he's prepared for early retirement and possible lawsuits. and i hope he gets away with it, just because he can |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:08:18 PM EDT
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Sorry to tell you, but that won't be happening in that town. If anything it'll get him more biz from Lowes in JC. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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His store, his rules. If it gets out, is deemed unpopular, and people boycott his store because of that, that is just the free market at work. However, I suspect those that preach the loudest about "tolerance of different views" are the ones who also scream the loudest at having legal action taken against him.
Sorry to tell you, but that won't be happening in that town. If anything it'll get him more biz from Lowes in JC. There's some truth in this. People in this area aren't very happy with the decision. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:08:19 PM EDT
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He will have to bake the cake
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:08:32 PM EDT
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Hope he's ok going out of business... The guy is a social dinosaur, putting that sign up is analogous to having a "no blacks" sign. His business, his rules and all aside, I hope he's prepared for early retirement and possible lawsuits. Yes, cuz Grainger TN is a hot bed for homosexual activity. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:08:37 PM EDT
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From a business standpoint, he just made a dumb move. Yeah. All 3 gay homeowners in that town will refuse to buy roofing supplies from him. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:09:09 PM EDT
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Eh, think he's stupid to turn down business, but I think it should be his right to do so. Yep Yep. It's not like they wanna convert him to the gay side. Maybe they just want to buy, oh I don't know, some fucking paint for their fucking house? |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:09:09 PM EDT
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Depending on the local community, he may have enough support to stay in business economically.
Problem will be all of the protestors that are shipped in trying to shut him down. At some point one of these protests will get violent when the locals will have finally had enough. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:09:15 PM EDT
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Hope he's ok going out of business... The guy is a social dinosaur, putting that sign up is analogous to having a "no blacks" sign. His business, his rules and all aside, I hope he's prepared for early retirement and possible lawsuits. Ehh maybe. People lined up down the street for hate chicken after wrapping the building. Couple locations even had LEOs directing traffic. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:09:19 PM EDT
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Home Depot and Lowe's are screwed. They can't match that!
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:10:01 PM EDT
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His store, his rules. If it gets out, is deemed unpopular, and people boycott his store because of that, that is just the free market at work. However, I suspect those that preach the loudest about "tolerance of different views" are the ones who also scream the loudest at having legal action taken against him. This. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:10:37 PM EDT
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I am getting tired of the bending over backwards for 1-2% of the population.
MSM will make it seem that 25% of people are gay, but not true. I don't agree with his sign, but will not put him out of business unless the 'big business gay machine' steps in. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:10:41 PM EDT
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Eh, think he's stupid to turn down business, but I think it should be his right to do so. I agree, unfortunately I don't think this will end well for him. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:10:52 PM EDT
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From a business standpoint, he just made a dumb move. Maybe. Allot of publicity and depending on the neighborhood it could boost business. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:12:31 PM EDT
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I am fine with that. People should be able to conduct business with whoever (or not) they want. You would think so, but in today's pc feels world, I'll bet there's a lawsuit within 60 days, and he'll probably lose. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:13:58 PM EDT
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His store, his rules. We had that once. It lead to things like segregation. I guess a hardware store isn't life or death, but what if a hospital or a pharmacy denied service to gays, blacks, gun owners, etc? Is it still "their place, their rules"? If you can't rationalize refusing medical treatment of a person, you can't rationalize not selling them a wing nut. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:15:03 PM EDT
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Yep. It's not like they wanna convert him to the gay side. Maybe they just want to buy, oh I don't know, some fucking paint for their fucking house? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Eh, think he's stupid to turn down business, but I think it should be his right to do so. Yep Yep. It's not like they wanna convert him to the gay side. Maybe they just want to buy, oh I don't know, some fucking paint for their fucking house? I bed you'd be the first one to bitch about the pink and purple house on your street though. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:15:24 PM EDT
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Sorry to tell you, but that won't be happening in that town. If anything it'll get him more biz from Lowes in JC. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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His store, his rules. If it gets out, is deemed unpopular, and people boycott his store because of that, that is just the free market at work. However, I suspect those that preach the loudest about "tolerance of different views" are the ones who also scream the loudest at having legal action taken against him.
Sorry to tell you, but that won't be happening in that town. If anything it'll get him more biz from Lowes in JC. When I pointed out that most of the LGBT community just want to be left alone and that the vocal minority don't speak for the majority, I was informed it only takes one with a good lawyer. I hope this doesn't hurt him, but I'm not overly optimistic. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:15:34 PM EDT
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Probably going to be more of a don't ask, don't tell policy. Unless you are dressed as Tinkerbell and/or holding hands with your gay lover I doubt you will get thrown out.
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:18:25 PM EDT
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Eh, think he's stupid to turn down business, but I think it should be his right to do so. Yep |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:18:37 PM EDT
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Good move - he's going to get more business in that neck of the woods.
There aren't any gay pride parades in Grainger county, folks. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:18:51 PM EDT
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What happens when a gay couple enter a town while on a road trip that is nearly all against gays and can't buy gas or food?
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:20:05 PM EDT
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What happens when a gay couple enter a town while on a road trip that is nearly all against gays and can't buy gas or food? Starve and die? |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:20:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:21:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What happens when a gay couple enter a town while on a road trip that is nearly all against gays and can't buy gas or food? Start a crowdfunding campaign and profit. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:21:21 PM EDT
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Well, once he gets sued and loses his store to some butt hurt member of the gay community in a civil rights lawsuit, everyone will know where to go for fabulous interior decorating tips and supplies.
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:21:25 PM EDT
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I am fine with that. People should be able to conduct business with whoever (or not) they want. For ANY reason imo. Bolsheviks will disagree. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:21:51 PM EDT
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What happens when a gay couple enter a town while on a road trip that is nearly all against gays and can't buy gas or food? How would anyone know you're a gay couple? Pull up to the service station and say "WE JUST GOT MARRIED! THANKS OBAMA!"? No. You wouldn't do that, just like you wouldn't pull into a service station in Detroit and tell the guy "I hate n-words" |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:22:27 PM EDT
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First rule of business is never chase away money.
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:22:54 PM EDT
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How would anyone know you're a gay couple? Pull up to the service station and say "WE JUST GOT MARRIED! THANKS OBAMA!"? No. You wouldn't do that, just like you wouldn't pull into a service station in Detroit and tell the guy "I hate n-words" Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What happens when a gay couple enter a town while on a road trip that is nearly all against gays and can't buy gas or food? How would anyone know you're a gay couple? Pull up to the service station and say "WE JUST GOT MARRIED! THANKS OBAMA!"? No. You wouldn't do that, just like you wouldn't pull into a service station in Detroit and tell the guy "I hate n-words" Gays love to advertise they are gay, they can't help it. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:22:57 PM EDT
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if i had a business that was failing.. ( not saying this guys is).. id stick up a no gays sign..... start a internet stink....... get a facebook / internet crusade going...... then bemoan the fact im losing business..... start a go fund me account.. then rake in a million bucks from the gay haters, and go out of business a month later... " cause i fear for my life"...
boom.... retired... 
just like if you have a failing country.... you attack america.. then get carpet bombed.... and a month later were giving you billions to rebuild your busted assed shithole country. its money in the bank.
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:23:01 PM EDT
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What happens when a gay couple enter a town while on a road trip that is nearly all against gays and can't buy gas or food? Starve and die? Maybe they don't need to announce to the world that they sodomize each other? Oh wait that's too hard for them.
Imagine if every time I walked into a restaurant I announced to everyone there "I like to have sex with my female wife!". That is the equivalent of what gays are doing. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:23:17 PM EDT
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I hope he's got other talents...
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:24:02 PM EDT
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Good for him, I would give him my full support
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:24:15 PM EDT
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This is the next battle, providing homosexuals the same federal legal protection as other minorities and this guy gave them a round to use
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Posted: 6/30/2015 5:24:30 PM EDT
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Jeff Amyx, who owns Amyx Hardware & Roofing Supplies in Grainger County, added the 'No Gays Allowed' sign because gay and lesbian couples are against his religion. Amyx, who is also a baptist minister, said he realized Monday morning that homosexual people are not afraid to stand for what they believe in. He said it showed him that Christian people should be brave enough to stand for what they believe in. http://www.wbir.com/story/news/local/claiborne-hancock-grainger-union/2015/06/30/store-puts-up-no-gays-allowed-sign-after-same-sex-marriage-ruling/29497621/ His sign has somewhere between jack and shit to do with Christianity. |
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