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ancianita

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67. Me, too. Only customers & families of security people can pressure mgmt to arm their people or

Reply to MerryBlooms (Reply #25)

Sat May 9, 2020, 09:38 PM

May 2020

up their salary.

It would only take one 'incident' for me to quit, no matter the bills I owed.

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You got them prayers TEB May 2020 #1

Thank you. My heart sank out of my chest when he told me he'd been moved. MerryBlooms May 2020 #4

Hey we're parents I get you and the fear TEB May 2020 #6

My sons and I are very close. My husband died in 2002. MerryBlooms May 2020 #12

If there are protesters hanging out with guns, there should be police there Flaleftist May 2020 #2

It's an open carry state, they're not breaking the law MerryBlooms May 2020 #5

Parking lots are usually private property Mariana May 2020 #21

i don't know. There are lots of pockets of protesters and they've been allowed MerryBlooms May 2020 #37

I understand. Mariana May 2020 #50

My dad used to tell me there were three wasted emotions: MerryBlooms May 2020 #55

MerryBlooms - Keep Breathing! You'll/We'll Get Through this with some Amazing Stories to Tell! OMGWTF May 2020 #59

Yes, breathing is good. I'm listening to the neighbors across the street MerryBlooms May 2020 #61

Anger is a natural normal feeling. It's how people deal with it that can be a problem. dixiegrrrrl May 2020 #87

No, they all know my son and get way too emotional and so it makes it worse, MerryBlooms May 2020 #94

I believe that, notinkansas May 2020 #110

loitering, tresspass nt msongs May 2020 #10

Which state is this? BigmanPigman May 2020 #14

Sorry, I've already said I'm not going to reveal which state, it could put my son in MerryBlooms May 2020 #86

It sounds like they are loitering and the store needs to have them removed from their property. ooky May 2020 #17

Remember that these incidents are very rare lunatica May 2020 #3

As fast as the police were there, they must have been sitting close by MerryBlooms May 2020 #8

Wouldn't it be something if a tank showed up face to face with them? LiberalFighter May 2020 #34

Or something like this lunatica May 2020 #39

Easy enough to arrainge quakerboy May 2020 #107

That's what I was thinking. kag May 2020 #109

When we all marched to the San Francisco City Hall lunatica May 2020 #111

omg, that would be awesome! My son would laugh his butt off. MerryBlooms May 2020 #41

Sending up prayers for your son. dawg May 2020 #7

Thank you so much MerryBlooms May 2020 #9

"...no more guns than usual..." GoCubsGo May 2020 #11

It's an open carry state, and he sees quite a few guns daily MerryBlooms May 2020 #13

Protection Bernardo de La Paz May 2020 #20

Thanks for this Captain Zero May 2020 #113

Sending prayers your way...may your son stay safe. cayugafalls May 2020 #15

Thank you MerryBlooms May 2020 #24

He needs Kevlar. And someone on security with a gun. ancianita May 2020 #16

I think these stores should have an armed guard MerryBlooms May 2020 #25

Me, too. Only customers & families of security people can pressure mgmt to arm their people or ancianita May 2020 #67

Ancianita, I was just going to suggest that he buy himself a Kevlar vest, or request the Nay May 2020 #85

The bear spray is a great idea. MerryBlooms May 2020 #102

Expecting unarmed young grocery workers to protect a store again gun-toting men is probably Nay May 2020 #115

Protesters w guns in lawn chairs? That's the most imaginative thing they can do these days? Bernardo de La Paz May 2020 #18

It's all bs and everyone with two brain cells to rub together know it MerryBlooms May 2020 #27

well, i aint the prayin sort, but mopinko May 2020 #19

It surely does. Thanks, Mo. MerryBlooms May 2020 #28

"protesters in lawn chairs with guns in the parking lot every day" Where do you live? That is Evolve Dammit May 2020 #22

He's in a red open carry state. The protesters aren't breaking the law, MerryBlooms May 2020 #29

I hope no real nut jobs try stir up trouble with your son or anyone else...prayers done Karadeniz May 2020 #23

Thank you. I'm scared that one guy is going to come back because MerryBlooms May 2020 #31

Prayers for your son MustLoveBeagles May 2020 #26

Thank you MerryBlooms May 2020 #32

Good thoughts your way.... paleotn May 2020 #30

Thank you. There are folks that shop with guns, I don't know what else to say. MerryBlooms May 2020 #33

Well hang in there. We're all on your side and hoping for the best. paleotn May 2020 #35

Thanks so much. I've been so upset, but it's hard to talk to anyone MerryBlooms May 2020 #43

Sending him 💕💕💕💫💫💫💫 MLAA May 2020 #36

Thank you MerryBlooms May 2020 #71

Open carry is for suckers. oldsoftie May 2020 #38

So sorry Meowmee May 2020 #40

Thank you. I'm sure he'll be okay too, I swing back and forth with worry. MerryBlooms May 2020 #44

Understandable Meowmee May 2020 #52

Oh my gosh, hon, you've really been through hell. MerryBlooms May 2020 #73

Thanks💕 Meowmee May 2020 #114

A grocery store is private property. Can't they ban guns from their own property? SunSeeker May 2020 #42

I am not sure. Maybe they think it would cause more trouble? I don't know. MerryBlooms May 2020 #46

It's awful that your son has to worry about infection AND getting shot. SunSeeker May 2020 #49

I agreed with him and didn't understand why some people are so angry. MerryBlooms May 2020 #53

Sending out prayers.. Stuart G May 2020 #45

Thank you MerryBlooms May 2020 #47

My son works at a grocery store, too. Ohiogal May 2020 #48

I will pray for you and your son too. MerryBlooms May 2020 #51

Yes, I think you're right about that. Ohiogal May 2020 #54

You said "there are protesters in lawn chairs with guns in the parking lot every day". Sorry, but iluvtennis May 2020 #56

I thank you. MerryBlooms May 2020 #60

I prayed for your son. God bless. Joinfortmill May 2020 #57

Thanks so much MerryBlooms May 2020 #62

Hoping your son stays safe. Thank him for me for doing what he's doing. blueinredohio May 2020 #58

Thank you. He is an amazing son. MerryBlooms May 2020 #64

Protesters in lawn chairs with guns in front of a grocery store?? WTF America?? malchickiwick May 2020 #63

omg, that is Perfect! MerryBlooms May 2020 #68

That is exactly right. They are not protesters, they are terrorists. hadEnuf May 2020 #65

Yeah, and it started at the top with trump and his liberate this and that state crap MerryBlooms May 2020 #69

you may have rights , but your actions will tell later on when the 2nd wave hits AllaN01Bear May 2020 #66

We haven't even gotten through the first wave yet! It's So maddening! Thanks so much. MerryBlooms May 2020 #70

We are living in a situation of complete insanity. spiderpig May 2020 #72

It's all so surreal. MerryBlooms May 2020 #76

Sending my best thoughts your way hibbing May 2020 #74

Thank you. You're so right, the priorities are so flipped. I can't wrap my brain around any of it. MerryBlooms May 2020 #79

scary Demovictory9 May 2020 #75

Very. He's such an amazing son. MerryBlooms May 2020 #80

he deserves hazard pay. I appears they are taking advantage of his size/look to be quasi guard Demovictory9 May 2020 #82

I agree. Just talked to my other son, he's taken a leave of MerryBlooms May 2020 #93

I am so sorry that your son BellaBarnes May 2020 #77

Thank you. I know there are people all over the US doing the same job experiencing MerryBlooms May 2020 #81

And this is America. What has this orangeanus bestowed upon us? Ferrets are Cool May 2020 #78

Yep, it got way wors when he started that liberate this and that, crap. MerryBlooms May 2020 #83

A B horror movie with a Ferrets are Cool May 2020 #84

I was going to take my 76 y/o sister to an outdoor garden shop to get her out of the house. MerryBlooms May 2020 #88

So these lawn chair freaks are in Oregon? Tipperary May 2020 #117

You are both in my heart. Maraya1969 May 2020 #89

Thank you. Yes, praying for the people acting crazy is the right thing to do. Tbanks for the MerryBlooms May 2020 #95

Of course. Prayers for your son, and all who are in harm's way in these times. May they, and we, niyad May 2020 #90

Thanks so much. I'm struggling and needed some MerryBlooms May 2020 #96

That is good news about your other son and his wife. Holding you all in light and healing. niyad May 2020 #100

Jesus Christ!! Olafjoy May 2020 #91

Thank you so much. I know, I can't believe it either. MerryBlooms May 2020 #98

I pray that he stays safe rustysgurl May 2020 #92

Thank you, I really appreciate it. MerryBlooms May 2020 #99

Has your son asked his bosses whaat they suggest he do in the event another customer gets crazy? napi21 May 2020 #97

He has a radio and as quickly as the rest of the team and the police MerryBlooms May 2020 #101

My daughter does too decontaminating carts so everyone can shop JCMach1 May 2020 #103

Prayers for your daughter and you. MerryBlooms May 2020 #104

Thank you and yes I worry every day JCMach1 May 2020 #112

Safe vibes sent for your son and all his coworkers! nt Heartstrings May 2020 #105

Thank you. MerryBlooms May 2020 #106

I don't understand what their logic is to be stalking a grocery stores. Is the theory applegrove May 2020 #108

That's horrible....? Our grocery stores are nothing like that. jimlup May 2020 #116

My thanks to all for your prayers and good wishes. MerryBlooms May 2020 #118