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In reply to the discussion: My Experience in SW Missouri [View all]slightlv
(2,787 posts)a large group of us from all over the U.S. gathered in Springfield to meet each other in person, etc. The hotel closest to the center was filled to the brim with us. They didn't exactly seem real welcoming, but most of us blew this off as being strangers in town, etc. Anyway, the next morning a small group of us went to the hotel restaurant and were refused service. Further, our rooms were never cleaned or changed the whole time we were there. Our crime to be treated like this?
We were Pagans, gathering quietly in a conference room to talk our religion in the days before the Internet. Even tho it was Beltane (a high holy day for us), we didn't even do the "obligatory" ritual, out of respect for THEIR feelings.
To this day, being treated like that in Springfield sticks in my craw. I've never been back since. Oh... but our cash and credit cards were most appreciated to reserve rooms pre-registration!
I'm from Kansas... move to Leavenworth from KcK. I don't exactly keep a low profile, but lower than some, especially around here. I just have a hard time understanding intolerance of any kind. We don't ask for you to believe as we believe; but we do expect the same in return. (shrug)