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bearssoapbox

(1,408 posts)
9. I live in Ohio about 10 miles from the state line.
Fri Mar 27, 2015, 03:16 AM
Mar 2015

There is a jewelery, precious metal, gift store in Winchester, IN that me, my wife, brother and some friends have been a customer for years. In my case more than 15 years because they had good prices on Black Hills Gold. We also bought other gold and silver from them.

I called them today after a friend called me that was over there on Thur. afternoon. They were talking to the owner and he said that he supported it and thought pence would make a good president. My friend didn't say anything. He just put his items that he was going to buy on the counter, said that it's too bad he does and walked out. Knowing my friend he probably had a good amount of money he was going to spend as his wife's birthday is April 4 and he's no cheapskate and has a good job.

I called the store, the owner knows me by name and I just came out and asked him if supported the law and he said no. Then he denied that he had a conversation with my friend. I told him I couldn't stand liars and bigots and hung up.

I then called a flea market that we had started setting up in last year ad told them we would be pulling out until the law changed. They offered us a real good deal but I told them I won't spend another penny in that state until the law changes. They told me that 4 others had pulled out Thurs. also.

We were, or to be precise, my wife, is wanting to take a break for a few months then maybe start doing a few festivals that we haven't done for a few years. I'm hoping by then I'll be up and be able to help her. Those festivals are fun to do.

Maybe if enough small vendors around the state do this it'll make a difference. I know I'll be in contact with all that I know around the state to keep up what's going on.

Hit 'em where it hurts.

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What a great thing to do. William769 Mar 2015 #1
Here is my new eBay announcement: Chipper Chat Mar 2015 #3
Terrific! raven mad Mar 2015 #14
Go for it gratuitous Mar 2015 #2
Build a virtual wall! Trillo Mar 2015 #4
Ok by me, and I live in this backwards state. Contrary1 Mar 2015 #5
There are many small towns (particularly in Western Indiana) Chipper Chat Mar 2015 #6
I live here too Delphinus Mar 2015 #18
KICK! MAHALO CC Cha Mar 2015 #7
I admire your principles, but eBay won't like it. If anyone complains, they may shut you down. WillowTree Mar 2015 #8
Ebay lets you refuse to ship to certain countries Chipper Chat Mar 2015 #11
I live in Ohio about 10 miles from the state line. bearssoapbox Mar 2015 #9
How about "Buy Your Gas In Ohio!" Chipper Chat Mar 2015 #13
They might suspect you of being gay. Enthusiast Mar 2015 #34
Thank you! n/t Delphinus Mar 2015 #19
Good for you! RedCappedBandit Mar 2015 #21
Don't forget the lottery Contrary1 Mar 2015 #10
I would think Sherman A1 Mar 2015 #12
Be sure to drop them a line. raven mad Mar 2015 #15
Better yet. PADemD Mar 2015 #16
I don't like this idea caraher Mar 2015 #17
Their state, their problem to fix. (nt) jeff47 Mar 2015 #27
great job! Takket Mar 2015 #20
Good idea. RedCappedBandit Mar 2015 #22
in case you didn't know... Takket Mar 2015 #23
I just emailed them RedCappedBandit Mar 2015 #24
Thanks so much! Takket Mar 2015 #25
I live in Indiana AwakeAtLast Mar 2015 #26
Can you suggest a different avenue to take in fighting against such institutionalized bigotry? FiveGoodMen Mar 2015 #28
I had one in post #17 <nt> caraher Mar 2015 #29
Thanks. FiveGoodMen Mar 2015 #32
Hi you! I am torn... salin Mar 2015 #35
Mitch Daniels happenend AwakeAtLast Mar 2015 #37
Great point. Redistricting was battled and extreme. salin Mar 2015 #38
I go to the casinos in Indiana a few times a year. Ace Rothstein Mar 2015 #30
If it were sharia, gays would be executed by the state. That's what sharia does. Wella Mar 2015 #31
"religious law" + executions = sharia law? Trillo Mar 2015 #33
My understanding as well... laws that put religious beliefs/rulings over secular ones. salin Mar 2015 #36
This. LeftOfWest Mar 2015 #39
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