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mr_lebowski

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10. Not saying they shouldn't be shunned in general but business is business

Reply to safeinOhio (Reply #6)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 11:32 AM

Dec 2020

These people have a business to run and I'm sure are in desperate need of money in these times.

And it's likely not legal to kick them out over their politics (alone).

Now if they go around insulting the staff or other customers, inciting violence on the grounds, that's different of course.

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For D.C. protests, Proud Boys settle in at city's oldest hotel and its bar [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 OP

Proud boys can't afford the Trump hotel IronLionZion Dec 2020 #1

LOL They spent it all on "protective equipment" not masks obviously. nt TigressDem Dec 2020 #4

Cooks and servers Pantagruel Dec 2020 #2

The bar's website announced it will be closed on Jan. 5 and 6. (GOOD IDEA) nt TigressDem Dec 2020 #3

In such tough times it's kinda unfair to blame them ... Proud Boys' money spends like any other mr_lebowski Dec 2020 #5

When political persuasion becomes a hate group. safeinOhio Dec 2020 #6

Not saying they shouldn't be shunned in general but business is business mr_lebowski Dec 2020 #10

It would be a violation of DC law for Harry's not to serve someone on the basis of politics. mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 #7

Many DC bars/restaurants have posted anti-hate signs IronLionZion Dec 2020 #8

Maybe you missed the thrust of my post which was ... mr_lebowski Dec 2020 #9

Yes, I saw that. Thanks. mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 #11