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WhatUwish4: Oops... I meant to say I agree with you Rohann. After all, Cathay was speaking in response to a direct question and not out deliberately baiting the issue. With that said - imagine a world where you did not feel free to respond honestly to a question for fear to upsetting the government, latest special interest group, the man next door?
Freedom works both ways...You cannot shut people up just because you disagree with them.
Right on.Freedom works both ways...You cannot shut people up just because you disagree with them.
rohaan: I am captivated by your observations. And, I want to add a few thoughts: I've been to many restaurants over the years, in small towns, suburban towns, and cosmopolitan cities. I have yet to see a Chinese restaurant have any other than oriental staff. True story. Private enterprise cannot discriminate any more than public, although it is easier for them to camouflage it, and they most certainly DO. Depending on the area, too, right now there is a new following FOR the smaller, "Mom & Pop" stores/cafes. People are getting weary of treadmill type businesses of any kind. (I think that's a good sign, by the way). Our area, economically depressed, yes, has just lost two HUGE anchor "National" businesses, and the replacements are smaller, locally owned. Many of us are glad about it, too. Still not enough to pull us out of the mire, but it's a step in the right direction. Just a few thoughts. . Oh, I don't know how it is where you're at, but there's a trend of home births here, too. Thought provoking, isn't it?
How about the next time you’re in Cleveland we head out to a P.F. Chang’s. My treat !!! Although, if you wish to, the young Italian woman who is trying to put herself through college by working tables would surely appreciate a tip I would presume. Would you mind picking that up?
I like to see Mom and Pops thrive and do well too. But, ultimately it is the consumer who decides who wins. I saw first hand observing the “change” when the nationals came to town and offered the one stop solution that caused havoc with my fathers business. And it wasn’t just that but neighborhoods changing, older clients moving, yada, yada, yada.. Here, in the next city over, Walmart just bought a Kmart property, leveled it, and
will be adding on to their existing building. It will become a Super Center. So who really knows? Still, the uncertainty of future business is at elevated levels and with so many price determines purchases thus they think big box. Lets hope the trend you mention continues. The trend I see clearly is on line.
I live 15 minutes from downtown so housing in this neighboorhood is “okay” Still many for sale and who knows what the bank’s shadow inventory is. Parts of Cleveland were ground zero and are in bad shape. I’ve driven through just to look and the best option is complete street and neighborhood demolition which they have begun.
purr4mance: How about the next time you’re in Cleveland we head out to a P.F. Chang’s. My treat !!! Although, if you wish to, the young Italian woman who is trying to put herself through college by working tables would surely appreciate a tip I would presume. Would you mind picking that up?
I like to see Mom and Pops thrive and do well too. But, ultimately it is the consumer who decides who wins. I saw first hand observing the “change” when the nationals came to town and offered the one stop solution that caused havoc with my fathers business. And it wasn’t just that but neighborhoods changing, older clients moving, yada, yada, yada.. Here, in the next city over, Walmart just bought a Kmart property, leveled it, and
will be adding on to their existing building. It will become a Super Center. So who really knows? Still, the uncertainty of future business is at elevated levels and with so many price determines purchases thus they think big box. Lets hope the trend you mention continues. The trend I see clearly is on line.
I live 15 minutes from downtown so housing in this neighboorhood is “okay” Still many for sale and who knows what the bank’s shadow inventory is. Parts of Cleveland were ground zero and are in bad shape. I’ve driven through just to look and the best option is complete street and neighborhood demolition which they have begun.
I don't doubt you at all--and yes, I would tip the server in any eating establishment and gender/race would not be a factor. As far as your observations about commerce, well, that, too, is true, I'm sure. Though it could be seen as comparing apples to oranges: there are more people in a Cleveland neighborhood than there are in our entire county. (It's very rural here--wonderfully so). Many of the larger companies you mentioned could probably lobby to establish here, but they don't want to. (Not enough consumer base). Our Grange & Farmer's Co-ops carry far more than alfalfa and chicken wire. The tire store and appliance repair shops both have mini gifts, unrelated to automobiles. The liquor store sells knapsacks and wallets. It's not the same here. Thanks for writing.I like to see Mom and Pops thrive and do well too. But, ultimately it is the consumer who decides who wins. I saw first hand observing the “change” when the nationals came to town and offered the one stop solution that caused havoc with my fathers business. And it wasn’t just that but neighborhoods changing, older clients moving, yada, yada, yada.. Here, in the next city over, Walmart just bought a Kmart property, leveled it, and
will be adding on to their existing building. It will become a Super Center. So who really knows? Still, the uncertainty of future business is at elevated levels and with so many price determines purchases thus they think big box. Lets hope the trend you mention continues. The trend I see clearly is on line.
I live 15 minutes from downtown so housing in this neighboorhood is “okay” Still many for sale and who knows what the bank’s shadow inventory is. Parts of Cleveland were ground zero and are in bad shape. I’ve driven through just to look and the best option is complete street and neighborhood demolition which they have begun.
Boom in sales, kinda think that was the purpose. I hate fast food, but I still ended up eating there while out. I strongly beleave in free & have been kicked out of several places for it. haha. It's like, If we was ment to fly we'd been born w/little bags o nuts. Some ppl are ment to fly while others stand up for freedom.
TheresMyFriend: It looks like no one wants to comment on this subject...so, I will jump in and say my 2cents worth.
I don't think it was right for the gay community to boycott a business, just because the CEO voiced his opinion. What's with that? Are the gays going to dictate what I feel, or how I express what I feel?
If I have a business, and I feel a certain way about something...that doesn't mean I am going to treat my gay customers any different than I would someone else. That would be biting the hand that feeds you...not good business sense. But, if I feel that marriage should be between a man and a woman...then that is MY opinion, and you have yours. Nothing to do with business! If a gay does not want to patronize my business...then, no problem...but don't punish me for what I believe/feel.
OK, off my soapbox now... Everyone have a fun/safe weekend.
~JOHN~
I don't think it was right for the gay community to boycott a business, just because the CEO voiced his opinion. What's with that? Are the gays going to dictate what I feel, or how I express what I feel?
If I have a business, and I feel a certain way about something...that doesn't mean I am going to treat my gay customers any different than I would someone else. That would be biting the hand that feeds you...not good business sense. But, if I feel that marriage should be between a man and a woman...then that is MY opinion, and you have yours. Nothing to do with business! If a gay does not want to patronize my business...then, no problem...but don't punish me for what I believe/feel.
OK, off my soapbox now... Everyone have a fun/safe weekend.
~JOHN~
Bravo! you are absolutely right and so was the CEO.
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Actually, Chik-Fil-A didn't spark any controversy at all. The LGBT community CHOSE to make the CEO's remarks an issue, which they didn't have to do. They could have chosen just to let the CEO have his say, and no one would even have known that Chik-fil-A existed. I'd never heard of the place. Instead, the LGBT community created an issue, and gave the business the best free advertising they ever could have hoped for.
What happens when someone speaks out about a controversial movie? Everybody wants to go see it, to find out what the controversy is all about! Same with Chik-Fil-A.
What happens when someone speaks out about a controversial movie? Everybody wants to go see it, to find out what the controversy is all about! Same with Chik-Fil-A.
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Or is it only privately owned companies that you seem to believe can discriminate against and give a free pass to? By the way, Cleveland has an organization that is made up of independent restaurateurs who compete against the national brands and it is a melting pot that provides some fine cuisine and the opportunity for gainful employment for those who wish to participate without having to have a certain ethinicity to qualify.