I wonder what would happen if instead of asking RW'ers to leave...

[ret5hd]

(to be clear, I fully support these people being kicked out of the restaurants, etc. Just doing a little thought experiment here)

Picture this:

Instead of being asked to leave
a) all music etc is shut off
b) everyone stands and surrounds the table in complete silence - waiters, owners, patrons.
No smiles, no grins, not a word. Complete silence. Staring. Silently. Blankly. With every eye watching every bite. Every sip of wine. Listening to every comment, every burp.

I know that I couldn't stand such "attention". Not for more than a minute or two. I couldn't get out of there fast enough.

Just thinkin'.

[lame54]

1. How about when they are served their food...

The waitress gives them a wink making them think twice about biting into it

[ret5hd]

3. well, in my little thought experiment, no one gives them any expression whatsoever.

Just blank dead stares.

[gratuitous]

4. It's been done

But still funny:

[Funtatlaguy]

12. Also have some gay staffers sit next to them

Holding hands and kissing .

[lame54]

13. And on the other side...

A couple making plans for an abortion

[Funtatlaguy]

14. Lol....yes talking about how they don't

Believe in government assistance but they can’t find anyone to adopt the baby.

[PaulX2]

2. Surround The Table And Stare At Them - Not A Word - Make Sure They Can See The Hatred

Pouring from every pore.

Maybe show some clenched teeth.

Better than they deserve.

[pwb]

5. Just make them think all their food gets spit on.

That works.

[NurseJackie]

6. As the patron sitting at the next table *I* would leave...

... why would I want to put myself in harm's way being witness to this type of standoff? Why would I want to have no service while the rest of the staff were busy harassing (intimidating) others? --- Best to just turn them away at the door.

[ret5hd]

8. Yeah, maybe. Just thinking, as I said.

It could probably never happen in real life. I just know that I personally couldn't withstand such a scene and would be gone as soon as I saw what was happening.

[struggle4progress]

7. meh

[EarthFirst]

9. How about they already have their safe-havens...

In their gated communities; golf clubs and private societies/clubs to feel “safe.”

Why should I have to adjust my moral compass towards compassionate protest on a day to day basis in public to show them that I’m “not pleased”

Fuck that!

If they’re in public; they’re gonna damn we’ll hear about it!

[LeftInTX]

10. I just wouldn't serve them. However, I would not tell them that I wasn't serving them

Let them sit there forever....

Don't pay any attention to them, like they're invisible.

[Funtatlaguy]

11. The Chef added a little extra spice he likes to call

Hillary’s revenge.

[FuzzyRabbit]

15. Kick out Trump's policy makers, ie SHS, Stephen Miller.

Tell them that evil, morally reprehensible people like them are not welcome among civilized people and you do not want them infecting your place of business.

[OneGrassRoot]

16. Play audio of the children...

and of shithead's rants.

[eleny]

17. I'll tell you a story

Working in social services I made home visits for decades. One time I visited a very large family. I sat on the sofa and every man, woman and child sat all around me and gave me their full attention. There were at least a dozen people in the room. It was a thing of respect. I was visiting and they were paying attention to me.

At first I didn't really notice. But then when I realized that I had about a dozen pairs of eyes on me my palms broke out in a sweat. Swear to god. There was nothing threatening about anyone. But the attention was unnerving at first. Then I got a grip and forgot about it and it was a very pleasant visit as was my usual experience on the job.

So, you're right about the attention. I don't know if it could ever be pulled off given timing etc with members of our government. The logistics are tough. But you're right about giving people so much attention and silent, to boot. At my home visit there was conversation. Your scenario of silence would frightening.