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progree

(10,918 posts)
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 01:43 AM Sep 2016

Restaurant sign draws protests in Lonsdale (Muslims Get Out)

Source: Kare 11 TV (NBC affiliate)

LONSDALE, Minn. - A Lonsdale restaurant sign drew protests and controversy on social media Monday night.

The sign, which sits outside of Treats Family Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor, read "Muslims get out." Small groups of protesters gathered outside the restaurant throughout the evening.

The owner of the restaurant said he decided to voice his opinion in the wake of the attacks in St. Cloud, New York and New Jersey. He also said his sign is geared toward extremists, not necessarily all Muslims.

"I am not talking about the Muslim population in general. I am talking about the Muslim extremists. I am sure there are far more good Muslims than there are bad, just like there is with any other race," he said. "The only reason I didn't put extremists on the board is because I didn't have room on the board for it."

Read more: http://www.kare11.com/news/restaurant-sign-draws-protests-in-lonsdale/321735990



Lonsdale is a small rural community about 20 miles south of the Twin Cities metro area.

If there isn't room on the sign for say "Xtremists" or "Radics" or something that will make it clear you aren't talking about all Muslims, then just leave that kind of shit ("Muslims Get Out&quot off the sign. Or maybe say "Terrorists Get Out".

By the way "Suport" has 2 p's. (Bigots ain't very edukated in these here parts)



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saltpoint

(50,986 posts)
2. I would like to see Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 01:56 AM
Sep 2016

walk into this guy's store.

Abdul-Jabbar is pretty tall. He wouldn't need to say a thing, just get a pop or a pint of ice cream, as the sign advertises, collect his change, say 'good evening,' and exit the premises.



 

Hulk

(6,699 posts)
3. Trump brought ALL the racist dumb asses out of the closet...
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 04:21 AM
Sep 2016

and unfortunately, there are MILLIONS OF THEM. Now we have to deal with their ignorance and hatred. We have a big job ahead of us.

progree

(10,918 posts)
7. Unfortunately you are right
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 08:56 AM
Sep 2016
Owner Dan Ruedinger says the sign has led to some backlash, but he says business is up so much that he had to call in three extra workers Monday.

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2016/09/19/muslims-get-out-sign/

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
12. If religion poisons everything it touches as we're often told on DU, this is but one small step
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 04:19 PM
Sep 2016

Well, if religion poisons everything it touches as we're often instructed on DU (by Very Smart People we're told as well), this is how removal of religion in its entirety might begin...

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