After all, when Starbucks had to go forward with a pseudo-statement that asked gun-owners not to be idiots and open-carry into their coffee shops, I thought we were all on the same page.
Now, open-carry idiots in Texas are forcing Chipotle to do pretty much the same thing.
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"The display of firearms in our restaurants has now created an environment that is potentially intimidating or uncomfortable for many of our customers" - ChipotleABC News also quotes Moms Demand Action in their story:
Erika Soto Lamb, a spokeswoman for the group, said she thought the move by Chipotle was a "bold statement," especially considering its previous stance of complying with local laws.Was this really a "bold" statement? I mean, Chipotle is a business. They sell food. With, what, say 40% of the population completely freaked out by guns, let alone "scary looking" Armalite rifles do you blame them for asking gun owners not to bring the firearms into the restaurant with them?
Once again, the dollar speaks more loudly to corporations than The Constitution. Why can't we learn this lesson as a community?
Sebastian at PA Gun Blog is one of the gun owners who has spoken out about this repeatedly and even tried to mount a counter campaign to the Moms Demand action over the weekend.
This #NRA family is having lunch at @ChipotleTweets because they didn't cave to @MomsDemand & @Everytown #BloombergSucks
— Sebastian (@SebastianSNBQ) May 18, 2014
Unfortunately, the responsible actions of many couldn't make up for the showboating of a few tactical fanboys. Now, my lunch options are further limited if I listen to the pleas of many of my 2nd Amendment supporting brothers and sisters. Although, I'm not sure that the free market side of my mind can blame Chipotle for their actions following the display we saw in Texas over the weekend.Don't be stupid.
Please.
While this will surely help my diet that damn Chipotle cilantro rice will surely be missed.
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