Jim Crow in 2007?
Jimmy, a good friend of mine (and frat brother) has started a new blog with his first topic called “The New 2007 Jim Crow is subtle and rarely overt”. A friend of his was discriminated at a local restaurant here in Dallas because her toddler was “too loud” during a time when everyone else was talking equally as loud. She ended up sending a letter to the mayor and other high ranking officials at the restaurant in Dallas detailing what transpired.
Being the father of a toddler, I know there are times when they can get loud (especially when they’re tired). My son is active and loves to talk, but this is what kids do. There are certain places I know not to take him, but if you have booster seats for kids I consider him welcome. I’m sure people have mixed feelings on this, so we’ll see what comes out of this situation.
I’m the kind of person who likes to know where I’m welcome, so I wouldn’t be offended if businesses put up signs with restrictions on age limits. What happened to her was wrong and she has a right to be upset. There is more to the story and if I can post the letter, I will at a later date. Check out the post and let me know what you think.
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darrell.holmes on
Wed, 27th Jun 2007 4:52 pm
Wonderful article. That Truluck’s comment really burns me up because my wife is pregnant and I can’t imagine how upset I would be if she told me she and my baby were asked to leave a restaurant we were giving our hard-earned money to.
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