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| Store Changes Policy on Head Coverings after Challenge |
| 2010-11-13 |
| A Richmond-based convenience-store chain says it has changed its practice of asking customers to remove hoodies and headgear after a Muslim woman complained of being denied service because of her headscarf. In a statement Thursday, Fas Mart, which operates 213 stores across seven states, called the incident "regrettable" and said it had suspended the clerk pending an investigation. "From what I understand, she said she was just doing what she was trained to do, which was to make sure that the face of this customer was visible for purposes of our security cameras and for the safety of our workers and other customers," said company spokesperson Tom Terry. In the last 4 months I have seen numerous signs in local businesses demanding their customers remove hats & sunglasses before they will be served. Probably something to do with holdups at stores becoming more of a problem. I've lived here 30 years & never saw signs like that until just recently. |
| Posted by:Anguper Hupomosing9418 |
| #2 Recently I was in a bank when two 5'10" - 6' women (?) in full burkas, including screens over the eye slot entered. I have to say that made me slightly nervous. A sight like that would have made me run for the door & consider calling 911. No need to use a 'woman (?)' descriptor, just call all such 'Burkha Beings.' Hell, they could be Daleks under such a disguise. |
| Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418 2010-11-13 13:28 |
| #1 Some banks in Colorado have had the "NO Hoodies" signs up for several years. Don't want to sound like Juan Williams but recently I was in a bank when two 5'10" - 6' women (?) in full burkas, including screens over the eye slot entered. I have to say that made me slightly nervous. Very easy to have a 12ga under there. |
| Posted by: Spearong Prince of the Bunions9034 2010-11-13 11:50 |