Good show gentlemen.
Guys, don't be so quick to assume from that news story that the manager
called 911. The news story I heard that released the "911 call with the manager" was very short. It is very possible, and from what we know about the press very likely, that it was quoted
out of context.
Its seems entirely plausible, and extremely likely, that since the initial call apparently came from a patron that the 911 call center contacted a manager to find out more information. And THAT call is what was released. And rather than it being a complaint, perhaps it was an explanation for what was going on. The call was obviously picked up mid-sentence:
"he says I have a couple customers that have uh some weapons on them and some other customers are complaining and" end of recording.
Before you throw the manager under the bus, be sensitive that its not the first time someone from the media has taken something out of context and contorted it to fit a story.
Yes, I saw this quote, and it bothered me.
Quote:
But Joanne Clancy of Dickson City said she doesn't want to see a person carrying a sidearm in a public place like that.
"A part of feeling safe is a community standard where firearms being worn like the wild west isn't accepted."
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It might not be something you accept Joan, but that's because its ignorant and bigotted thought on your part, and not because its unlawful. Let's put it into context for you, shall we?
"A part of feeling safe is a community standard where
gays and lesbians aren't accepted."
"A part of feeling safe is a community standard where
black people aren't accepted."
"A part of feeling safe is a community standard where
Italians and Jews aren't accepted."
"A part of feeling safe is a community standard where
Mormons aren't accepted."
"A part of feeling safe is a community standard where
inter-racial marriage isn't accepted."
That community standard isn't an appropriate standard for freedom-loving Americans, practicing wholesome acts that are protected by our highest of laws. That is a repugnant statement, honey. Its just as repugnant as the others labels I inserted in its place.
Community standards can become the tyranny of the majority. Be careful where that path leads. You might find you don't like the final destination.