Current Events > Businesses are now REVOKING Police DISCOUNTS Causing Praise AND Outrage!!

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Several businesses across the US are no longer offering LAW ENFORCEMENT DISCOUNTS amid protests against police brutality and racial injustice in the wake of the death of George Floyd!!

A Donut Shop in Rhode Island and a pizza parlour in Minneapolis are among those taking a public stand for black lives matter as their move to end discount was met with a mix of praise and backlash..but for Allie's Donuts in has been a BOOM after announcing the end to police and military discounts!!

The shop had a huge line up of people who came out to support her business after hearing the news as she said "We're fed up. Until police take action to solve problems with racism and injustice, Allie's Donuts will choose to stand with the people of our great state. We will no longer offer military or police discounts. Thank you for your service and shame on you on your silence"

One customer said "I support any business that takes a stand and comes out in support of Black Lives Matter and to focus on ending police bruality"

But some are outraged calling it disrespectful and vowing NEVER to visit again

Allie's released a second statement apologizing to anyone who were offended as she said "In no way did we mean to insult people & their service to our country or community"

Matt Drescher who owns the establishment said "Times are tough. People everywhere feel unsafe, threatened and unprotected in their community due to the colour of their skin and regarding those involved in community protection, the style of their working uniforms. Allie's Donuts believes the time is now to come together to find solutions to what has created so much fear and strife. Together as those with voices speak up, the people that can make a difference, will, indeed, make that difference"

A local pizza shop in Minneapolis also cut discounts for cops and military as Pizza Luce wrote "In the coming weeks, we will take the time to further reevaluate our relationship with the police. We will be looking at existing contracts, regulations and security stipulations in our operating agreements as well as discusing our options. We are not refusing service to the police, however, if an officer asks for the discount, we will let them know it has been suspended. The discount was a privilege we extended to them, it is not a right"

The ocmments also had a mix as one woman said "What happened to George Floyd was a terrible tragedy. The actions of a few bad cops shouldn't be a reflection of the whole police department. There are a lot of good cops out there that are working ahrd every day to serve and protect our community and for you to discredit all of them is unfair and it is prejudice. This doesn't solve anything. This a time to unite not divide further"

Another wrote "Thank you for leading the way for the business response to this senseless murder and the centuries of injustice"

At the Northstar Cafe in Ohio, employees staged a walkout on Saturday in protest of its 50% discount to police as the eatery now suspendedd the discount but reinstated 2 days later amid backlash from the community prompting workers to walk out

An employee said "Silence is violence. It is time that Northstar takes a proactive stance and takes a complete and unwavering support of Black Lives Matter"

Owner Kevin Malhame said he made the response to suspend it in a quick and emotional mattere but now regrets suspending the discount program

However, Ashley Enfinger of Salty Sammich deli in Alabama is seeing an opposite reaction as she's announcing a NEW POLICE DISCOUNT where every cop gets a free coffee and a 20% discount stating "They support us, and we appreciate everything they do for the community, and i know they're out there putting their lives on the line every day"

Di Bruno Bros in Philadelphia faced swift backlash offering free meals to cops which was quickly removed after customers voiced outrage. Now they are participating in the social blackout intended for the support of black lives matter showing solidarity

Employees were still outraged that the restaurant still support police while neglecting those rightfully demonstrating racial injustice and threatened. Di Bruno Bros later apologized and said the policy for a free lunch for police was revoked and promised to donate to several organizations including BLM

John McNesby of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 has now said they will boycott the company

Do you support businesses revoking police discounts?

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Donuts are furious!

Make em pay extra.
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FUCK DA POLlCE!

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McDs in my town is still giving 50% discounts to all first responders.

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Eh. With their pay they probably be the help lol

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Outlaw Discounts for anybody!

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Hitting them where it hurts.

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At first, I didn't notice that Jared looking dude waving out the window.

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