Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Standing Up For What's Right

In these days when  people are openly speaking up, saying minority races and religions should "go home,"  there are Americans that are standing up for what they think is right.  I heard this story at lunch today and had to share it with you.

An elderly woman in Riverside went to Taco Bell for her weekly lunch.  She arrived to find the restaurant quite busy.  A Muslim woman and young child were in line waiting to order lunch.  A large, young (40-50) man came right up to the woman and told her that she was not welcome there, that Trump was now our president, and she should leave.  This man was a customer.  Another customer, a big, tattooed man, who looked like he just got off a Harley, was sitting near by.  He sprang into action.  He came up to the woman, told her she wasn't going anywhere, that she wanted to eat there and was not going to be bullied.  Then he turned to the man who told her to leave and said, "As for you, young man, I suggest you find another place to have lunch today."  With that, the man who had bullied the Muslim woman, left the restaurant, and the whole restaurant applauded.

I hope to hear more stories like this.  We must stand up for those that can't stand up for themselves and not allow anyone to be bullied.

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