Manager: "You have to have a mask on for us to check you out."
Me: "You do know that our state is no longer under a mask mandate, right?" I asked politely.
Manager: (Not so politely and raising her voice.) "This is a private business! We can do what we want, and we insist that all of our customers wear masks or leave."' - Karen Hardin
No offense but I seriously doubt the anecdotal story. Even if true, that does not change anything. Hardin admits she was only there for a single item and would have been gone in minutes if not for this contrived argument. Likewise, the state mandate is irrelevant as individual businesses can still decide their own policies. Note here however how unchristian the spirit is in which Hardin writes. How she goes out of her way to mock those who do not share in her idiocy and ignorance. The manager looking like they ate a bowl of lemons, for example. This is an alleged Christian leader, writing on an alleged Christian website, acting with total disdain for anyone who disagrees with her. Cause you know, freedom.
"My mind immediately went to the Oregon baker and others who own private businesses around are nation who have not been allowed the freedom to follow their own principles, faith or business practices. They have been sued or put out of business for stating they are a private business and should be allowed to follow their own business policies. But that freedom, evidently, only applies if you are a liberal business owner. But I didn't say any of that as I stood before the angered manager.
Me: "Can you repeat what you just said so I can get it on video, and others will be completely clear about your policy?" I asked as I pulled my phone out.
Manager: "No you can't!" she hissed. "Put that away!"
So, she had the freedom to insist I wear a mask, but I didn't have the freedom to record her saying it. So, I simply pulled out my mask as requested. I held it over my nose and mouth.
Me: "Will you check me out, please?" I asked.
