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one_voice

(20,043 posts)
Thu Apr 16, 2015, 05:48 PM Apr 2015

‘Christian’ Auto Repair Shop Announces ‘No Gays’ Policy Because ‘Freedom’....


‘Christian’ Auto Repair Shop Announces ‘No Gays’ Policy Because ‘Freedom’ (SCREENSHOTS/VIDEO)
Author: John Prager April 16, 2015 11:32 am

If there’s one thing “Christian” businesses have learned from what recently happened in Indiana with Memories Pizza, it’s that one can openly discriminate against segments of the population and face absolutely zero repercussions for doing so — in fact, homophobes from across the nation will throw money at someone who is loud enough about their decision to join their bigotry with their business.

Perhaps because they are a bunch of bigots, or perhaps because they want to cash in on the new business model of cashing in on homophobic hatred, Michigan auto repair shop Dieseltec announced on Tuesday that they will not only be offering a discount to those who bring a gun with them (except for on-duty cops, because the owner believes he owns their guns) — but they will not (under any circumstances) service an LGBT individual’s vehicle.

*snip*

As for black people, Klawiter says “I am not racists, you are for assuming I am, however, I am really quick to judge.” He simply believes that “if it acts like a duck, and quacks like a duck…”

“I think I exercised a little more freedom than I would on a news broadcast,” Klawiter told Wood TV, adding that he was surprised his open announcement that he will discriminate has been getting so much attention. “If you have a vehicle that needs to be repaired, we’d be happy to do that for you. But if you want to come in here with your boyfriend and you want to openly display that, that’s just not going to be tolerated here. We don’t believe that here.”

http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/04/16/christian-auto-repair-shop-announces-no-gays-policy-because-freedom-screenshotsvideo/






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‘Christian’ Auto Repair Shop Announces ‘No Gays’ Policy Because ‘Freedom’.... (Original Post) one_voice Apr 2015 OP
... napkinz Apr 2015 #1
And get your hands behind your back. libdem4life Apr 2015 #8
Really ignorant people who are filled with hate and rage, as teaparty is, as most cons are NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #2
People are just doing this to get paid by the right wing hate brigade. PeteSelman Apr 2015 #3
n/t blkmusclmachine Apr 2015 #4
He sure writes real good and smart REP Apr 2015 #5
Grifters had their Gofundme site shut down pretty quickly LynneSin Apr 2015 #6
Thanks Lynne... one_voice Apr 2015 #14
Oh yeah, my Gofundme number is "yada yada" donations accepted with gratitude and libdem4life Apr 2015 #7
This is why I look for that fish logo, to proactively take my business elsewhere peacebird Apr 2015 #9
and what about kcdoug1 Apr 2015 #10
If they are going to discriminate they should Downwinder Apr 2015 #11
Well this is making it really easy to know which businesses to patronize and which to avoid. Initech Apr 2015 #12
This is interesting Dwayne Hicks Apr 2015 #13
He says he won't tolerate immoral behavior, then he admits he is immoral. Trillo Apr 2015 #15

NoJusticeNoPeace

(5,018 posts)
2. Really ignorant people who are filled with hate and rage, as teaparty is, as most cons are
Thu Apr 16, 2015, 06:03 PM
Apr 2015

prove my assertion everyday.

My assertion is that these people are too immature to acknowledge they are wrong, which they are about EVERYTHING and thus will always act in the most ugly way possible.

PeteSelman

(1,508 posts)
3. People are just doing this to get paid by the right wing hate brigade.
Thu Apr 16, 2015, 06:10 PM
Apr 2015

That pizza place really set people off. Hell, I've considered doing something similar. Nearly a million dollars for simply saying some stupid words? It's tempting.

REP

(21,691 posts)
5. He sure writes real good and smart
Thu Apr 16, 2015, 06:16 PM
Apr 2015

Come in with my gun? Can I come in with it, stick it in his face and give him my opinion that he should give me all the money in the till because Jesus? That's my take away from this lunatic screed.

And I asked my daddy. But he's a Jew. And dead. But he could still kick this fuckhead's narrow ass.

 

libdem4life

(13,877 posts)
7. Oh yeah, my Gofundme number is "yada yada" donations accepted with gratitude and
Thu Apr 16, 2015, 06:18 PM
Apr 2015

send a prayer request, and we'll pray for you. LOL

kcdoug1

(222 posts)
10. and what about
Thu Apr 16, 2015, 06:40 PM
Apr 2015

that "Judge not" part of the bible? didn't that come out of the mouth of your Jesus?...oh, that's RIGHT! Jesus wasn't a christian...

Initech

(100,060 posts)
12. Well this is making it really easy to know which businesses to patronize and which to avoid.
Thu Apr 16, 2015, 07:08 PM
Apr 2015

The ones to avoid? The ones run by dumbasses like this guy.

 

Dwayne Hicks

(637 posts)
13. This is interesting
Thu Apr 16, 2015, 07:39 PM
Apr 2015

Seems he is a convicted felon. Convicted of assault and battery on a woman. I believe he stated he owns a gun. That is against the law and punishable by 10 years in prison. Lets see if we can get him arrested!

Trillo

(9,154 posts)
15. He says he won't tolerate immoral behavior, then he admits he is immoral.
Thu Apr 16, 2015, 09:39 PM
Apr 2015

He says he will intentionally mis-assemble a car based on something the customer said. Have there ever been any complaints about poor repairs filed against Dieseltec?

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