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In reply to the discussion: Fleming: Muslim Couple Left ‘Big Mess’ In My Restaurant [View all]oberliner
(58,724 posts)41. None of that was claimed
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In the Jim Crow era, Dixie whites were obsessed with keeping nonwhites out of their bathrooms.
Ken Burch
Dec 2012
#7
I hear you on all of that-only referenced that movie because of the bathroom thing.
Ken Burch
Dec 2012
#29
I did find it in one link, but it was STILL only Fleming saying the employee was African-American.
Ken Burch
Dec 2012
#57
Not being able to flush used TP is true...but I've never seen it thrown on the floor.
antigone382
Dec 2012
#38
Well, we could always just wait and see what the video shows before passing judgement?
cstanleytech
Dec 2012
#22
If the Husains sued, could the presiding judge in the case compel Fleming to release the video? n/t.
Ken Burch
Dec 2012
#9
I also wonder if a man who owns dozens of restaurants benefits from discriminating...
immoderate
Dec 2012
#28
Not enough info. Was the waste-basket in the restroom overflowing BEFORE they used it?
patrice
Dec 2012
#26
If it was just before prayer time, then he probably did wudu in the bathroom
jberryhill
Dec 2012
#79