Direct actions like this inspire our side to see that when you stand up to bullies, bullies back down. Bullies are weaklings deep in their filthy souls.

same holds, for me at least, for being seated near anyone carrying a weapon

Even if my cart is full of frozen foods, I will abandon it, let someone on staff know where it is, find the manager and let them know why I am leaving the store.

But, I will follow your lead in the future.

But it will stop some from imitating bad behavior. It also fights against the normalization of this shit show of an administration.

Doesn't have to be loud. Doesn't have to be obvious. Just has to be disruptive to their comfort zone.

I stepped off of that 'high road' the day after the orchestrated election. I just wonder if there might not be a more persistent, personal and face to face way to hammer home that what they are doing is wrong.

But, like I said - I'm in a quandary.

that her payment for the meal would be donated to the ACLU or some other such organization. And I'd also mentioned that, as in many restaurants, a lot of Latino people work in the kitchen, so... just sayin'...

On the other hand, I don't have a problem with public shaming in cases as egregious as this, even if the shamees are incapable of feeling shame. That's not to say I'd kick everybody out of my restaurant that I don't agree with, but if I have a sincerely held belief that it's not OK to put children in cages I'd feel free to exercise that belief and not serve them.

It is going to be interesting to see if 'Grub Hub' sees a pick up in business from people using suspiciously fake sounding names.

"You are welcome to eat here and spend your money, but my staff want you to know that latino and gay folks are preparing and serving your food. I will donate your check to (whatever cause) on their behalf. Enjoy your meal."

Then give great food and service. Then post a photo of their receipt (including the tip) on social media with commentary.

This way, they are treated so very well that they can't claim discrimination or any such thing, yet the put-down is unmistakable. Posting the receipt (with tip or lack of it) and politely worded commentary on social media afterwards is key. (Let commenters post the "impolite" stuff. ;p )

I'd read the comments afterwards from those so civilly served with great interest. Useful words from my youth: "Be kind to your enemies. It confuses the hell out of them."

that 'hate' is a very powerful force. Many, like the Nixon strategist who developed Nixon's Southern Strategy [sorry haven't recalled his name yet], would say 'politics is about who hates who.'

Shame may be a less powerful force for some.

Outrage only validates their abuse and they like it...We make no progress ..

Only hope is to vote them out.

And the solution is the same in either case.

Lets them know the fight is on in all manners -

They've become far too comfortable with doing whatever they want while the people become complacent/defeated. I don't care if they don't change their minds. This administration will not. But they need to know that the pressure will not let up.

to these scumbags who conceived, promoted and lied about it.