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This Guy Tried To Ban Gay People From Entering His Store And It Backfired Hilariously
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This Guy Tried To Ban Gay People From Entering His Store And It Backfired Hilariously

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When it comes to stating your opinion, there’s nothing like a big sign to perfectly convey your stance one topic or another. Jeff Amyx, a hardware store owner from Tennessee, displayed his stance on homosexuality by declaring gay people were not welcome in his store. The whole story began in 2015 when Amyx decided to put-up a sign that said ‘No gays allowed’ on his hardware store door. The store owner didn’t stop at the sign but chose to also sell homophobic merchandise.

Recently, the hardware store owner, who is also a Baptist minister, decided to replace the sign with one that includes more information in it. This time the sign states, “We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who would violate our rights of freedom of speech & freedom of religion.”

Once the whole story went online there was no way back. Many users took to Twitter and even the store’s personal Yelp page to state their opinion. People encouraged others to boycott the store, and even made an entire joke out of it by reviewing the store as a gay bar or even a sex shop. “Amyx Hardware & Roofing Supplies” received so much backlash that Yelp management even started deleting the comments, but this did not stop people from posting. The owner placed a clipboard next to his store where people who agree with him can sign, however, it is nothing compared to the over 300 one star ratings on his store’s page.

Scroll down to see what people had to say about the situation, and tell us what you think!

Jeff Amyx, a hardware store owner who is also a Baptist minister, caught everyone’s attention by putting a sign on his store’s front door

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Image credits: Amyx Hardware & Roofing Supplies

After receiving a lot of backlash, Jeff Amyx added another sign, saying that he has the right to decline service because of his religious beliefs

Image credits: Amyx Hardware & Roofing Supplies

Back in 2015, when same-sex marriage was legalized in the United States, Jeff Amyx also began to sell homophobic merchandise in his store

Image credits: Amyx Hardware & Roofing Supplies

And it’s safe to say that the Internet was not happy about it at all

People took social media to spread the message, encouraging others to boycott Amyx’s store

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In fact, the store’s Yelp account received so many bad reviews, Yelp management started deleting comments that were mainly focused on the sign and not the shop itself

But nobody could stop the massive backlash

And even though people can sign a board next to the store to support the owner

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It’s nothing compared to the reviews the store received online

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People even starting joking in the review section that “Amyx Hardware & Roofing Supplies” was actually an undercover gay bar

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Everyone came to the store’s Yelp page to ridicule the owner and his sign

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Others even turned to the Bible to prove their point

Don’t forget to tell us what you think in the comments!

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Daria B
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uhm... And how does he check who's homosexual and who isn't? It's not like gays have it written on their forehead. Does he ask each customer? In this case, even the heteroest of heterosexuals can get puzzled at such a random question at a freaking hardware store. Like "Hello, how much is that new Nvidia GTX 1180 GPU?", "Are you gay?"

Agnes Jekyll
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This man is obsessed with consenting adults' sexual activity and like anyone with a tortured relationship with food, he has a sick, sick, unhealthy preoccupation with sex.

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Troux
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm more offended by the poor spelling in the "Smile your on camera" sign. Instant boycott!

Laugh Fan
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, there's more than one reason why people can't spell - dyslexia or poor education for example. I wouldn't criticise someone with those problems. Being a blatant homophobe is in a much worse category.

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Pandamious
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How’s he supposed to know who’s gay and who ain’t? Interrogate them?

S. R.
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Easy, he notice us because of our rainbow gloriole and queere behaviore, if you really gay you just cant help youself 😉😂

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Full Name
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who would violate our rights of freedom of speech & freedom of religion.” The gays are violating your rights how? You can still say you don't like them, and they are not preventing you from being Christain. I hope you also refuse to serve single mothers, divorcees, anybody who had premarital sex etc. Your shop will be lonely.

Aunt Messy
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better yet, he's violating THEIR First Amendment rights to freedom of association.

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BREAK YOUr perceptions
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

scum like this is a large reason why our country is torn and broken. the same people like him will hate on someone for race/religion/or gender. and yet while we have protections and enforcement in place for those 3 things. why can we not have federal laws and protections against people like HIM passing prejudice on gay people?

Chris Daemon
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because that's not how it works (etc). Sadly, he can be a huge a*****e, and he has the right to say things we don't agree with. That is the ESSENCE of thought exchange. Because without that, we all think alike in a huge echo chamber, and we get thought police and newspeak. We do have federal rules, for government institutions... but not for private businesses (the latter being optional to deal with). And we don't need them, because, people like him are relics, representative of a small, thankfully fading minority.

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Kjorn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

he has to right to do so... but we also has the right to stop shopping there and run that business to the ground! i do my part since i don't shop there... also i'm way up north... in Canada... :-)

Christina Sersif
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does he turn away obese people? Gluttony is a sin. Proverbs 23: 20-21 Does he turn away unwedded mothers? That's a sin too. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 I bet he loves football! Well touching a "pigs hide" is a sin too. Deuteronomy 14:8 How about people with tattoos? They're sinners too. Leviticus 19:28 Women are wearing short skirts/dresses? oh no no 1 Timothy 2:9 I could go on...This man cherry picks his beliefs and fails to follow the others. He's a hypocrite plain and simple and is a POOR example of a Christian.

Aunt Messy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't forget clothing of mixed fibres and stoning his daughter to death if she disobeys him...

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Gabby
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is it people! Everyone wear an "I'm gay" shirt or else he won't know who's gay and who isn't and have no idea who to kick out of his store.

Reese Baltgalvis
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Using your freedom of speech to silence others. Kinda contradicts itself don't you think? Reminds me of a book...

Chris Daemon
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, the science is settled, we agreed! ;) ... odd how this works. I have no problem if that store goes out of business. We have a right not to shop there.

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Cat person
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate when people bring "god" into their arguments. It is not a feasible reason to argue one way or another since no one can prove this "god" exists

Agnes Jekyll
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and since many people do not believe in god or the same god or the same interpretation of god's words or works

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KT Trondsen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How does being transgender make you a sexual predator?? What a stupid little back water hillbilly. Jesus himself loved all, no mater what their past. He really needs to learn he's working for Satan, not God.

Agnes Jekyll
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so sick and tired of people using the excuse of protecting women to bash on others

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Lola
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is probably gay himself and frustrated that no one in his community will accept him if he comes out. To have this much anger towards certain people means there is something there. Either way he is stupid and ignorant and I wouldn’t even entertain his actions.

Lazy Panda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably, it's actually proven that homophobes are more likely to be closeted gays who can't deal with it

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Meowton Mewsk
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also that there’s no evidence to support the existence of spirits or gods.

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SMCpuppy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't the entire point of Christianity to love and accept everyone

Agnes Jekyll
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup. Jesus hung out with prostitutes, lepers, money lenders, adulterers--everyone who was rejected and alone.

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Sabal Minor
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Southern Baptists are a special blend of racism & bigotry. Remember they are in Big D this week at tear big convention. The head of the big central church is the same disgusting pig that supports trump & raised millions for his palace downtown. They all are sick, twisted people.

Victor Vakaras
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ugh, is that a gun on his belt? Everything about this screams uneducated, inbred hillbilly.

Jace
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah. I have been looking through the comments to see how many people noticed the guy was open carrying, and you're the first one I've seen.

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Kjorn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

nice way to get ride of the redneck stereotype (sarcasm)

Agnes Jekyll
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why would it bother him what consenting adults do unless he is uncomfortable about his own sexuality?

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Wulfur
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I have the right to religion, can I make a religion and have the right to refuse service to bigots and idiots like this?

fox tail
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the most stupid thing. GAYS ARE HUMANS! You aren't going to be able to tell if someone's gay by the way they walk through the door. But why would they? This guy is a horrible person. I wish this was the only case of this but so many people around the world are homophobes and it makes no sense to me. Also learn how to spell you're.

Lazy Panda
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Remember that bible verse saying not to judge people? I guess that guy conveniently didn't remember that one

Mer
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh how "kristian"... And just why is he so obsessed with what people do with their sex parts?? Pervert.

Dark Half
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its the 20th century i never thought there are still people like him.

Jace
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are MANY. In many countries. The powerful few are constantly trying to make their bigotry into law and norm, as the rest of us are fighting to make the point that bigotry is bad for civilization.

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Meowton Mewsk
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I say this as a deeply deeply progressive, deeply liberal, deeply atheist person: Liberals, we need to get our s**t together. The bigot makes me angry too, and if he dropped dead, the world would surely be better off. But writing on Yelp won’t do s**t. His bigotry didn’t backfire. He got bad yelp reviews from people like us but other bigots will now be more compelled to support him. If what this guy is doing is illegal then a legal route should be pursued. If it’s legal then giving him even more attention will not help. It will only make us more angry and powerless.

Nosfentor
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More proof that religion poisons the mind and destroys social ethics.

Sarah Hicks
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This makes me ashamed to live in Tennessee this man is disgusting

Carol Emory
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You should see Yelp. There are so many pictures of gay men on there, you'd think that "hard"ware was the porn name of a gay bar. His website is also "under construction." Hopefully that means the group that hosts his webpage pulled the plug.

RaroaRaroa
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hateful man. Why do you even care what other people do outside of your shop? Why are you so afraid? Because, let's face it, most hatred is based on fear.

RaroaRaroa
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I freely admit to disliking him. If I did hate him, at least it would be for the reason he is hurting others who do him no harm. He has no reason for his hatred.

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Naomi Armitage
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately, like every other group, the idiotic, hateful minority makes it to the news, influencing the opinions of those in other groups against them. Meanwhile, the MAJORITY of those in that group are living quite, peaceful, harmonic lives with their neighbors. But those people never make the news.

Joseph Barnett
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These so-called religious nuts, that think they know the Bible, obviously have NEVER read the Bible! No where in the original manuscripts of the Bible is there any mention of gays or homosexuals! That wasn't placed into the Bible until the King James translation. The Island of Lesbos was known for having homosexuals during the time of Jesus. This is where the name Lesbian originated from. Jesus never mentioned it, nor condemned it! Also, in the story of the Centurion coming to Jesus, asking Him to heal his manservant. The translation for manservant can mean either 'lover' or 'servant'. Yet, Jesus exclaims, No greater faith in all the kingdom have I found. Another point to make is this. If you eat meat, you are not following God's original plan. Eating meat is a result of sin. The Garden of Eden was vegan! Genesis 1:29. So, eating meat is lacking in the knowledge of God!

Aunt Messy
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet another POS Baptist. Hands up who wants to open a better hardware store across the street from him, cover it in rainbow flags, and undercut his prices by 15%?

Lidee Moril
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Posts like this increase my aversion to this thing called ‘religion’ even more, and more......and more.

Kent Sylvester
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jeffrey Amyx 1527 GEORGE, JEFFERSON CITY, TN, 37760 8179 HIGHWAY 131, WASHBURN, TN, 37888 134 PO BOX, WASHBURN, TN, 37888 Owner at Jeffrey Lynn Amyx (865) 497-3828 (865) 497-3828

Jace
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope you vote and have shared, with your fellow Tennessee residents, your distaste with this business owner's politics.

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Megan Spainhour
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's a disgusting piece of c**p, who should be ashamed to call himself a minister and who probably idealizes trump. I can say that views like this in backwoods TN are unfortunately common however.

Felicia Dale
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That last comment made me laugh out loud! Darn right, too! Silly man. He's SURROUNDED by gays and bisexuals and doesn't even know it!

Naomi Armitage
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's guys like this that make the majority of Christians look bad. The word "Christian" means "little Christ"--we're supposed to do as He did. Christianity--this guy's doing it all wrong. :-(

Mark Fuller
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh bless! This is soooo cute, lol! I can't believe people are actually THAT f*****g stupid. How does he survive in this day and age? One can only hope that with an IQ not dissimilar to his own produce, he trips on a loose floorboard, tumbles into a shelf of corrosive wood stain, stands on a rake that whacks him in the head, spins around into the lighting section and that the crushed class causes him to fall down the cellar stairs into a rusty hacksaw and a barrel of nails. Twat. Right for working in a ha

JillVille
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The hand written note that looks like a child did it is the most unprofessional way to post a sign - especially if you're trying to climb out of a hole you put yourself in... Ugh, some people just need to be put in their own little place, away from all those they seek to hurt.

Bogie
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder what he does about the fornicators, adulterers, liars, the greedy, drunkards, etc? Does he let them in?

Marnee DeRider
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only people who could enter and violate is freedom of speech or religion is a government official, because these freedoms are freedom from the government restricting their rights. If I tell someone to shut up when I don't like what they are saying, I am not (I CAN NOT) be violating their right to free speech. Talk about a lack of education in this country! Yet, these people think nothing of it that there are government employees in Florida who are told BY THE GOVERNMENT that they can't say "climate change" or "global warming". Can't say it....clear and terrifying violation of free speech. Never hear a peep about it from these radical Christian fundamentalists.

Valereee
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is just awful...I live in Central TN. & it makes me ashamed... some of my neighbors are like this... very begoted in the name of Christianity... I'm just glad that I didn't grow up here !

Fred Burrows
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I reckon the only way he could tell if a fella was gay would be to offer them a blowie and if they accept he can throw them out after he finished .

Gerry Higgins
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No gays huh? I suppose he won't want a gay waiter so he's not going to be eating at any restaurants anytime soon. And he'd better learn to cut his own hair.

stellermatt
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow... what an AMAZING way to go out of business. I mean most folk would just sell up or have a sale or something, but no, he's going all balls out of the bath, hit me with your best shot, bat s**t crazy. And God made him in his image? I think God would give a hard pass on that one.

Thomas Helms
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm straight, but I think it would be interesting to dress up as a "stereotypical" gay guy and go shopping there. I'm betting that I would get kicked out just because of how I'm dressed, not because I'm actually gay. Conversely, I wonder how many gays have shopped there already and gotten away with it because they not being overt about their sexuality. I wonder if he know that not everyone runs around yelling, "OMG, look at me! I'm totally gay!" and waves a pride flag around.

Kitty Katty
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gay people have to stand outside with the 'Blacks, dogs, women and Irishmen'. We'll catch up with you in a few decades

Sky
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

F***ing a*****e. Living in the Stone Age, he'll learn. When his dumbass store gets shut down

Andrew Dunne
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Come on guys, behind him in the photo is a sign that says, "SMILE Your on Camera". Anyone who has such a minimal grasp of very simple grammar can't be expected to entertain more complex thoughts. The man is obviously an idiot.

Andrew Dunne
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know it's bad practice to reply to your own comments, but I've just noticed that another of the signes on his store is derogatory to trans people. Now I feel sorry for the guy. He's obviosuly missing a chromosome or four. Bless his little cotton socks.

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Ken Janulewicz
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What I think.......ah, who really gives a s**t about what I think.

Soozie Poozie
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This guy is clearly an idiot. Why is it that these redneck preacher-types are the most hateful and judgemental people? How do they justify hatred and prejudice through religion? It’s so disgusting!

birdhouse
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not freedom of speech. It is pure hatred. There is no place for these false religious beliefs.

Char Char
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The handwriting on the "support board" is mostly the same. He just wrote names of people he knows.

Jace
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not "mostly". There ARE definitely people who wrote in their spouse / children's names in the same handwriting, but they aren't the majority of the names. They're just inflating the existing, mostly unique, signatures.

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Tyler Duffy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He has the right to be a prick but others have the right to not spend there money there.

Lindy Mac
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It defies my comprehension how Jeff Amyx, a hardware store owner who is also a Baptist minister can call himself a man of God. He's going to have a very difficult time, if not an impossible time getting past St Peter's Gates because all he's doing is all nicely recorded. He's enjoying the attention now but he's not gonna be so happy when he has to answer what he has done. Burn Baby... burn!

Harry Plopper
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boss: WHY TF WERENT YOU AT WORK TODAY?! Gay employee: Your sign said No Gays Allowed, Dickwad.

diane a
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do like the "smile your on camera" sign behind him - considering the picture has probably and rightfully ruined his business

diane a
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most of the people signing in support of him on the board cant even write in a straight line

okpkpkp
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, in the very first picture where he is standing outside in front of his "store" there is a sign that says" Smile Your On Camera". I am no English major or anything like that but shouldn't it read, "Smile You're on camera"? Stupid, stupid, stupid. Who would by a sign that has a misspelling in it? Oh yeah... a HOMOPHOBE!

Zoe White
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The sign where people write if theyre against it has a couple of names in writing that look like theyre from little kids which is really sad

Ace
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone else see the sign against transgender people? I'm a demiboy and born female. AND I'M FREAKING AROMANTIC!

Ace
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Btw Aromantic: having no interest in or desire for romantic relationships

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Grace Koncsics
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how does he even know who is gay? does he just guess? i feel like he would just think EVERYONE was gay and go out of business. what a terrible example of Christianity and of the country in general

Poison_Ivy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my god. People like this f*****g p**s me off. I'm female and bisexual, so I have a plan for something I would love to do. Yes, I have a girlfriend. The signs only say no gays, right? Bisexual and gay are two different words. So technically I'm not violating the rules. I also want to say I have nothing against gays, and am totally supportive of my LGBTQ peers. I mean this as a joke and to infuriate the guy who made these rules.

Da Kind
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is it that this is not illegal and a form of discrimination.

Ceremonial Bro
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where am I going to get hardware supplies for my big gay treehouse party?

charotte lasselselsberger
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it would actually be great if everyone would be so blatent about their beliefs. That way we know exactly who all the a******s are and we can be sure to avoid them.

Christine Hutchins
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know why he needs to keep "the gays" out of his store, similar to the guy who wouldn't bake a wedding cake for a gay couple, we come in contact with people all day who believe differently , you can treat them like everyone else, and life goes on...doesn't mean you support their views..or will go to hell...😑

Alexandria Heather
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How difficult it must be to have a constant stream of man-lovin' running through your head so much you have to cover public walls proclaiming how much it grosses you out. Poor fella just needs some conversion therapy to get true with his deepest desires.

Amy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone else see the "Your on camera" sign? Like no... you're* on camera. Btw my Jesus hung out with gays and prostitutes so f**k you and your outdated bigoted fearful me-thinks-he-doth-protest-too-much ways.

Lynn Noyes
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only entity that can violate his freedom of speech and his freedom of religion is Congress, not a civilian customer. The First and Second Amendments prohibit Congress from doing anything to constrain those rights. I must say that I fully understand why any self-respecting business owner would like to bar Congresscritters from his store.

Aunt Messy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right. The rest of us can call him an a*****e to his face.....and many will.

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Kelly
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your on camera? Start with studying basic grammar. However I would never enter that shop.

Daniel Lehman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like his other sign "Smile your on camera." It's "you're" you redneck moron!

Tex
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like for a preacher, this man didn't study the Bible well enough. You don't HAVE to support gay marriage or what have you, but you do HAVE to treat them as people regardless of being gay or not anyway.

Trish Christoffersen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I consider myself a Christian (although my ex-husband would probably disagree). I've always believed we should love one another as we love ourselves. This man must hate himself quite a bit.

Sree S
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's just a sign! It is pretty horrible and all, but if they u don't like the store just don't go there. He believes wat he wants to believe godammit!

Eujis
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not related to subject but I couldn't help.... I thought his sunglasses are massive dark cycles at first glance */ω\*)

Rã Field
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is evident to say now thankfully that religion IS NOT spiritually in any essence. The simple fact that one can try to ‘bluff’ as someone who is of goodness ,just shows clearly what lies & absolute deciept ‘that mind’ of his has. Sadly he is not likely to be forgiven in this reality realm for many who are indeed smart, did this by consistent challenges that never finish past general education. Those in truth of balance would never overstep the universal law of being mindful, no matter what their spirituality guides them to want to ‘be’ of clear graciousness... again sadly most would agree the incredible lack of ones own personal teachings only shows the ‘dumb’ element of this individual ~ scary is how many that might follow this abuse as some strange twisted form of ‘good behavior ‘, then execute thier fellow beautiful diverse customer-ship~ for the possiblity of this Individual having any sensors working correctly is lil’ to Nil, thus some warning sign is required to AVOID.

Catherine Spencer-Mills
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think every business should post their prejudices loud and proud. "We don't serve gays" "We don't serve blacks" "We don't serve Mexicans" "We don't serve anyone who doesn't speak only English in our establishment" "We don't serve mixed race couples" "We don't serve anyone who expresses hateful comments. Keep it to yourself."

Rich McCormick
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Few days back I tried to post my point of view on this XTian idiot's take on what God's law was really about, I wanted to remind him that the Bible was NOT written by God but written by MAN with all of man's prejudices and whacked views like stoning one's own children ... you know, s**t like that... but alas I was greeted with the dreaded "Active Cleanup Alert" notification. Folks that take the bible literally need help. I'm as spiritual as they come but I don't take "the written word" in the context that some folks take it. It was written eons ago too, I'm sure if a new bible were written today it would be worded QUITE differently and most of these haters wouldn't have anything to stand on but their own black hearts.

Dog Lover
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He also can’t use grammar properly. ‘Smile your on camera’. It’s ‘you’re’, you d******d.

Bill Welch
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's also illiterate. Check out the "your on camera sign" over his right shoulder

Karla Thompson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for giving us Christians a bad name. Geez..... I really hope no one stereotypes all baptists like this asshat....

Nosfentor
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why don't you christians take care of your own? Why do us secularists have to band together and do it for you?

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Susan Gardner
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really can't think of anything to say--THAT is how disturbing this is. Is this dude still breathing? Just sayin

Christina Sersif
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What really outrages me is this person calls him self a man of God, a minister at that! Christianity literally means to be Christ like. Jesus earned his followers with his love, compassion, and openness. He didn't care if someone was dirty, gay, or a prostitute. He treated all the same. From this kindness he earned followers. I wonder, does his church prevent gays from going? Does he understand in his ignorant mind that what he's doing is everything against Christianity? The reason Chick fi let is so successful because it welcomes everyone in it's doors. They might oppose gay marriage, which is their right to do, but they don't turn them away. They don't protest outside the chapels. This is why I turned away from religion. People like this. If this is how you treat people you're ruining the Christian name. You'll be burning in hell just like the sexual predators you obsess over. Ps your sign is wrong. it's YOU'RE*

Eli Lynch
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're all missing the real issue. His "Smile your on camera sign". "You're " you hillbilly.

J.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Smile your on camera." He can't even buy a sign with the right grammar.

Elizabeth Lord Cary
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure his antics gain him some customers that think like he does, but they are on the wrong side of history and progress. I don't need to see his stupid t-shirt or face to know that I would never spend any of my money at his store. It doesn't really matter what people say online, what matters is where you spend money. Anyone who isn't from 1750 is going to shop elsewhere

diane a
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sod the hardware shop owner - I'm just so glad the raccon is safe

Molly Block
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HOW can this man claim to be a man of god, by being baptist/christian? I'm not religious, nor am I LGBT+, but I am an advocate for the LGBT+ community, and I thought Jesus wanted us to love on another, and that is part of what he tried to teach people. Apparently, some just don't get it, even with the influx of bibles and religious quotes found in his hardware store. And HOW is someone who is gay 'violating his right to religion'?! HOW?!! I hope this pathetic loser finds himself on a very very long, dark, deserted backroad one freakishly stormy night, with no cellphone signal, a pregnant wife with twins IN LABOR, and TWO FLAT TIRES, and that a gay man or lesbian drives by in a truck, with brand new tires in the bed, just the size he needs!-- and slows down, sees the problem and the a**hole waving them down for help, and they put the pedal to the metal and burn rubber in this jerks face!!!! It would be such karmic bliss!

Meowton Mewsk
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6 years ago

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Because the Bible straight up tells them that homosexuality is an abomination.

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Amy Dias
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bad, pseudo-Christians get more coverage than the good ones. If you judge all by some, you are a bigot.

Jace
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So why don't all the Christians stop this guy from making them look bad...?

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Bone Yard
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My heart reaches out to this guy. It's his store and he can do what he wants with it. LMAO...one guy wrote Jesus was a noted homophobe. HA!

rvmg
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every abrahamic religion quite clear on gay issue whether you like it or not The real issue is whether people should have the right to deny service based on people appearance.

Amy Dias
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just cause you wear the jersey doesn't mean you play for the team. They minister is working the hate of the dark side rather than love.

Nosfentor
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like ministers like to work the back side of little boys and girls.

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Stephen McKitrick
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's his right to post these things, it's your right not to shop there. I think people need to just relax and co-exist. Who gives a c**p if the guy posts a sign, it's a sign, that's it.

Øyvin Hanssen
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6 years ago

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So, freedom of speech, but only if we agree with you?

Monika Rhodes
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh he can say whatever he wants but then there are consequences and I can bet you whatever that he took that sign down because most people will avoid that shop like fire, straight or gay.

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kalle1724
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6 years ago

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Well, at least his lines are shorter if you need something in a pinch.

Wojtek Panow
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6 years ago

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Almost every comment about not being homosexual is downvoted. What the hell? There's no rights for straight people? Damn I'm glad I live in Eastern Europe.

Jace
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What do rights have to do with your observation of comment voting here?

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Affendi Hamzah
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6 years ago

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As as a store owner who use my own heard earn money to open shop cannot decide who can open my shop it's 'them' who are not open minded and takes away my rights

Henry Winter
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6 years ago

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The guy's an idiot, no doubt. But, first amendment, freedom of religion and all... People who are getting upset about this are giving the jerk more attention than he deserves. Just ignore it.

Abinico Arts
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6 years ago

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What do I think? I think the guy is right - and he should prove he's gay friendly by giving out free diapers.

Lazy Panda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would he give away free diapers? He needs them for himself. (Also I don't even get what idea you're trying to convey here? If anyone's a baby it's the straight man who cries because a gay person can get married)

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Wojtek Panow
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6 years ago

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If these people are so tolerant, why they don't want to tolerate his mindset. No gays than no gays. You have plenty stores and other sh*t around. I'm not homofobic person but homosexuality simply disgust me. I don't hate them just don't want to look at them. Now you can ruin his business. Anybody asked him about his life? Maybe this business was his last chance to change his life for better? Anyway I'm straight as heck and now even when I feel offended by this i can't say nothing becouse I become homofobic c**t. It's not normal screaming - HEY I'M GAY HEY LOOK AT ME, HEY I'M AN ATTENTION SL*T, HEY LOOK AT ME I'M KISSING THE OTHER GUY. I'm not doing same s**t like - HEY I'M KISSING THE GIRL IN PUBLIC or any sh*t like this. Does straight people shouting on the streets they need more rights while tons of plastic vaginas and penises are stick to them? Once again F*CK YOU stupid homo. I know one guy who's homo and I had a talk with him about conflict homo vs straight. Totally agreed with me

Lazy Panda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok first of all, you can't even spell. Also, you are definitely suffering from some form of moderate mental retardation because I lost brain cells reading this (ex of one of the dumbest parts: "I'm not homofobic person but homosexuality simply disgust me" that makes you homophobic d******d) also, change his life for the better? The only way he can do that is by deciding not to hate people for things they can't change. You ARE a homophobic c**t by the way. Nobody screams that they're gay unless you're trying to describe pride, which I can explain if you want. You've never spoken to a gay person don't lie, the isn't even a homo vs. straight conflict so idk what you're talking about there and lastly don't say you're not homophobic and then use th phrase "f*ck you stupid homo"

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Maggie Paulson
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6 years ago

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I belive as a store owner he has the right to not sell to whomever he pleases Homophobe is incprrect! That is saying he is afraid of homosexuality! He not afraid he just opposed to their lifestyle! After all this is still America !!!

Catherine Spencer-Mills
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you cannot serve anyone who walks in your doors, get out of business. Refuse disruptive people, sure, but they aren't disruptive just because you are prejudiced against them.

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Eddie Negron
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6 years ago

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So just because you don't agree with his point of view you take to bullying? Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black?

Lazy Panda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bullying the bully. At least we have a reason to dislike him, he chose to be hateful. Gay people didn't chose to be gay and he deserves to lose his business, pointless hate shouldn't be tolerated anymore

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Affendi Hamzah
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6 years ago

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So as and owner I cannot decide who can patronise my establishment?where is my right?

Catherine Spencer-Mills
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you cannot serve anyone who walks in your doors, get out of business. Refuse disruptive people, sure, but they aren't disruptive just because you are prejudiced against them.

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Ben Smith
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6 years ago

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I don't agree with the guy in any way, but it's his right. He'll go out of business most likely and again - that is his right. Not sure why his rights are any less important than all the people criticisizing him...?

BREAK YOUr perceptions
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it is illegal to ban "blacks" from stores. i see no reason why gay people should be excluded from the same protections. both are brutally treated and misinformation/slander given to their kind. and in my experience its done by the same people for roughly the same reasons.

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Rebecah Ozuna
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6 years ago

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Everybody has the right to an opinion even if it bothers others. We're all individuals, not eachother's clones. We've the right to stand by our own believes instead of copying from the media to earn a lame 'like'. Boycotts will not change one's heart. If you're offended by everything, then the internet is NOT for you.

Sky
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But people should NOT have the right to not let a certain type of people buy merchandise from their store due to race, religion AND a sexuality. I'm only offended because this asswipe deems that one type of person is better than the other. He is literally throwing out profit like the scum he is. Maybe you should get off the internet before throwing your idiotic opinion everywhere.

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Mary Clogston
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6 years ago

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I support LGBTQ rights completely, but I feel as if this man is entitled to his rights as well. I know I'm going to get downvotes, but it is his store and I feel like the backlash was more than necessary.

Sandom Cristina
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6 years ago

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so many idiots commenting here, go and f**k off ur selves pedophile faggots and you religious idiots...

Sky
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Your. And you need to capitalize 'So' Who's the f*****g idiot now asswipe? Moron.

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Dene Sa Lawisam
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6 years ago

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Men who put other men penis's up their bums are gross. Why are people sticking up for gays? Dont they know this is disgusting ? Smh

Monika Rhodes
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also none of your business so why not just carry on with your pathetic opinions but use inside voice?

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Mary Gibson
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6 years ago

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Man who lies with a man as with a woman is an abomination to the Lord.

Dian Ella Lillie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I take it then that god's OK with guys telling untruths to women, but not to other guys. Seems a tad hypocritical to me...

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Daria B
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uhm... And how does he check who's homosexual and who isn't? It's not like gays have it written on their forehead. Does he ask each customer? In this case, even the heteroest of heterosexuals can get puzzled at such a random question at a freaking hardware store. Like "Hello, how much is that new Nvidia GTX 1180 GPU?", "Are you gay?"

Agnes Jekyll
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This man is obsessed with consenting adults' sexual activity and like anyone with a tortured relationship with food, he has a sick, sick, unhealthy preoccupation with sex.

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Troux
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm more offended by the poor spelling in the "Smile your on camera" sign. Instant boycott!

Laugh Fan
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, there's more than one reason why people can't spell - dyslexia or poor education for example. I wouldn't criticise someone with those problems. Being a blatant homophobe is in a much worse category.

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Pandamious
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How’s he supposed to know who’s gay and who ain’t? Interrogate them?

S. R.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Easy, he notice us because of our rainbow gloriole and queere behaviore, if you really gay you just cant help youself 😉😂

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Full Name
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who would violate our rights of freedom of speech & freedom of religion.” The gays are violating your rights how? You can still say you don't like them, and they are not preventing you from being Christain. I hope you also refuse to serve single mothers, divorcees, anybody who had premarital sex etc. Your shop will be lonely.

Aunt Messy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better yet, he's violating THEIR First Amendment rights to freedom of association.

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BREAK YOUr perceptions
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

scum like this is a large reason why our country is torn and broken. the same people like him will hate on someone for race/religion/or gender. and yet while we have protections and enforcement in place for those 3 things. why can we not have federal laws and protections against people like HIM passing prejudice on gay people?

Chris Daemon
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because that's not how it works (etc). Sadly, he can be a huge a*****e, and he has the right to say things we don't agree with. That is the ESSENCE of thought exchange. Because without that, we all think alike in a huge echo chamber, and we get thought police and newspeak. We do have federal rules, for government institutions... but not for private businesses (the latter being optional to deal with). And we don't need them, because, people like him are relics, representative of a small, thankfully fading minority.

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Kjorn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

he has to right to do so... but we also has the right to stop shopping there and run that business to the ground! i do my part since i don't shop there... also i'm way up north... in Canada... :-)

Christina Sersif
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does he turn away obese people? Gluttony is a sin. Proverbs 23: 20-21 Does he turn away unwedded mothers? That's a sin too. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 I bet he loves football! Well touching a "pigs hide" is a sin too. Deuteronomy 14:8 How about people with tattoos? They're sinners too. Leviticus 19:28 Women are wearing short skirts/dresses? oh no no 1 Timothy 2:9 I could go on...This man cherry picks his beliefs and fails to follow the others. He's a hypocrite plain and simple and is a POOR example of a Christian.

Aunt Messy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't forget clothing of mixed fibres and stoning his daughter to death if she disobeys him...

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Gabby
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is it people! Everyone wear an "I'm gay" shirt or else he won't know who's gay and who isn't and have no idea who to kick out of his store.

Reese Baltgalvis
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Using your freedom of speech to silence others. Kinda contradicts itself don't you think? Reminds me of a book...

Chris Daemon
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, the science is settled, we agreed! ;) ... odd how this works. I have no problem if that store goes out of business. We have a right not to shop there.

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Cat person
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate when people bring "god" into their arguments. It is not a feasible reason to argue one way or another since no one can prove this "god" exists

Agnes Jekyll
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and since many people do not believe in god or the same god or the same interpretation of god's words or works

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KT Trondsen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How does being transgender make you a sexual predator?? What a stupid little back water hillbilly. Jesus himself loved all, no mater what their past. He really needs to learn he's working for Satan, not God.

Agnes Jekyll
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so sick and tired of people using the excuse of protecting women to bash on others

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Lola
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is probably gay himself and frustrated that no one in his community will accept him if he comes out. To have this much anger towards certain people means there is something there. Either way he is stupid and ignorant and I wouldn’t even entertain his actions.

Lazy Panda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably, it's actually proven that homophobes are more likely to be closeted gays who can't deal with it

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Meowton Mewsk
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also that there’s no evidence to support the existence of spirits or gods.

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SMCpuppy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't the entire point of Christianity to love and accept everyone

Agnes Jekyll
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup. Jesus hung out with prostitutes, lepers, money lenders, adulterers--everyone who was rejected and alone.

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Sabal Minor
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Southern Baptists are a special blend of racism & bigotry. Remember they are in Big D this week at tear big convention. The head of the big central church is the same disgusting pig that supports trump & raised millions for his palace downtown. They all are sick, twisted people.

Victor Vakaras
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ugh, is that a gun on his belt? Everything about this screams uneducated, inbred hillbilly.

Jace
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah. I have been looking through the comments to see how many people noticed the guy was open carrying, and you're the first one I've seen.

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Kjorn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

nice way to get ride of the redneck stereotype (sarcasm)

Agnes Jekyll
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why would it bother him what consenting adults do unless he is uncomfortable about his own sexuality?

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Wulfur
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I have the right to religion, can I make a religion and have the right to refuse service to bigots and idiots like this?

fox tail
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the most stupid thing. GAYS ARE HUMANS! You aren't going to be able to tell if someone's gay by the way they walk through the door. But why would they? This guy is a horrible person. I wish this was the only case of this but so many people around the world are homophobes and it makes no sense to me. Also learn how to spell you're.

Lazy Panda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Remember that bible verse saying not to judge people? I guess that guy conveniently didn't remember that one

Mer
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh how "kristian"... And just why is he so obsessed with what people do with their sex parts?? Pervert.

Dark Half
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its the 20th century i never thought there are still people like him.

Jace
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are MANY. In many countries. The powerful few are constantly trying to make their bigotry into law and norm, as the rest of us are fighting to make the point that bigotry is bad for civilization.

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Meowton Mewsk
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I say this as a deeply deeply progressive, deeply liberal, deeply atheist person: Liberals, we need to get our s**t together. The bigot makes me angry too, and if he dropped dead, the world would surely be better off. But writing on Yelp won’t do s**t. His bigotry didn’t backfire. He got bad yelp reviews from people like us but other bigots will now be more compelled to support him. If what this guy is doing is illegal then a legal route should be pursued. If it’s legal then giving him even more attention will not help. It will only make us more angry and powerless.

Nosfentor
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More proof that religion poisons the mind and destroys social ethics.

Sarah Hicks
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This makes me ashamed to live in Tennessee this man is disgusting

Carol Emory
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You should see Yelp. There are so many pictures of gay men on there, you'd think that "hard"ware was the porn name of a gay bar. His website is also "under construction." Hopefully that means the group that hosts his webpage pulled the plug.

RaroaRaroa
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hateful man. Why do you even care what other people do outside of your shop? Why are you so afraid? Because, let's face it, most hatred is based on fear.

RaroaRaroa
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I freely admit to disliking him. If I did hate him, at least it would be for the reason he is hurting others who do him no harm. He has no reason for his hatred.

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Naomi Armitage
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately, like every other group, the idiotic, hateful minority makes it to the news, influencing the opinions of those in other groups against them. Meanwhile, the MAJORITY of those in that group are living quite, peaceful, harmonic lives with their neighbors. But those people never make the news.

Joseph Barnett
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These so-called religious nuts, that think they know the Bible, obviously have NEVER read the Bible! No where in the original manuscripts of the Bible is there any mention of gays or homosexuals! That wasn't placed into the Bible until the King James translation. The Island of Lesbos was known for having homosexuals during the time of Jesus. This is where the name Lesbian originated from. Jesus never mentioned it, nor condemned it! Also, in the story of the Centurion coming to Jesus, asking Him to heal his manservant. The translation for manservant can mean either 'lover' or 'servant'. Yet, Jesus exclaims, No greater faith in all the kingdom have I found. Another point to make is this. If you eat meat, you are not following God's original plan. Eating meat is a result of sin. The Garden of Eden was vegan! Genesis 1:29. So, eating meat is lacking in the knowledge of God!

Aunt Messy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet another POS Baptist. Hands up who wants to open a better hardware store across the street from him, cover it in rainbow flags, and undercut his prices by 15%?

Lidee Moril
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Posts like this increase my aversion to this thing called ‘religion’ even more, and more......and more.

Kent Sylvester
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jeffrey Amyx 1527 GEORGE, JEFFERSON CITY, TN, 37760 8179 HIGHWAY 131, WASHBURN, TN, 37888 134 PO BOX, WASHBURN, TN, 37888 Owner at Jeffrey Lynn Amyx (865) 497-3828 (865) 497-3828

Jace
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope you vote and have shared, with your fellow Tennessee residents, your distaste with this business owner's politics.

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Megan Spainhour
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's a disgusting piece of c**p, who should be ashamed to call himself a minister and who probably idealizes trump. I can say that views like this in backwoods TN are unfortunately common however.

Felicia Dale
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That last comment made me laugh out loud! Darn right, too! Silly man. He's SURROUNDED by gays and bisexuals and doesn't even know it!

Naomi Armitage
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's guys like this that make the majority of Christians look bad. The word "Christian" means "little Christ"--we're supposed to do as He did. Christianity--this guy's doing it all wrong. :-(

Mark Fuller
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh bless! This is soooo cute, lol! I can't believe people are actually THAT f*****g stupid. How does he survive in this day and age? One can only hope that with an IQ not dissimilar to his own produce, he trips on a loose floorboard, tumbles into a shelf of corrosive wood stain, stands on a rake that whacks him in the head, spins around into the lighting section and that the crushed class causes him to fall down the cellar stairs into a rusty hacksaw and a barrel of nails. Twat. Right for working in a ha

JillVille
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The hand written note that looks like a child did it is the most unprofessional way to post a sign - especially if you're trying to climb out of a hole you put yourself in... Ugh, some people just need to be put in their own little place, away from all those they seek to hurt.

Bogie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder what he does about the fornicators, adulterers, liars, the greedy, drunkards, etc? Does he let them in?

Marnee DeRider
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only people who could enter and violate is freedom of speech or religion is a government official, because these freedoms are freedom from the government restricting their rights. If I tell someone to shut up when I don't like what they are saying, I am not (I CAN NOT) be violating their right to free speech. Talk about a lack of education in this country! Yet, these people think nothing of it that there are government employees in Florida who are told BY THE GOVERNMENT that they can't say "climate change" or "global warming". Can't say it....clear and terrifying violation of free speech. Never hear a peep about it from these radical Christian fundamentalists.

Valereee
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is just awful...I live in Central TN. & it makes me ashamed... some of my neighbors are like this... very begoted in the name of Christianity... I'm just glad that I didn't grow up here !

Fred Burrows
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I reckon the only way he could tell if a fella was gay would be to offer them a blowie and if they accept he can throw them out after he finished .

Gerry Higgins
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No gays huh? I suppose he won't want a gay waiter so he's not going to be eating at any restaurants anytime soon. And he'd better learn to cut his own hair.

stellermatt
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow... what an AMAZING way to go out of business. I mean most folk would just sell up or have a sale or something, but no, he's going all balls out of the bath, hit me with your best shot, bat s**t crazy. And God made him in his image? I think God would give a hard pass on that one.

Thomas Helms
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm straight, but I think it would be interesting to dress up as a "stereotypical" gay guy and go shopping there. I'm betting that I would get kicked out just because of how I'm dressed, not because I'm actually gay. Conversely, I wonder how many gays have shopped there already and gotten away with it because they not being overt about their sexuality. I wonder if he know that not everyone runs around yelling, "OMG, look at me! I'm totally gay!" and waves a pride flag around.

Kitty Katty
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gay people have to stand outside with the 'Blacks, dogs, women and Irishmen'. We'll catch up with you in a few decades

Sky
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

F***ing a*****e. Living in the Stone Age, he'll learn. When his dumbass store gets shut down

Andrew Dunne
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Come on guys, behind him in the photo is a sign that says, "SMILE Your on Camera". Anyone who has such a minimal grasp of very simple grammar can't be expected to entertain more complex thoughts. The man is obviously an idiot.

Andrew Dunne
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know it's bad practice to reply to your own comments, but I've just noticed that another of the signes on his store is derogatory to trans people. Now I feel sorry for the guy. He's obviosuly missing a chromosome or four. Bless his little cotton socks.

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Ken Janulewicz
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What I think.......ah, who really gives a s**t about what I think.

Soozie Poozie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This guy is clearly an idiot. Why is it that these redneck preacher-types are the most hateful and judgemental people? How do they justify hatred and prejudice through religion? It’s so disgusting!

birdhouse
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not freedom of speech. It is pure hatred. There is no place for these false religious beliefs.

Char Char
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The handwriting on the "support board" is mostly the same. He just wrote names of people he knows.

Jace
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not "mostly". There ARE definitely people who wrote in their spouse / children's names in the same handwriting, but they aren't the majority of the names. They're just inflating the existing, mostly unique, signatures.

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Tyler Duffy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He has the right to be a prick but others have the right to not spend there money there.

Lindy Mac
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It defies my comprehension how Jeff Amyx, a hardware store owner who is also a Baptist minister can call himself a man of God. He's going to have a very difficult time, if not an impossible time getting past St Peter's Gates because all he's doing is all nicely recorded. He's enjoying the attention now but he's not gonna be so happy when he has to answer what he has done. Burn Baby... burn!

Harry Plopper
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boss: WHY TF WERENT YOU AT WORK TODAY?! Gay employee: Your sign said No Gays Allowed, Dickwad.

diane a
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do like the "smile your on camera" sign behind him - considering the picture has probably and rightfully ruined his business

diane a
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most of the people signing in support of him on the board cant even write in a straight line

okpkpkp
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, in the very first picture where he is standing outside in front of his "store" there is a sign that says" Smile Your On Camera". I am no English major or anything like that but shouldn't it read, "Smile You're on camera"? Stupid, stupid, stupid. Who would by a sign that has a misspelling in it? Oh yeah... a HOMOPHOBE!

Zoe White
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The sign where people write if theyre against it has a couple of names in writing that look like theyre from little kids which is really sad

Ace
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone else see the sign against transgender people? I'm a demiboy and born female. AND I'M FREAKING AROMANTIC!

Ace
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Btw Aromantic: having no interest in or desire for romantic relationships

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Grace Koncsics
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how does he even know who is gay? does he just guess? i feel like he would just think EVERYONE was gay and go out of business. what a terrible example of Christianity and of the country in general

Poison_Ivy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my god. People like this f*****g p**s me off. I'm female and bisexual, so I have a plan for something I would love to do. Yes, I have a girlfriend. The signs only say no gays, right? Bisexual and gay are two different words. So technically I'm not violating the rules. I also want to say I have nothing against gays, and am totally supportive of my LGBTQ peers. I mean this as a joke and to infuriate the guy who made these rules.

Da Kind
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is it that this is not illegal and a form of discrimination.

Ceremonial Bro
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where am I going to get hardware supplies for my big gay treehouse party?

charotte lasselselsberger
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it would actually be great if everyone would be so blatent about their beliefs. That way we know exactly who all the a******s are and we can be sure to avoid them.

Christine Hutchins
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know why he needs to keep "the gays" out of his store, similar to the guy who wouldn't bake a wedding cake for a gay couple, we come in contact with people all day who believe differently , you can treat them like everyone else, and life goes on...doesn't mean you support their views..or will go to hell...😑

Alexandria Heather
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How difficult it must be to have a constant stream of man-lovin' running through your head so much you have to cover public walls proclaiming how much it grosses you out. Poor fella just needs some conversion therapy to get true with his deepest desires.

Amy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone else see the "Your on camera" sign? Like no... you're* on camera. Btw my Jesus hung out with gays and prostitutes so f**k you and your outdated bigoted fearful me-thinks-he-doth-protest-too-much ways.

Lynn Noyes
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only entity that can violate his freedom of speech and his freedom of religion is Congress, not a civilian customer. The First and Second Amendments prohibit Congress from doing anything to constrain those rights. I must say that I fully understand why any self-respecting business owner would like to bar Congresscritters from his store.

Aunt Messy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right. The rest of us can call him an a*****e to his face.....and many will.

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Kelly
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your on camera? Start with studying basic grammar. However I would never enter that shop.

Daniel Lehman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like his other sign "Smile your on camera." It's "you're" you redneck moron!

Tex
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like for a preacher, this man didn't study the Bible well enough. You don't HAVE to support gay marriage or what have you, but you do HAVE to treat them as people regardless of being gay or not anyway.

Trish Christoffersen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I consider myself a Christian (although my ex-husband would probably disagree). I've always believed we should love one another as we love ourselves. This man must hate himself quite a bit.

Sree S
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's just a sign! It is pretty horrible and all, but if they u don't like the store just don't go there. He believes wat he wants to believe godammit!

Eujis
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not related to subject but I couldn't help.... I thought his sunglasses are massive dark cycles at first glance */ω\*)

Rã Field
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is evident to say now thankfully that religion IS NOT spiritually in any essence. The simple fact that one can try to ‘bluff’ as someone who is of goodness ,just shows clearly what lies & absolute deciept ‘that mind’ of his has. Sadly he is not likely to be forgiven in this reality realm for many who are indeed smart, did this by consistent challenges that never finish past general education. Those in truth of balance would never overstep the universal law of being mindful, no matter what their spirituality guides them to want to ‘be’ of clear graciousness... again sadly most would agree the incredible lack of ones own personal teachings only shows the ‘dumb’ element of this individual ~ scary is how many that might follow this abuse as some strange twisted form of ‘good behavior ‘, then execute thier fellow beautiful diverse customer-ship~ for the possiblity of this Individual having any sensors working correctly is lil’ to Nil, thus some warning sign is required to AVOID.

Catherine Spencer-Mills
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think every business should post their prejudices loud and proud. "We don't serve gays" "We don't serve blacks" "We don't serve Mexicans" "We don't serve anyone who doesn't speak only English in our establishment" "We don't serve mixed race couples" "We don't serve anyone who expresses hateful comments. Keep it to yourself."

Rich McCormick
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Few days back I tried to post my point of view on this XTian idiot's take on what God's law was really about, I wanted to remind him that the Bible was NOT written by God but written by MAN with all of man's prejudices and whacked views like stoning one's own children ... you know, s**t like that... but alas I was greeted with the dreaded "Active Cleanup Alert" notification. Folks that take the bible literally need help. I'm as spiritual as they come but I don't take "the written word" in the context that some folks take it. It was written eons ago too, I'm sure if a new bible were written today it would be worded QUITE differently and most of these haters wouldn't have anything to stand on but their own black hearts.

Dog Lover
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He also can’t use grammar properly. ‘Smile your on camera’. It’s ‘you’re’, you d******d.

Bill Welch
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's also illiterate. Check out the "your on camera sign" over his right shoulder

Karla Thompson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for giving us Christians a bad name. Geez..... I really hope no one stereotypes all baptists like this asshat....

Nosfentor
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why don't you christians take care of your own? Why do us secularists have to band together and do it for you?

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Susan Gardner
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really can't think of anything to say--THAT is how disturbing this is. Is this dude still breathing? Just sayin

Christina Sersif
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What really outrages me is this person calls him self a man of God, a minister at that! Christianity literally means to be Christ like. Jesus earned his followers with his love, compassion, and openness. He didn't care if someone was dirty, gay, or a prostitute. He treated all the same. From this kindness he earned followers. I wonder, does his church prevent gays from going? Does he understand in his ignorant mind that what he's doing is everything against Christianity? The reason Chick fi let is so successful because it welcomes everyone in it's doors. They might oppose gay marriage, which is their right to do, but they don't turn them away. They don't protest outside the chapels. This is why I turned away from religion. People like this. If this is how you treat people you're ruining the Christian name. You'll be burning in hell just like the sexual predators you obsess over. Ps your sign is wrong. it's YOU'RE*

Eli Lynch
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're all missing the real issue. His "Smile your on camera sign". "You're " you hillbilly.

J.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Smile your on camera." He can't even buy a sign with the right grammar.

Elizabeth Lord Cary
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure his antics gain him some customers that think like he does, but they are on the wrong side of history and progress. I don't need to see his stupid t-shirt or face to know that I would never spend any of my money at his store. It doesn't really matter what people say online, what matters is where you spend money. Anyone who isn't from 1750 is going to shop elsewhere

diane a
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sod the hardware shop owner - I'm just so glad the raccon is safe

Molly Block
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HOW can this man claim to be a man of god, by being baptist/christian? I'm not religious, nor am I LGBT+, but I am an advocate for the LGBT+ community, and I thought Jesus wanted us to love on another, and that is part of what he tried to teach people. Apparently, some just don't get it, even with the influx of bibles and religious quotes found in his hardware store. And HOW is someone who is gay 'violating his right to religion'?! HOW?!! I hope this pathetic loser finds himself on a very very long, dark, deserted backroad one freakishly stormy night, with no cellphone signal, a pregnant wife with twins IN LABOR, and TWO FLAT TIRES, and that a gay man or lesbian drives by in a truck, with brand new tires in the bed, just the size he needs!-- and slows down, sees the problem and the a**hole waving them down for help, and they put the pedal to the metal and burn rubber in this jerks face!!!! It would be such karmic bliss!

Meowton Mewsk
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6 years ago

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Because the Bible straight up tells them that homosexuality is an abomination.

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Amy Dias
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bad, pseudo-Christians get more coverage than the good ones. If you judge all by some, you are a bigot.

Jace
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So why don't all the Christians stop this guy from making them look bad...?

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Bone Yard
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My heart reaches out to this guy. It's his store and he can do what he wants with it. LMAO...one guy wrote Jesus was a noted homophobe. HA!

rvmg
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every abrahamic religion quite clear on gay issue whether you like it or not The real issue is whether people should have the right to deny service based on people appearance.

Amy Dias
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just cause you wear the jersey doesn't mean you play for the team. They minister is working the hate of the dark side rather than love.

Nosfentor
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like ministers like to work the back side of little boys and girls.

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Stephen McKitrick
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's his right to post these things, it's your right not to shop there. I think people need to just relax and co-exist. Who gives a c**p if the guy posts a sign, it's a sign, that's it.

Øyvin Hanssen
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6 years ago

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So, freedom of speech, but only if we agree with you?

Monika Rhodes
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh he can say whatever he wants but then there are consequences and I can bet you whatever that he took that sign down because most people will avoid that shop like fire, straight or gay.

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kalle1724
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6 years ago

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Well, at least his lines are shorter if you need something in a pinch.

Wojtek Panow
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6 years ago

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Almost every comment about not being homosexual is downvoted. What the hell? There's no rights for straight people? Damn I'm glad I live in Eastern Europe.

Jace
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What do rights have to do with your observation of comment voting here?

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Affendi Hamzah
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6 years ago

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As as a store owner who use my own heard earn money to open shop cannot decide who can open my shop it's 'them' who are not open minded and takes away my rights

Henry Winter
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6 years ago

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The guy's an idiot, no doubt. But, first amendment, freedom of religion and all... People who are getting upset about this are giving the jerk more attention than he deserves. Just ignore it.

Abinico Arts
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6 years ago

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What do I think? I think the guy is right - and he should prove he's gay friendly by giving out free diapers.

Lazy Panda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would he give away free diapers? He needs them for himself. (Also I don't even get what idea you're trying to convey here? If anyone's a baby it's the straight man who cries because a gay person can get married)

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Wojtek Panow
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6 years ago

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If these people are so tolerant, why they don't want to tolerate his mindset. No gays than no gays. You have plenty stores and other sh*t around. I'm not homofobic person but homosexuality simply disgust me. I don't hate them just don't want to look at them. Now you can ruin his business. Anybody asked him about his life? Maybe this business was his last chance to change his life for better? Anyway I'm straight as heck and now even when I feel offended by this i can't say nothing becouse I become homofobic c**t. It's not normal screaming - HEY I'M GAY HEY LOOK AT ME, HEY I'M AN ATTENTION SL*T, HEY LOOK AT ME I'M KISSING THE OTHER GUY. I'm not doing same s**t like - HEY I'M KISSING THE GIRL IN PUBLIC or any sh*t like this. Does straight people shouting on the streets they need more rights while tons of plastic vaginas and penises are stick to them? Once again F*CK YOU stupid homo. I know one guy who's homo and I had a talk with him about conflict homo vs straight. Totally agreed with me

Lazy Panda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok first of all, you can't even spell. Also, you are definitely suffering from some form of moderate mental retardation because I lost brain cells reading this (ex of one of the dumbest parts: "I'm not homofobic person but homosexuality simply disgust me" that makes you homophobic d******d) also, change his life for the better? The only way he can do that is by deciding not to hate people for things they can't change. You ARE a homophobic c**t by the way. Nobody screams that they're gay unless you're trying to describe pride, which I can explain if you want. You've never spoken to a gay person don't lie, the isn't even a homo vs. straight conflict so idk what you're talking about there and lastly don't say you're not homophobic and then use th phrase "f*ck you stupid homo"

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Maggie Paulson
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6 years ago

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I belive as a store owner he has the right to not sell to whomever he pleases Homophobe is incprrect! That is saying he is afraid of homosexuality! He not afraid he just opposed to their lifestyle! After all this is still America !!!

Catherine Spencer-Mills
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you cannot serve anyone who walks in your doors, get out of business. Refuse disruptive people, sure, but they aren't disruptive just because you are prejudiced against them.

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Eddie Negron
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6 years ago

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So just because you don't agree with his point of view you take to bullying? Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black?

Lazy Panda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bullying the bully. At least we have a reason to dislike him, he chose to be hateful. Gay people didn't chose to be gay and he deserves to lose his business, pointless hate shouldn't be tolerated anymore

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Affendi Hamzah
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6 years ago

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So as and owner I cannot decide who can patronise my establishment?where is my right?

Catherine Spencer-Mills
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you cannot serve anyone who walks in your doors, get out of business. Refuse disruptive people, sure, but they aren't disruptive just because you are prejudiced against them.

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Ben Smith
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6 years ago

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I don't agree with the guy in any way, but it's his right. He'll go out of business most likely and again - that is his right. Not sure why his rights are any less important than all the people criticisizing him...?

BREAK YOUr perceptions
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it is illegal to ban "blacks" from stores. i see no reason why gay people should be excluded from the same protections. both are brutally treated and misinformation/slander given to their kind. and in my experience its done by the same people for roughly the same reasons.

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Rebecah Ozuna
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6 years ago

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Everybody has the right to an opinion even if it bothers others. We're all individuals, not eachother's clones. We've the right to stand by our own believes instead of copying from the media to earn a lame 'like'. Boycotts will not change one's heart. If you're offended by everything, then the internet is NOT for you.

Sky
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But people should NOT have the right to not let a certain type of people buy merchandise from their store due to race, religion AND a sexuality. I'm only offended because this asswipe deems that one type of person is better than the other. He is literally throwing out profit like the scum he is. Maybe you should get off the internet before throwing your idiotic opinion everywhere.

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Mary Clogston
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6 years ago

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I support LGBTQ rights completely, but I feel as if this man is entitled to his rights as well. I know I'm going to get downvotes, but it is his store and I feel like the backlash was more than necessary.

Sandom Cristina
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6 years ago

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so many idiots commenting here, go and f**k off ur selves pedophile faggots and you religious idiots...

Sky
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Your. And you need to capitalize 'So' Who's the f*****g idiot now asswipe? Moron.

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Dene Sa Lawisam
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6 years ago

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Men who put other men penis's up their bums are gross. Why are people sticking up for gays? Dont they know this is disgusting ? Smh

Monika Rhodes
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also none of your business so why not just carry on with your pathetic opinions but use inside voice?

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Mary Gibson
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6 years ago

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Man who lies with a man as with a woman is an abomination to the Lord.

Dian Ella Lillie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I take it then that god's OK with guys telling untruths to women, but not to other guys. Seems a tad hypocritical to me...

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