Arizona gun dealer tells Obama voters, 'Turn around and leave!'

[reloaderguy 30]

I hope this becomes a trend!

 

http://www.examiner.com/article/arizona-gun-dealer-tells-obama-voters-turn-around-and-leave

[BlueLineFish 615]

Good for him

[Turbotezza 1]

I don't agree.

 

If and when any anti-firearm bill comes along , it will take liberal, conservative and independant gun owners to defeat it. Differences aside, we are still Americans and we ALL have a right to own and bear arms.

[Socom 19]

Good for him

 

+1 agreed; it's his shop.

[Bully 749]

I don't agree.

 

If and when any anti-firearm bill comes along , it will take liberal, conservative and independant gun owners to defeat it. Differences aside, we are still Americans and we ALL have a right to own and bear arms.

 

No one is saying that those folks can't keep and bear arms. He is simply saying that they must take their business elsewhere. That's his right as a business owner.

 

C

[dino71 7]

I guess you can not expect much more from red neck country bumpkin thinking........ I guess that gun shop owner is just crying like a little baby that his boy lost....boo hoo. We had a crack head, cocaine taking alcoholic for 8 years and I bet no one ever turned away a "W" supporter. And for someone to say that they hope it becomes a trend well what can you say to that except that I hope you get well soon.

[ruger9 0]

No one is saying that those folks can't keep and bear arms. He is simply saying that they must take their business elsewhere. That's his right as a business owner.

 

C

 

+1. This was still America (altho barely) last time I checked.

[lunker 274]

I guess you can not expect much more from red neck country bumpkin thinking........ I guess that gun shop owner is just crying like a little baby that his boy lost....boo hoo. We had a crack head, cocaine taking alcoholic for 8 years and I bet no one ever turned away a "W" supporter. And for someone to say that they hope it becomes a trend well what can you say to that except that I hope you get well soon.

 

Do you ever add anything of use to this forum? From what I can see, the answer is no. And I am no W Bush fan, so my statement has nothing to do with politics.

[Recon Racoon 49]

I guess you can not expect much more from red neck country bumpkin thinking........ I guess that gun shop owner is just crying like a little baby that his boy lost....boo hoo. We had a crack head, cocaine taking alcoholic for 8 years and I bet no one ever turned away a "W" supporter. And for someone to say that they hope it becomes a trend well what can you say to that except that I hope you get well soon.

 

You sound mad.

 

To the actual topic of discussion here:

 

I don't agree with the owner, but he reserves the right to deny sales to anyone he wants. Although a strong case of discrimination could be made against him.

[checko 180]

I think there are better ways to handle said situation like inviting liberal voters to come and try shooting instead of acting like a child about it.

 

It doesn't really matter though. Its not like he actually knows who voted for whom. Just another "statement".

[dino71 7]

You sound mad.

 

To the actual topic of discussion here:

 

I don't agree with the owner, but he reserves the right to deny sales to anyone he wants. Although a strong case of discrimination could be made against him.

 

Mad? I am not mad at anyone.

[woodentoe 14]

I would be thrilled....to take my business elsewhere. Regardless of my political affiliation, this little policy smacks of douchebaggery.

 

*happily skipping to his nearest competitor*

[raz-0 1,259]

 

You sound mad.

 

To the actual topic of discussion here:

 

I don't agree with the owner, but he reserves the right to deny sales to anyone he wants. Although a strong case of discrimination could be made against him.

 

Doubt it. How you voted isn't a protected class.

[Turbotezza 1]

Kinda like how in the past some business turned away colored people from bars/restaurants/facilities/transportation?

 

Of course, it is his perogative, but man! I thought we were better people than this!

 

No one is saying that those folks can't keep and bear arms. He is simply saying that they must take their business elsewhere. That's his right as a business owner.

 

C

[dino71 7]

Kinda like how in the past some business turned away colored people from bars/restaurants/facilities/transportation?

 

Of course, it is his perogative, but man! I thought we were better people than this!

 

I though we were "better" people than this too but........

[Recon Racoon 49]

Doubt it. How you voted isn't a protected class.

 

You're right, but someone could just as easily say its racial. I wouldn't put it past some one to try that in this day and age.

[Maksim 1,504]

Its a private business, it for something that is not medical care, or food. He is loosing money on the sales, but his right to.

 

As much as they had the right to vote for whom they wanted, the gun store owner has the right not to do business with them.

[heaterbob 53]

they could just lie, isn't that what liberals do anyway.

[checko 180]

Its a private business, it for something that is not medical care, or food. He is loosing money on the sales, but his right to.

 

As much as they had the right to vote for whom they wanted, the gun store owner has the right not to do business with them.

 

I don't think anyone is debating his right to do so. Just sounds asinine. But like I said its not as if he's checking voter registration cards at the door (I hope)

[NicePants 58]

I don't agree with it. I respect his right to deny them business, but it'd probably be a better idea to get the people who voted for Obama more involved with firearms (not saying voting for Obama means you are automatically not knowledgable or experienced with firearms, I know a few who voted for him who enjoy shooting).

[rightisright 3]

Look at all the free advertising he is now getting....

[EchoMirage 137]

i highly doubt people will actually turn around and walk away. its more of a statement of his beliefs then him actually finding out who you voted for and then showing you the door

[Blacksmythe 71]

Now prove who voted for who, and then I'll be impressed.

[mcbethr 42]

As a guy who voted for Obama the first time and Romney the second, I think that the sign should say:

 

"IF YOU VOTED FOR OBAMA OR ARE A LIBERAL, YOU WILL GET A FREE NRA FIRST STEPS HANDGUN LESSON INSIDE."

 

We can try to force our ideology on people, but the best way of changing minds is for people to change their minds themselves.

 

Do you know what I did on election night? I took a new Citizen, a Hungarian immigrant, shooting for the first time. She loved it. We change minds one range trip at a time.

[checko 180]

As a guy who voted for Obama the first time and Romney the second, I think that the sign should say:

 

"IF YOU VOTED FOR OBAMA OR ARE A LIBERAL, YOU WILL GET A FREE NRA FIRST STEPS HANDGUN LESSON INSIDE."

 

We can try to force our ideology on people, but the best way of changing minds is for people to change their minds themselves.

 

Do you know what I did on election night? I took a new Citizen, a Hungarian immigrant, shooting for the first time. She loved it. We change minds one range trip at a time.

 

+1 Thats awesome.

[JackDaWack 2,895]

I wish the guy gave a little more explanation as to why... Is it because of the "obama wants to take your guys" stance? If so, that's kinda a shallow argument. I find it hard to believe that is why he did it, people who voted for Obama because they don't like guns wont be shopping in gun stores anyway.. so why? Romney wasn't pro-gun anyway, not to mention nothing is going to happen in regards for the next 2 years.

[leahcim 680]

Mad? I am not mad at anyone.

I think he meant mad, as in crazy.

No need for ad hominem attack against W, and it is kind of a non sequitor anyway.

 

Does anyone think there may be constitutional issues involved with this though? Is there a constitutional basis to force a retailer to do business based on the 2A rights of the customer? Businesses can practice "censorship" to some extent, but many retailers and malls are seen as a place of public accomodation where discriminatory practices are illegal, and some businesses are even prevented from banning certain demonstration/speech if it is deemed a quasi-public space, or place of public accomodation.

 

I can sympathize with the business owner's rights, but is he also violating the 2A rights based on political ideology?

[checko 180]

Violating their rights...I don't think so.

 

He sure as hell isn't helping the cause though.

[djg0770 481]

The constitution doesn't protect you from a private businesses practices. It protects you from what the government might do to you!

 

Was everyone asleep in US History 1&2???

[johnp 45]

Look at all the free advertising he is now getting....

 

THIS!!

 

For every whiny liberal who is offended by the signs in his store, he is going to get two people who agrees with him and will frequent his store because they like his attitude.