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chilltocam
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Racism in action
The owner of a Huntington Village restaurant posted this hateful, racist rant on Facebook yesterday - during a peaceful protest through the Village. I posted it in a Facebook restaurant group this morning and before it was taken down, (because God forbid people know that they are giving their money to a racist) among the many many posts stating that people would never go there again, I can say there were definitely way more than a handful of people responding that they couldn't wait to go there again, BECAUSE of the owner's video. It is beyond sad and disgraceful that so many of OUR NEIGHBORS still feel this way
Restaurant owner rant over peaceful protest
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chilltocam
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Re: Racism in action
And there is an AMAZING peaceful protest going on in front of the restaurant right now. The amount of support the protesters are getting is truly heartwarming. Hundreds of people have dropped off watermelons (watch the video) for the Peaceful Protest with Produce 
Message edited 6/2/2020 1:32:00 PM.
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| Posted 6/2/20 1:30 PM |
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jlm2008
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Racism in action
Wow! I have eaten at that restaurant, I will never go back. Thanks for sharing.
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| Posted 6/2/20 1:45 PM |
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Katareen
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Racism in action
That guy has been running his fat disgusting mouth for years. It was only a matter of time before it caught up with him.
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| Posted 6/2/20 2:21 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Racism in action
Did you see Operation Watermelon Drop Off?
I can't link it but there's a video on FB.
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| Posted 6/2/20 3:03 PM |
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chilltocam
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Re: Racism in action
Posted by MsSissy
Did you see Operation Watermelon Drop Off?
I can't link it but there's a video on FB.
Yes, I watched it live on FB all afternoon. That was the Peaceful Produce Protest. It was awesome!
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| Posted 6/2/20 5:26 PM |
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seaside
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Re: Racism in action
Been teaching the kids about civil rights and peaceful protests all week. Grateful for the opportunity to learn and teach.
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| Posted 6/2/20 6:01 PM |
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Mrs213
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Racism in action
Disgusting. Hope he is driven out of business...
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| Posted 6/2/20 6:07 PM |
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FirstMate
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Re: Racism in action
What a jerk. I'm never patronizing there again.
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| Posted 6/2/20 9:59 PM |
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Sparrow
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Racism in action
This is disgusting. I've eaten there several times and now I can say I won't be returning.
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| Posted 6/3/20 11:03 AM |
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PhyllisNJoe
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Re: Racism in action
He’s a fuking animal. Infuriating !!!
I look forward to him closing his doors. His employees should jump ship right now.
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| Posted 6/3/20 11:53 AM |
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NervousNell
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This guy seems like a real douche.
Like he thinks he's in Goodfellas in the 1960s
What a loser
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| Posted 6/3/20 11:55 AM |
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tkmommie
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Racism in action
I am sickened!!!! Disgusting. But like I said before, I have seen it and I am sick but not surprised.
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| Posted 6/3/20 12:28 PM |
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chilltocam
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Racism in action
And yes, as much as the owner is a complete a$$hole, the number of people saying they couldn't wait to eat there again - AFTER seeing his video, was also sickening. I just don't get how anyone could think the owner was in any way right or doing a good thing that should be supported. It really boggles my mind and makes me sick to know these are people we probably interact with every day
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| Posted 6/3/20 2:53 PM |
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And people continue to display outwardly their racism..Its disgusting:
https://nypost.com/2020/06/08/arizona-karen-slapped-for-telling-woman-to-go-back-to-mexico/
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| Posted 6/9/20 12:24 PM |
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ANewDayHasCome
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There’s also this.....posting the article in case you don’t subscribe to newsday
Social media posts by two Freeport restaurant owners critical of marchers protesting police brutality have sparked area protests and led to a Change.org petition calling for the boycott of the restaurants.
More than 26,000 people had signed the petition by Saturday night, vowing to "cancel" Rachel's Waterside Grill, Nawlins Seafood Company, Bracco's Clam Bar and Captain Ben's — all on Freeport's Nautical Mile.
Ivan Sayles, co-owner of Rachel's and Nawlins Seafood, is under fire for a post on the "We Are Freeport" Facebook page in which he stated, "My two cents...But why aren't the cops in hats and bats shooting tear gas into the crowd beating the crap out of these rioters...As far as I'm concerned if you attack a police officer, a police car (with cops inside) or a police station you've attacked the sovereignty of the United States of America and deserve an appropriate reaction."
The post, which he has since deleted, got more than 300 comments, some in support but mostly in opposition, Sayles said in an interview Thursday.
Jon Bracco, a co-owner of Bracco's and Captain Ben's, was called out on Instagram and Facebook for reposting President Donald Trump's tweet in which he used the word "thugs" to describe Minneapolis residents protesting the death of George Floyd, who died after a police officer knelt on his neck. Many people shared screenshots of his posts in groups like "Black Long Island" — a Facebook page with nearly 28,000 followers.
Sayles said Thursday he stands by his comments. Bracco, who posted a lengthy apology, did not return messages seeking comment.
About 500 people gathered Tuesday on the Nautical Mile to denounce Sayles' and Bracco's posts, calling the men racist and promising to boycott their restaurants.
"Our money feeds these people. We support them and their restaurants and this is what they do?" said Arnold Caceres, 29, a Freeport resident who helped organize the protest. "They don't show any of that love and support back to us, that's why we need to be vocal and let them know they're losing our business."
Bracco posted his apology before the business' Instagram was deleted, saying "On emotional impulse I made some very insensitive and offensive posts recently ....I'm very sorry for the hurt I've caused."
Sayles said, "the whole thing has been blown out of proportion."
"Nothing that I said was racist. I don't think the majority of Americans are racist. There's a bad apple in every barrel," he said.
"Everyone agrees there should be justice for George Floyd but this is getting crazy...I got about 10 threats on FB messenger."
Even so, Sayles said he doesn't think the backlash will affect his business long-term, noting that some of the people who signed the Change.org petition are not locals.
"People in Georgia saying they'd never come to my restaurant. Those people weren't going to anyway," he said.
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| Posted 6/9/20 9:04 AM |
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JandJ1224
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Re: Racism in action
Sayles quote talks about rioters not protesters.
So people are boycotting his restaurant because he thinks aggressive actions should be taken against rioters. Seems ridiculous if you ask me
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| Posted 6/9/20 10:57 AM |
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Naturalmama
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Re: Racism in action
Posted by JandJ1224
Sayles quote talks about rioters not protesters.
So people are boycotting his restaurant because he thinks aggressive actions should be taken against rioters. Seems ridiculous if you ask me
I thought the same thing. There is a BIG difference between protesters, and rioters.
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| Posted 6/9/20 11:01 AM |
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NervousNell
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Posted by Naturalmama
Posted by JandJ1224
Sayles quote talks about rioters not protesters.
So people are boycotting his restaurant because he thinks aggressive actions should be taken against rioters. Seems ridiculous if you ask me
I thought the same thing. There is a BIG difference between protesters, and rioters.
Yes, this is what got me...
"As far as I'm concerned if you attack a police officer, a police car (with cops inside) or a police station you've attacked the sovereignty of the United States of America and deserve an appropriate reaction."
He never mentions anyone's race. He is pretty much saying ANYONE who does stuff like that deserves and appropriate reaction. And he's not wrong.
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Sash
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Re: Racism in action
Ok, I was thinking the same thing about the quoted part. But I also haven't really followed this story or watched any of the Videos. Is there more to the story? I've heard a lot of people of all races share the same sentiment when it comes to rioters/looters.
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ANewDayHasCome
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Posted by Sash
Ok, I was thinking the same thing about the quoted part. But I also haven't really followed this story or watched any of the Videos. Is there more to the story? I've heard a lot of people of all races share the same sentiment when it comes to rioters/looters.
Not sure, but here’s the link to the petition so we can read the verbiage for more info...not that I’m saying to sign, just to get more info...
https://www.change.org/p/the-people-boycott-braccos-capt-bens-rachel-s-for-racial-injustice
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Mrs213
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Racism in action
The fact of the matter is no one cares. LI has become a cesspit of racism
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I grew up in Queens, and I am shocked by how freaking racist (and sexist and antisemitic and anti-immigrants and everything else) Long Island is. I had no idea. I am overwhelmed.
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jaykaylol
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Posted by BaysideForever
I grew up in Queens, and I am shocked by how freaking racist (and sexist and antisemitic and anti-immigrants and everything else) Long Island is. I had no idea. I am overwhelmed.
I agree with this wholeheartedly. I grew up in Bayside and Douglaston and felt this way too. Having lived in a few towns on LI now, I am just so disgusted with people.
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| Posted 6/10/20 3:50 PM |
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Naturalmama
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Posted by BaysideForever
I grew up in Queens, and I am shocked by how freaking racist (and sexist and antisemitic and anti-immigrants and everything else) Long Island is. I had no idea. I am overwhelmed.
I agree with this wholeheartedly. I grew up in Bayside and Douglaston and felt this way too. Having lived in a few towns on LI now, I am just so disgusted with people.
Yep. I grew up in Auburndale/North Flushing. It is a beautiful, safe neighborhood that is so beautifully diverse. I teach in that exact area, and our school is a mix of every single race you could think of. Black, white, hispanic, asian, south asian. It is like the United Nations and I love it. If we could have afforded to buy a house there, we would never have moved to LI.
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