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Originally Posted by ohioleadslinger
People have the right to protest their policy.
If that protest makes for a financial hardship on the business then perhaps they should make a financial decision to end that policy.
To me this situation is analogous to going to a restaurant for years that serves alcohol. Suddenly they have a sign that says no children. They say it is because they feel that children and alcohol don't mix. When the children are not going to come into contact with the alcohol. On top that they are in contradiction to corporate policy.
If someone had children with them and had to leave, wouldn't you think they would complain about the stupid policy?
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I gotta be honest here... I don't see an issue here. Applebee's, like all other business establishments, are private property to one extent or another. The owner/renter/etc of the property can choose to allow or disallow any number of activities on their property. After all, it's theirs.
There's a fine line between having our rights recognized and respecting the rights of property owners and their establishments, both business and private.
I'm all about protesting and voting with your wallet when you feel there's an agregious policy in place, but keep in mind that at the end of the day; it's their private property, and they can restrict just about any activities they wish. Just as you may restrict activities that occur in your home/on your property.
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