Mexican for Lunch, Angelinos?
dinner, too.
Here’s a little something one can do to fight the facisté forces at large upon the land—Have a little nosh at El Coyote
[7312 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 939-2255]
Apparently they’re having a little trouble with ...uhm, the intolerant who seem to have no clue about Civilized behavior nor any desire to live in a Civilized society.
The meeting was between the elderly Mormon owner, who donated $100 to support Prop 8, and Prop 8 opponents, who are threatening a boycott, and it is as soul- grinding as something out of Soviet show trial history.
...the owner of a renowned Mexican eatery in Hollywood expressed regret in her decision to donate $100 to the “Yes on Prop 8″ campaign,
...The tall, frail Christoffersen stood in the center of the group. She appeared to be shaking during her prepared remarks which lasted about 3 minutes. Two young female family members flanked her to prevent her from fainting, according to a restaurant employee.
...Christoffersen, who is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, insisted that her donation was personal, and reflected her religious faith.
“I’ve been a member of the Mormon Church all my life,” she said. “This was a personal donation. In like fashion, any employee here would be free to donate, worship or support anything of their personal choosing.”
...Over the years Coyote has financially supported many charities and thousands of dollars most particularly have been given to the gay interests and charities. The restaurant does not support any political group.
...Openly-gay restaurant manager Billy Schoeppner, announced that El Coyote would make two $5,000 contributions, each to the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center and the Lambda Legal Defense Fund.
Ace believes that a buycott “would prevent this from spreading—if a boycott is met by a, um, buycott, they’ll see their tactics are backfiring and stop.” I disagree. These tactics come directly from the ANSWER/Alinsky-esque playbook and have been used in innumerable countries throughout history to “change the people’s views.” It does not change views, but it does change behavior, which is all the thugs are after. Next time this issue comes on the ballot, this will be remembered by every business owner and employee. Their behavior will change and donations will dry up. Very few folks have sufficient “F-You” funds; most folks are affected by this kind of open blackmail. These tactics work. That is why they will not be dissuaded by a buycott or much of anything else but people—thousands and thousands of people—standing up and telling ‘em to Drop Dead.
This intolerable behavior is insupportable in a Civilized nation and must stop - or be stopped. I’m here to say, these tactics will not ‘win me over with their stunning logic,’ intimidate me nor persuade me to do anything other than to double down.
They won’t win me over, either. Spoiled brats get no respect from me.
Another news story over the weekend:
Every time they pull one of these stunts and force someone off the stage (so to speak), my heels are more firmly dug into the ground.
Posted by ZZMike on 11/17/08 at 12:23 PM
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