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Confrontation At Trader Joe's

A video was on the news In front of Trader Joe’s Where anti-maskers want to shop And this is how it goes: The manager and other staff Stay calm but do not budge, Repeating that for all beliefs They aren’t there to judge. However, as a private store They get to make the rules With wearing masks required, Which each anti- ridicules. The store is well within its rights But still the group won’t leave, Convinced the law is on their side; The truth they can’t perceive. At Trader Joe’s, employees Have been noted for displays Of friendliness and patience; Someone give these guys a raise!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 1/21/2021 5:11:00 PM
I have never shopped there, but I'm sure your writing does the retailer great justice!
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Date: 1/17/2021 1:05:00 PM
Crazy times! Such a shame the mask wearing had ever been insinuated as a political stance.
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Date: 1/15/2021 4:00:00 AM
Kindness and patience. We don’t need to add to the fire. Now our library is open only for curbside. Still I’ve had people jump out of their car and unmasked. I stretch as far away as I can and head swivels (please stay in your car!) Great poem as always, Ilene!
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Date: 1/15/2021 2:03:00 AM
- It must work 100%, Ilene - Take care :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/15/2021 1:39:00 AM
I'm with you on this one, Ilene. I've seen this happen at my local Walmart. Following simple (and temporary) rules hurts nobody, not following rules in the face of a pandemic as serious as Covid does. Thanks for reading my comparison of Trump to a wrecking ball. Keep safe. / Maurice
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Date: 1/14/2021 10:27:00 PM
I'm of the opinion, It seems to be a generation thing. although generalisation may proved me wrong, all i see on the news, is youth carrying on as though they are invincible. Good poem, Stay Safe Ilene.
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Date: 1/14/2021 7:23:00 PM
Does not compute! If government can mandate people can not smoke within 20-feet of a building, inside buildings - including their own home, then clearly government can require everyone to wear facemasks in a pandemic! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 1/14/2021 5:30:00 PM
Disheartening to read of such events. I used to think that America and Americans were 'better than that.' Used to... ~ Not Anymore
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Date: 1/14/2021 1:13:00 PM
good for them for taking a firm stance, it is compulsory to wear masks here (unless medically exempt) and as people want to get out of lockdown asap everyone follows the rules:-) hugs Jan x
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