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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Pettit Avatar
January 21, 2021 at 5:11 PM
I have never shopped there, but I'm sure your writing does the retailer great justice!
Krutsinger Avatar
January 17, 2021 at 1:05 PM
Crazy times! Such a shame the mask wearing had ever been insinuated as a political stance.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 15, 2021 at 4:00 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!
Andresen Avatar
January 15, 2021 at 2:03 AM
- It must work 100%, Ilene - Take care :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Rigoler Avatar
January 15, 2021 at 1:39 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
Horsman Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 10:27 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.
Leffanta Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 7:23 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
Wolf Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 5:30 PM
Disheartening to read of such events. I used to think that America and Americans were 'better than that.' Used to... ~ Not Anymore
Allison Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 1:13 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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