Speedo66
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According to this article, many see the "request" not to open carry as striking a middle ground. Retailers don't wish to alienate anyone, they're in the business of selling goods, not wanting to risk sales.
So if either side is placated into believing something is OK with them, it takes the social pressure off the business. Stores no doubt look at the fiasco that Starbucks dealt with, i.e., boycotts, extreme displays of weapons, etc. and want no part of it. Starbucks wouldn't even comment for the article, probably not wanting to stir up past hard feelings.
"In a statement, Kroger said of its policy, “We believe this strikes the right balance between creating a friendly, caring and welcoming environment for associates and customers in our stores and respecting law-abiding citizens.”
So Walmart, Krogers, Wegmans, Walgreens, and CVS will stick with this policy for now. Big media coverage, but really, no rights have been diminished. I personally can't fault them for not wanting to lose business.
Here's the article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/09/...html?action=click&module=News&pgtype=Homepage
So if either side is placated into believing something is OK with them, it takes the social pressure off the business. Stores no doubt look at the fiasco that Starbucks dealt with, i.e., boycotts, extreme displays of weapons, etc. and want no part of it. Starbucks wouldn't even comment for the article, probably not wanting to stir up past hard feelings.
"In a statement, Kroger said of its policy, “We believe this strikes the right balance between creating a friendly, caring and welcoming environment for associates and customers in our stores and respecting law-abiding citizens.”
So Walmart, Krogers, Wegmans, Walgreens, and CVS will stick with this policy for now. Big media coverage, but really, no rights have been diminished. I personally can't fault them for not wanting to lose business.
Here's the article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/09/...html?action=click&module=News&pgtype=Homepage