The image below is a sign found in front of Salem Hardware, 6401 Salem Road in Cincinnati.
Racism, hatred, and religious prejudice are not American values and do not belong in the American democratic process. Our nation was founded in part by people running from religious prejudice, yet years later many in America fail to recall those core values.
When contacted, Salem Hardware espouses their right to “freedom of speech” in maintaining this sign in the front of their store. If you live in Cincinnati and find yourself offended by what is implied in the display of this sign, consider whether you wish to do business with such a company. Additionally, exercise your own “freedom of speech” to let others know your opinion of Salem Hardware and their sign.
Ignorance Rules
My post yesterday about the racism, hatred, and religious prejudice espoused by a sign in front of a Cincinnati hardware store got me thinking about some of the ignorance I’ve seen bantered about recently.
It’s no surprise to me that our nation has lost its way. People listen to this blather and accept it as fact without so much as checking the facts themselves. I realize I’m showing my own bias here, but it seems to me more folks need to turn off their radios and quit listening to the wingnuts spewing their hatred, anger, and prejudice. Maybe read a book or talk to their neighbors.
As Earl Pitts, Uhmerikun, and radio personality used to say, “Wake Up Uhmericah!!!”
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