Posted on 11/18/2014 6:55:58 AM PST by rightistight
Nearly 20 years ago, Pete Turner named his now-expanding restaurant chain. When thinking about what to call it, he eventually decided to name it after his father, who had a rebellious streak and was also named Pete. Thus, the name Illegal Petes was born.
Now, with his seventh store set to open in Colorado, pro-immigration rights groups are calling on him to rename or close his stores, saying that the word illegal in connection with a persons name is derogatory and offensive.
Not only that, but the use of the word illegal is racist, according to those calling on Mr. Turner to change the name. Cheryl Distaso, a local resident calling on the owner to change the name, stated, The crux of it is that its become a racial slur.
And the fact that it has nothing to do with illegal immigration does not matter, according to Distaso. The impact of that word in this day and this town is different and ultimately, she said, its the impact of our actions that were responsible for.
She is backed up by groups like Race Forward, a pro-immigration group, that says that the term illegal immigrant is a weasel term used by anti-immigrant people to dehumanize others.
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Years ago, a breakfast restaurant chain opened an operation off of the highway in Meriden, CT. The restaurant was named after a concatenation of the founders’ names, Sam and Bo.
Sambo’s was stormed with accusations of racism. First they tried a bandaid, calling it “No Place like Sam’s” with a cartoon character covering poor Bo’s spot. Then they tried the Jolly Tiger. No dice. The gods were offended. It is a struggling Friendly’s last I checked.
Up is now down, black is now white, Angels are noe devils according ti liberals
Those that plan to rob, kill, or enslave you first must shut you up. Once a group has been silenced they can then be attacked.
I did try to look it up, but my translation software wasn’t speaking to home base.
Would it be racist to demand that those complaining attempt self impregnation by assuming a futile and near impossible physical position?
“Some folks really need to get a life. Then maybe they wont be so oppressed.”
Absolutely right. It is their dark, ugly attitude that oppresses them and makes them miserable. Empty unhappy people.
I have a hispanic friend who used to joke about opening a restaurant and calling it Taco Bender’s Bistro. Our nickname for him was Spic. My dad has a longtime hispanic friend they call Brownbelly.
My great granthfathers nicknames were Frenchy and Poop.
He could always change it to Sambo’s
Hate when that happens. Stupid autocorrect doesn’t know when I’m writing spanish words.
Still, I suppose I could blame Darks...
In Mexico.
Ay, yi, yi, yi...
Your restaurant's name offends me...
A new name you'll pick as the law is my friend,
Until you change it, my whining won't end...
I’d prefer “Illegal Pedro”.
So this is an advocate group trying to tell illegals what they should be offended about...
Their self-importance is shameful. And why do they believe illegals can’t think for themselves?
So, years ago I got a citation for an “illegal left turn”. Gee, in hindsight, maybe I should have told the court referee that I am protesting the ticket because it was racist of the officer to call it “illegal”. I wonder how well that would have gone over?
How do you say “Beaner” in spanish?
I can’t successfully translate “wet” and you’re going to trust me with that?
I can’t successfully translate “wet” and you’re going to trust me with that?
Remind me again, what race is “illegal”?
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