Aage Bjerre, the owner of Aage's Pizza is pro-American. He has three rules for serving patrons at his pizzeria on the Danish island of Fanoe: No dogs. No Germans. No French.
He said he is tired of the French and German outlook toward the United States. He called them "disloyal" and "anti-American" in their bid to thwart a possible U.S.-led attack against Iraq. He has thus made it rule No. 1 to bar service to any French or German tourists in Nordby, the North Sea island's largest town.
"Hadn't the United States helped Europe in defeating Germany, there would have been photos of Adolph Hitler hanging on the walls around here," he said. The island is a popular spot for visitors from neighboring Germany. Of the nearly 100,000 tourists who come, some 60 per cent are German. He said he will begin serving Germans when they come to their senses, but the French are banned forever.
The story was posted on FreeRepublic.com, a conservative news forum on the web. Many tickled Freepers decided to send thank you notes, along with American flag decals, patriotic post cards and even small amounts of money to help pay for lost profits. I personally will send him a heart-felt note, a picture of Abraham Lincoln suitable for spending and a parchment copy of The Declaration of Independence suitable for framing.
If you also want to thank him, his address is:
Aage Bjerre
C/o Aages Pizza
Valdemarsvej 14
6720 Nordby Fanø
Denmark
I sent a copy of this article to Mr. Bjerre today (3-6-03)
Bumping to the top. Seems timely now.