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I'll take my furniture without politics, please
I'll take my furniture without politics, please
Date published: 9/25/2009 My husband built a beautiful deck last spring, and this summer we were determined to furnish it. We prefer to patronize local businesses, but we never imagined that our quest for the perfect deck suite would be steered by the tumultuous political climate. As we watch Iranians risk life and limb to cast Our politics don't wholly define us. I don't ask for the server's political leaning when I eat in a restaurant; I don't ask the cashier for whom she or he voted when I'm making a purchase. It's not my business, and such a question would be woefully out of place. Commerce is healthy, and it should be politically neutral. But it isn't at one local furniture store. Each week or so, you can read a new political "insight" pasted right on the front of the building. Nothing particularly original, but everyone who passes knows how the store owners feel about the current administration. It hit us like a great big stop sign during our recent quest to purchase deck furniture. What are they selling, deck furniture or votes? Apparently, alienating consumers who don't share their views is not their concern. It wouldn't be my place to ask the shop owners where they stand politically. But since they voluntarily clarify, week in and week out, I'll just say thanks for the heads-up. I'm headed to the big-box store. Liane DiStefano Stafford
Date published: 9/25/2009
A total crock...
(posted by
fredcitizen
, Sep. 26, 2009 6:49 pm)
many people shop in stores that wish people a Merry Christmas who aren't Christians but with the right price...it can be overlooked. The store in question just doesn't offer the merchandise at a price the writer wanted to pay. Hmmm...a business with a conscience...whether you agree with theier position or not, what a novel idea
What difference does it make
(posted by
Mandrake
, Sep. 26, 2009 10:09 am)
what the store owner believes? If you like the furniture and the price get over your indignation. The store owner is not the problem, you have the problem Liane. You only want to shop in stores with like-minded owners? Or stores where the store-owner does not want to "offend" anyone by informing them of his political beliefs?
Just ignore the sign and make your best deal.
Good letter Ms. DiStefano ...
(posted by
sacha
, Sep. 26, 2009 9:53 am)
I too am not at all interested in hearing/reading a storeowner's political views when I'm shopping. But if the owner chooses to post or talk about their views and I don't agree, I too have the choice to shop in stores that don't advertise their views or stores that agree with my political view point.
Donna,
(posted by
Ron_C
, Sep. 26, 2009 7:58 am)
I believe the store referred to is just on the north side of the Falmouth bridge on Rt1, between the bridge and 17. I'm not sure the stores name.
I commend this store
(posted by
thankyouvets
, Sep. 26, 2009 7:24 am)
While your post lacks details, and the "opinions" of the store owner may be completely against my views, but the fact that they are involved enouch to honestly express their opinion is a refreshing change from most who would put profit over principles.
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