Bigotry in Retail

In lieu of this weeks events, I am sadly reflecting on our society. Everything seems to be getting worse. No solutions seem to be on the horizon.

I started questioning myself as a person and as a small business owner. Am I a bigot? I don’t think so. I honestly think most of us would answer the question this way. Not me! No way!

I am heartbroken. All of America is heartbroken. As a small retail business owner, I have always been fair to all that have walked through my doors. Years ago, I owned a women’s clothing store in a small town in California. I had a regular customer that had OCD so bad she would lay  my clothes on the carpeted floor before making a decision to buy something. If no one else was in my store, I would let her do this.

Customers coming into my store that are from all walks of life. I am on the edge of a very Tony neighborhood and a very poor neighborhood. I have extremely affluent women coming in, as well as maids that care for their households. I have Judges, Doctors, CEO's, Writers, Artists, Care Givers, Mothers, daughters....All races, all level of income. I discount prices so everyone  can buy something. I believe everyone should enjoy my space, enjoy the magic I offer them.