Source: BroBible
Summary
A man was refused service at a Regal cinema in Sarasota, Florida, when he tried to order an alcoholic beverage because he is not a U.S. citizen. The bartender, who claimed to be the manager, refused to serve him despite him showing a valid government-issued ID. The incident has sparked outrage and accusations of racial profiling.
Our Reading
The habit of racial profiling gets a new name.
Refusing service to someone because they’re not a U.S. citizen is not how the law works. Florida’s alcohol service laws restrict sales based on age, not citizenship. A government-issued ID from a legal immigrant is a valid form of identification. The climate of immigration enforcement under Trump’s second term has emboldened people to racially profile and discriminate.
Legal immigrants are feeling it in places they wouldn’t expect, like movie theaters. The routine arrives with confidence, but the law doesn’t back it up.
Racial profiling is not a one-off instance; it’s a pattern of behavior. The lifestyle enters the chat, and people are speaking out against it.
Discrimination is highly illegal, and it’s time to call it out.
The original observation: “Racial profiling is just a new form of ‘customer service’.”
Author: Evan Null
