Sometimes One Individual Can Make a Difference
The Clackamas Town Center mall in Oregon has a “kiddie train”. Some time ago, mall management noticed that the kiddie train conductor had adorned the train with the American flag.
Mall management was not amused. They decided the flag was an “unapproved visual”, and ordered it removed.
However, the train’s conductor balked. And not only did he balk, though in doing so he risked losing his job or being banned from the mall. He also went public to local media.
Public reaction was reasonably swift. And it wasn’t in favor of mall management.
Mall management relented. Old Glory still adorns the train.
Why did this happen? You’ll have to ask the mall’s management why they chose to act like ignorant fools. I certainly can’t explain their behavior.
But it turns out the kiddie train driver was a vet. ‘Nuff said about why he stood his ground.
Thanks, Thomas Phelps. I don’t know your branch of service – and I don’t care. Well done, fella; very well done.
And I’m also guessing you’re not related to that crowd of idiots who run the Westboro Baptist Church, either. (smile)
Category: Media, Military issues, Society, Veterans Issues
You know, I’m not sure what service he was in either, but we talked quite a bit (when he wasn’t running the train). He’s a nice guy and loves kids and giving back to the community. Not to mention, shocking I know, he is a Christian.
Flagwaver: give him my regards if/when you see him again. “He done good.”
He sounds like a good, decent man who stood up for what is right.
…Please, please, PLEASE explain something to me: EVERY single time something like this happens, the little tin-plated gods who make these dumb calls end up backing down. Why do they do it in the first place?
Mike
Mike, it’s called S-T-U-P-I-D liberalism. Remember, you’re talking about the “Democratik People’s Republik of Oregon”. Sometimes they make the “People’s Republik of Kalifornia” look moderate! Their uber-liberalism is driving the broke just like Kalifornia. Everyone, legal or not, is treated like a citizen. Many of illegals whom pay no taxes…
This is some good news, I have been in an increasingly sour mood today.
Thomas is my cousin. He served in the Navy. Thomas also directs a local children’s theatre. He is a good guy! AND he is not a Christian… just to set the record straight. But, he is a good guy. (Yea America, Freedom of Religion!)