Publix has confirmed it will allow customers to openly carry firearms inside its Florida stores, following a court ruling that struck down the state’s long-standing open carry ban. In a statement to 7News, a spokesperson for Publix said the grocery chain “follows all federal, state and local laws” and emphasized that “treating customers with dignity and respect is a founding belief.” [More]
Well, that ought p!$$ off the same people who endorse a Democrat who wants to shoot Republicans in the head.
They sure had no trouble gloating when they thought they were winning.
[Via Kid Sister]
Following Starbucks’ example of, “We follow the law.”
This doesn’t make Publix “pro-gun,” by any means. Just not explicitly (and unjustifiably) anti-gun.
Which, honestly, is about as much as we can expect from a company that (perfectly reasonably) wants to avoid alienating large groups on either side and wants to avoid lawsuits in today’s litigation-happy culture.