They Did Not Deny
A representative for the restaurant did not attempt to deny the allegations when asked more about the officer’s disturbing treatment. She told the media that everything had actually happened, as Baker had described. The restaurant was shocked that a law enforcement officer had been shown disrespectful and agreed to look more into the problem. But would it really be enough?
Discrimination
One enraged reader decided to write, “I don’t know why the offended officer doesn’t sue for $150,000. This is NO DIFFERENT than the Oregon bakery’s refusing to make a wedding cake for a gay couple. Discrimination is discrimination!” Whereas another took a more rational view, saying, “We are working with the appropriate authorities and local police association representatives to get to the bottom of and resolve this matter as quickly as possible.”