A California restaurant owner is now backtracking on his recent claims to refuse service to individuals who wear ‘Make America Great Again’ (MAGA) hats.
Reviewing the Resturant Owner’s Statements
J. Kenji López-Alt, an owner and chef-partner of Wursthall, originally stated that his restaurant would not serve people with MAGA hats.
López-Alt justified this polarizing stance by alleging that MAGA hats are symbolisms of hatred, racism, and bigotry. Of course, this announcement triggered immediate backlash from Americans who disagreed with the decision. Now, it appears as though the owner has rethought his stance.
López-Alt subsequently issued the following statement to explain his initial position and clarify on the service which Wursthall will provide going forward:
“My message was intended to reject anger, hate, and violence, and indicate that these shouldn’t be welcomed in our society and aren’t welcome in our community. It was meant to be directed at those who would try to bring messages of hate, violence, and anger into my place of business, no matter what form it comes in.”
