Posted on 06/26/2014 9:01:26 AM PDT by Marie
It is a shameful act of discrimination for a business to turn away someone who returned home after being at war with battle scars that cannot be visibly seen. But, that’s precisely what happened to one veteran while vacationing in Florida. Not only is it an act of discrimination, but also what this hotel, and many others, did to this veteran is against the law. (Watch Video at the link)
Former Army Sgt. Robert Price simply wanted to find a place to sleep while he was on vacation in Daytona Beach, FL. He was not alone. He had with him his trusty companion and service dog, Walker. After serving in the Middle East and facing bomb attacks for years, Price developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Walker’s job is to assist him when in need. He is an official service dog with the proper identifying vest and paperwork. But, that didn’t matter to the desk clerk, Bina Patel, at the Budget Inn. She told Price that his dog was not allowed, and said she would call the police on him for having a dog on the premises when he wouldn’t leave.
As you can see in that video, the clerk was quite rude and cold with how she treated this veteran. But, it was even worse than what this video shows. The clerk did call the police on Price, accusing him of being an American criminal for having a dog on the property. After police arrived, Price explained the situation to them. They attempted to educate Patel on the law and the fact that she cannot turn him away. She still refused to rent Sgt. Price a room.
Going above and beyond the call of duty, one of the police officers escorted Sgt. Price to numerous hotels in an attempt to help him get a room. Curiously, every single one said they were completely booked until they got to LaQuinta Inn, which welcomed Sgt. Price and his dog Walker with open arms.
WFTV has a full interview with Sgt. Price during which he recounts what happened and says, surprisingly, this is not the first time he has had the experience of being turned away because of his service dog, Walker. However, it is the first time he was called a criminal and had the police called simply because of the presence of his service dog Walker. Patel is facing a possible misdemeanor charge, which could include a fine and jail time, for breaking the Florida law by refusing service and turning away a disabled individual and their service dog.
(watch full interview at the link)
Which ones? I will drive down this weekend and speak to them, on camera. That should NEVER happen in Texas. I will not abide it.
I agree with you totally.
I’m from Calif and it seems that ALL Indian people I meet recently are amazingly rude, grabbing, scowling and pushing.
It is strange, as they enjoy this Shangri-La reputation as quiet engineers —that image is completely ridiculous.
It’s more like Gypsie used car dealers in a rush to go to Harvard —extremely strange.
Thanks for the tips. We use 4 of the 6 you mentioned.
If only they could all be like the Sagebrush Inn in Taos. One of our favorites in the southwest.
You’re welcome!
With the name Patel surprised he didn’t try to eat the dog. Most sleazy motels are owned by Patel it seems they usually are dirty with old furniture and have a smell like incenses burning most can hardly speak English.
There is good and bad everywhere, whether the name is Patel or Jones.
I inspected a white guy at a hotel in NM who had a sign outside his hotel saying American owned and it was the filthiest, most rundown place you’d want to see. Our company pulled his flag over many issues, one of them being the American owned sign that he refused to take down.
“I’m from Calif and it seems that ALL Indian people I meet recently are amazingly rude, grabbing, scowling and pushing.”
Have you ever seen pictures of Indian trains at rush hour? These people grew up dealing with teeming masses of people, hence their propensity to push their way around here. With all of Asia, it’s pretty much the same story. Oh well, if we keep allowing essentially unfettered immigration, the US will end up a country of teeming masses too.
typical dumb *** indian, can’t be educated because they know way more then the average american.... NOT
When we drive down to Hell (aka CA) to see our daughter and grandchildren, we stop halfway in Caldwell ID The only place we stay is La Quinta. The town and motel is 20 miles off our route, but worth it. It is the only place that allows dogs.. and dogs stay for free. We are given a cute note about what great guests dogs are along with a dog biscuit.
We have AAA and La Quinta rewards. The place is always clean. The pet area is clean and easily accessible. They have a nice table and chairs out of the way for smokers to imbibe near the pet area. We appreciate this little touch.
Yep, always a safe harbor for some.
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