Google alerted me to this story:<\/p>\n
Controversy is surrounding a popular general store in Lancaster County because of its decision to not sell American flags.<\/p>\n
A number of viewers have contacted News 8 about this decision, wondering if it was true.<\/p>\n
News 8 asked employees of Good’s Store about the decision. They said that the owners are of the Anabaptist faith, which includes Mennonites and Amish. Their beliefs follow the teachings of love your enemies and non-violence.<\/p>\n
But that statement is not good enough for some of Good’s customers, like Mary Elen Rice, of Holtwood.<\/p>\n
She thinks that Good’s should sell the flags no matter what the owners believe.<\/p>\n
“They were persecuted from wherever they came from for their religious beliefs. So, they came here for their freedom,” said Rice. “So, they should be proud to be an American, and the flag represents America as far as I’m concerned.”<\/p>\n
Rice said that she vows not to shop at Good’s again.<\/p>\n
The owners said that they accept any consequences of their faith and respect other people’s viewpoints, but they will not sell the flag.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I strongly and heartily and publicly commend Good’s Stores<\/a> for their stance on this issue.<\/p>\n
I have a question for them, though. The story above is headlined this way by WGAL: Local General Store Stops Sale Of American Flags<\/a>.<\/p>\n
To the folks at Good’s — Is that headline accurate? Having formerly sold American flags, have you discontinued selling them? (Maybe they will reply in the comments below!)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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