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MIAMI (Reuters) - Seven Arab American men filed a $28 million lawsuit against a Denny's restaurant in Florida, saying the manager kicked them out and told them, "We don't serve bin Ladens here," their lawyer said on Thursday.

Come for the food, stay for the hospitality

 

[Saki]

How wude!

 

[etiolate]

<Jesus> I really wanted a milkshake =(

 

[aoi tsuki]

So lets see, ten years ago we it was blacks that received racist remarks, now Arabs. Maybe in another ten years will have Indians getting hate for outsourced jobs? i can't believe the idiocy of people that work these places.

 

[Tommie Hu$tle]

I bumped this hoe on the danceflo'
Where you wanna go? She said, "I don't know"
I thought I had a treat in the passenger seat
Now her ass wanna get somethin to eat
From where? She said, "Denny's I figure"
I said hell naw cause they don't like niggaz

 

[mrklaw]

So lets see, ten years ago we it was blacks that received racist remarks, now Arabs. Maybe in another ten years will have Indians getting hate for outsourced jobs? i can't believe the idiocy of people that work these places.

the only way to get true global harmony is to discover aliens. Then everyone can hold hands and hate those nasty grey guys!

 

[aoi tsuki]

the only way to get true global harmony is to discover aliens. Then everyone can hold hands and hate those nasty grey guys!

According to PA, it's zombies.

But really it's just a shift of hate from one group to the next. We don't have to like each other, but we've all got to live on the same planet. There's simply no need for this kind of mentality.

 

[DarienA]

"Done with insulting Blacks, Denny's turns to a new emerging minority..."

 

[cubanb]

hey are the new dennys scrambles any good cause im hungry!

 

[BuG]

I was getting on the bus once and this drunk guy started yelling at this other guy, who looked barely middle-eastern, calling him Bin Laden and asking why the hell he wasn't over in Iraq. It could've been the booze or it could've been the stupid, but I don't think he realised Al Qaeda didn't exactly have a whole lot of anything to do with Iraq.

 

[Tommie Hu$tle]

I was getting on the bus once and this drunk guy started yelling at this other guy, who looked barely middle-eastern, calling him Bin Laden and asking why the hell he wasn't over in Iraq. It could've been the booze or it could've been the stupid, but I don't think he realised Al Qaeda didn't exactly have a whole lot of anything to do with Iraq.

Did they guy yelling look like this?

 

[BuG]

No, he was Aboriginal, which puzzled me even more considering I'm sure he, too, has received more than his fair share of racism and should know that it's not cool. Humans are stupid. *shrug*

 

[mrklaw]

According to PA, it's zombies.

But really it's just a shift of hate from one group to the next. We don't have to like each other, but we've all got to live on the same planet. There's simply no need for this kind of mentality.

I think there is. There must be some kind of reasoning behind irrational hatred. The only thing I can think of is that its human nature to be suspicious of 'outsiders'.

 

[mrroboto]

ONLY MIDDLE CLASS WHITE AMERICANS ON THE INTERNET


AND


DENNY'S! :lol

 

[Seth C]

Okay, it's not the thing to do, but $28 million? Come on, the guy didn't cut off their wangs. Besides, don't most restaurants have signs stating they reserve the right to refuse service for any reason?

 

[DarienA]

Okay, it's not the thing to do, but $28 million? Come on, the guy didn't cut off their wangs. Besides, don't most restaurants have signs stating they reserve the right to refuse service for any reason?

Even if they do have the sign that doesn't make racism an acceptable reason to deny service come on now.

Regardless their was a police officer in the place and he seems to be siding with Denny's.... should be interesting to see if Denny's settles or not.

 

[Seth C]

Even if they do have the sign that doesn't make racism an acceptable reason to deny service come on now.

Regardless their was a police officer in the place and he seems to be siding with Denny's.... should be interesting to see if Denny's settles or not.

No, it doesn't make racism okay, but $28 million? Please. No one could ever insult me $28 million worth.

 

[levious]

No, it doesn't make racism okay, but $28 million? Please. No one could ever insult me $28 million worth.

Think of the $28 million not so much as compensation for the individuals' pain and suffering, but also as a deterent for Denny's to allow this to happen again. Especially given their track record, for this to keep happenning is very irresponsible.

 

[DarienA]

No, it doesn't make racism okay, but $28 million? Please. No one could ever insult me $28 million worth.

Please that's smaller than the previous amts that Denny was sued for back in the 90's when they were having all the black lawsuits.

 

[Tommie Hu$tle]

No, it doesn't make racism okay, but $28 million? Please. No one could ever insult me $28 million worth.

Sounds like someone needs a quick primer on what punitive means.

 

[mrklaw]

Think of the $28 million not so much as compensation for the individuals' pain and suffering, but also as a deterent for Denny's to allow this to happen again. Especially given their track record, for this to keep happenning is very irresponsible.

so give the $28 million to a muslim charity, or some other organisation helping fight against whatever this guy suffered. its still a deterrent, but reduces the liklihood of wishful thinking lawsuits.

 

[Alcibiades]

"We don't serve bin Ladens here,"

:lol

WTF

reminds me of the "diaper on his head" comment by some Louisana politician...

 

[DarienA]

so give the $28 million to a muslim charity, or some other organisation helping fight against whatever this guy suffered. its still a deterrent, but reduces the liklihood of wishful thinking lawsuits.

...right.

 

[Seth C]

Sounds like someone needs a quick primer on what punitive means.

I know what punitive means. Doesn't change my mind. Some people need to learn what "whiney ass cry-baby" means.

Fine, sue Denny's, but $28 million because someone basically called you a name? They need to get over themselves. I don't know them, and I can already tell you I wouldn't enjoy their company, and it has NOTHING to do with their race.

 

[enjoy bell woods]

It's more than a name, Seth.

 

[impirius]

Well in all fairness to the manager, those guys are probably going to give the $28 million right to al Qaeda

 

[AB 101]

And in other news, George Bush was in Galveston the other day and made mention of a thing called "Splash Day". What he didn't know was........

 

[teiresias]

Doesn't change my mind. Some people need to learn what "whiney ass cry-baby" means.

I know, shit man, who the fuck do those whiney ass cry-babies think they are. They should just be grateful we give them colored waterfountains and colored bathrooms to begin with, we could just send all those damn negros to woods if they want to piss.

 

[Azih]

The point is deterrence isn't it? The only way to deter a corp is to hit 'em where it hurts. In the bank account. Maybe then they'll invest in some damn sensitivity training. Or better yet, stop being a dumbass training.

 

[Seth C]

It's more than a name, Seth.

Yesy yes, of course. It's a hateful, spiteful thing. Oh well. People can be asses. Move on. I'm not saying the employee was right in what he did, I'm saying $28 million is absurd. Have a good cry about it and sue for some reasonable amount. I think 10 years' salary should cover the mental anguish they suffered because some moron showed them that the world can be mean. Come on.

 

[aoi tsuki]

I know what punitive means. Doesn't change my mind. Some people need to learn what "whiney ass cry-baby" means.

Fine, sue Denny's, but $28 million because someone basically called you a name? They need to get over themselves. I don't know them, and I can already tell you I wouldn't enjoy their company, and it has NOTHING to do with their race.

i'm not saying their decision to sue is valid or invalid, but the fact is that Denny's has been called out for this before. These guys could've just walked out, gotten beligerent, or written the Denny's home office and the issue would've more or less be swept under the rug. At least a lawsuit brings this behavior to the attention of the nation. It won't stop similar events from happening in the future, but it brings awareness to the possible outcome of making such a comment.

It's also worth pointing out that they're not gauranteed $28 million, and whatever their awarded will be after the lawyers' fees and whatever other fees will be much less than that.

Yesy yes, of course. It's a hateful, spiteful thing. Oh well. People can be asses. Move on. I'm not saying the employee was right in what he did, I'm saying $28 million is absurd. Have a good cry about it and sue for some reasonable amount. I think 10 years' salary should cover the mental anguish they suffered because some moron showed them that the world can be mean. Come on.

For all you know, after all is said an done, the money they're awarded might not even cover a year of their collective salaries.

A definition of punitive damages from Wikipedia:

Generally, punitive damages are not awarded in order to compensate the plaintiff, but in order to reform or deter the defendant and similar persons from pursuing a course of action such as that which damaged the plaintiff. Punitive damages are awarded only in special cases where conduct was egregiously invidious, and are over and above the amount of compensatory damages. Great judicial restraint is expected to be exercised in their application.

 

[Tommie Hu$tle]

Well in all fairness to the manager, those guys are probably going to give the $28 million right to al Qaeda

 

[fallout]

Well in all fairness to the manager, those guys are probably going to give the $28 million right to al Qaeda

If you support the judiciary system, you're supporting terrorism!

 

[SyNapSe]

How do you even come up with an amount like 28 million bucks!?

Lawyer Did they hurt your feelings?
Client Yes
Lawyer Would you say it hurt $5 worth or 50 million dollars worth of mental anguish?

 

[impirius]

Especially an out of control judiciary!

Upon further review of the article, it looks like bin Laden really could use that $28 million..

After waiting more than an hour for their food while later customers were served, they asked twice about their order. The lawsuit said Ascano told them "Bin Laden is in charge of the kitchen."

The plot thickens!

 

[DarienA]

No matter what story is posted here you can always count on SOMEONE here at GAF to take a stance in regards to the story that is just completely opposite of what you expect most folks to think about it.

 

[levious]

Welcome to GAF, may I take your argument?

 

[human5892]

How do you even come up with an amount like 28 million bucks!?

Lawyer Did they hurt your feelings?
Client Yes
Lawyer Would you say it hurt $5 worth or 50 million dollars worth of mental anguish?

Thread Read me, SyNapSe! I contain valuable information!

 

[whytemyke]

So lets see, ten years ago we it was blacks that received racist remarks, now Arabs. Maybe in another ten years will have Indians getting hate for outsourced jobs? i can't believe the idiocy of people that work these places.

I think the hated minority in the future will be gays. They'll ruin society and give everyone the gay to the point that there'll be a horrible backlash, and anyone wearing pink (including frat guys with popped collars) will be beaten to within an inch of their lives.

 

[FightyF]

So, what WOULD be a good amount to sue for Seth?

You do agree that there should be some financial compensation, right? And that doesn't necessarily mean compensation for these people, but also giving out funds to groups that combat racism.

 

[Azwethinkweiz]

and anyone wearing pink (including frat guys with popped collars) will be beaten to within an inch of their lives.

I am ALL for douchebag fratboys who think it's cool to wear pink to be beaten to within an inch of their lives. In fact, if we can get closer than an inch that would be optimal.

 

[Xenon]

They should make the manager be their butler for a week

 

[galeninjapan]

we should get rid of the word "minority" it has such a negative connotation.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

I cant believe some people dont consider this a big deal. honestly if this happened in Canada it would be huge.

 

[BruceWayne]

So the liberals that were rejoicing over the Bush twins being rejected service from a restraurant manager last year are now sickened by the fact that few arabs were rejected service from denny's?

 

[Xenon]

So the liberals that were rejoicing over the Bush twins being rejected service from a restraurant manager last year are now sickened by the fact that few arabs were rejected service from denny's?

wow totally forgot about this. haha

I cant believe some people dont consider this a big deal. honestly if this happened in Canada it would be huge.

anything that happens in canada is huge =P

The manager who said the stupid shit should lose his job and maybe they should have Denny's implement some kind of diversity training. Giving these guys 28 mil will do no good. I would be fine with this guy getting made to do some kind of community service or something for their community.

Plus its fucking Denny's. Has anybody went there and received good service? I mean everytime I go there it takes for freaking ever just to get my order taken.(just talking about the slow service not the comments made by manager)

 

[galeninjapan]

In all fairness they probably looked like this.

Intial interviews with the waitress concluded that the guest wanted to order an item that wasnt on the menu. The waitress was quoted as saying "Denny's just doest have "Durka Durka" on their menu."

 

[mas9055]

I bumped this hoe on the danceflo'
Where you wanna go? She said, "I don't know"
I thought I had a treat in the passenger seat
Now her ass wanna get somethin to eat
From where? She said, "Denny's I figure"
I said hell naw cause they don't like niggaz

The true American Hustla. Peace.

 

[DarienA]

So the liberals that were rejoicing over the Bush twins being rejected service from a restraurant manager last year are now sickened by the fact that few arabs were rejected service from denny's?

HUGE rolleyes... I don't remember the Bush twins being hit with potentially racial slurs at the time...

 

[Xenon]

HUGE rolleyes... I don't remember the Bush twins being hit with potentially racial slurs at the time...

Because RACIAL slurs are the only way to offend someone. :rolleyes