09/29/2017
This post will leave no doubt what our companies stand for. It wasn't intended to be a soap box yet when we asked our owner Rickie Jones about the recent controversial issue about some athletes taking a knee and bowing out during our National Anthem, this clearly hit a nerve. It's obvious where he stands and what his convictions are. He had this to say before quickly posting the following statement at the front counter at each business to make it known just exactly where he stands. "We are far from perfect around here, but we live in a country where others have paid the ultimate price to give us the freedom to make good and sometimes not so good decisions. I know I've sure made my share of bad ones. There were a lot of sacrifices throughout the years given so each of us could have the opportunity to recover instead of being condemned to a public stoning. Those same sacrifices were made for all of those kneeling as well, whether they recognize it or not. By kneeling this is a total slap in the face and show of disrespect to those and their families who now suffer because they were defending our current way of living. When they were fighting they were paying each of our way knowing everyone wouldn't approve, yet went and on and put it all on the line anyways. Whether it be the American Flag, the National Anthem or a simple moment of silence? It's about showing a little respect to the ones who without knowing you, afforded you the right to play a game for millions! How fortunate!!! Would you rather have a shovel cause most of the hard working men and women around here need a break! Come on down we start out at about $10 dollars an hour!!!!