Bizarre anti-gay signs inside Rite Aid attributed to ‘vandalism’
”Attention Customers, This store does not believe in Gay & Lesbian marriages. Any same sex activity which includes kissing, hugging, touching or anything that would make our customers feel uncomfortable is prohibited in the store.”
Message from a sign seen at a Rite Aid Pharmacy in New York City. The gay web log Queerty reports that four such signs allegedly appeared in the store that had a signature of “Tom Marquez, Rite Aid Management” However, it is unclear if Tom Marquez is some type of manager or who may have posted these signs as a spokeswoman for the company is said to have called the signs vandalism. (Queerty)
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