There will always be an England: Jedi knight accuses Tesco stores of discrimination

[pogo791]

It takes all kinds. (and in case you didn't know, Tesco is to England what Wal-Mart is to the U.S.)


http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/sep/18/jedi-religion-tesco-hood-jones

"Tesco has been accused of religious discrimination after the company ordered the founder of a Jedi religion to remove his hood or leave a branch of the supermarket in north Wales.

Daniel Jones, founder of the religion inspired by the Star Wars films, says he was humiliated and victimised for his beliefs following the incident at a Tesco store in Bangor.

The 23-year-old, who founded the International Church of Jediism, which has 500,000 followers worldwide, was told the hood flouted store rules."


and I love Tesco's unflappably British response:


"Jedis are very welcome to shop in our stores although we would ask them to remove their hoods.

"Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda and Luke Skywalker all appeared hoodless without ever going over to the Dark Side and we are only aware of the Emperor as one who never removed his hood.

"If Jedi walk around our stores with their hoods on, they'll miss lots of special offers."

 

[diznygirl]

Love the response!!

 

[bicker]

It's impossible to post a substantive response to this without violating the rules of the boards.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

This reminds me of an upscale mall we have in downtown St. Louis. They have a no bandana rule for their mall. This is due to gang violence, which is not a joke at this mall.

A woman went to shop at this mall who had cancer and was wearing a bandana. She was confronted by mall security who asked her to remove her bandana or be thrown out of the store.

They did kick her out. I think she was a lawyer and sued the mall. It was several yrs. ago.

 

[DarthKTrava]

"Jedis are very welcome to shop in our stores although we would ask them to remove their hoods.

"Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda and Luke Skywalker all appeared hoodless without ever going over to the Dark Side and we are only aware of the Emperor as one who never removed his hood.

"If Jedi walk around our stores with their hoods on, they'll miss lots of special offers."

Join the Dark Side! Not only can you wear your hood up but we also have COOKIES!!!