Oakland café ousts man over religious symbol on baseball hat | KTVU

A man says he was kicked out of a coffee shop in North Oakland because he was wearing a Star of David hat.
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[@greggjones244]

It is a hate crime! Wake up

[@boxman3190]

So a person was kicked out if this coffee shop for his religious beliefs? Hmmm

[@rockman469]

The Owner of the Coffee Shop is Palestinian so..

[@jiggajewjay]

​@rockman469 no excuse.

[@JohnDoe-o9j9c]

@@rockman469 So, you really believe he has a right to kick out a Jew (or African American, Asian American etc., whatever race/religion bias he and/or you personally fancy) out of a place of public accommodation? Perhaps in your country it's ok, but in the US, it is a clear cut hate crime. Both under Federal and Oregon State laws, goober. Also, the Police Department is in hot water here as well. I wonder what the reaction of the police officer in the video would be if it was African American who is being kicked out. Would she also demand that he leaves, and threatened him with arrest in case he returns. Somehow I'm pretty sure she would handle it in a completely different fashion than she handled this Jewish guy. No wonder, they are "still investigating".

[@Funcentric]

You don’t have to be Jewish to recognize this is wrong. Terrible. Boycott this cafe. Everyone. Whether you’ré Jewish or not.

[@vikinghog]

If a shop like that was owned by a Jewish or Christian person who did the same thing to a Muslim, Merrick Garland would be there instantly prosecuting them for a hate crime. Sadly, the Democrat justice system seems to have no concept of what justice means.

[@TheUnlistedOne]

Interesting how you forgot the republican supreme court said it was ok to discriminate based on religious views. I guess it is only ok if Christians do it huh?

[@sisutoska4910]

No there would be no repercussions whatsoever

[@Scruffpuppie-j7y]

@@sisutoska4910 youd be surprised

[@jerkchickenblog]

the hate basically says 'i stand for genocide'. we don't let people wear swastikas in public without incident and this is progressing in the same manner. he knows what he's doing, he's wearing it for the engagement. this is less and less likely to go his way. he needs to take some responsibility, knowing how this will go. he's not the victim here and the more he pushes this, the harder it will be for him. if you support genocide, you should expect some pushback. especially if you're the one bringing it up. sorry not sorry.

[@bvincesf]

This is heartbreaking. It's 2024, not 1938.

[@jerkchickenblog]

and since it's not 1938 maybe don't wear hate symbols around on your clothing?

[@freddyrodriguez4732]

yes it really is, no?! 😢😢😢😢 CMon America DO BETTER!!!!

[@MartyInLa]

A guy with a Star of David hat is asked to leave the Jerusalem Cafe!?!

[@firstname1831]

The Star has no connection to Jerusalem

[@UncleMusclzHour]

@@firstname1831wrong. King David ruled over Jerusalem.

[@lynchpin111]

Right?😂

[@gigginbig3]

@@firstname1831king David ruled over Jerusalem

[@eastbaykidd8574]

@@firstname1831 You apparently have no connection to reality or knowledge of history.

[@LHLH78]

The Magen David (the Star of David) is to Jews what the crucifix (the cross) is to Christians. Imagine the owner did this to someone with the sign of the Cross on their baseball hat. And Oakland suggests this is not a hate crime?!

[@jerkchickenblog]

it's also the symbol of israel and is largely connected with zionism. zionism is a superiorty based ideology and the reason israel is performing a genocide now. the symbol is more than more being seen as a hate symbol worldwide. he knew exactly what was going to happen when he wore that around and it was his decision to put his kid in that situation. if he didn't want that result he could have taken off the hat when he knew people were uncomfortable, but he wanted to push it then claim he was victimized. he did this on purpose

[@jyc313]

Violent hat? Jesus Christ what has this world come to.

[@chuckxu5910]

Can y’all just get along, Arab and Jews?

[@JennyPetty13]

It is a violent hat. It's not the Star of David it's the flag of Israel a terrorist state that commits genocide

[@AaronJ323]

Jesús Christ is who they crucified.

[@jamesvuk9761]

It's the same world that crucified Jesus and let the Killer Barabus go free

[@Kaisan-vc8fw]

So if a guy walks into a Ukrainian cafe wearing a Russian Z hat, you Americans would find that all good? Israel you are told in America is 'Defending itself' In Europe we know that Israel is holding a GENOCIDE. Do you know Israel is now throwing the U.N. Aid Agency out, refusing to talk to the U.N. and subsequently hundreds of thousands of completely innocent Palestinian men, women and children will starve worse than now. Seriously, forget the religious garbage. Hat guy here is either so up himself he has no clue what he is doing, or he is purposely baiting people. Free speech should come with responsibility. Something else Americans do not understand 👎

[@Kad3nSJ]

Cafe owner needs to understand he’s in the United 🇺🇸States ….We don’t tolerate his ignorant racism.

[@TomSwickWasHere]

I wish that were true, but racism is becoming tolerated, and being ignorant is almost a prerequisite.

[@sfuk001]

If the guy was wearing a rainbow hat, the cafe would be shutdown by the city in 15 minutes. Discrimination is discrimination, doesn't matter who is on the receiving end.

[@michaelmurphy6869]

Your right. Then a large group protesters would be gathered outside making all kinds of noise. Cops would do nothing about it, saying that they are protected under the first amendment, then the local DA (quite possibly the state and the feds might get involved adding additional charges) would file somekind discrimination/h*te charges against the owner. The city would revoke their business license, the guy wearing the colorful hat would then sue in civil court for some ungodly amount of money for his "pain and suffering" and then the story would be in the news cycle for at least a month if not longer.

[@BeachesNBridges]

When you talk about 🌈 business it very much matters who’s on the receiving end 😂 🍆💦🍑

[@jw2758]

No no no. The rainbow people have special privilege.

[@brandondiaz9755]

So what are we as a community going to do ? Instead of complaining online why don’t we gather the Jewish community and arrange a protest. It took a lot to get the Rainbow (LGBT) community to where they at. People used to sit around and watch them get bullied , killed, silenced. Unfortunately nowadays it’s Pretty relatable all around the world with many different ethnic groups.

[@Scruffpuppie-j7y]

@@brandondiaz9755 commenting about it already spreads awareness, thats how i found out about this. Very unnecessary comment from you.

[@saabreplay7553]

Never going to that coffee shop

[@rockman469]

Bye, Nobody will Miss You

[@google_is_a_criminal]

lol, you were never going anyway, rofl

[@TheJohnbjunior]

Boycott until out of business

[@janah8]

Nop...actually I will be permanent customer from now on.....pro zionist not welcome

[@Dementus-WastelandBoss]

Wrong answer, he had a hidden camera to purposely antagonize people and where is the footage beforehand? What did he say and do ? Go ahead and boycott them, when somebody boycotted Chick-fil-A every church in a 20 or 30 mile radius gave them a huge amount of business, everyone prayed and praised God. It was amazing and I love it. This guy is like the homosexuals walking into a Christian bakery, knowing there would be a problem. Stop being brainwashed people. This is a a set up and you’re falling for it hook line, and sinker.

[@Dementus-WastelandBoss]

Wrong answer, he had a hidden camera to purposely antagonize people and where is the footage beforehand? What did he say and do ? Go ahead and boycott them, when somebody boycotted Chick-fil-A every church in a 20 or 30 mile radius gave them a huge amount of business, everyone prayed and praised God. It was amazing and I love it. This guy is like the homosexuals walking into a Christian bakery, knowing there would be a problem. Stop being brainwashed people. This is a a set up and you’re falling for it hook line, and sinker.

[@jadetiger88888]

Everyone boycott this cafe !!

[@Dementus-WastelandBoss]

@@jadetiger88888 I dare you to go to Oakland and do it 😂 Talk is cheap ..

[@avataraustin1]

wow! California is so ignorant

[@ThePecky1966]

Really. So why can't people wear a keffiyeah without getting fired. It's a scarf, but 3 people were fried for wearing it in NY.

[@OVD415]

@@ThePecky1966 good lol

[@Carneades2012]

"California is so ignorant"--Really? One hate-filled cafe manager kicked out a Jewish guy for wearing a symbol he doesn't like, and you blame the ENTIRE STATE? The manager is wearing a shirt with Arabic script, so he may be Muslim, with a big grudge against Jewish people--although that grudge doesn't excuse his bad behavior. In any case, his behavior is NOT typical of California attitudes, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area.

[@OptimusPrinceps_Augustus]

What do you expect from a Socialist Democrat debacle, proletariat pariah, People's Republic of Kalifornia (experiment gone catastrophic daily) ?

[@ms.untypical3575]

@@OptimusPrinceps_Augustus clearly someone who has never been here and only likes to breed with his relatives.

[@jaymoose4337]

Wait... talking to the media is like talking to the police?... but he called the police... first world issues

[@Jephary]

Exactly. Cafe Owner is a smooth-brained bigot!

[@lizzardwizard2000]

Please take legal action against these hate mongers.

[@jerkchickenblog]

you're right. you should not wear hate symbols in public then cry you were discriminated against.

[@OniGama567]

​@@jerkchickenbloglmfao sorry that the guy had to wear a hat that represents his religion unlike those table cloths

[@StopProgressieTraitors-d8h]

This is not the America I grew up in.

[@middleguy1776]

This is the results of everyone gets a trophy

[@factchecker6674]

This is Jokamala O’baidan ‘s AmeriKa. You know what to do this November.

[@StopProgressieTraitors-d8h]

@@middleguy1776 and then some. Trump 2024

[@StopProgressieTraitors-d8h]

@@factchecker6674 already done! Hand voted and placed in a secure voting ballot box in a secure voting place. Overseen by our local law enforcement. Never voted early before, went and checked the facility out and was very impressed. Voted and felt better about my ballot than I did last election at the polls. Trump 2024.

[@EastLakeWatch]

Vote Trump 2024 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 YES 36 to make California Great Again!

[@ilomars281]

That is horrible. The owner is very aggressive. I feel I am in 1938 Germany.

[@myiphone7254]

You don’t feel that way about what the representatives of that star are doing in Palestine? Not surprised at all.

[@brich6875]

@@myiphone7254Ok mohammed. Hamas and Palestinians shouldn’t of been dancing and celebrating in the streets on October 7. Reap what you sow.

[@jerkchickenblog]

then turn off youtube, it may be too much for you. if you don't want to feel harrassed for wearing hate symbols in public, dont' wear them in public. he knew he was going to get reactions, that's why he wore it. to pretend he was shocked and hurt is ridiculous. he knew what he was doing and putting his son through. he did it on purpose.

[@bassexbn3]

@@brich6875 Yeah they should have. Maybe don't torture a group of people for 70 years after stealing their land.

[@DedicatedPainter]

@@brich6875 you mean like the dancing israhellis did on 9/11 because they did it?

[@donaldmills7500]

Imagine getting kicked out of your own country illegally

[@google_is_a_criminal]

It's a business, you can't force them to serve Zionists.

[@jerkchickenblog]

lolwut

[@javed00]

@@google_is_a_criminal No one who supports genocide should be served

[@dangusus1132]

Not like I’d ever go to that coffee shop but now I know not to.

[@jerkchickenblog]

lol no one cares, least of all the owner

[@Bwilderbeest]

The owner of the Jerusalem Cafe kicks out a Jewish family without the slightest inkling of the irony of his actions…. Talk about ignorant.

[@happy482]

I’m thinking the same 😂😂😂

[@Ay-B]

For real. I'm super confused.

[@Devotee777]

Oh, I see the problem, ignorant Americans think only Jews are from Jerusalem.

[@christas4767]

DITTO

[@Dwn2Race]

They also believe “men can give birth”…. What do you expect….

[@angelahaller8704]

Never going to a place of such hate!! Close this Cafe down now. No antfia businesses welcome in Oakland.

[@robertwalton956]

So you only want fascist businesses? You do understand the definition of antifa is literally anti-fascist, right? That was why antifa was protesting against Trump, not for him. I don't think I want to shop where you like shopping.

[@rockman469]

Bye Felicia

[@jerkchickenblog]

asking the guy to leave for wearing a triggering place of clothing is not 'hate' lol.

[@LironElfassy]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@robertwalton956 kicking someone out because of his religion is fascist

[@_ac_7649]

bay area tolerance only goes left

[@harlock75]

So how is this going to the right?

[@Korloko]

Antisemitism is bipartisan, but is usually a right wing phenomenon.

[@eastbaykidd8574]

@@Korloko Funny but over the years I have seen a lot more of it by the left.

[@jacobsider4453]

@@Korloko Not anymore.

[@jerkchickenblog]

yeah some people have a real problem with genocide

[@עמודרע]

The policewomen supporting the islamist and order the Jew to leave is the most telling point in here about the state of California

[@HARRIS2820]

And that is why I love my great home state!

[@oscarsmith6519]

That’s a lawsuit

[@danielfiore8865]

Stereotypical? Or a fiscal responsibility as the chosen people? It is God's will.

[@jerkchickenblog]

it's a hat, not a suit of any kind

[@propblast82nd]

OMG the snowflake was attacked by a hat 😱

[@jerkchickenblog]

they just took the dumbest sounding out of context portion of the video provided by the 'victim', who completely set this up by the way

[@bxlegenddeemoney6056]

😂😂😂😂😂 the hat is violent

[@Cambodia69]

Remember when New Balance shoes were labelled as racist?

[@jerkchickenblog]

well since we only got the part of the video the 'victim' (who set the whole thing up to get a reaction) provided... that was likely the most silly sounding part of hte conversation. it's clear he wanted a reaction and got it and wanted to have his kid there so he could pretend they were victimized. he could have just taken off the hat if he knew it was making anyone uncomfortable... but he wanted this, so he pulled out his phone and acts like he was victimized. it's ridiculous

[@union8200]

At first I thought this was Florida and was puzzled as to why the police tolerated it. Then I realized it was California and it all made sense

[@Jewpiter613]

Are we still pretending that this isn't antisemitism?

[@middleguy1776]

Only on the left

[@mrsleep0000]

Are we still pretending Israel didn't create Hamas as justification for bombing Gaza?

[@DengShabu]

It is not, because the owner is Palestinian Sympathizer.

[@middleguy1776]

@DengShabu so if you're a certain ethnicity racism is allowed? You can't be serious right now

[@Jewpiter613]

@@middleguy1776 Oh, he's serious. He supports terrorism against Jews and the West. This is a result of our immigration policies.

[@jadetiger88888]

Prejudiced!! Sue him

[@greggjones244]

Sue them!

[@Yah-God.]

I got a big star of david in the back of my head, does that mean they wont serve me and call the cops on me? 😂 Law Suit.

[@נטעבהט]

U must take him to court

[@The1goodLord]

THIS IS AN ACTION OF HATE!! PERIOD!!😢

[@google_is_a_criminal]

lol, liar.

[@jerkchickenblog]

you mispelled 'HAT'

[@kohort1]

That's a law suit. People need to settle the F down.

[@emilioaymat5651]

Not it's NOT a lawsuit because the owner of the cafe has the RIGHT to refuse service to anyone he/she wants. The owner CERTAINLY isn't obliged to serve he people he doesn't want to. Personally, even though am apolitical, I take my hat off to this cafe owner for standing up the dickchopper elite.

[@jeebusned]

​@@emilioaymat5651He's actually not allowed to discriminate based on religious or ethnic identity. That guy wasn't wearing an Israeli flag hat. He was wearing a hat with a simple magen David which is a Jewish religious symbol. In this case that means he's clearly violating the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 which was held to work with Article 14 of the Constitution which explicitly prohibit denying service based or religion or ethnicity.

[@kohort1]

@emilioaymat5651 he was denied service based on his religious belief. He didn't come in there wearing political messages. He came in w a hat with a star of David on it. Certainly, you can view that as a political statement in and of itself. But that's just speculation.

[@kohort1]

@emilioaymat5651 just to add, I'm on the fence about the type involvement US has in the current conflict.

[@COO415]

A lawsuit?. Typical Jews suing left and right. Ever a sign "WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE"?. This was a decoy to intimidate a Palestinian business. Pure and simple.

[@DeenaMilkers]

suspect armed with assault hat w/ACOG

[@plicketyplunk]

This is just crazy disgusting!

[@jerkchickenblog]

then you're confused

[@cringe7886]

That is just nuts

[@Patrick-k9q]

More exemplary conduct from 'The Religion of Peace.'

[@shahar7]

Only fox will bring this story

[@steveloux4709]

@@shahar7 or maybe the only Oakland based TV station can be counted on to cover an Oakland story well.

[@mrsleep0000]

@@steveloux4709 Riiight, cause a news station 5 miles way in San Francisco just can't cover this story...🙄

[@steveloux4709]

@@mrsleep0000 lived here long? The quality of KTVU coverage of Oakland stories is really not up for debate. Not everything in the public arena is a conspiracy.

[@valerieneal2747]

This is unacceptable

[@jerkchickenblog]

yeah dont wear hate symbols around if you don't want people to call you out. he knows exactly what he was doing and he didn't accidentally end up in that particular cafe with that hat on dragging his kid, then start filming. it's all set up so he could pretend he's a victim.

[@AmakaHubner-fn5fu]

Disgusting of the owner! I’ve heard of some Muslim businesses doing this to Bahai’s too. In Toronto just like in Iran they have signs in Farsi that say no Baha’is. It’s disgusting

[@ozbit4232]

Ew. Where? Name them so I know never to go.

[@nowthen4737]

Discrimination cafe

[@hankhanson2534]

We need Trump now to help heal America.

[@ryanthec]

Because he really brings people together….did an anvil fall on your head?

[@moogs]

lol yeah right. America is mortally wounded with him around

[@middleguy1776]

​@@ryanthecnone of this was happening while he was president was it?

[@kyoakland]

Trump literally bends over for Israel he sold out a long time ago he's not going to fix anything

[@kyoakland]

​@@middleguy1776I remember covid happening while he was president and it was handled horribly

[@michaelchalkley5484]

Start wearing your MAGA hats to this establishment 😂😂😂

[@DedicatedPainter]

You would ish your pants coming to Oakland with those on 😂😂😂

[@MarkMott-k5j]

I thought all businesses reserved the right to refuse service to anyone what happened to that?

[@buzz5969]

Still stands

[@Ray-h7x8e]

LAW SUIT.

[@armandodubon6749]

Close down please

[@ericwadebrown]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll make sure to never visit this place.

[@WhitExNoodlE]

And it’s called Jerusalem Coffee house? We live in a twilight zone.

[@steveloux4709]

Islamists believe they have a claim to the city as well. This is a perspective we don't traditionally hear in this country that has operated under a Judaeo-Christian ethic for most of its history.

[@GreenClawForestry]

Jerusalem was under Muslim control until pretty recently. Jewish control is fairly new from a historical timeframe.

[@MrHobo71]

Jerusalem has Christians, Jews, and Muslims, as well as secular people.

[@WhitExNoodlE]

@ yes I know, that was kind of the point of my comment.

[@johhanwindsalor9478]

*"PERSECUTION BECAUSE OF RELIGION!!!"* (absolutely amazing)

[@EastLakeWatch]

This business owner is on the wrong side, as American we should all respect every other belief. If you have this type of mentality then you shouldn't own a business that serves the public. Remember this is America we respect the First Amendment Rights and don't forget the importance of the 2A Rights cause it protects every other Rights! Vote Trump 2024 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 YES 36 then all of these BS will goes away! Another 4 years under KKKamala then game over for America!

[@DonXisco]

Hasn't this guy seen Curb Your Enthusiasm? Gotta take off the hat.

[@dhickey5919]

Religious freedom is absent in San Francisco.

[@cicigrace2208]

Boycott boycott

[@josemejia9349]

Free the hostages!

[@slomo4672]

Did his son go to the bathroom?

[@bennyturbo1409]

😂

[@rebeccaaldrich3396]

Close it down!!

[@rwccatcher]

I find it interesting the owner refused to talk to media because "it's like talking to the police" but yet called the police to have a customer trespassed.

[@abefroman4953]

Unhinged Muslim acting out? Color me shocked.

[@DedicatedPainter]

Ain’t you a pretty lookin old fella

[@JohnnyBrown-o5m]

It's horrible to treat him like that, especially in front of his 5-year-old son. He needs to sue that place. They couldn't get any with that with other religions or ethnicity; disgusting

[@jerkchickenblog]

the symbol is now being more and more seen as a symbol of hate. if you choose to wear it in public, you're going to get reactions. he knew that when he left the house. which is why he wore it in the first place. likely this is exactly the reaction he wanted so he could pretend he was a victim. he could have just taken off the hat if it was offending anyone. HE'S the one who put his son in that position. he did it on purpose.

[@1970rsc]

Wow this is terrible. This coffee shop needs to be closed down. Blatant discrimination - this isn’t right.

[@CA-tk8yn]

We have a right to a freedom of religion. The business has the duty to service the public. By stepping on his rights, they didn't do their duty. The license should be first put under a warning, then stripped after an investigation. You can't do that if you're licensed.

[@munafiqus]

Zinopig is not Judaism. Go read a book

[@carltonwalton9819]

How about not going where you’re not wanted.

[@COO415]

The Confederate flag, Swastika or star of David all have a very dark connotation attached to their display. And you guys deliberately are gaslighting people that or he is just a customer denied service 'cos he's a Jew. It's Oakland, why don't a white guy walk into any of the black businesses with the Confederate flag on his clothing and see how far he goes.

[@debrariat6884]

it IS a HATE crime. if the guy were denied for being black the cop wouldn't have asked the guy to leave. DOUBLE STANDARD!

[@tys1646]

Just leave 😂

[@ltx383]

Why?

[@jedsa05]

Nice to know you'd be supporting Woolworth in the 60s.

[@jeebusned]

​@@jedsa05Exact same energy! But because it's Jews no one cares.

[@bobdenton1]

Are all 16 who Liked that comment anti-Semitic? Only racism that’s widely accepted in this “enlightened” age.

[@montellcurrinjr4314]

I'm with the owner about the media

[@4g63t8]

Why eat there anyway?

[@Winstonrodney6989]

Because he likes spit in his food I guess.

[@nahawi1479]

It's probably the only few places open for business there, what i heard is a lot of business closed in Oakland.

[@katsoliz9686]

Someone educate the cafe owner of the civil rights act of 1964 .

[@aliragheb-p7q]

He took over the cafe and now owns it.

[@markalford5406]

Hate crime,

[@Mel777...]

well done!

[@mariobecerra9030]

This is so sad I recently been judged for my religion twice at work.

[@jerkchickenblog]

i would be this is not what was happening unless you were having a sater or doing muslim prayers at work

[@ftw510]

The roles are flipped and now it’s an issue 😂

[@AlfredoEsqueda]

He didn't want to leave and now he is complaining. Just drop it and leave why do you need to prove a point ?

[@davidk1493]

If this was a Jewish owner doing this to a Muslim, you would have a 1000 protestors there every day. The cafe would be forced to close. Where are the local politicians standing with the Jewish customer against the hate crime of the owner?

[@truehou]

Hopefully he sues.

[@Mathey789]

Sue 'em.

[@smiley6168]

Omg they going to boycott that cafe soon😂😂

[@Therrhd]

That was crazy, that was just not right at all

[@stevenjuranovich2971]

The Woke turning on The Woke😂😂😂😂😂😂 Liberal Utopia…Let’s find out who’s more Woke😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@soupdrinker]

Only one of them is woke. Zionists are not woke, they are supremacist

[@CSCoolidge]

This is the problem with conflating religious and political identities. There's a lesson for American protestants here, and for Constitutionalists. And indeed, the report and comments make clear our First Amendment is already implicated.

[@wolfthornhawkridge5705]

Garbage in equals garbage out. Always leaving the laundry detergent on the playground.

[@mrswolls]

When liberal worlds collide 🫠

[@OTIS78]

That’s like a Niner fan walking into the black hole just asking for it 🙄🤔🧐

[@middleguy1776]

Could you be more racist and ignorant?

[@channelsurfer3710]

but why would he want to give that guy his business?

[@LeeElvesenioSecapure]

The man is obviously a World Serious championship Fall classic fan. Most likely Big Apple born and raised.

[@guybrushwayne4388]

Remember the Lavon Affair and the USS Liberty

[@jacobsider4453]

This customer is American, not Israeli.

[@Mila-lu4mb]

We need to come together this is just beyond sad😢

[@CalvinMorris-cf8jk]

they kicked some dude out of the voting line for wearing a trump hat. crazy stuff man.

[@ryanthec]

Because that’s called electioneering…look it up.

[@channelsurfer3710]

if that guy wanted to prove something to his son he should've told the owner to step outside...and if he didn't...just leave...calling the police was a waste of everybody's time...they trespassed him...which is fine...it's not his business...

[@jonnyfendi2003]

Police be like “ whats the problem “….. business be like “imma bout ta cry over dis mans hat”🙄🙄

[@JesseManibusanMusic]

Zionism is not Judaism. Get educated people.

[@rblauson]

Doesn’t matter. It’s not the owners option to ask. Period. That is bar none discrimination.

[@jacobsider4453]

The patron did not identify himself as a Zionist. Are you educated yet?

[@steveloux4709]

It's irrelevant to the controversy. As far as Zionism, just remember whose land this was in the beginning. And when the children of Abraham are offered the land again in the 1940's, only Israel expresses interest. And then suddenly the other family is upset that they didn't get a piece of it. There's nothing new under the sun.

[@tablestirne9879]

The guy and his son should not be treated this way but lets blame the root cause of the problem - Netanyahu and his apartheid and genocide of Palestinian people since 1967.😮‍💨😒

[@Loveexpressionmachine]

Pure racism.

[@aliragheb-p7q]

That’s not a symbol of Judaism.

[@catmomclark9053]

Tolerant left in action. Vote Red people.

[@user-ud2ij7ro5c]

🧢

[@chrisp.frye-noodles8761]

Why isn't that tough guy in Palestine, fighting for Gaza?

[@Quin.Bioinformatics]

because he doesnt want to become a victim of genocide.

[@sfrentals4769]

@@Quin.Bioinformaticsyou mean a victim by hamas

[@steveloux4709]

@@Quin.Bioinformatics I don't think you know what that word means. Systematic extermination of a particular people group took the lives of 6M Jews at the hands of a madman intent on eliminating them from the earth. Having terrorists use its own people as human shields in a war and then claiming that Israel is systematically intent on exterminating the innocents is just plain disingenuous. But I must admit facts haven't gotten in the way of the new found success in turning the tide against one of the most persecuted people groups in all of human history - yet again.

[@copyprint-fz2hb]

@@Quin.Bioinformatics you are miss using the word genocide , this is a conflict

[@middleguy1776]

​@@Quin.Bioinformaticswar is not genocide. You sound dumb especially when Hamas started this refused 6 cease fires and refuse to release hostages that include women and children. But keep supporting terrorists.

[@ezequielcisneros5145]

Maybe they could both sit and talk over a couple of cups of decaf?

[@freddyrodriguez4732]

I’m pro-Palestine and not even a supporter of Israel’s existence any longer; however I completely support this Jewish man’s right to visit the coffeehouse and show his religion. No one has the right to force a stranger to tell you their political beliefs, that is a form of discrimination.

[@yanaish]

Long live Israel

[@bassexbn3]

This guy clearly went in there to get a reaction out of them. They are being genocided, so of course he got mad. Have some common sense! That hat is clearly offensive to them.