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By: The Story So Far… » Blog Archive » Reaping What You Have Sown…(continued)

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:59:48 +0000

[...] 75 people showed up for the early lunch at El Coyote Cafe to listen to Marjorie Christoffersen explain her decision to contribute to the Yes on 8 Campaign. Most of those attending were men who had been customers of Margie’s restaurant for many [...]

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Gay Rights Vigilantes « Beetle Blogger — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:16:49 +0000

[...] Kincaid, who originally posted the statement on Box Turtle Bulletin, said “I don’t believe that Margie acted out of ill intentions. I suspect that she was just [...]

By: Timothy Kincaid

Timothy Kincaid — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:59:27 +0000

Lisa,

I was there and have written my observations.

I’m now closing comments on this thread and the conversation can continue there.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:59:27 +0000

Does anyone know what happened at the lunch meeting Margie held? What did she say? How was the turnout? I can’t find any information about it online.

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:43:40 +0000

Aside from the fact that El Coyote ranks with the worst restaurants in LA, which is why I have not patronized it in years, now there’s this.

This woman needs to be boycotted into closure. Why do people think they can support discrimination and then be excused with a simple, “Come over for lunch?”

FUCK HER AND HER HYPOCRITICAL CHURCH.

BOYCOTT EL COYOTE.

DON’T LET YOUR GAY DOLLARS PAY FOR YOUR OWN DISCRIMINATION.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:15:17 +0000

Straightgirl, I’m with you — her newfound sorrow over her donation and vote is nothing more that a desperate attempt to save her business. Nothing more. She got caught, and now she’s panicking. Pure and simple.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:12:51 +0000

Nice try, Timothy. I donated $500 to no on 8 and EQCA. I had signed on my house, in my car, and persuaded my partner’s Latino extended family to do the same. I spoke with my neighbors about the issue. I participated in two street-corner rallies before the vote, holding up signs encouraging others to vote no. So you see, dear, my passion on this issue isn’t newfound. But hats off to you for trying to discredit me by challenging my commitment to marriage equality.

By: Snappyback

Snappyback — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:04:25 +0000

StraightGirl’s post brightened my day. Thanks to her and all our straight allies.

By: Mark with a \"K\"

Mark with a \"K\" — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:54:25 +0000

She may as well change the name of her restaurant from “El” Coyote to “LDS” Coyote!

In solidarity we win!!

By: StraightGirl

StraightGirl — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:52:48 +0000

I just wanted you all to know that your amazing passion and articulation has completely changed my mind over this El Coyote situation. I have been going there for over ten years, sometimes, three times a week (in my younger 20’s) and have celebrated every birthday of mine there. When I heard about the donation, I felt bad, I have many gay friends and it goes to the opposite of my beliefs however, I couldn’t imagine boycotting the restaurant.

Now reading all these amazing posts, it really makes me see things in another light. I am very well aware of El Coyote’s clientele and the fact that they built this restaurant on the backs of so many loyal, loving gay men and women just to then use that money to contribute to their suffering, makes me sick. If I spend money there, I’m hurting people. And I will not do that.

I want to believe that Marjorie will make an act of contrition but I’ll wonder if her desperate pleas are more to save her business. To that end, I’m boycotting El Coyote.