WCMessenger.com: Business marquee gives Bridgeport a bad reputation

I am a Democrat and I am proud to be a Democrat. With that said, the following editorial might be interpreted as my being upset because of my political affiliation. I assure you, it is not.

I do not live in Bridgeport, but I am a resident of Wise County and I am embarrassed for the owner and the residents who have enjoyed dining in the establishment this past week while ordering the special on your marquee. It has given your fine city and our county a bad reputation as being an opponent to equality based off a person's gender. We are owed an apology. Your view does not reflect the majority of the rest of the community's views.

I, and my family and several of my friends, both female and male, Democrat and Republican, will not be patronizing any of these food establishments ever again as long as you own those franchised fast food places in both Decatur and Bridgeport. It's a shame too, because I like chicken and enjoy tacos and in the past have supported those establishments with my money.

Tracy Smith
Greenwood