US Doughnut Shop Ends Police And Military Discount Because Of Racism And Injustice

A Rhode Island doughnut shop said that they are revoking their special discount to police officers and military until the police will fix their problems and issues with injustice, racial profiling, and racism.

The announcement was made through an Instagram Story on Sunday.

The Allie’s Donuts said:

We’re fed up. Until local police take action to solve problems with racism and injustice, Allie’s Donuts will choose to stand with the people of our great state.

The doughnut shop, which is located in North Kingston, Rhode Island, made the announcement through a post on Instagram.

The shop called out local authorities for racially profiling a Providence Firefighter last week while he was in uniform.

Terrell Paci, the firefighter, was on duty when a group of police officers drew guns on him and said that he matched the description of a suspect that was seen waving a firearm.

The store added in the post:

If you were our employee we would fire you immediately. But you are a police officer. And despite being the ones responsible for protecting the law, you may be considered ‘above it’ and face ZERO consequences for your mistakes.

Matt Drescher, the owner of Allie’s Donuts, said:

Times are tough. People everywhere feel unsafe, threatened, and unprotected in their community due to the color of their skin and — regarding those involved in community protection — the style of their working uniforms. Allie’s Donuts believes the time is now to come together to find solutions to what has created so much fear and strife. Together, as those with voices speak up, the people that can make a difference, will, indeed, make that difference.

The decision of the shop comes as protests have broken out across the United States of America against police injustice.

Massive protests in the country are being observed in the wake of George Floyd’s Death, a black man that was killed by Derek Chauvin, a white police officer that pressed his knee on his neck for over 8 minutes.

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