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Hookah Station discriminates against minorities without explanation
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Jon
posted 7/11/07 @ 9:39 AM CST
Ha. If you don't want to be beaten with a baseball bat by someone in the back of a pickup truck, Northgate is no place for someone whose skin is of a shade darker than 'eggshell.'
Travis N. Smelley
posted 4/23/08 @ 11:21 PM CST
AMEN BRO. They reserve the right to refuse service to anyone so if you dont like it try to get into Harry's. Oh wait you prob shouldnt do that unless you want to be drug behind a truck. Preferably mine.
WHITE POWER
WHITE POWER
Mike
posted 7/11/07 @ 11:14 AM CST
Whatever Jon. Thanks for keeping the stereotype alive and well. On several weekends for over a decade I have gone with, seen, played bones, drank, and eaten with people that were other than "white non-hispanic" at several Northgate establishments without even an ugly glare. Unfortunitly, things like this happen all over this country. It is not right and should be squashed when it happens. However, continuing to convey this misconception of the whole area is irresponsible and stupid. Even the original author said it was isolated.
People used to say greeks were not welcome there either.
People used to say greeks were not welcome there either.
Reade Sitton
posted 7/11/07 @ 12:58 PM CST
Originally posted byMike
Whatever Jon. Thanks for keeping the stereotype alive and well. On several weekends for over a decade I have gone with, seen, played bones, drank, and eaten with people that were other than "white non-hispanic" at several Northgate establishments without even an ugly glare. Unfortunitly, things like this happen all over this country. It is not right and should be squashed when it happens. However, continuing to convey this misconception of the whole area is irresponsible and stupid. Even the original author said it was isolated.
People used to say greeks were not welcome there either.
Not raising holy hell every time it even SMELLS like it MIGHT happen is irresponsible and stupid, Mike, and that doesn't even count now when you further want me to stand by and yawn after it ACTUALLY happens!
It's also lacking perspective. But this white guy wouldn't wish being dark-skinned in B/CS on anyone! Not even you!
Funny, that's the only thing you and I can agree on, Mike: neither of us knows, and neither of us wants to know.
Mike
posted 7/11/07 @ 1:22 PM CST
I think you need to read my whole post. Your knee jerk response to my post further illustrates your lack of thought on the incident and perspective.
I never suggested to let it slide. I did say that the behavior of the bouncer and possibly the management needed corrected. It was way out of line. I believe I used the word "squashed".
I take exception with the belief that only whites are welcome at Northgate (all of B/CS after your last post). That is just plain ignorant. Almost as ignorant as you assuming that I am white.
I have never been in any environment in the B/CS area, much less right next to campus, where my friends dark and light current and former were not treated fairly and with respect. That includes the Northgate bars.
You are just as guilty of stereotyping the B/CS population as the bouncer was of the Nigerian. Your posts are nothing short of race baiting.
I do want to know. So, our agreement is only on the fact that it should not have happened.
I never suggested to let it slide. I did say that the behavior of the bouncer and possibly the management needed corrected. It was way out of line. I believe I used the word "squashed".
I take exception with the belief that only whites are welcome at Northgate (all of B/CS after your last post). That is just plain ignorant. Almost as ignorant as you assuming that I am white.
I have never been in any environment in the B/CS area, much less right next to campus, where my friends dark and light current and former were not treated fairly and with respect. That includes the Northgate bars.
You are just as guilty of stereotyping the B/CS population as the bouncer was of the Nigerian. Your posts are nothing short of race baiting.
I do want to know. So, our agreement is only on the fact that it should not have happened.
Reade Sitton
posted 7/11/07 @ 3:23 PM CST
Originally posted byMike
. . . Your posts are nothing short of race baiting . . .
Dr. Bill Cosby would be proud wouldn't he? Probably only a "B" for the "course", though, because he baited ALL poor blacks. I only baited B/CS white folks. Gotta work on that "A".
That brings up an interesting quandry there, Mike, by the way: why am I an ignoramous for race baiting a mere couple cities of my race, while Dr. Cosby is the most intelligent person to walk the Texas A&M campus even AFTER baiting ALL poor blacks?
I mean you don't honestly think all poor blacks are irresponsible! Do you?
This white guy sure as hell doesn't! In fact, I think Dr. Cosby's dead wrong, if he even meant that at all! In fact, I think he meant something entirely different and that is this: SOMEONE, and NOW, 200 years later for heaven's sake, needs to step up and be the bigger person for once and for all to resolve this race rub among others. Why not poor blacks? "They're" just as capable as anyone else.
And that's what I say for my race if you read between my lines: why not B/CS whites?
Katey
posted 7/11/07 @ 1:37 PM CST
there is racial discrimination all over northgate, sorry to disappoint people...the Library does it ALL the time to people of Indian nationality...and unfortunately they have a legal right to refuse to serve anyone they wish...if you want to change the way the world works, first you have to change the laws that govern it
Reade Sitton
posted 7/11/07 @ 2:44 PM CST
Originally posted byKatey
there is racial discrimination all over northgate, sorry to disappoint people...the Library does it ALL the time to people of Indian nationality...and unfortunately they have a legal right to refuse to serve anyone they wish...if you want to change the way the world works, first you have to change the laws that govern it
And laws don't just pass themselves, Mike. No, it's inconvenient to some, I think, but yes, in our Democracy, those who are for the new law have to convince those against it, that, for example, racial discrimination in our campus library is f____d up. Only THEN, when more vote for the lawmaker who in turn changes this law, will the law change.
Uh, wait a minute. It's not even up to vote is it? The U.S. Constitution protects minorities no matter what the legislation says!
I'm confused!
Josh W.
posted 7/12/07 @ 9:25 AM CST
Originally posted byKatey
there is racial discrimination all over northgate, sorry to disappoint people...the Library does it ALL the time to people of Indian nationality...and unfortunately they have a legal right to refuse to serve anyone they wish...if you want to change the way the world works, first you have to change the laws that govern it
It is illegal to discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity.
phillip
posted 7/11/07 @ 2:37 PM CST
hookah station blows since it changed locations anyway....get your own hookah, its better
Terri
posted 7/11/07 @ 3:12 PM CST
I think Hookah Station needs to be boycotted. Aggies Stick Together. Being an Aggie is beyond Skin color. It's about a brother/sister - hood that goes beyond the color of skin. I think that the students at TAMU need to show the establishments their strength and that that sort of action wont be tolerated when the establishment hurts one of our own. A fellow Aggie!
Terri Wood Class of '99
Terri Wood Class of '99
Randy
posted 7/11/07 @ 10:50 PM CST
I will be the first to admit that this kind of situation is wrong and shouldn't be tolerated. However, before asking the government to come and protect us again we should think about what will happen. Different bars and clubs are for different kinds of people (and in no way am I trying to say different races of people). Wearing boots and jeans into the Dixie Chicken is great, but some bars would like to hold a different dress code. They should be allowed to refuse service to someone without having to worry about having a lawsuit filed against them. If you really want to hurt the Hookah Station you should make them feel it where it counts...not spending your money there and encouraging others not to do the same. Great article, thanks for raising awareness of their ridiculous intolerance.
The Manager of Hookah Station
posted 7/12/07 @ 3:36 PM CST
I did apologize to the lady mentioned above and told her that they are more than welcome to enter the establishment with all her friends and also offered her a free hookah to compensate for the bouncer's behavior and that's all that I could've done at the time but still she refued.
"An apology which was not stated in the article above and my compensation for the bouncer's bahvior which was also not listed in the article above."
And here again ANYONE is more than welcome at the Hookah Station any time you want.
Concerning dress code PLEASE read the "dress code sign" on the front door of the establishment.
"An apology which was not stated in the article above and my compensation for the bouncer's bahvior which was also not listed in the article above."
And here again ANYONE is more than welcome at the Hookah Station any time you want.
Concerning dress code PLEASE read the "dress code sign" on the front door of the establishment.
Marty
posted 7/12/07 @ 4:57 PM CST
Originally posted byThe Manager of Hookah Station
I did apologize to the lady mentioned above and told her that they are more than welcome to enter the establishment with all her friends and also offered her a free hookah to compensate for the bouncer's behavior and that's all that I could've done at the time but still she refued.
"An apology which was not stated in the article above and my compensation for the bouncer's bahvior which was also not listed in the article above."
And here again ANYONE is more than welcome at the Hookah Station any time you want.
Concerning dress code PLEASE read the "dress code sign" on the front door of the establishment.
Mr. Hookah Station manager ... you offered a free hookah as compensation for your bouncer's behaviour? I am not an attorney but I do believe your bouncer violated federal and state laws. In my opinion, a free hookah indicates to me the level of significance you assigned to your bouncer's actions. What you should have informed the readers of The Batallion when you replied was that you fired the bouncer.
I think Terri Wood's provided the best solution to what has taken place. Take the brown, white, and black out of this equation. Your business mistreated a fellow Aggie and deserves to be boycotted.
Marty
managerofhookahstation
posted 7/14/07 @ 1:11 PM CST
Originally posted byThe Manager of Hookah Station
I did apologize to the lady mentioned above and told her that they are more than welcome to enter the establishment with all her friends and also offered her a free hookah to compensate for the bouncer's behavior and that's all that I could've done at the time but still she refued.
"An apology which was not stated in the article above and my compensation for the bouncer's bahvior which was also not listed in the article above."
And here again ANYONE is more than welcome at the Hookah Station any time you want.
Concerning dress code PLEASE read the "dress code sign" on the front door of the establishment.
THE BOUNCER WAS FIRED AFTER THAT NIGHT BUT I WAS JUST TALKING ABOUT WHAT I DID AT THE MOMENT!!!!!!!!!!
Manager of the Hookah Station
posted 7/14/07 @ 1:19 PM CST
Originally posted byThe Manager of Hookah Station
I did apologize to the lady mentioned above and told her that they are more than welcome to enter the establishment with all her friends and also offered her a free hookah to compensate for the bouncer's behavior and that's all that I could've done at the time but still she refued.
"An apology which was not stated in the article above and my compensation for the bouncer's bahvior which was also not listed in the article above."
And here again ANYONE is more than welcome at the Hookah Station any time you want.
Concerning dress code PLEASE read the "dress code sign" on the front door of the establishment.
FYI: The guy was not allowed in because of the way he was dressed that's all, and please every time someone is not allowed in at a bar, don't start raising racism issues as an excuse. Dress codes are strictly enforced, you follow the rules you come in, it's as simple as that. And again everyone is more than welcome to come in anytime, PLEASE read the dress code sign at the front door.
Reade Sitton
posted 7/14/07 @ 5:58 PM CST
Originally posted byThe Manager of Hookah Station
. . . please every time someone is not allowed in at a bar, don't start raising racism issues as an excuse . . .
OK. When would you like for us to "race bait" you, HSM? Mike agrees with you, so I suppose I should ask you both.
Wait until you hired a slightly more biased bouncer who actually, physically slammed a Nigerian onto the concrete Northgate sidewalk? Or a slightly more biased bouncer who just dealt with "blacks" that way altogether?
How 'bout we ask the Nigerian how long we "race baiters" should have waited? Or friends of theirs? That sounds like a great plan to me. Oh, that's right, they already answered, didn't they? Just before THEIR lives turned upside down with phones ringing off the wall, one death threat after another I can only imagine.
Let this be yet ANOTHER lesson to us all next time we consider oppressing some group or another (currently the gay community seems to be the newest in our crosshairs): PLAN ON ill feelings and people jumping to conclusions! ESPECIALLY the oppressed (it SURE AS HELL can't get worse for them!)! And PLAN ON this to last about 500 years after first blood! 500 years is about how long it's been since the first slave was bought in The New World (and as we can plainly see THAT'S coming along nicely, isn't it?).
Marty
posted 7/14/07 @ 7:54 PM CST
Originally posted byThe Manager of Hookah Station
I did apologize to the lady mentioned above and told her that they are more than welcome to enter the establishment with all her friends and also offered her a free hookah to compensate for the bouncer's behavior and that's all that I could've done at the time but still she refued.
"An apology which was not stated in the article above and my compensation for the bouncer's bahvior which was also not listed in the article above."
And here again ANYONE is more than welcome at the Hookah Station any time you want.
Concerning dress code PLEASE read the "dress code sign" on the front door of the establishment.
Mr Hookah Station Manager ..... would you be kind enough to give us the specifics on the dress code sign on the front door of your establishment?? And if you can, also inform us as to which specific part of your dress code the person did not satisfy.
As I mentioned before, there are federal and state laws that prohibit the type of behaviour demonstrated by your bouncer. However, if a business is specific as to dress code, and a person does not satisfy this criteria, I do believe your bouncer was within accepted business practices. And if this was truly the case, the person who wrote the original article owes you, and the rest of the readers, an apology for not providing us with all of the specifics on this matter.
Reade Sitton
posted 7/16/07 @ 10:48 AM CST
"Mr Hookah Station Manager ..... would you be kind enough to give us the specifics on the dress code sign on the front door of your establishment?? And if you can, also inform us as to which specific part of your dress code the person did not satisfy."
I second that question, Marty.
I believe the "prosecution" has plead their case already.
As for apologies, I suggest we apologize for the whole slavery thing anyway whatever turns up here in this mere "trial" in the larger scheme of things. I think that's the least we can do, and as many times and in as many ways as we're "asked" to, PLUS some.
What does it matter how we, the descendants, white or black, might be directly responsible or not?
I second that question, Marty.
I believe the "prosecution" has plead their case already.
As for apologies, I suggest we apologize for the whole slavery thing anyway whatever turns up here in this mere "trial" in the larger scheme of things. I think that's the least we can do, and as many times and in as many ways as we're "asked" to, PLUS some.
What does it matter how we, the descendants, white or black, might be directly responsible or not?
Dustin
posted 7/13/07 @ 8:21 AM CST
What has happened to my beloved school? It has turned into raising a bunch of babies and whiners. If you do not like the way that you might be treated there, don't go. Duh! It's that simple.
Dustin
Class of 2005
Dustin
Class of 2005
Reade Sitton
posted 7/13/07 @ 10:28 AM CST
Originally posted byDustin
What has happened to my beloved school? It has turned into raising a bunch of babies and whiners. If you do not like the way that you might be treated there, don't go. Duh! It's that simple.
Dustin
Class of 2005
Dang right!
There's a water fountain for Nigerians out back!
Hmm, curiously familiar sounding! Separate - but - equal . . . Hmm, I can't - shake the deja vu feeling . . .
Reade Sitton
posted 7/14/07 @ 5:14 PM CST
WHOAH, NOW you can hear a pin drop in here!! Nobody in here but me and the Hookah manager!
Is that because it's Saturday?
Or is that since Friday noon when "separate but equal" and Dustin's slightly adapted "highway 6 goes both ways" (and I quote him here: "if you do not like the way that you might be treated there, don't go") got set side by side revealing a FRIGHTENING similarity?
Indeed, how interchangeable the two phrases sound!
Might we adapt that to the "gay looking" on a Friday night in Northgate as well? Might that explain the violence against the GLBTIQ community that has already happened there?
How about on this comment board? The "gay sounding"? Should we issue them the old "hiway 6 . . ." too? I can't recall anyone being openly gay here for sure! Guess "they" already no better, eh?
Is it any wonder, friends, noone "out of place" would dare venture onto Northgate or even here on the comment boards, both of which, by the way, are a stone's throw from the A&M campus?
Is that because it's Saturday?
Or is that since Friday noon when "separate but equal" and Dustin's slightly adapted "highway 6 goes both ways" (and I quote him here: "if you do not like the way that you might be treated there, don't go") got set side by side revealing a FRIGHTENING similarity?
Indeed, how interchangeable the two phrases sound!
Might we adapt that to the "gay looking" on a Friday night in Northgate as well? Might that explain the violence against the GLBTIQ community that has already happened there?
How about on this comment board? The "gay sounding"? Should we issue them the old "hiway 6 . . ." too? I can't recall anyone being openly gay here for sure! Guess "they" already no better, eh?
Is it any wonder, friends, noone "out of place" would dare venture onto Northgate or even here on the comment boards, both of which, by the way, are a stone's throw from the A&M campus?
Anon
posted 7/16/07 @ 3:05 PM CST
I have noticed several of the establishments on Northgate will not allow anyone with non-Texas ID to enter after 10 pm. I tried taking some friends of mine from Australia and they were barred from more than a few bars because they had passports, as well as other non-Texas ID, but no Texas driver's license.
It seems that Northgate businesses do not want to welcome any patrons who are from outside of Texas, let alone from outside of the country.
It seems that Northgate businesses do not want to welcome any patrons who are from outside of Texas, let alone from outside of the country.
Leah
posted 7/16/07 @ 4:01 PM CST
Originally posted byAnon
I have noticed several of the establishments on Northgate will not allow anyone with non-Texas ID to enter after 10 pm. I tried taking some friends of mine from Australia and they were barred from more than a few bars because they had passports, as well as other non-Texas ID, but no Texas driver's license.
It seems that Northgate businesses do not want to welcome any patrons who are from outside of Texas, let alone from outside of the country.
Not sure if this is valid, but somebody told me that, if an underage person uses a fake Texas ID to buy alcohol, the business won't get in trouble for serving them alcohol, but if it is a fake out-of-state ID, they can. Not sure why this would be, but if it's true it could explain some things.
Reade sitton
posted 7/17/07 @ 1:39 PM CST
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission FAQ:
"# Is it illegal to sell alcoholic beverages to someone unless they show a Texas driver's license?
The law does not require that a person over 21 provide any identification to purchase alcohol in Texas. But since store clerks, waitresses, and bartenders can be held criminally liable for selling to a minor, they often require a Texas driver's license or Texas Identification Card issued by the Department of Public Safety, to prove that the person really is 21.
The law provides a statutory defense to the charge of selling an alcoholic beverage to a minor when the seller has asked for and examined an apparently valid DPS issued Texas DL or ID card which contains a physical description consistent with the presenter's appearance and shows the presenter to be 21 years of age of older.
So a store, bar or restaurant might or might not sell alcohol to a person with an out-of-state driver's license, military ID, or passport. What's acceptable in any establishment is a matter of that establishment's private business policies."
"# Is it illegal to sell alcoholic beverages to someone unless they show a Texas driver's license?
The law does not require that a person over 21 provide any identification to purchase alcohol in Texas. But since store clerks, waitresses, and bartenders can be held criminally liable for selling to a minor, they often require a Texas driver's license or Texas Identification Card issued by the Department of Public Safety, to prove that the person really is 21.
The law provides a statutory defense to the charge of selling an alcoholic beverage to a minor when the seller has asked for and examined an apparently valid DPS issued Texas DL or ID card which contains a physical description consistent with the presenter's appearance and shows the presenter to be 21 years of age of older.
So a store, bar or restaurant might or might not sell alcohol to a person with an out-of-state driver's license, military ID, or passport. What's acceptable in any establishment is a matter of that establishment's private business policies."
Reade Sitton
posted 7/18/07 @ 5:17 PM CST
BIG FYI, posters here!
Another comment board on which Melissa gives a few more facts in this case (interestingly an ALL WHITE group EXCEPT for the Nigerian-American, for one fact!).
Search Back Issues for "Students, bars disagree on entry rules"
I think contacting ACLU is in order if not already. I think I'll do that.
Another comment board on which Melissa gives a few more facts in this case (interestingly an ALL WHITE group EXCEPT for the Nigerian-American, for one fact!).
Search Back Issues for "Students, bars disagree on entry rules"
I think contacting ACLU is in order if not already. I think I'll do that.
Andrew
posted 7/22/07 @ 11:17 PM CST
My friend from Michigan came in from out of town on June 28th. Late that night, my friend, girlfriend and I all decided to go to Hookah Station on Northgate to just hang out, smoke, and talk. I was the first to be let in, no real problem. My friend was next, but the bouncer refused to let him in, and had no explination. After we asked him why, the bouncer claimed that my friend was not dressed in the proper dress code. We asked what was wrong and he said it was his shirt, which was a black Avenged Sevenfold t-shirt. We went to go turn it inside out and then we came back. The bouncer still refused to let my friend in, and said he just didn't like his shirt. We all decided to leave. The next day we came back early, in order to not deal with any bouncers. We sat down and asked the waitress for the manager. We told him what happened, and he gave us a mouthful of dresscode b.s. and said sorry, and gave us free Hookah for that night.
I just thought I would share my story too. The bouncers there are jackasses, pretty much end of story.
I just thought I would share my story too. The bouncers there are jackasses, pretty much end of story.
Andrew
posted 7/22/07 @ 11:19 PM CST
My friend from Michigan came in from out of town on June 28th. Late that night, my friend, girlfriend and I all decided to go to Hookah Station on Northgate to just hang out, smoke, and talk. I was the first to be let in, no real problem. My friend was next, but the bouncer refused to let him in, and had no explination. After we asked him why, the bouncer claimed that my friend was not dressed in the proper dress code. We asked what was wrong and he said it was his shirt, which was a black Avenged Sevenfold t-shirt. We went to go turn it inside out and then we came back. The bouncer still refused to let my friend in, and said he just didn't like his shirt. We all decided to leave. The next day we came back early, in order to not deal with any bouncers. We sat down and asked the waitress for the manager. We told him what happened, and he gave us a mouthful of dresscode b.s. and said sorry, and gave us free Hookah for that night.
I just thought I would share my story too. The bouncers there are jackasses, pretty much end of story.
I just thought I would share my story too. The bouncers there are jackasses, pretty much end of story.
Reade Sitton
posted 7/24/07 @ 5:30 PM CST
Acknowledged, Preston Wiginton.
I suggest you take a walk by The Library on Northgate. I did yesterday. Just curious, since all of the hubbub, what's been going on down around that area.
Specifically take a look at the "dress code" hanging by the entrance. Then I want you to ask yourself (you're my age, so answer should be about the same as mine) who you first saw wearing those prohibited clothes. Then I want you to mentally place that code by the door of every bar on Northgate that claims a dress code (not even a mental exercise really, considering the "just a Northgate thing" this seems to be anyway).
Put "two and two together".
Then go to dictionary.com and type in the word "ain't". Then try the word "forizzle". Then get back to me.
No cheating now. Your brain only, Preston. You're just as important as me, a PhD or any other person on the face of the earth (oops, that's a hint I meant not to give you!).
I suggest you take a walk by The Library on Northgate. I did yesterday. Just curious, since all of the hubbub, what's been going on down around that area.
Specifically take a look at the "dress code" hanging by the entrance. Then I want you to ask yourself (you're my age, so answer should be about the same as mine) who you first saw wearing those prohibited clothes. Then I want you to mentally place that code by the door of every bar on Northgate that claims a dress code (not even a mental exercise really, considering the "just a Northgate thing" this seems to be anyway).
Put "two and two together".
Then go to dictionary.com and type in the word "ain't". Then try the word "forizzle". Then get back to me.
No cheating now. Your brain only, Preston. You're just as important as me, a PhD or any other person on the face of the earth (oops, that's a hint I meant not to give you!).
Reade Sitton
posted 9/04/07 @ 11:25 AM CST
BTW, I hate to bring this news to you as well, Preston: I'm white.
You don't want to understand, not that you can't. It's an empathy thing.
I do wish you would. BELIEVE ME, it's difficult, but worth it! And I guarantee you, it'll be a whole new, FAR more peaceful world around you!
You don't want to understand, not that you can't. It's an empathy thing.
I do wish you would. BELIEVE ME, it's difficult, but worth it! And I guarantee you, it'll be a whole new, FAR more peaceful world around you!
T.J.
posted 9/04/07 @ 3:03 PM CST
Class of 2005 here.
This stuff has been going on at campus' and cities all over the nation for many years, (NOT JUST AT TEXAS A&M). It happens at LSU all the time. Fact of the matter is that any establishment can deny right of service. Whether its a gas station or a Hooka Station. WELCOME TO AMERICA! I am white and have been not let into bars in Houston b/c I AM WHITE! So what did I do? Take my money and my friends and went to another bar and spent it there. I didnt even really want to be in a place that didnt want me there. Exclusivity exists at clubs to build IMAGES. Each club has an image to uphold. Thats what makes bars, whether you like it or not. I am not saying I do, but thats the way it is.
So now that this topic has been brought up one more freakin time (seems like it gets brought up every year) I hope everyone can go ahead and beat it to death so I dont have to read these whiny P.C. letters from the Batt Staff again.
T.J. Slocum
Class of 2005
P.S. - race has nothing to do with it as much as $$$ does. If the Batt staff rolled up to Northgate dressed up like everyone else does they wouldnt have any problems. Quit trying to make it a racial issue. ITS NOT! If a bar wont let you in chances are you aren't up to dress code. If you want to drink and not dress up the chicken is always open. Austin is also a short 1.5hrs away.
This stuff has been going on at campus' and cities all over the nation for many years, (NOT JUST AT TEXAS A&M). It happens at LSU all the time. Fact of the matter is that any establishment can deny right of service. Whether its a gas station or a Hooka Station. WELCOME TO AMERICA! I am white and have been not let into bars in Houston b/c I AM WHITE! So what did I do? Take my money and my friends and went to another bar and spent it there. I didnt even really want to be in a place that didnt want me there. Exclusivity exists at clubs to build IMAGES. Each club has an image to uphold. Thats what makes bars, whether you like it or not. I am not saying I do, but thats the way it is.
So now that this topic has been brought up one more freakin time (seems like it gets brought up every year) I hope everyone can go ahead and beat it to death so I dont have to read these whiny P.C. letters from the Batt Staff again.
T.J. Slocum
Class of 2005
P.S. - race has nothing to do with it as much as $$$ does. If the Batt staff rolled up to Northgate dressed up like everyone else does they wouldnt have any problems. Quit trying to make it a racial issue. ITS NOT! If a bar wont let you in chances are you aren't up to dress code. If you want to drink and not dress up the chicken is always open. Austin is also a short 1.5hrs away.
Chris
posted 4/08/08 @ 4:56 PM CST
What about when me(a black man) and my hispanic friend were told we had to leave. I asked the bouncer why and he told me "because our pants were to baggy" I told him If our pants were to baggy why were we even let into the bar in the first place. We had already been there for 45min. I told him we would leave after we finished this last drink. Minutes later after giving a female friend (white) a hug goodnight, I find myself being shoved through the bar and then hit in my ear with all his might . It was the bouncer that originally told me to leave.
I could have kicked his butt, but really "who would have went to jail".
I told the owner and he just offerd me a free drink. WOW!
So I went home with a sore ear that lasted 2weeks.
I could have kicked his butt, but really "who would have went to jail".
I told the owner and he just offerd me a free drink. WOW!
So I went home with a sore ear that lasted 2weeks.
Preston Wigginton X'er
posted 4/08/08 @ 6:47 PM CST
Is that idiot Preston still around campus? Baldy better hold on to his AKs, he's gonna need them.
Idea
posted 4/08/08 @ 8:08 PM CST
I got an idea - stop going to terrible bars like Hookah Station.
Actually.. on second thought..
Actually.. on second thought..
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Harry Kim
posted 7/11/07 @ 9:01 AM CST
But I'm pretty sure the university is not affiliated with this "Hookah Station."