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I will only patronize an establishment that operates in harmony with the laws of modesty. Where crude language is non-existent; modesty is exercised between genders, and employees dress in a Tznius fashion. The establishment must not contain immodest imagery (advertising, magazines, television, etc.), and not run programs and activities which are contrary to Torah values.
Although I would like to support all of the businesses in the Shchuna, I will only patronize a place which is congruent with Torah standards.
500 people from Crown Heights signed this petition. From here.
Anybody want to give a guess as to how many people from Crown Heights would sign a petition pledging to patronize only establishments which conduct business honestly? Which pay their workers on the books? On time? Which pay income taxes?Which eschew discrimination based on race, religion or national origin? Which comply with child labor laws? With immigration laws?
Write up a petition like that and walk around Crown Heights. See what kind of response you get. Hey, I'll even throw in an incentive. For each frum household you sign up, verifiable through name, address and phone number, I'll pay you one dollar up to 300 dollars cash.* But don't come back all beaten up and bloody and dead. I won't pay your medical bills or for any other damages or for your funeral expenses, for that matter.
* This is an actual offer, but before accepting this offer, you and I must come to an agreement on the language of the petition. Only one agreement will be made, first come, first serve.