T-shirt rule is questioned

May 17, 2010

Dear Sir,

Please allow me the space in your paper to express my dissatisfaction and frustration in regards to an incident which recently happened.

A few friends and I decided to go to 'The Beach' on Front Street before heading home one evening. At the entrance I was stopped by security who then pointed at a sign stating that white T-shirts was not permitted in the bar. I was handed a jacket which my friend was wearing to put over my white shirt to avoid a problem. I was then allowed entry.

Once inside I noticed two others with plain white t-shirts on, which baffled me. I approached one of the staff members and asked "What is your policy was in regards to white T-shirts", to which it was explained that they were not permitted. After pointing out two others who had on white T-shirts; I was told "Hey, What can I say?" and then the staff member walked off.

The purpose of this letter is not to accuse anyone of racism, however; it was hard not to notice that the other two gentleman wearing white T-shirts were Caucasian foreign nationals. I must admit I felt singled out due to my race and nationality.

Small establishments like this should realise that during the winter months, it's the locals who support their businesses when there are not many visitors.

Perhaps they should think twice before discriminating against the locals.

PARCHED

Pembroke