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Baker was satisfied that he was able to talk to someone reasonable and left the diner in peace. But the story does not end there. The diner had loyal patrons that came in every day so they were able to witness the incident and how the officer returned the next day.
The story about the diner’s discrimination and how they handled the officer badly spread on social media and the posts became viral. As expected, the diner received a lot of backlashing that they were forced to release a statement.
Diner scrambles to recover
A spokesperson from the diner faced the media about the viral story. They did not dare to deny what happened to the police officer when asked about the staff’s shocking treatment towards Baker.
The spokesperson assured the media that they were looking into the matter further. The diner owners were equally shocked and appalled by the way the officer was treated in their diner.
Netizens encourage lawsuits
As the story goes viral, a lot of people were angered. As we all know, Americans can be very patriotic and treat their police officers with respect. They could not believe that anyone would dare treat an officer that way.
A netizen compared the situation to the time an Oregon bakery refused to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple. “Discrimination is discrimination!” The netizen continued to rant, as he encouraged the police officer to sure the diner.
Facing backlash
The diner’s spokesperson announced that they have made efforts to reach out to Baker. They also admitted that were not able to speak with him yet. The diner continued to assure the public that the incident and the people involved are under review.
The diner was struggling to save face as they await the results of the investigation. Thousands of people awaited the conclusion of their review and wanted to see if the appropriate actions will be taken.
The police union speaks
The Alexandria Police Union also released a statement when the story went viral. The representative claimed that they were in shock that an incident like this can happen in their town. He said that most residents and local businesses have a great relationship with the police.
The union said that they admired Baker for handling the situation peacefully by disengaging himself during the confrontation. The diner was also commended for their swift apology and their cooperation.
Public outrage
But despite the police union’s statement, the ire of the public did not stop. The damage was already done. The diner tried to make up for it by hanging posters in support of the police force outside the restaurant but this seemed to enrage the public more.
The diner’s Facebook page was still being bombarded with harsh comments. People started boycotting the diner and encouraged others to do the same. Things have gone so bad for the diner that there were even talks of people looting the diner.