I get you, Board. What I said was if I were unreasonable, I could have sued. I was at fault, not them. I am a reasonable person. I accept my responsibility in it all. I kept my trap shut and went on about my business.
Running Pirate, I don't agree with you on that, I run and assist teaching clinics at a running store barefoot and have been for the last year. The issue with The Running Room is that they are not open to any other idea pertaining to running then their own. If you do not follow their formula or how they feel everybody should run (heel strike dominant), then you do not belong thus they pressure you out like an outcast. I know this first hand as well, as they have also done it to me.
Discrimination comes in many shapes and sizes and usually it centres around peoples fears and the unknown. The best way to conquor discrimination is with education.
I keep hearing a lot of talk that a business owner should be able to decide who enters their place of business. As a society we have had to create laws to stop or at least limit this practice. Those changes came about through protests and acts of civil disobedience. Barefooters are left with the same options.
I do find it interesting that barefoot runners would not be supportive of full time barefooters.
Fixed it for you!That Ahcuah is indeed a great resource, and so are youMrDr. Board.
Don't confuse a business owner's right to set a dress code or code of conduct with the laws protecting against discrimination based on race, religion, creed, gender, etc.
So, if the store posts "walk in here barefoot at your own risk" and/or I hand them a signed waiver stating I will not hold them liable for any injuries I may incur in their store, while barefoot -then is everybody covered???