Thursday, September 20, 2001
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Patriotic ribbons not on the menu
Rules are rules. A policy at Snuffer’s restaurants prohibits employees from adorning their uniforms with anything – even red, white and blue ribbons. That rubbed some cheese-fries connoisseurs the wrong way.
Dozens of patrons demanded an explanation. “We’ve gotten e-mails saying ‘Snuffer’s supports bin Laden,'” said owner Pat Snuffer, a Vietnam veteran. “It’s been very hurtful.”
His account: He does not want employees wearing “ragged, dog-eared ribbons.”
“It’s my business, and that’s the way it’s going to be,” he said.
As a patriotic gesture, though, Mr. Snuffer plans to have small American flags embroidered onto employee aprons.
–Joshua Benton