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Here's mine...the grammar is similar, only worse (or worserer, as Cracker Barrel staff would say):
Mr. Phillips,
I am fully aware there is a grapevine about a store in that area. The sign was created for our employees. I cannot get into get into why.
While we "prefer" no one having a weapon, that was not the intent. We are in the service business and wish to have safe stores for our employees and customers.
We have " not welcomed" a law abiding customer and have never "barred" a law abiding customer from our stores.
Thanks you for taking the time to write me.
Regards,
Don
Now, let's examine that:
Mr. Phillips,
I am fully aware there is a grapevine about a store in that area. (WTF?!) The sign was created for our employees. (Why not put it behind the counter, facing back and out of the view of patrons, then?) I cannot get into get into why. (I probably couldn't understand you understand you if you did.)
While we "prefer" no one having a weapon, that was not the intent. (It was not the intent of Cracker Barrel to "prefer" no one having a weapon, or does Cracker Barrel "prefer" to not have the intent to ban weapons? If not, then does Cracker Barrel intend to not "prefer" that it is their intent to not "prefer" that you not have the intent to "prefer" to ban weapon carry? Oh, $hit! TAKE THE DAMNED SIGN DOWN!) We are in the service business and wish to have safe stores for our employees and customers. (When at Cracker Barrel, I am in the business of being served, and I do NOT mean on a silver platter to the first predator/junkie/robber/psycho/axe murderer that comes in the store behind me...which is why, of course, I take the necessary precautions). We have " not welcomed" a law abiding customer and have never "barred" a law abiding customer from our stores. (Now, REALLY...WTF?!?)
Thanks you for taking the time to write me. (Thanks you for replying!)
Regards,
Don