Debate Brews After Business Owner Asks Customer for Citizenship
Debate Brews After Business Owner Asks Customer for Citizenship
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Racist or watchdog? A debate is brewing after a local business owner refused to sell parts to a customer who refused to prove he is an American citizen.
Now, the Attorney General's Office is being asked to investigate if the owner committed a hate crime. David Richardson owns a heating supply business in Providence. He was making a sale to two men, one of whom wasn't speaking English. Which set him off.
David Richardson then asked the men for their social security card. When the men refused Richardson says he then pointed to his telephone and told the two men he could call federal immigration authorities.
Outside David Richardson's store Wednesday afternoon, Latino leaders demanded criminal charges to be pressed. But, back inside, a radically different mood.
David Richardson says he's on a personal crusade against illegal immigrants.
Guess what… His business and he reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
