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Though the District of Hope suspended the restaurantB次元官网网址檚 business licence for six months, the place was packed with diners enjoying breakfast at 9 a.m.
Owner Muriel Young remained defiant, insisting she wonB次元官网网址檛 ask customers for proof of vaccination.
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Young said sheB次元官网网址檚 facing daily fines of $100 up to $25,000, and if financial pain doesnB次元官网网址檛 get RollyB次元官网网址檚 in line, the possibility of jail time exists.
Part of her fight is based purely on principle, and her belief in medical privacy. But she said thereB次元官网网址檚 a practical reason to stay open as well.
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As Young talked, one man walked by the table and gave her a thumbs up.
She said sheB次元官网网址檚 been hugged by customers and even had people pray for her in the oft-packed entryway.
Young heard there was a rally planned for 11 a.m. Friday morning (Oct. 8) and RollyB次元官网网址檚 Restaurant has received a lot of support on social media. But she recognizes that support for the position sheB次元官网网址檚 taken is not universally positive.
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