A Dairy Queen in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, has caused a stir with a sign on its front window that proudly supports traditional holiday wishes and shows appreciation for soldiers. The business’s owner, Kevin Scheunemann, says the sign, which was put up almost four years ago, shows how dedicated he and his staff are to helping God and country.
A customer had complained about Christian music, which is what the sign was meant to do. Since then, it hadn’t caused any problems until a tourist from Oregon made a post on Facebook that started a new discussion. Some say it’s open to everyone, while others say it seems closed off.
Scheunemann is supported by local business owners, who stress that customers are free to leave if they are upset. The corporate office of Dairy Queen says Scheunemann’s behaviour is not in line with their official policy, which is to respect all customers, no matter what religion they follow.
This event shows the problems that can arise when personal views are in conflict with business inclusion. It has led to discussions about how to accept different points of view.
