to remove or alter the sign. Business, he reports, has been brisk, with an influx of both loyal customers and new patrons drawn by the publicity.
The controversy underscores a modern reality: in the age of social media, a local gesture can become a national litmus test, revealing deep-seated values and divisions with nothing more than a few words on a placard.
As for the customers? They’ll ultimately vote with their wallets—and their cones.
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