[ May 12, 2024 ]
I received this disturbing email from Gerald Lostutter, a longtime Geller Report reader in Florida. He wanted to present a framed Muhammad cartoon to local ACT chapter leader Roger Gangitano, but Walmart made it difficult:
An example of defacto Sharia law in the USA:
Wal-Mart’s photo department was unable to properly enlarge my cartoon for framing. So I advised the teenage attendant to cancel my order, and shred the proofs.
Story continues below advertisementInstead, my cartoon was forwarded to security, and then to the local Sheriff.
Imagine my surprise when I received a call from a detective in the violent crimes division. The investigation was closed.
I brought my framed cartoon to a meeting with the store’s manager and security. The guard claimed that he worked in Iran during the 1970s, but was unaware of Sharia law.
Pardon my skepticism.
For the record: My interaction with Walmart (Melbourne, 8500 N. Wickham Rd, FL) and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office was August, 2015.
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90 Comments
6 years ago
You’re lucky you weren’t beheaded on sight.
6 years ago
guard could be telling truth. Under the shaw sharia wasn’t enforced. Only after Khomeini came to power was it strictly enforced.
6 years ago
Reply to
Bob Bullock
Regardless, this entire event reflects the depths to which this country has sunk
6 years ago
Reply to
Yonit Gefen
Agree. can the individual not file case against breach of privacy and unfair harrasment against walmart .
If you let it slide , this will repeat itself. When citizens are organised , aware and willing to fight this using social, Legal methods its possible to win against the Islamonazis just as Parents of san diego school did http://tinyurl.com/y8yzso88
6 years ago
Reply to
Yonit Gefen
We can all thank the Liberal Democrats and the RINO’s for the sinking of this country!
6 years ago
Reply to
Bob Bullock
But were the cornerstones of Shari’a law enforced (i.e. islamic blasphemy and heresy laws)? Could I have insulted the holey prophet of islum publicly in the Shah’s Iran? Or would I have been dragged off the streets and beaten or killed by the all muslum law enforcement?
6 years ago
Reply to
IzlamIsTyranny
In the sixties, Iran, under the Shaw was a pro west secular nation and hundreds of Americans flocked to Iran to work in the oil fields and elsewhere. Shaw’s problem, he forgot who put him in power and thought all the money an wealth of the nation was his.
6 years ago
Reply to
Bob Bullock
Actually, that is why there were heavily armed guards around the Shaw all the time. He was a secular leader, not a Muslim leader and would not enforce Islamic law!
6 years ago
well, for the record, Iran in the 70’s wasn’t under sharia until 1979
6 years ago
Reply to
jimbancroft
Somehow I doubt public criticism of islum’s holey and most perfect prophet for profit would be acceptable in even the Shah’s Iran.
6 years ago
It is not up to walmart of any other self appointed custodians of person’s private business to interfere. There was no criminal activity in this request to make a copy of a couture. walmart should be hauled up in court for violation the freedom of speech that is guaranteed by the constitution.
6 years ago
Reply to
Mahou Shoujo
…unless Walmart comes out as a muslim business, in which case they have freedom of religion and shouldn’t have to enlarge a photo.
6 years ago
Reply to
Johndoe
The rouse of being a religion should not hold up in court. Thus, their defense is weak at most.
6 years ago
Reply to
scudrunner
You can say what you want about any religion. For instance, I can call Islam a death culture because that’s what I’ve seen, and that’s what I believe.
6 years ago
Reply to
Johndoe
About 4 or 5 years ago, our local Walmart had Ramadan propaganda all over the entrance of the store – big posters and other crap. People were horrified and complained. It went away and we never saw it again. They keep on testing us to see what they can get away with.
Now we have a female Muslim who is stationed at the self checkout. She’s very fat, unattractive and wears a hijab with pants, single and OVERLY pleasant. It;s a fake exaggerated pleasantness. We just ignore her.
6 years ago
Reply to
felix1999
Don’t ignore her, make sure to ask her where the bacon and beer is located!
6 years ago
Reply to
IzlamIsTyranny
Make a point of handing her the 4 or 5 packeges of bacon to scan. Buy various brands and when she totals it up, change your mind and have the bacon deleted from the order. She will have to rescan every package to delete it.
6 years ago
Reply to
Johndoe
Still doesn’t give them Constitutional protections because the Constitution STILL protects “free speech” no matter what BS these locusts claim.
6 years ago
Reply to
marlene
Christian businesses should not have to bake homosexual cakes, print pro-abortion propaganda and such, so other religions must also enjoy these protections.
6 years ago
Reply to
Johndoe
That is not how it works, muslims are allowed the same freedoms rights and responsibilities as every one else. Business is business, religious bigotry has no place in the market place or anywhere else.
6 years ago
Reply to
Mahou Shoujo
Religious bigotry has no place in the US at all, therefore Muslims should stay out!
6 years ago
Reply to
robert owen
That is true as the qur’an demands muslims be bigoted and hate non muslims.
6 years ago
Reply to
Johndoe
You mean like the Christian bakery that was sued for not baking a cake for gays?
6 years ago
Reply to
Mahou Shoujo
Let me be clear I share the concern over what Walmart did to this customer — reporting him surreptitiously to law enforcement as a possible “violent” hate-crime perpetrator himself, just for wanting to get an anti-jihadi cartoon enlarged — but the First Amendment is not implicated when a private company or individual declines to assist another private individual in making copies. The Constitution only restricts GOVERNMENT interference with the guaranteed rights. The only time a privately owned “forum” may have a duty to allow someone they disagree with to express their views, is in the very limited case of shopping malls and similar privately-owned-but-open-to-the-general-public “streets” which in some communities take the functional place of the publicly-owned “main street” business district, where free speech must be permitted.
Obviously, this gentleman was able to just take his cartoon somewhere else, to get it enlarged. It’s Walmart’s right to refuse to serve any customer for any reason OTHER THAN discriminating against a customer based on the customer’s membership in a protected class — that is, Walmart cannot refuse to serve based on the customer’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, etc. That’s not what happened here.
6 years ago
Reply to
Michael Jacobs
That would put them in contravention of business law as now they are using a “bait and switch” technique to attract a customer, then refusing to provide the service advertised. Unless they have a clear statement as to what they deal with, they are not following ethical business practice. If they are pro-islam, that should be mentioned at the entrance to allow customers to know the conditions of going business with them.
6 years ago
Reply to
Mahou Shoujo
OH! Wait! Someone ACTUALLY accused Walmart of being ETHICAL??? AMAZING! What is this World coming to??? OOPS! I FORGOT…It’s coming to ISLAM & Sharia…LOL!
6 years ago
Reply to
Mahou Shoujo
Good point; that is an angle I had overlooked in my original comment. I didn’t mean to imply I approve of Walmart’s conduct here, just that it was not a First Amendment violation. If the victim of this bad treatment chose to sue them, other possible causes of action may exist, which could be successfully argued by a creative attorney. The main violation of his interests I was focusing on dealt with Walmart surreptitiously reporting him to law enforcement, which I see as a much bigger deal than simply saying, “No, we decline to fulfill your request,” which any merchant has a right to do, even if they hold themselves out to the general public as performing a service or selling a product — so long as they do not discriminate for ILLEGAL reasons such as the customer’s race, color, religion, nationality, etc.
6 years ago
Reply to
Michael Jacobs
If it wasn’t prohibitory expensive, a lot of corporate bigotry would be interesting to see argued out legally. This particular instance reminds me of tales of the oldest germany, where everyone was spying on everyone else. The resulting paranoia was destructive to the entire nation.
6 years ago
Reply to
Michael Jacobs
Almost right … It’s a good post.
But Walmart is a business, and no business can refuse to serve any member of a protected class. So far so good.
But obviously the protected class here is the race, color, religion, and national origin of the anti-jihadist.
We know this is true because Walmart would not dare to refuse a cartoon mocking anything Caucasian, White (whatever that is), Christian, or American – especially if it had a sexually deviant overtone.
Had any business turned over a cartoon of Jesus offered by a Gay Activist to the police, all Heck would break loose, and the owner would be lucky to avoid bankruptcy.
While I think a business should be able to refuse any such business – so long as it applies to everyone – that’s not even remotely true of the world we live in. So long as any business has to provide their services to any odious malefactor (albeit there are a few exceptions such as child porn), dissenters should be able to employ those rules to protect their rights and force businesses to comply. This is necessary if only to expose to the double standards and keep business doors open to dissenters.
If this is not pursued, I can foresee being refused service for wearing my MAGA cap – and when Walmart feels compelled to go there, I can be sure no one else in town will dare do business with me.
To be fair to Walmart – I doubt this had anything to do with them. Our local Walmart is run by white Hispanic management, and its practically a hive of right-wingers like myself, and no one seems to mind. This is all about some drone taking his Left-wing nuttiness over the top and embarrassing Walmart. But I’m glad the customer brought the issue up.
6 years ago
Reply to
Michael Jacobs
Staples pulled a similar stunt,some years back. They sold a program that mimicked flight training. Some lady wanted to buy it for her kid,but Staples reported he to law enforcement instead.
6 years ago
Reply to
Mahou Shoujo
I disagree with you! Any religion or political ideology to kill and try to destroy my country or an individual, is sanctioned by me. This is not free speech or what is was originally intended. Just as I believe Soros, Muslims, black racist, KKK and neo Nazis should be in prison or worst.
6 years ago
Reply to
Stephen Honig
It is absolutely free speech. You are living in the wrong country. No one was inciting violence and you can say what you want in America as long as you aren’t.
6 years ago
Reply to
elizabeth barnette
Your wrong! Free speech must be curtailed because it turns into riots like the BLDM (killing white police), Muslims and illegals slowly ripping down the fabric of my country, burning the flag and spitting on it, not respecting the National Anthem and more. Thank the ACLU (American Criminal Liberty Union) for this. They are the legal criminals of the country and should be put in jail. What other country can you get away with the aforementioned? Google it as I did. Why don’t you practice what you preach…”An American first, last and always.”
6 years ago
Reply to
Stephen Honig
We already have speech laws regarding inciting violence. In other words, you can’t scream fire in a crowded theater unless there is one. Banning free speech is a slippery slope. You don’t want to go there.
6 years ago
Reply to
Mahou Shoujo
Sure the FRICK out of Wally World; there are many more people like us, put on a jury we’d rule WITH YOU!!
6 years ago
Reply to
Mahou Shoujo
Dancing girl! I will notarized what you said because I’m in agreement with you.
6 years ago
Have for years.
Not for any political reason, just because there is zero customer service.
6 years ago
Islam will dominate
D
6 years ago
Reply to
Trump can't ban islam
well islam is certainly racking up high score for rape and murder and most people worshiping a pedophile
6 years ago
Reply to
Trump can't ban islam
P!$s on Mohsmmed the pedophile and islam. It will not dominate.
6 years ago
Reply to
Trump can't ban islam
The muslim world will be turned into a sheet of glass, it will dominate the glass market.
6 years ago
Reply to
Johndoe
BS! Muslim bullet sponges will be heavy! One company in the U.S. has stocked piled 1,000,000,000 body bags specifically for the Muslim, worldwide occasion!
6 years ago
Reply to
Trump can't ban islam
Yep, your right, Islam/Muslims will be dominate in hell! It is gonna be hotter in that realm of “paradise,” for you demons than anywhere else!
6 years ago
Boycott Walmart. Forward this story to the corporate office and make it clear that you will not support any store that violates the 1st Amendment.
I don’t go to Walmart very often, but I will be letting Benton, AR know what I think of them!
6 years ago
The fact the local P.D. bothered to investigate this is disturbing. No crime was committed why should any investigation be initiated?
I’m waiting for the day the corrupt, craven, cowardly, atheist government of the Islamic Puppet States of N. America implements the enforcement of islamic blasphemy and heresy laws under other, suitably disguised auspices (e.g. hate speech).
6 years ago
For Pete’s sake people, call the Wamart Ethics Hotline if you run into this kind of crap. (8009638442)
6 years ago
If you want to shop in China go to Wal-mart. Like to visit Chinese on-line? Go to Amazon. That’s how you save money.
6 years ago
As long as it is now pornography, their VIEW of what is being enlarged is irrelevant. Charges should be pressed against Walmart for interfering on your freedom.
Temporarily pardon my crudeness to make a point. I’d bet if it was a cross being jammed in a human orifice, without showing too much of the person’s private parts would have been completely acceptable.
6 years ago
Islam SHOULD be ridiculed and made fun of..Christianity is, Judaism is too.. There is just so much material in Islam that is laughable..There’s enough there to keep a good comedian in work for ages.. I thought that cartoon was witty. Also it is a way to make people more aware of what Islam is all about…These appeasers etc that give in to mussie demands are just inviting more repression and jihad.. When is the tide going to turn on all the PC b/s we are expected to put up with..I’m heartily sick of it..
6 years ago
Reply to
Lynn D
Islam should be prohibited in the US by both the President and Congress. According to our Constitution, muslims do NOT meet the qualifications or conditions for citizenship or entry.
6 years ago
I suspect that the guard was telling the truth. Iran was like any other Western country in the 70s. Sharia law was not introduced until 1979 when the Shah was overthrown and the name of the country became The Islamic Republic of Iran.
6 years ago
Reply to
CreoleGumbo
here are some great photos of that saner time – note – you only see a few of the black-robed mummies/burka gals
6 years ago
If it was a picture of Jesus Christ, you would not have had any problems. A court date would solve the problem…in your favor.
6 years ago
Wake up America !!!!!!!
“Farewell to England”
This is an interesting “Farewell to England” list of Islamic accomplishments in that country that I thought might give you a better understanding of the insidiousness of Hijrah; that’s the takeover of a nation without going to war. Don’t think for a moment that America is not a target or that there are no American cities where Islamic and Sharia victories and takeovers have already occurred. It’s time for border control, or start planning for a very big goodbye America party
Here’s what has already happened to England within a few years of opening their borders without entry control:
How the British have passively succumbed to the Muslim invasion:
Mayor of London .. MUSLIM
Mayor of Birmingham .. MUSLIM
Mayor of Leeds … MUSLIM
Mayor of Blackburn … MUSLIM
Mayor of Sheffield … MUSLim
Mayor of Oxford .. MUSLIM
Mayor of Luton …. MUSLIM
Mayor of Oldham … MUSLIM
Mayor of Rochdale … MUSLIM
All the following achieved by just 4 million Muslims out of the 66 million population:
Over 3,000 Muslim Mosque
Over 130 Muslim Sharia Courts
Over 50 Muslim Sharia Councils
Muslims Only No-Go Areas Across The UK
Muslim Women.. 78% don’t work and are on FREE benefits/housing
Muslim Men… 63% don’t work and are on FREE benefits/housing
Muslim Families… 6-8 children planning to go on FREE benefits/housing and now all UK
schools are ONLY serving HALAL MEAT where a jizya tax has been paid to the muslim clerics
When you shop take note of the “HALAL” on the package, it means you are paying extra to support islam. We should boycott all such products.
6 years ago
If you were promoting an after school satanic club meeting for children that would have been just fine.
6 years ago
Start a petition to have Islam declared a “Terrorist Organization.” Islam is a false religion, with a false god (allah), and a false prophet (mohammed)! America needs a “cleansing” of this ethic group! The spreading of this Filthy demonic, blood thirsty cult, continues, world wide, it will be met with copious amounts of bloody resistance. 3,000 human beings were slaughtered on September the 11th, 2001. Numerous others died in Paris, France, Orlando, FL, California, Las Vegas, Germany, etc. and apparently their lives did not mean anything! They were just “Sacrificial Lambs,” slain to appease the false god allah! People, this ain’t getting any better! The more of these blood thirsty bastard that enter this country, the more we are going to cease to exist as a people! They have infiltrated every aspect of our lives. The food industry is an area of concern. They have access to and are capable of mass poisonings of Americans. So be warned!
6 years ago
Walmart will bend over for any group if they think a dollar will be lost . It was true when I worked for them 20 year ago , even more so now .
6 years ago
All is fair game for a Rag Head Murderous Cult and its followers! When a Crucifix is plunged into a jar of urine and classified as “art,” I do not draw a line at Islam!
6 years ago
Perhaps this poster placed around local Walmart’s would open some eyes ?!
Print, and place,…. HAVE FUN !!
D
6 years ago
There was a time when it was OK to mock our enemies. This was from WWII era…could be used today referring to Islam.
6 years ago
SHARIA LAW IN MELBOURNE FLORIDA AND WALMART.
THIS IS HIGHLY ALARMING!
The rise in instances like this PROVE without a doubt that useful idiot, common core indoctrinated, Obama drones will turn on anti-islamic citizens, patriotic citizens, Christians and their own family members. Especially if asked to do so by someone in authority.
6 years ago
Goat ? f**kers unite at that bastion of political correctness Walmart. Hide your children and don’t go to Walmart alone ladies unless you are armed and accompanied.
6 years ago
Are there no office supply stores that will print the pictures for you?
6 years ago
“Islam is to a Man what rabies is to a dog”……… Winston Churchill
6 years ago
For Walmart, the dollar trumps integrity.
D
6 years ago
That was in 2015. Now Walmart would probably send it to local ISIS cell, or CAIR office.
6 years ago
Worked in Iran, but didn’t know about Sharia law? … Is the guy lying or is he a quota quack?
6 years ago
Reply to
Dan Knight
To those who think the guy has an excuse due to the open nature of Iran in the 70’s … seriously?
The Shah was accused of wasting about 20,000 enemies over the course of his reign … who do you think they were? Was he executing the Amish For A Democratic Republic of Persia? Nooo…!
The Shah’s rule was unsteady precisely because Muslim jihadis were unsatisfied with the secular state. Yes, there were those who did not like the ‘crony’ ‘capitalism’ of the Shah’s regime, but only someone completely out of touch would think it was unhappy businessmen and entrepreneurs responsible for the violence and unrest.
And let’s not forget the Shah also had a strong underground of Islamist radicals funded and armed by the then very operational Soviet Union. Between Carter’s bungling, and the Soviet support, the Muzzies were able to overthrow the Shah – and also of course his waning health was an issue as well.
If this guy was working in Iran, and he was oblivious to this … he has to be a quota quack or some hippie dude teaching ESL … who had absolutely no idea of what was going on and no idea of how dangerous the situation was.
I know this b/c I was trained by engineers – oil field and chemical engineers – who were working there at the time – and believe me they were not ‘unaware’ of anything. Their families had gone home months before the public even knew there was a crisis, and they themselves were all pulled out long before the Shah actually fell.
Just sayin’
6 years ago
Reply to
Dan Knight
One of the obvious reasons the Shah was overthrown is because he was abroad and dying from cancer. He should’ve appointed a successor once he realized how serious his cancer was.
6 years ago
Sheriff shouldn’t have been involved. This isn’t Europe. We don’t have such laws here. I would sue the heck out of both the Walmart and the Sheriff. We don’t have Sharia Law in America!!!
6 years ago
I bet if the Wal-Mart was also asked to bake a gay wedding cake, they’d be happy to do so.
6 years ago
Wild Bill for America wrote a piece for Conservative Firing Line that states Islam is a felony under USC Title 18.15.2385. Punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Because they have declared they will overthrow our government and install sharia law, they and anyone who associates with them should be thrown into prison.
6 years ago
This is the same store that refuses to bake a flag cake, or make a cake for a Policemans retirement, but will gladly bake your an ISIS cake.
Add this to the list.
Maybe people are right, Wal-mart should close already. Didn’t sears experiment with grocery stores a few years ago?
6 years ago
LAWSUIT is justified.
6 years ago
Which Wal Mart? Address and location so we can Ferguson it.
