Posted on Dec 10, 2023
A military-themed brewery wants to open in a big Navy town. An ex-SEAL is getting in the way
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A military-themed brewery wants to open in a big Navy town. An ex-SEAL is getting in the way
By BEN FINLEY
Updated 12:03 AM EST, December 10, 2023
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A former U.S. Navy SEAL who says he shot Osama bin Laden is at the center of a much different fight in Virginia, where plans for a military-themed brewery are drawing opposition over his alleged racist and homophobic remarks.
Robert J. O’Neill has a small ownership stake in Armed Forces Brewing Company and has served as its brand ambassador. His recent social media complaint about a Navy sailor who performs as a drag queen and a police report alleging he used a racial slur are fueling efforts to stop the brewery from opening in military-friendly Norfolk.
The company, which markets itself with politically conservative ads, has dismissed claims of bigotry and toned down O’Neill’s public-facing role. But last month, Norfolk’s planning commission recommended the City Council deny permits for the planned taproom and distribution center, which would be only a few miles (kilometers) from the nation’s largest Navy base.
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A military-themed brewery wants to open in a big Navy town. An ex-SEAL is getting in the way
By BEN FINLEY
Updated 12:03 AM EST, December 10, 2023
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A former U.S. Navy SEAL who says he shot Osama bin Laden is at the center of a much different fight in Virginia, where plans for a military-themed brewery are drawing opposition over his alleged racist and homophobic remarks.
Robert J. O’Neill has a small ownership stake in Armed Forces Brewing Company and has served as its brand ambassador. His recent social media complaint about a Navy sailor who performs as a drag queen and a police report alleging he used a racial slur are fueling efforts to stop the brewery from opening in military-friendly Norfolk.
The company, which markets itself with politically conservative ads, has dismissed claims of bigotry and toned down O’Neill’s public-facing role. But last month, Norfolk’s planning commission recommended the City Council deny permits for the planned taproom and distribution center, which would be only a few miles (kilometers) from the nation’s largest Navy base.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT (Join to see)] Sgt (Join to see) PV2 Larry Sellnow Maj Kim Patterson] SFC Ralph E Kelley SPC (Join to see) SSG William Jones SSG Paul Endes CPL Douglas Chrysler SPC (Join to see) PO1 H Gene Lawrence Lt Col Charlie Brown PO2 Marco Monsalve SGT Ruben Lozada A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney PO3 Charles Lewis
A military-themed brewery wants to open in a big Navy town. An ex-SEAL is getting in the way
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". . . .social media complaint about a Navy sailor who performs as a drag queen. . . ."
Why are people afraid of drag queens? I guess a question which is more central than this question is, "Why are people afraid of those who are different?"
Why are people afraid of drag queens? I guess a question which is more central than this question is, "Why are people afraid of those who are different?"
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