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Well according to these two women, it was the black people who were being asked about their receipts, not the others! SO I guess that answers that question!! Maybe instead of jumping to some conclusion BEFORE an investigation - wait, that would show some intelligence.. sorry about that
Sorry, I don't need an investigation... Not that they weren't wronged or profiled in some way, perhaps they were... it's the fact that they are asking for TWO HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS that makes me not really care if they were wronged or not. It is that simple fact alone that makes them appear to be nothing more than greedy opportunists as opposed to race activists with a genuine concern for righting a wrong......
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Smells like these broads are looking for an out of court settlement...$$$ make money the old fashion way sue someone for it. 
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OK, 200 mil is a bit much.. but we both know that the lawyers tell people to ask for those silly amounts to get attention of both the public and the Toys r US. Now you also know that even if this is found to be true, they will not get 200 mil...
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As long as the out of pocket expenses are nothing then why wouldn't they sue ? If they get this case thrown out I honsetly hope these two losers go broke paying court costs and then are banned from Toys R Us forever .
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If these two women just have lawyers looking to make a name instead of really trying to find out if this is true, because the Toys R Us lawyers will not be playing around, then they will be outta some money . BUT if this case has some legs, Toys R US will try to settle.( or possibly us a delay tactic).
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OK, 200 mil is a bit much.. but we both know that the lawyers tell people to ask for those silly amounts to get attention of both the public and the Toys r US
Yea, it has nothing to do with the fact that they lawyers get the biggest chunk of it... 
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OK, 200 mil is a bit much.. but we both know that the lawyers tell people to ask for those silly amounts to get attention of both the public and the Toys r US
Yea, it has nothing to do with the fact that they lawyers get the biggest chunk of it...
At least after refusing to show a receipt they wern't beaten with a "Tickle me Elmo ". 
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i've often wondered why they don't place the "receipt checkers" in front of the cashiers, so they can SEE you purchase your stuff.
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I love the receipt checkers when we make the monthly $400 run to BJs and we've got 2 carts full of boxes and bags and loose stuff.. the receipt checker looks at the carts for 2 seconds, scans the receipt for a second, then punches a hole in it... there is NO WAY he has any idea if the stuff in the cart matches the stuff on that receipt.
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Well if you made eight bucks an hour and couldn't speak English,you probably wouldn't have a clue either!
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Who says I have a clue now?  
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Who says I have a clue now?
Certainly not me! 
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Who says I have a clue now?
Damn! I forgot the part about your wife being with you!
Point taken.........
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I would sit here and wait for somebody to come defend me, but I'm not sure I have enough time... and my 4 year old isn't allowed to use the computer... 
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I would sit here and wait for somebody to come defend me, but I'm not sure I have enough time... and my 4 year old isn't allowed to use the computer...
Alright, I'll defend you.
DC doesn't have a clue, but he knows it and works within those boundaries.
How's that?
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It is reallly quite simple: Here is my receipt, have a great day and bye bye.
Funny how that works for most people, isn't it?
It's a shame our courts even have to waste a second on something so trivial.
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profiling happens everywhere. that is often how we are kept safe. Many police departments/loss prevention/etc use it because it is true, not for any particular race, but if you have a store who is getting shoplifted by 90% mexican people, 5% caucasion, 5% black when the majority of shoppers are black and caucasion, who are you going to look out for? It is tool that can help identify potential threats, where people get into trouble is when they believe something that isnt there.
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Why am I not surprised at those defending this absurd action. Guess what, Dog and ndutyme, I had my receipt checked at Toys R Us JUST THIS LAST WEEKEND. Should I file suit because I'm WHITE and had my receipt checked? This is absurd and people looking to make a quick buck. Show the receipt and move on. I noticed you mentioned Denny's.....why didn't you mantion Twayna Brawley (spelling)? It's a two way street, you know.
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Why am I not surprised at those defending this absurd action. Guess what, Dog and ndutyme, I had my receipt checked at Toys R Us JUST THIS LAST WEEKEND. Should I file suit because I'm WHITE and had my receipt checked? This is absurd and people looking to make a quick buck. Show the receipt and move on.
I noticed you mentioned Denny's.....why didn't you mantion Twayna Brawley (spelling)? It's a two way street, you know.
I didn't defend anybody...reading is fundamental, I suggest you trying doing that next time you open that trap of yours.!
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I noticed you mentioned Denny's.....why didn't you mention Twayna Brawley (spelling)? It's a two way street, you know.
God coach, you're so ignorant..don't you know that only white people can be racist? 
Also, to those who don't know about what he is talking about, you can look into it here.
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"No, this isn't racism. I know how these ladies feel though. When every white customer ahead of you gets a smile and a have a nice day, and you in turn get a "can I see your receipt". Again, Toys R Us has asked white people for their receipt. You stated in that you understand how they feel. Sounds like you're defending them. I suggest you think through your posts before "opening that trap of yours". 
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I am skeptical but really won't make up my mind until I hear more about it.
Oh for the love of.... just jump in.  These women are obviously either guilty of something at the store or have such a deep rooted complex about themselves that they could probably use the insanity defense...
you forgot the 3rd option, they are what you call opportunistic.
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I noticed you mentioned Denny's.....why didn't you mantion Twayna Brawley (spelling)? It's a two way street, you know.
I mentioned Denny's first to point out these things do happen. I did not defend these people but I am not going to crucify them before more is known.
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More is known...like the fact that white people on this board have stated they have had their receipts checked at Toys R Us. So much for this being racial.
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C'mon guys is it really news that there are people, racist and otherwise who are trying to make the "quick buck" off of sheer stupidity. From hot coffee to "racially motivated" receipt checkers etc.....
There are racist and opportunist of every race, color and creed. We can probably spend all day pointing out those of another race who've done it. So what...dont make it personal!
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You're a racist opportunist. Good point.
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Who made it personal, you opportunisitc racist!
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More is known...like the fact that white people on this board have stated they have had their receipts checked at Toys R Us. So much for this being racial.
is that really true. What's done at a TrU in Houston, Cleveland, or Mars for that matter. What matters (and hasn't been spoken about factually to my knowledge) is what happens(happened) in THAT store!
oh and as an add on i aint defending or even siding with anyone just trying to keep the facts straight....or at least as straight as a racial motivated opportunist like myself could do
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Yes, it does matter. If the store is a national chain, they have a policy that is enforced nationwide.
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More is known...like the fact that white people on this board have stated they have had their receipts checked at Toys R Us. So much for this being racial.
is that really true. What's done at a TrU in Houston, Cleveland, or Mars for that matter. What matters (and hasn't been spoken about factually to my knowledge) is what happens(happened) in THAT store!
As Pit pointed out, most stores have security cameras at the exits. If that is indeed the case then we should have some evidence, one way or the other. It may not be conclusive, but should give us an idea.
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"No, this isn't racism. I know how these ladies feel though. When every white customer ahead of you gets a smile and a have a nice day, and you in turn get a "can I see your receipt".
Again, Toys R Us has asked white people for their receipt. You stated in that you understand how they feel. Sounds like you're defending them. I suggest you think through your posts before "opening that trap of yours".
Notice you didn't repost anything I said before that. But like I said "this isn't racism"
And yes, I can understand, I've been in situations like that, I handled differently though, I just showed my receipt. And yes, I've seen white people get their bags checked too. I can only speculate that these ladies were the only ones asked at the time, that's why I can relate.
But you're only gonna brush this off too, so do your best. You're really not worth the effort of trying to open your eyes to another world outside of boxed in existence.
Black people experience racism everyday...so do white people, latinos, and every other race. I recognize that, and have NEVER demeaned, degraded, or otherwise made light of a situation any race has been through. If you were to get your ass beat by 5 black guys, for no absolute reason other than it was just opportunity, that wouldn't make it right. If you claimed it was a racist act, I would agree.
Everytime someone says anything about race, I just shudder, because I know what's coming from you, and the likes of you. This particular case, you're right, this has nothing to do with racism, maybe a case of predjudice, but not racism, and the ladies should've let it go. But just because this is lacking merit, doesn't mean every situation is.
For the record, I didn't say a damn thing about Denny's!
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LOL, wow, what a great little tirade. Of course, it's filled with a bunch of crap, but it was still inspiring to see. Is it my fault that others, including myself, dismiss this crap because we, as white people, have shown receipts and doubt the veracity of the statements?
As for what I say about racism, you don't know me and shouldn't pretend to. Just because I don't believe everyone that screams racism doesn't mean I don't think it exists. So, you need to worry about yourself labeling people with things like "the likes of you", suggesting something you have no idea about and insinuating I'm a racist. You have no idea and just want to spout off. Get over yourself.
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LOL, wow, what a great little tirade. Of course, it's filled with a bunch of crap, but it was still inspiring to see. Is it my fault that others, including myself, dismiss this crap because we, as white people, have shown receipts and doubt the veracity of the statements?
As for what I say about racism, you don't know me and shouldn't pretend to. Just because I don't believe everyone that screams racism doesn't mean I don't think it exists. So, you need to worry about yourself labeling people with things like "the likes of you", suggesting something you have no idea about and insinuating I'm a racist. You have no idea and just want to spout off. Get over yourself.
Truly you should get over yourself.
You really believe you're more intelligent and enlightened than you really are...I hate to burst your bubble, but you're not!
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Yes, it does matter. If the store is a national chain, they have a policy that is enforced nationwide.
C'mon Coach they have a policy that SHOULD be standard throughout the chain. Notice the SHOULD because its not ALWAYS the case. That's all i am saying. Not every worker does what they are supposed to do. Right??
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Listen to you projecting yourself on others. You think you are "enlightened" about people you have no clue about....not that that's ever stopped you from posting before, nor will in the future. Feel brave, calling people a racist (or at least insinuating it) on a messageboard where you have no consequences for your actions. That's truly a brave act.
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Of course not every worker does what they're supposed to, but not everyone that screams racism is right or telling the truth either....especially when they can bank $200 million for doing so, right? 
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Of course not every worker does what they're supposed to, but not everyone that screams racism is right or telling the truth either....especially when they can bank $200 million for doing so, right?
Right. I don't see anybody saying these people were right.
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Naw, just someone insinuating you're a racist for saying that Toys R Us asks white people for their receipt.
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Like I said Coach....its out there. Its unfortunate...if its any consolation I dont think your a racist but yeah the 200 mil screams pay me!!
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Listen to you projecting yourself on others. You think you are "enlightened" about people you have no clue about....not that that's ever stopped you from posting before, nor will in the future. Feel brave, calling people a racist (or at least insinuating it) on a messageboard where you have no consequences for your actions. That's truly a brave act.
I didn't call anybody racist...must be your guilty conscience speaking. I said this WASN'T a racist act, and yet you keep trying to pin something on me that I didn't say.
If it makes you feel better about yourself...go right ahead!
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