Makes Me Go “Huh?” — AJ Cole, Sr.

One election supply company advertised thanks to those that make elections successful by offering a 15% discount on election signs.
“Huh?”

The local government benefits and the local taxpayers certainly benefit. I guess I do benefit because I am also a taxpayer. Tell the truth! You just want to sell more signs.

One restaurant offers a free appetizer for veterans.
“Huh?”

I bring my wife and have a free appetizer. Then it just costs me drinks, entrees, desserts, and a tip. Thanks, but no thanks.

While another offers the veteran the buffet for free.
“Huh?”

Not much of a thank you unless I truly do enjoy eating by myself. I'll pass on this one, too!

A local store offers a veteran discount only on Veteran’s Day weekend.
“Huh?”

Yeah. I only served 1 weekend a year for more than 20 years. Guess I’ll have to wait another year to by that other item I need. Or check tomorrow to see if they have it at Lowe’s where there is a year round military discount. (No, I do not work for Lowe’s or get a kickback.) I appreciate much more that genuine, heartfelt “Thanks for your service!” than I do most of the veteran and military discounts that crop up every November.

I have decided that I am going to start a personal boycott of every company, store or restaurant that offers inane discounts that are only provided to drive up their revenue.

My list starts now.

Care to add to it?

More to come.

Originally published on AJ’s Rambles. Preserved with its original wording and publication date.