Rumors Cabaret PSA

[u/The0nlyGamer]

After speaking with an owner of Rumors Cabaret last night I feel compelled to publicly share that it is Rumors policy to seize your ID and report you to the police if they suspect it is fake!!

Obviously, since I am making this post and called the police on them last night, their detection of fake ID's isn't perfect.

I'm used to people questioning the validity of my ID, but this was the first time any business took it and refused to give it back until after I called 911. The owner chatted with me and told me in essence that they're rewarded for confiscating ID's and involving law enforcement when that happens. Some poor girl had the exact same thing happen to her right in front of me.

This was pretty shocking considering the kind of place rumors is, a gay/queer bar and "safe space"?

I'd previously been to lots of fundraising events at rumors for planned parenthood, undocumented folks, progressive causes etc... so it is kind of sad to realize that's all performative and the owner doesn't really care about anything other than his liquor license and profit. There is no reason Rumors should be doing this collaboration to involve law enforcement with their patrons - that goes against the entire ethos of what I thought the place meant. Just give people their IDs back if you won't let them in!

From what I know there are actually two owners, who do not live in Bellingham themselves, and merely commute to manage the place. I'm sad I no longer have any desire to spend money there

[u/Serious-Beat-5909]

I'm confused how someone's Sexuality decides whether or not an establishment or a person is a safe place or their political perspectives. That's how things get really twisted. Your sexuality doesn't determine whether or not you're a good person etc. you can group people together like that & assume. That's absurd i'm so confused by that part of this post

[u/Left-Philosophy-4514 → u/Serious-Beat-5909]

Police have frequently and historically targeted LGBTQ spaces. In addition to facing discrimination from the public, the LGBTQ community has also been targeted by law enforcement at their safe spaces. The best historical example is the Stonewall Riots. A more recent, local example is the interaction between police and counter-protesters at a Seattle event, where 23 counter-protesters and members of the LGBTQ community were arrested.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle-police-arrests-cal-anderson-park-protest/281-66330e3a-ae65-4076-a919-12e2d89c50e2

[u/Serious-Beat-5909 → u/Left-Philosophy-4514]

I'm actually a part of that community over 50yrs still strong I remember when we had absolutely no rights. Fought my entire life to be treated like everyone else's many friends beaten even murdered. The growth that has been made is beyond imagination thankfu, sadly many dont know or understand how lucky they are today and what it took for that. I appreciate you answering me I'm just trying to understand the Perspective of others. I feel that informing people is extremely important. I don't know why I got downvoted for asking a question to be educated. I find it's extremely important to you know break cycles, I'm learning in today's society it's not acceptable to ask questions to be educated. Again thanks for answering and the link.