This faux outrage about the "bullet holes" is the byproduct of the gentrification of this part of NYC in question.


Protesters rip ‘bullet holes’ wall decor of Brooklyn restaurant
BY DALE W. EISINGER LARRY MCSHANE
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Saturday, July 22, 2017, 7:41 PM

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Dozens of protesters turned out in Brooklyn on Saturday to slam the decor of their neighborhood’s newest restaurant.

The owner of Summerhill, who promoted her Crown Heights business by hyping bogus “bullet holes” in the walls and a sketchy past as an illegal gun outlet, was inundated with demonstrators eager to defend their neighborhood.

“That’s not what the neighborhood needs,” said lifelong Crown Heights resident Ayanna Prescott, 30. “The neighborhood needs child care. It needs schools.

“And a ‘boozy sandwich shop’ with fake bullet holes is totally disconnected.”

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The crowd of about 100 people choked the sidewalk outside the restaurant and chanted “Bye bye, Becky!” at owner Becca Brenna — who did not appear, but issued her second apology of the week.

“I deeply apologize for any offense that my recent comments might have caused,” read a statement from Brennan. “I did not intend to be insensitive to anyone in the neighborhood, and I am sorry that my words caused pain.

“I made light of serious issues and that was wrong.”


Summerhill, a new "boozy sandwich shop" in Crown Heights, is pushing its "bullet hole-ridden wall" as a selling point. (SUMMERHILL)
Brennan, a former attorney and native of Canada, described her use of “bullet hole” wall for marketing as “cheeky,” and also announced plans to serve a 40-ounce bottle of wine in paper bags. She has since admitted the holes weren’t from bullets.

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Angry residents responded by hanging signs on lamp posts and trees denouncing Summerhill.

“This is what gentrification looks like,” some of the signs read.


A Summerhill employee (c.), defending his boss and owner, Becca Brennan, to a hostile crowd at the rally in Brooklyn. (KEVIN C DOWNS/FOR NEW YORK DAILY NEWS)
Protester Justine Stephens, 25, moved to Crown Heights two years ago. She’s eager to share a “productive discussion” with Brennan about her comments, but held back tears as she spoke to the crowd.

“People from my culture used to sit on the corner and drink, and they’re trying to profitize that,” she said. “And that is their marketing. It’s not cheeky. It’s offensive.”

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Judith Lovell, a Crown Heights resident for more than a half-century, said Brennan failed to consider the impact of her “marketing” on the neighborhood.


Protesters rally outside of Becca Brennan's Summerhill eatery saying, "boozy sandwich shop with fake bullet holes is totally disconnected.” (KEVIN C DOWNS/FOR NEW YORK DAILY NEWS)
“Go out to the community,” she advised. “Find out what the needs are. This is not funny. People are dying every day. It’s absolutely terrible. And that’s why we’re gathered here today.”

Store owner Tracy Reid, who opened her business 18 years ago, applauded the arrival of a new restaurant before unloading on its owner.

“When you’re using the challenges we have as a community to mimic us ... (that) is very distasteful to the human experience,” Reid said.


Angry residents responded by hanging signs on lamp posts and trees saying, "This is what gentrification looks like." (KEVIN C DOWNS/FOR NEW YORK DAILY NEWS)
Local resident Jamal Mohammad, 29, was far less outraged about the restaurant than the protesters.

But he recalled three shootings on Bergen Ave. last year — and didn’t remember seeing any of the Summerhill clientele at the crime scenes.

“I saw none of these organic, gluten-free guys,” said Mohammad. “What’s bad for the community is gun violence.”

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Jesus Christ, can't people just lighten up a bit nowadays? If you don't want to eat there, don't eat there. I mean seriously.

In the immortal words of Bart Simpson, don't have a cow, man.

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Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
If you don't want to eat there, don't eat there.

Seems like the other side has forgotten this. Not only do they not want to eat there, but they don't want anyone to eat there.

Sometimes the truth bites a bit to deep

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Originally posted by 2012BOSS302:

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Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
If you don't want to eat there, don't eat there.

Seems like the other side has forgotten this. Not only do they not want to eat there, but they don't want anyone to eat there.

The other side has always been this way, if they don't like it, we can't have it either.

I can't believe she's apologizing to these f-tards.

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Originally posted by roberth:

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Originally posted by 2012BOSS302:

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Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
If you don't want to eat there, don't eat there.

Seems like the other side has forgotten this. Not only do they not want to eat there, but they don't want anyone to eat there.

The other side has always been this way, if they don't like it, we can't have it either.

And the converse is true as well -

If the other side likes something (for example- single payer healthcare, tranny bathrooms, no guns), you are going to be forced to like it / live with it as well.
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People just can't be happy these days unless they are offended by something

Yes, you can quote me on that

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Originally posted by greco:
I can't believe she's apologizing to these f-tards.

Well...she is Canadian.

I wonder how many of the protesters have a job?

Another unforunate choice for Becca... the sound emitting from the door opening alert was the General Lee horn from the Dukes of Hazzard.