Sonic says location’s Redskins sign was ‘hurtful and unacceptable’
A Belton, Mo., location of the fast-food chain displayed a sign that said the Kansas City Chiefs would ‘scalp’ its opponents. It was up for a few hours, but the outrage spread far and wide via social media.
Sonic hasn’t posted any open apologies to Facebook or Twitter, but its Twitter replies are virtually nothing but apologies at the moment. A few examples:
@Amandaallen30 You are right we cannot erase the pain and for that we are very sorry.
— Sonic Drive-In (@sonicdrive_in) December 9, 2013
@StarNayea Owner of the restaurant has counseled employee. Considering next actions. Learning experience for employee and all concerned.
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