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blackdragon8577 t1_j6jg2xv wrote
Reply to comment by Charlesinrichmond in Report: The State of Housing in the Richmond Region 2023 by opienandm
So, what you are saying is that a private homeowner can be racist, sexist, or whatever kind of bigot they want. And they can choose to openly discriminate against other people using that bigoted world view when selling their home.
However, as soon as a real estate agent gets involved, that is where the laws start to kick in because that agent is a legal entity in a commercial transaction instead of a regular citizen selling something to a regular citizen.
(I know you aren't condoning the bigotry we are talking about here, but I just like to make sure I understand.)
No law can prevent an individual from being racist and acting according to their racism, as long as they are doing it as a private citizen. The moment they move into a commercial enterprise, operating under a business license, using a realtor, etc. they are then beholden to the law.
Which is why a private seller can do whatever they want.
But let's say that a seller was going through a real estate agent. The seller makes it very clear that they will not sell their home to a black person. The agent brings the offers to the seller and the top bid also has one of these love letters in them revealing that the family buying the home is black.
The seller refuses that offer and instructs the realty agent to accept a lower offer from another family because they refuse to sell to a black person.
In this instance, would someone be in violation of the law? If so, who?
Or does the real estate agent need to be the one actually committing the racial discrimination?
ExtremeHobo t1_j6jfzz8 wrote
Reply to comment by zeelab2021 in Frosty-style vegan shakes and Impossible burgers with vegan cheese at Fatburger in Midlothian 🔥 by zeelab2021
Generally only for places selling corporation made vegan burgers. For example at Citizen Burger Bar it's cheaper to get their house made vegan burger. Which is how it should be.
Every-Education-7368 OP t1_j6jfzq4 wrote
Reply to comment by eziam in Inpatient opiate detox by Every-Education-7368
Thank you! I'm trying and I've never been to rehab before. 20 plus years of addiction and only ever detoxed in jail!
Mystic-333 t1_j6jfo0n wrote
Wawa on Brook & Wilmer is shocking too 😂😂
ExtremeHobo t1_j6jfceb wrote
Reply to comment by MikeMazook in Main St. Dragon is....Foo Dog? by braysher
If it follows the recent trend that means prices will increase and potions will be smaller. I really hope we start doing food halls better.
Every-Education-7368 OP t1_j6jedeq wrote
Reply to comment by Horror-Fisherman-575 in Inpatient opiate detox by Every-Education-7368
I called them, 8 grand. Don't accept insurance
Danger-Moose t1_j6jebxo wrote
Reply to comment by Careless_Drink9427 in Main St. Dragon is....Foo Dog? by braysher
Boo what? That the answer to the question was the top result in a search for "Foo Dog"?
Every-Education-7368 OP t1_j6jeakz wrote
Reply to comment by ProcrastinatingOnIt in Inpatient opiate detox by Every-Education-7368
What is B you?
Careless_Drink9427 t1_j6je78c wrote
Reply to comment by Danger-Moose in Main St. Dragon is....Foo Dog? by braysher
Boo
BlueXTC OP t1_j6jdq6v wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in PSA: Increasing costs for Xfinity cable and internet by BlueXTC
It is "normal" because people accept it. Contractually it is a fixed price for the term of the agreement. I expect the contract to hold.
7SlotGrill t1_j6jdp59 wrote
Reply to comment by lamemodem in PSA: Increasing costs for Xfinity cable and internet by BlueXTC
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Earthlink https://www.earthlink.net/
DJKittyDC t1_j6jdn6x wrote
If you're coming home through Dulles, we've never seen the site at IAD open for interviews when we've returned from a trip (just the timing of return flights from Europe I think, we've always landed there after regular business hours). Scheduling and driving up to Dulles is your best bet, especially if you want it done before a trip that's already booked.
fitzmouse t1_j6jd7xs wrote
Reply to Happily cold and rainy Mondaily. by Swrdmn
My toddler managed to keep me out of bed most of the night by constantly waking up and making a ruckus through the house. Finally got him to settle down by cuddling next to him until he asked me to go sleep on the recliner next to his bed.
His sleep regressions in the past year have been more difficult for me personally than anytime when he was a newborn.
Jasons_Argonautalis t1_j6jd485 wrote
Reply to comment by shalomfromus in Frosty-style vegan shakes and Impossible burgers with vegan cheese at Fatburger in Midlothian 🔥 by zeelab2021
Neutrally and amicably it seems.
SqueezeMyCharmin t1_j6jd01w wrote
Rosie's
the_faded_memories t1_j6jct3f wrote
Had to go to Dulles for mine years ago. Richmond didn’t have an office then. Barely do now.
Depending on what it’s worth to you, maybe consider booking one in ATL or elsewhere and snagging cheap tickets ahead to fly in, interview and return.
Also, once you get it set yourself a reminder a month or so before your birthday 5 years out to renew. Renewal is easy while still active but mine lapsed and I had to redo the original filing. Luckily it came through while I was in Canada and I didn’t have to do another interview at all.
freetimerva t1_j6jcipc wrote
Reply to comment by fannypax in Holy shit we finally found her by fannypax
Bagel was a money laundering campaign.
fannypax OP t1_j6jc8st wrote
Reply to comment by freetimerva in Holy shit we finally found her by fannypax
Bagel was a reptilian from the center of the earth I have photos
fannypax OP t1_j6jc3yz wrote
Reply to comment by knownasformerly in Holy shit we finally found her by fannypax
No regrets, it’s a quality bit and I stand behind it 100%
ProcrastinatingOnIt t1_j6jc3ce wrote
Reply to Inpatient opiate detox by Every-Education-7368
Vcu and Tucker’s at Chippenham do impatient medical detox. I don’t know the requirements, but 700 Dinwiddie Ave., the healing place might be looking into.
Edit, there is also the healing place for women on Stockton.
Danger-Moose t1_j6jc0nm wrote
Reply to comment by BlueXTC in PSA: Increasing costs for Xfinity cable and internet by BlueXTC
A lot of the time you can call and say you want the price back or threaten to quit and they will get it back down. This doesn't always work, but you can always bounce between Verizon and Comcast.
Sgtpepper672 t1_j6jboi4 wrote
Reply to Inpatient opiate detox by Every-Education-7368
Master Center isn’t inpatient but they can help you find resources
Dangerous-Leading-28 t1_j6jbejn wrote
The staffing is based on International travel levels at that airport, RIC has little if any direct International flights, so minimal staff. Raleigh has several direct international flights so they will have more agents and more opportunities for an appointment.
We ended up going to the DC enrollment center, made a day of it. https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/enrollment-centers/district-columbia
Every-Education-7368 OP t1_j6jg4v4 wrote
Reply to comment by Sgtpepper672 in Inpatient opiate detox by Every-Education-7368
I had a terrible experience with them 2 years ago. Hopefully I can find something without having to resort there!