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[–] 11223267? 0 points 12 points (+12|-0) ago 

Bass is to be commended for fighting establishments that attract crime and other problems in city.

Bit of horseshit here. Little corner stores don't generate crime, it's just they're either an easy target or the only target.

But the portion of her bill that would eliminate bulletproof glass — a sensible protection for employees — has no clear connection to her broader proposal. And Bass’ complaint that customers suffer “indignity” because of the bulletproof glass is nothing short of ridiculous. By the same token, don’t security cameras and security guards also push “indignity”? Aren’t they signals to customers that they aren’t necessarily trusted to abide by the law? Of course, she doesn’t have to pay for more security guards and cameras.

Absolute fact. Businesses have a duty to protect their interests, and that includes the well-being of the staff. It's more than a duty when it's a little family business and it's your kin in the line of fire.

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[–] 0110001111 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

Most stores will have some kind of insurance for stafff and liability. Most insurance companies will not insure these stores due to high risk, no security, and no collateral. So even if the store owner wants to stay open, they wont be able to, since one robbery or crime spree is enough to end them.