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Silver Diner Accuses BWI Concessions Manager of Free Speech Censorship
Silver Diner claims BWI concessions manager Fraport is stifling free speech by threatening daily fines for tabletop support cards.
In brief
Silver Diner claims BWI concessions manager Fraport is stifling free speech by threatening daily fines for tabletop support cards. Silver Diner says Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide is trying to silence its grassroots campaign with $250 daily fines for tabletop cards urging customers to help save the…
Silver Diner Faces Free Speech Challenge
Silver Diner accuses BWI concessions manager Fraport of trying to stifle free speech by threatening daily fines for tabletop support cards.
“Silver Diner accuses BWI concessions manager of trying to ‘stifle free speech’”
Fraport Demands Card Removal
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide ordered Silver Diner to remove tabletop cards urging customers to help save the restaurant or face $250 daily fines.
“Fraport executives ordered the restaurant to remove tabletop cards urging customers to 'help save Silver Diner' by contacting the Maryland Aviation Administration, or risk a fine of $250 a day.”
Tabletop Cards Urge Support
Tabletop cards at Silver Diner ask customers to show support by emailing state and BWI officials via a QR code linked to their website.
“Our future at BWI is at risk as our airport landlord is threatening to replace us with a multi-national airport concessionaire which results in higher pricing to travelers.”
Over 2000 Emails Sent
Silver Diner claims more than 2,000 people have emailed the state to show support for the restaurant through their website.
“more than 2,000 people have emailed the state to show support”
First Amendment Violation
Robert Giaimo, chairman and cofounder of Silver Diner, says Fraport’s demand violates the First Amendment by attempting to silence citizens and the restaurant.
“We see this as an attempt to muzzle citizens and muzzle Silver Diner”
Legal Battle Over Space
Silver Diner sued Fraport in September for breach of contract, claiming the company wants to gut and rebuild the restaurant at a cost of $8-10 million.
“Fraport told them they’d need to gut and rebuild their restaurant at BWI, which they’ve operated since 2007, at a cost of $8-10 million.”
What Happens Next
Silver Diner vows to continue fighting for its space, independent restaurants, and employees despite Fraport’s legal threats.
“We are not going away. We will continue to fight for this space, for independent restaurants and for the interests of our employees.”
The main idea
Silver Diner says Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide is trying to silence its grassroots campaign with $250 daily fines for tabletop cards urging customers to help save the restaurant.
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