Jeff Roorda Plans to Introduce Ban on Thanksgiving Shopping
The incoming state representative told KSDK-TV he's trying to protect employees from working on Thanksgiving, which is a time that should be spent with family.
Black Friday came early in St. Louis this year with many retailers opening as soon as 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Incoming State Rep. Jeff Roorda, D-Dist. 113, wants to change that. His newly drawn district represents residents from Arnold, Imperial, Kimmswick and Barnhart. He's planning to introduce a measure that would prohibit retailers from opening on Thanksgiving, reports KSDK-TV. Restaurants, gas stations and drug stores would be exempt from the ban. He is calling the legislation the "Thanksgiving Family Protection Act," according to the station. He says that for employees, the holiday should represent time spent with family - not corporate greed. Patch was unable to reach Roorda for comment Wednesday. So what do you think? Would you be …
In this Article:
Gene Boehm
11:39 am on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
There should be a proposal for Missouri to fully enforce the "Blue Law". The Missouri Auto Dealers have to operate under the Blue Law so why not everyone. I believe that families having more time together would solve alot of issues with our youth today. more ›