As I write this blog, I’m still fuming a little bit.  I usually write my best when I’ve been ticked off somehow as my past articles elsewhere will illustrate that fact.  The reason I’m writing this very off-topic blog is to let all interested parties know that while I was out putting fliers up today, I saw a new gym that had opened up in Spanish Fort, Alabama called “Snap Fitness” - right by the post office so that I’m 100% clear about where I’m talking about.  So, I saw the phone number that they put up, 251-626-0320, on their window and I called them.  The phone conversation basically went along these lines:

“Hello, this is Snap Fitness.  Robert speaking.”

“Hi, I was wondering how much it would cost for two memberships to your gym?  This is for two guys.”

“Well, is this a family or…”

“No, he and I are roommates.”

“Well, sir, Alabama state law doesn’t recognize two guys living together as a family, so…”

“Sorry, I’ve completely lost interest in your gym now.  Have a good day, sir.”

Discrimination.  I’m calling it.  Right here.  This is NOT right.  I never disclosed my sexual orientation to the gentleman and I DID say that who I lived with was my roommate.

So, please.  Take whatever action you feel is necessary because I don’t want these bigotted people anywhere near my home.  Again, that’s Snap Fitness, Spanish Fort, Alabama, 36527, 251-626-0320.  Call the owner, Robert, give him a piece of your mind, and let him know that this won’t be tolerated anywhere.  Or you could call their corporate office, 952-474-5422.