Never call attention to yourself with a stupid idea. From the Portland, Maine Press Herald:
Skowhegan propane dealer with anti-Trump message is not licensed to sell fuel
A local propane dealer who said in a recent message that he won’t sell to anyone who voted for President-elect Donald Trump has been delivering and dispensing gas without a state license for at least two years, state officials said this week.
Michael Turner, who operates of Turner LP Gas Service on Canaan Road, left a message for would-be customers on his company’s voice mail, saying “If you voted for Donald Trump for president, I will no longer be delivering your gas. Please find someone else.” That message was left on a Friday, when the weather was bitterly cold. The message goes on to say that the cost of gas remains $110 a bottle, with payment due on delivery.
However, Turner is not licensed to sell gas. According to the Maine Fuel Board, Turner’s propane license expired in 2012. Turner had two licenses, one for delivery and the other for dispensing, which expired in 2012 and 2014, respectively. The board became aware of the issue after the news of Turner’s message was reported by the Portland Press Herald late last week.
Heh - the internet is forever. Turner has removed the offending message but people will remember him for a long long time. Operating without a license is not a good thing - fines and punnishment. I bet that the Maine Department of Revenue is going to be looking at his business tax filings in a few days. Another example of a bubble - Turner thought he could be "funny" and get away with it.
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