Seattle area event canceled after activists file complaints against Christian coffee shop owner
- A "Coffee with a Cop" event in Shoreline, Washington, was canceled due to protests over coffee shop owner Keith Carpenter's Christian beliefs, as reported by Jason Rantz.
- Shoreline City Hall stated it did not intend to make anyone feel unwelcome and will be more intentional about venue selection in the future.
- Carpenter described the cancellation as "a form of discrimination" and emphasized that his coffee shop serves all customers equally.
- A spokesperson for Shoreline indicated future events will be held on public property to avoid similar issues, stating they aim to be a "welcoming place for all people.
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