"US NAVY VET \n\nReally just wanted to watch my daughter in swimming lessons maybe record her swim. \nWalked up to enter and the security guard although respectfully noted issues that wouldn't let me enter. \n\nShe told me about three issues my black tank top, my Durag, my phone. Then said all my items would need to be checked in and I cannot walk around with them. \n\nI explained my wife was inside has a lock and I'll put my stuff up when I'm in.\n\nBut she said she couldn't even do that. And if she did she would be talked to about it...??\n\nThis was while other people walked in and out with black shirts and tops on. Some people with black hats and full black garments and dresses on. \n\nI asked if I leave my things with her is that ok, she then stated again I would have to take my Durag off and my shirt.\n\nShe went on to explain how some parents may feel a way about me what I'm wearing and how they might complain and create an issue. (Horrible)\n\nThat to me seems like profiling. \n\nEven after stating I just wanted to watch and not swim she repeated what she said. Then tried to explain how if I did bring my phone in how I would look and how others could perceive me ... \n\nI'm not new to this type of ordeal. It's just sad to see some people still judge and then enforce rules/ policies. \n\nSad to see I can't walk and not be seen as an issue / threat / problem. Or even allowed in because MAYBE it'll create an issue. \n\nOnce again I did not want to swim. \nI understand wanting to stop a problem before it happens but there is definitely a line I think being crossed here based off of presumptions."
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