Guillermo Ortiz, a server at Planet Hollywood in Los Angeles International Airport, discovered a racist note instead of a tip from a couple he served. The note included derogatory comments about immigrants, showcasing the broader societal issues related to discrimination. Despite being Puerto Rican himself, Ortiz felt the weight of the racially charged message, linking it to the current political environment under President Trump. The incident reflects ongoing challenges faced by service workers in diverse culinary settings and has raised questions about the restaurant's response to such behavior.
Ortiz expressed his emotional response, stating, "I opened the checkbook and I found the message, and it made me feel bad. I'm not even Mexican, I'm Puerto Rican, but my wife is Mexican - there's no right to treat people like that."
He attributed the incident to the current political climate, saying, "This is happening because of what's happening with President Trump right now. I think that's the reason people are acting like this."
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