Many of you might be familiar with the veterans discount. Our society’s safety and orderliness owe a great deal to the dedicated men and women serving in law enforcement.

Despite the challenging and vital nature of their work, many believe that these individuals are not compensated adequately.

Recently, a KFC outlet in Ohio decided to join in on this discussion. After the store put up a sign, it triggered a flurry of reactions online.

Regardless of the time or date, the store’s policy was to offer free meals to anyone in uniform. Originally, this gesture aimed to provide a discount on chicken as a way of showing appreciation for local law enforcement officers. As a result, this new policy began to gain more attention on social media platforms.

The image was shared on a Facebook page called “Ohio Going Blue,” generating numerous discussions. Despite amassing over 10,000 likes and 6,000 shares, a variety of opinions emerged.

Some commenters questioned the necessity of extending this offer to the police, while others expressed that as officers, they would rather not receive special treatment and would prefer to pay for their meals. Facebook page administrators chimed in with the following remarks:

“This is a positive post, but some of you may not see the bigger picture. As an officer, I don’t walk into any establishment expecting ANYTHING to be free, whether I’m in uniform or not. There are other officers who share this sentiment. We don’t seek ‘special treatment.’ The reason for the post is because KFC is recognizing law enforcement. To those suggesting that other first responders should also be acknowledged, my answer is: ABSOLUTELY.”

Despite the significant media attention it has received, the sign will continue to be displayed in the store.

For the officers who put their lives at risk let this sign serve as a salute to them so they know we appreciate their efforts.

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