Racism versus Return

[Grayson Gist]

Hey there,

I want to build a fence around my owner occupied fourplex. I watched a neighbor put up a beautiful 6’ privacy fence and hoped the contractor would put up a sign. They did so I called it. He came out and gave us an estimate of $25 per linear foot, which I thought was high until I got two more estimates.

So we want to go with him, but out of the blue he starts talking about how he has a few rentals and “doesn’t rent to black(people)” and uses “(racial slur) migrant laborers”.

Would you go with the cheapest/strongest contractor or pay more money for moral reasons? I’m really struggling. The right thing and the practical thing aren’t the same in my mind. Thank you!

[Tchaka Owen]

@Grayson Gist - agree with all the comments above, however I'd take it another step. I'd let him know the reason you selected another person: we are a country built on the strength of a multitude of backgrounds and his racially derogatory comments are unacceptable. I'd be upfront and respectful, yet unyielding.