One would think when a gay hairdresser from New York is refused service at a local camera shop because of his views, liberals would be up in arms.

But when those views are opposed to what the Democrat Party seems to stand for, the left is deafeningly silent.

Brandon Straka was refused service in a New York camera store on Thursday when he was recognized from a video of the #WalkAway campaign he launched last month, a movement to abandon liberalism and the Democratic Party.

I’m shaking right now. I just went into a camera store to buy a camera and a light and mic, etc. and they recognized me from tv. I was refused service because they said it was for “alt right” purposes. That literally just happened.

— Brandon Straka (The Unsilent Minority) (@usminority) July 5, 2018

The hairdresser has struck a nerve with his campaign and Democrats have been announcing their departure from the party in droves, using the #WalkAway hashtag to share personal testimonies on social media.

Born 39yrs ago, 1/2 white 1/2 mexican to a single mother on welfare in a state 93% white. Destined to be a LIB until I became educated, unafraid, free. Haven’t turned back. #walkaway

— Daniel Gonzales (@DannyGNZLS) July 6, 2018

#walkaway sick and tired of the hate spewing from the demlib socialist. I am no bot, I just have a critical thought process and refuse to be bullied into propoganda. We are waking and walking from the demlib socialist and rinos

— Bridgit Abita (@BridgitAbita) July 6, 2018

When a political party uses scare tactics, false narratives and bullying to remain relevant…it’s time to #WalkAway #WalkAwayMovement #WalkAwayCampaign

— Tanya Farris (@HippyCnsrvative) July 6, 2018

The hatred, divisiveness and intolerance on the left drove Straka, who admitted he was “crying for weeks” over the election of President Donald Trump, to be done with the “identity politics, the PC culture” which have “become more and more oppressive,” he told Michelle Makori at i24 News.

Straka explained how he made the decision to “walk away” from the party after the media bias against Trump and the Democrats’ support of it was exposed.

“They were manipulating our fears to get us to vote the way they wanted us to vote,” he said.

Straka’s experience at the camera store sparked reactions on Twitter, with many contending this is exactly the behavior by the “tolerant” left that is causing the Democratic exodus.

Another openly gay person refused service. I’m sure the left is going to get on this. https://t.co/laz3EUuLiW

— Michael Keyes (@michaelkeyes) July 5, 2018

This is what they do. The intolerant, lying left.

— Jack Posobiec?? (@JackPosobiec) July 5, 2018

Brandon, I am so sorry this is happening to you. You now must see more than ever you made the right choice to .#WalkAway. The Dems and liberals continue to show how intolerant and hateful they are. Not to mention their hypocrisy and lies are out of control! Stay strong brother.

— ??Happy❤Patriot Gal?? (@HappyPatriotGal) July 6, 2018

THE MAGA TENT IS YUGE. #WalkIn and #WalkAway from hate.

— Ann YourVoice™ America (@annvandersteel) July 6, 2018

Take your business elsewhere, Brandon. These people are crazy. A big part of why #WalkAway is having such a huge effect. Onward and upward my man. Keep up your great work.

— Lynn McCallister (@Lynn_Thinks) July 5, 2018

And they wonder why you decided to #WalkAway

— ?? Deplorable Patriot ?? (@PAbasketdweller) July 5, 2018

That moment when you realize that everything you where told was complete bullshit. That’s when you #walkaway
Wear their rejection of you as a red badge of courage. The lefts intolerance is finally being revealed. Keep up the good work.

— Steve Harden (@steve13harden) July 5, 2018

Straka reassured his Twitter followers that what happened to him would not prevent him from moving forward.

What happened to me today will NOT slow me down or deter me in any way. We will prevail. #WalkAway pic.twitter.com/i2wAz7tWKL

— Brandon Straka (The Unsilent Minority) (@usminority) July 5, 2018

And plenty of others are welcoming him to the other side.

I do also. He didn’t just leave The Plantation. He joined a FAMILY#WWG1WGA

— Pissed Redneck III% We Are All Tommy Now (@Auntdiggie12) July 6, 2018

#StayStrong, Brandon! I so admire the courage you have to start the #WalkAway movement, and I know millions of others like me have your back! Welcome to the side of civility!

— Carol SC (@CAS5050) July 6, 2018

Typical tolerant left. So proud to have you with us! #walkaway

— ?️‍?WeJustKeepWinning?? (@WokeFormerLib) July 5, 2018

We support you Brandon. Stay strong ?????? pic.twitter.com/LOv5YflafR

— Joanne, NYDeplorable (@JoanneColombo) July 5, 2018

Stand tall and proud! The treatment you felt today is another example of the absolute intolerance of the left. Don’t be discouraged. And know there is a camera shop around the corner that will welcome you as a customer! #MAGA

— The Super-Elite Mrs. (@kfccronin) July 5, 2018

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