Atlanta Motel 6 turned away a young U.S. Army soldier

[preselector]

http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/motel6.asp

The 20 year old soldier was catching a flight to Alaska the next day, didn't want to risk missing his flight, made reservations at Motel 6, arrived at the Motel 6 at midnight, and was turned away because he was under 21.

The heck with coulda-shoulda; Motel 6 needs to feel the pain until a public apology and policy change are issued.

 

[Bay_Kat]

I had this on my fb for a while, it was updated that motel 6 contacted them and is trying to make things right, they'll update when there's something new. I couldn't believe it, what a bunch of BS from motel 6.

My daughter and I were at BWI a couple of years ago and there were a couple of really young guys in their fatigues with all their gear. They said they were staying in the airport until their flight because they were too young to get a motel room. I don't get it, old enough to defend the country but not to get a hotel room?

All, Motel 6 has reached out to us and is trying to work with us to resolve the situation. Thank you all for your support in sharing this post. I will post another update after we see what happens.

 

[Lurk]

I had this on my fb for a while, it was updated that motel 6 contacted them and is trying to make things right, they'll update when there's something new. I couldn't believe it, what a bunch of BS from motel 6.

My daughter and I were at BWI a couple of years ago and there were a couple of really young guys in their fatigues with all their gear. They said they were staying in the airport until their flight because they were too young to get a motel room. I don't get it, old enough to defend the country but not to get a hotel room?

It is possible the local municipality has age restrictions for motels and hotels.

 

[mamatutu]

It is possible the local municipality has age restrictions for motels and hotels.

Well, some laws don't make sense. If you are old enough to serve your country and be sent off to parts unknown to possibly sacrifice your life, there should be exceptions. Our soldiers/veterans should be given the utmost priority in every and all things. Period. Sadly, the ones that try to keep us free are treated poorly too often.

 

[Hank]

Well, some laws don't make sense. If you are old enough to serve your country and be sent off to parts unknown to possibly sacrifice your life, there should be exceptions. Our soldiers/veterans should be given the utmost priority in every and all things. Period. Sadly, the ones that try to keep us free are treated poorly too often.

 

[Tech]

It is possible the local municipality has age restrictions for motels and hotels.

It may be a corporate rule similiar to the rule about renting cars, some put it at 25 yrs or you pay a high surcharge. The chain may set an age to stop teenagers from renting a room for parties like we read about once in awhile over at the Holiday Inn in Solomons.

 

[mamatutu]

It may be a corporate rule similiar to the rule about renting cars, some put it at 25 yrs or you pay a high surcharge. The chain may set an age to stop teenagers from renting a room for parties like we read about once in awhile over at the Holiday Inn in Solomons.

Still, if someone is in military dress or shows an id to that fact, they should be exempted from the law/laws. Period. Obama seems to be changing the ACA at whim to accommodate certain factions, so why shouldn't the military get exemptions, especially when they are trying to do the right thing? That is how screwed up America really is. There is no comparison between partying non military teenagers and the teen military. Who sets a better example? Oh wait, let me think...teen military.

Until this article, I did not realize that military are not given a pass in situations like this. If I was in political office, this is one of the first things I would change. I am not saying teenage military don't have motel room parties, but I do think the fact that they enlisted makes a difference in how they should be exempted from the general law. If they screw up and trash the room, then hold them responsible. That's all.

 

[mitzi]

The entire 21 year old age limit is ridiculous. Not only for our soldiers but for anymore. I know a girl who is married (to a Marine), works full time, goes to college, etc. and there as so many things her and her husband cannot do because they aren't 21. Maybe young people would act more responsible if they were given the chance like we were (some of us) at 18. No wonder so many of them don't get a job and move out of their parents when they're 18 like we (some of us lol) did. It's too restrictive to "grow up" and be an adult.

 

[mitzi]

Well, some laws don't make sense. If you are old enough to serve your country and be sent off to parts unknown to possibly sacrifice your life, there should be exceptions. Our soldiers/veterans should be given the utmost priority in every and all things. Period. Sadly, the ones that try to keep us free are treated poorly too often.

 

[LibertyBeacon]

The entire 21 year old age limit is ridiculous. Not only for our soldiers but for anymore. I know a girl who is married (to a Marine), works full time, goes to college, etc. and there as so many things her and her husband cannot do because they aren't 21. Maybe young people would act more responsible if they were given the chance like we were (some of us) at 18. No wonder so many of them don't get a job and move out of their parents when they're 18 like we (some of us lol) did. It's too restrictive to "grow up" and be an adult.

We all have our time. No one should be in a hurry to grow up. Believe me: it's overrated.

 

[mamatutu]

We all have our time. No one should be in a hurry to grow up. Believe me: it's overrated.

Disagree. Yes, we should all enjoy our youth, but there seems to be less and less respect from youth these days. That is why military youth should be given an exemption. They are trying to do the right thing and should not be punished for that. It is like in the days of the VN war when our military came home to be spit upon. My husband was one of those brave men that was spit upon, and he chose to join (Marines), and was not drafted. If anyone is to blame, it is the law makers. If this was 60+ years ago, I would agree with you. Times were different. Yes, there were wars, but people in general had manners and etiquette. That went out the window a long time ago no matter how much parents tried to hold on. Peer pressure is the sign of the times, and the pressure is not good. JMO.

Are you Peter Pan?

 

[LibertyBeacon]

Disagree. Yes, we should all enjoy our youth, but there seems to be less and less respect from youth these days.

That's because more and more youth are coming from dorked families that raise them badly. A mal élevé as the French would say. As the population grows, so does that sector of society. It all comes down to proper manners.

That is why military youth should be given an exemption. They are trying to do the right thing and should not be punished for that. It is like in the days of the VN war when our military came home to be spit upon.

If this is a local age law thing as Lurk muses, then no I don't think there should be an exemption made. What I think should happen is that he ought to be able to stay at the nearest military installation that has a bed for him. They will drive him to the airport and he will be on time for his flight.

 

[mamatutu]

That's because more and more youth are coming from dorked families that raise them badly. A mal élevé as the French would say. As the population grows, so does that sector of society. It all comes down to proper manners.



If this is a local age law thing as Lurk muses, then no I don't think there should be an exemption made. What I think should happen is that he ought to be able to stay at the nearest military installation that has a bed for him. They will drive him to the airport and he will be on time for his flight.

You are Peter Pan! I knew it! You don't want to live in the world we have, but want to live in a fantasy land that doesn't exist because you think you can create your own outside of reality; as in your own political reality. It is obvious by your reply. That's the thing; you by your own admission, do not participate in the American process, so why should you have a voice, or care what happens? And, what do the French have to do with it? They are a bad example from the get go. They don't appreciate that we liberated them in WWII, and don't let us use their air space at their whim. Oh, and I, already brought up the issue about 'proper manners'. JMO

Just out of curiosity, do you have children?

 

[LibertyBeacon]

You are Peter Pan! I knew it! You don't want to live in the world we have, but want to live in a fantasy land that doesn't exist because you think you can create your own outside of reality; as in your own political reality. It is obvious by your reply. That's the thing; you by your own admission, do not participate in the American process, so why should you have a voice, or care what happens? And, what do the French have to do with it? They are a bad example from the get go. They don't appreciate that we liberated them in WWII, and don't let us use their air space at their whim. Oh, and I, already brought up the issue about 'proper manners'. JMO

A few too many schnapps? Please tell me you didn't get into the DeKuyper ButterShots again.

 

[blazinlow89]

Still, if someone is in military dress or shows an id to that fact, they should be exempted from the law/laws. Period. Obama seems to be changing the ACA at whim to accommodate certain factions, so why shouldn't the military get exemptions, especially when they are trying to do the right thing? That is how screwed up America really is. There is no comparison between partying non military teenagers and the teen military. Who sets a better example? Oh wait, let me think...teen military.

Until this article, I did not realize that military are not given a pass in situations like this. If I was in political office, this is one of the first things I would change. I am not saying teenage military don't have motel room parties, but I do think the fact that they enlisted makes a difference in how they should be exempted from the general law. If they screw up and trash the room, then hold them responsible. That's all.

Do you actually know any current younger military members? The best parties in my younger days were always thrown by the younger active duty guys, they also often took place at hotels. That's not just here, in several areas. Marines are by far the rowdiest bunch, but the branch did not matter, as the parties were always fun.

While I do not agree that they sent him on his way, however if it is local policy or corporate then I can understand. If the person at the desk let him in they could have gotten into trouble, fined or even fired.

 

[nutz]

What I think should happen is that he ought to be able to stay at the nearest military installation that has a bed for him. They will drive him to the airport and he will be on time for his flight.

That is not the way alot of these things work. Soldiers, sailors and airmen are sometimes treated like adults. They are handed a plane ticket and instructed to make their way to point b.

 

[tommyjo]

Still, if someone is in military dress or shows an id to that fact, they should be exempted from the law/laws. Period. Obama seems to be changing the ACA at whim to accommodate certain factions, so why shouldn't the military get exemptions, especially when they are trying to do the right thing? That is how screwed up America really is. There is no comparison between partying non military teenagers and the teen military. Who sets a better example? Oh wait, let me think...teen military.

Until this article, I did not realize that military are not given a pass in situations like this. If I was in political office, this is one of the first things I would change. I am not saying teenage military don't have motel room parties, but I do think the fact that they enlisted makes a difference in how they should be exempted from the general law. If they screw up and trash the room, then hold them responsible. That's all.

Its amazing how you can take two sides of an issue in the same reply. On one hand you agree with the under 21 as a means to limit underage room parties by younger military members...then on the other say underage military members should be exempted from the law.

So which laws should not apply to those in uniform? ALL of them or just some?

How far does your in uniform exemption go? Is it just military or does it include police? Firefighters? Band members?

Don't you think it a bit odd that you are advocating that the very people who are sent to apply the rule of law and civil society upon others, should exempt from the rule of law?

 

[Gilligan]

How far does your in uniform exemption go? Is it just military or does it include police? Firefighters? Band members? My Blaze Starr costume?

Jeez. Really?

 

[mitzi]

We all have our time. No one should be in a hurry to grow up. Believe me: it's overrated.

It is overrated lol. Just saying if you're old enough to join the military, fight in a war, witness things most of us can't even imagine than you should be able to rent a motel room, rent a car, buy a beer and whatever else this rule prevents them from doing like they are a child.

 

[Larry Gude]

http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/motel6.asp

The 20 year old soldier was catching a flight to Alaska the next day, didn't want to risk missing his flight, made reservations at Motel 6, arrived at the Motel 6 at midnight, and was turned away because he was under 21.

The heck with coulda-shoulda; Motel 6 needs to feel the pain until a public apology and policy change are issued.

That poor child. Gosh, I hope he isn't too devastated and that this doesn't have lingering consequences for his self esteem and emotional well being.