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By Yujie Zhou, Mission Local
November 16, 2021
Few, it appears, are as unhappy with the protection measures forced by the pandemic than the customers who frequent the adult shop Mission Secrets, a neighborhood fixture since the 1970s.
"We've been punched in the face. We've been kicked. We've had stuff thrown at us," said Parker, the manager of Mission Secrets. "We've always had issues with people threatening us, but it's gotten worse over the last two years. All because of the mask requirements or vaccine requirements."
Some of these assailants are customers, but some are homeless residents. Another staff member who preferred to go by the pseudonym "Bear" to protect himself commented, "This year I've been threatened at least once a week."
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