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"I heard from Kristen D. Murray, owner of luncheonette and pastry shop Maurice, that she initially hadn’t considered closing but, after an employee expressed fear about potential armed militia, she closed the pre-order shop and gave employees a paid week off so they could rest—saying that “safety is paramount over the dollar” and that while it’s probably not the smartest business move financially, it’s the smartest humane move." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden