Why not go after the really terrible companies - the ones that don't make the HRC list at all.
Moderator: This is a story; whereas i am reading both sides of what people think. I respect both sides. However, Target donated their money to a vehemently anti-gay polician who has a history of dishing hateful gay rhetoric. If we do not teach Target a lesson, than Target will do it again. Remember, you have to look at the big picture. The US Supreme Court stated companies can now spend as much as they want on a election. If i buy a 10.00 T shirt, and 25 cents of it is donated to someone who hates me (gay people), than i should not buy thewir T-shirt. I do not shop walmart and guess what? I do not need to shop Target. Target has not apologized for its donation. Now, if Target gave a donation to a member of the KKK - EVERYONE WOULD BE ANGRY! wELL, SENDING MONEY TO ANTI-GAY OPRGANIZATIONS IS NO DIFFERENT THAN SENDING MONEY TO THE kkk. bOTH WANT ME DEAD. And, how do you know that Target is not edging towards a new policy of so-called ring-wing conservatism to compete with Walmart? I am shocked that some in the LGBT community would defend this contribution. If You Boycott them - their revenue goes down. You call stockbrokers and tell them to sell your shares of Target. You tell your family, friends, etc. Boycott Target until they correct the policy. If you boycott ehm, they will change their tune. Dont send my community bucks and than send bucks to the community who wants me dead! They cant have it both ways. My God, there are countless hate-crimes and gay suicides daily. We are attempting to overturn DADT and DOMA. What Target did was deliberate and they are making fools of us. ........jake
To: Peckers_Pics@yahoogroups.com; peckers_pics@yahoogroups.com
From: willy_eeyore_meyer@msn.com
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:27:51 -0500
Subject: Re: [Peckers_Pics] TARGET Corporation Supporting Anti Gay Canidate
With Jake's permission, I'd like to add a comment about this whole Target
matter. I live in Minneapolis, and can see the Target headquarters outside
my living room window (does that make me the Minneapolis Sarah Palin?). I
don't work there, but have shopped there for years, and will continue to do
so despite this brouhaha Here's why: Target's support of the gay
community hasn't wavered one iota.
The ad in question deals entirely with local/state matters regarding jobs
and taxes. (Minnesota has some of the highest personal and corporate tax
rates in the US.) It says nothing about GLBT issues at all. The fact
that Target Corporation wants to have a governor elected who will cut corporate
taxes and make it easier for them to hire the employees they need to function
shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. EVERY corporation in America does the
same thing. Read any major corporate annual report and you'll see detailed
contributions to political action committees that advocate the same issues in
every state. If we boycott every company in America for things like this,
where are we going to buy groceries and toilet paper and computers?
Dayton/Hudson Corporation, which became Target Corporation has always
been a leader in supporting their GLBT employees, the local GLBT Community, and
national GLBT groups and issues. If I remember correctly, they have a 100%
rating with HRC! They have been consistent in their support of the local
gay community, and are one of the largest, most vocal supporters, both as a
corporation and as employees, of Twin Cities GLBT matters.
While I'm disappointed they chose to contribute to an independent political
action committee that is supporting a candidate who, in addition to the tax
position they support, advocates anti-gay positions which run counter to
their corporate mission, I can't fault them for exercising their constitutional
right to do so. I believe the chairman of Target sent a letter to all of
their employees confirming the continued corporate support for GBLT issues that
matter. Given all the publicity their support of the independent political
action committee has generated, does anyone honestly believe Target corporation
could take even the tiniest step backward in that position without the
entire pink sky falling on their heads? Girl, please!
Boycott, if that makes you feel better. Go shop at WalMart and
contribute to their support of third-world companies employing children to
sew their soccer balls and gym shoes. Does that make you feel
better?
There are an awful lot of really important issues facing the US today, not
least of which involve the evolving status of gay and lesbian citizens and the
exercise of their full constitutional rights. Certainly our anger and
wrath could be better aimed at issues that matter, and will make a
difference.
For the record, I intend to support one of the DFL (Democratic) candidates
for governor in the Primary election in a couple of weeks, and the general
election in November.
My two cents. Thanks Jake, love the group!
-eeyore
----- Original Message -----
From: patrick ferguson
To: peckers_pics@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 4:16
PM
Subject: [Peckers_Pics] TARGET
Corporation Supporting Anti Gay Canidate
I myself just placed a call to TARGET Corporation, and expressed
my
shock of this political support. I also informed them that I would
no
longer patronize their company, stores, or internet sites. I was
told
that the information regarding my call would be passed on
to
Target CEO, Gregg Steinhafel and to senior staff
daily.
When calling, I asked to speak with
Gregg or his assistant.
Target CorporationTarget
1000 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55403-2542
PUBLIC, NYSE: TGT
Phone:
(612) 304-6073
To: Peckers_Pics@yahoogroups.com
From:
jakewest_tn@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:32:56
+0000
Subject: [Peckers_Pics] Model Wars; July 30, 2010 - Safe PICS For All
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Mom's One Person Protest of Target
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Activist; July 29, 2010; Huffington Post
Two days ago I shopped at Target for
the last time. All the items I bought, I returned in protest of Target's
$150,000 support of Tom Emmer, the anti-gay Republican candidate for
governor in Minnesota. As a mom, I had to do this one person protest. My
youngest son is gay, and I love him more than anything I could ever buy at
Target. Video of my final shopping trip to Target was posted on YouTube and
you can watch it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SipXbgyi68&feature=player_embedded
When I first learned that Target had
donated $150,000 to support Tom Emmer, I was shocked. Anger quickly followed
and I knew I had to speak out. Thankfully, there are many others who are
speaking out with me. News of Target's support of Emmer has gripped the
progressive community across the nation.
I had felt good about shopping at
Target before this news. Target always had a strong presence at PRIDE and a
100% rating with the Human Rights Campaign. It is important to me to support
businesses that affirm their gay employees.
I called Target headquarters to ask
them how they could give Emmer $150,000 when they have prided themselves as
a company that embraces diversity. I told them they can't say they support
the gay community in their workplace and then financially back a candidate
who will do all he can to deny their gay employees their civil
rights.
Minnesota is at a unique time right now. We are in the
midst of our primary. On August 12th, we will pick the Democrat candidate
for governor. There are three good people in that race and each one of them
strongly supports marriage equality. We have marriage equality within our
reach if anyone of them wins in November.
On the other side, the Republicans
have already united behind Tom Emmer. He is known for his anti-gay stands as
a state legislator. He has consistently supported a constitutional marriage
amendment that defines marriage as one man, one woman. He has also supported
the Christian rock group, You Can Run But You Can Not Hide, that shares
anti-gay messages on the radio. Emmer as governor would be a nightmare for
anyone who longs to see the day of equality.
Target CEO, Gregg Steinhafel,
personally supports Minnesota candidates like Michele Bachmann. That does
not surprise me and I realize that is his personal money. However, when
Target as a corporation writes the check, that crosses the line. Then money
spent at Target is quite literally money being spent to elect Tom Emmer as
Minnesota's next governor. For LGBT people and those who love them, this is
not acceptable. We must speak up and we must boycott, or Target's $150,000
will just be the tip of the iceberg since corporations are now free to give
political donations.
I encourage you, please speak out with me. Call Target
headquarters and ask to speak to their executives or stop by your local
Target and talk with the store manager in person. Let them know you can't
shop at a store that financially supports anti-gay candidates. The gay
community and its allies must draw a line in the sand here or equality
remains just a dream.
"Every gay and lesbian person
who has been lucky enough to survive the turmoil of growing up
is a survivor. Survivors always have
an obligation to those who will face the same
challenges."
....Jake
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