Re: More on Target

From: Barbara Carlson (bbcarlson_at_snappydsl.net)
Date: 12/15/04 

Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 13:20:36 -0500

I wrote to the store, but supporting their decision and advising them not to
be "bullied" into changing it.

Barb C.
"Jeannie Wilson" <jwilson421@comcastspamkills.net> wrote in message
news:Xns95C074B99C03jwilson421comcastnet@216.196.97.136...
> "... Saturday, December 18 has been chosen as the day that the Minutemen
> take it to the streets.
> Despite our attempts to come to a resolution with Target Corporate
> regarding their refusal to allow bell-ringers at the entrance of their
> stores, the Minutemen, with fair warning to the company, have scheduled a
> rally outside a Columbus, Ohio Target store this Saturday. The location of
> the store will be released on Friday. ..."
>
> To: Friends
> From: Bill Johnson
> Re: Many voice sincere concern regarding Target
> Date: December 15, 2004
>
> Many voice concern regarding Target
> A sampling below:
>
> Concern #1:
> Also, BJ, look how Target advertises on TV during the Christmas season.
> It's totally devoid of any meaning, totally secularized. I don't like the
> store to begin with. I highly recommend Value City, ... Wonderful place
> to shop for Christmas, less crowded than Wal-Mart too.
> Regards,
> Nedd
> Chicago
>
> Concern #2:
>
> Dear Target Executives,
> I am very sorry to hear that you continue to sponsor that filthy show
> "Desperate Housewives." I am writing to tell you we will NO LONGER be
> shopping any Target stores. As much as I like the merchandise, I cannot
do
> business with a company of such little integrity. I've written in the
> past about the company's ridiculous policy not allow bellringers outside
> the store and did not receive any response. I will be doing my shopping
> elsewhere.
> Sincerely,
> Mrs. C. & Family
>
> Concern #3:
>
> Dear Friends,
> Saturday, December 18 has been chosen as the day that the Minutemen take
it
> to the streets.
> Despite our attempts to come to a resolution with Target Corporate
> regarding their refusal to allow bell-ringers at the entrance of their
> stores, the Minutemen, with fair warning to the company, have scheduled a
> rally outside a Columbus, Ohio Target store this Saturday. The location of
> the store will be released on Friday.
> Minutemen United and Reform America, which called for a Boycott of
Target
> stores 2 weeks ago, have now been joined by several other national
> organizations, including the National Clergy Council, Concerned Women for
> America, and Culture and Family Institute, in a call to action against
> Target's anti-Christian bigotry. The Minutemen, the foot-soldiers in the
> cultural war, are taking it to the streets.
>
> How Can You Help?
>
> 1. Please contact Target stores and let them know that you will no longer
> be shopping at their stores in protest of their actions against the
> charity. The number is 1-800-440-0680. You can also email them at
> Guest.Relations@target.com, but a phone call is better.
> 2. Call your local Target store and let them know how you feel.
> 3. Set aside Saturday from 2-4 to attend the rally. The location will be
> emailed to you on Friday.
> What to bring?
> A. Signs... although some signs will be provided
> B. A small bell to ring
> C. Wear a Santa's hat, if you have one
>
> 4. We will have a bucket for donations that will be given to the Salvation
> Army.
>
> 5. Call your local Salvation Army and volunteer to be a bell-ringer. They
> currently have such a shortage of Bell-ringers that they must pay workers.
>
> If you have never taken part in a Minutemen rally, but have always wanted
> to, this would be a good first rally to attend. It will be non-
> confrontational, yet will send the message that Christians are upset with
> the blatant attempt to secularize Christmas. Come and join us, bring your
> family. You can shop before, and after the rally.
> Because of this rally, the Minutemen will not be at the abortion clinic
> Saturday morning. Join us at Target instead!
> The Minutemen
> www.minutemenunited.org

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