Posted on 11/14/2006 1:36:14 PM PST by Racehorse
Conservative Christian organizations in the United States are contacting supporters to urge a boycott of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. after U.S. Thanksgiving weekend, because the company is paying a commission to a small gay organization for sending buyers its way.
Each purchase made by clicking through the gay group's website to Wal-Mart's retail site generates a payment worth 5 per cent of the sale.
Donald Wildmon, chair of the American Family Association, said Friday his group has sent emails to 3 million supporters urging a boycott because the deal suggests Wal-Mart executives believe "the homosexual agenda is worthy of their support."
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. . . since August, conservative groups have been hammering Wal-Mart for agreeing to enter into a partnership with the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. The company said it forges business partnerships with many minority organizations to help it attract a diverse array of suppliers.
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Is this much ado about nothing or a boycott I ought to consider joining?
You be the judge:
I could get 5% by putting a link on my website.
Anyone can.
There a lots of things. They can play down the lastest move all they want. It is the big picture that is disturbing.
Much ado about nothing.
Wal Mart supports the Boy Scouts one hell of a lot more than any gay group. Our local troops have benefitted by Wal Marts donations of cash, material, and time. By all means shop Wal Mart.
Oh, and BTW, they are only boycotting Wal Mart on Fri and Sat after Thanksgiving. I wouldn't get near a Wal Mart during those 2 days, it will be a zoo with the Christmas sales starting.
Much ado about nothing.
It may be true that the site has not generated much, but it is the thought that counts. If Wal-Mart actively supports the Gay Lobby in any way,they are worthy of a boycott, and Christians should seriously reconsider shopping where abominations are supported.
I know Wal-Mart is "Bringing Back Christmas" this year, but that is a financial ploy just as trolling for gays is.
I have not been inside a Wal-Mart for over two years, can't say I've missed shopping there. Their prices are getting as high as a high-end department store anyway. Wal-Mart has strayed from its beginning.
They should. They have done nothing in this case.
Some gay group put a Walmart link on their website. Big deal.
Wal Mart DID say that their cashiers would be allowed to say MERRY CHRISTMAS
Yep, and Ford, GM, and Chrysler also are corporate sponsors of the Gay Chamber of Commerce.
Did you read the rest of my post?
If you haven't been in a WalMart in over two years, how do you know about their prices?
I was in WalMart over the weekend. If anything, their prices are going down.
WalMart Ping
Here we go again.
The first sentence negates the second. If you haven't been in one in 2 years, how do you know about their prices?
Look, "97% of all companies are guilty" doesn't work on me. I used to shop Wal-Mart because they were different. They are no longer different. Any company that wants to swim against the sleazy current will get my business. For the most part, I'm shopping a whole lot less. That's a good thing.
Much ado about nothing.
They reintroduced Christmas this year. We should be happy.
Their prices from two years ago were too high for the quality of merchandise offered. It is the original reason I quit shopping there.
A woman where I work shops at Wal-Mart, has brought in children's clothing, toys etc., to wrap them or give a gift to other coworkers. The items are never worth what has been paid. Of course, that's just my opinion.
The Anti-Christmas thing, and now the gay thing, leads me to believe I have made the right choice for myself. If I'm asked about Wal-Mart, I give my viewpoint. I don't expect anyone not in agreement to follow it.
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