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Target's transgender bathroom policy sparks boycott threats, anger
.syracuse.com ^ | April 21, 2016 | Kevin Tambone

Posted on 04/21/2016 1:46:35 PM PDT by Morgana

The rights of transgender individuals have been in the news in a big way lately and one of the nation's largest retailers is now weighing in.

In a post on its website Tuesday, Target reiterated an existing policy: that transgender employees and customers are welcome to use the bathroom or fitting room that corresponds with their gender identity.

The post also expressed support for federal legislation protecting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.

"Inclusivity is a core belief at Target," the post said. "It's something we celebrate. We stand for equality and equity, and strive to make our guests and team members feel accepted, respected and welcomed in our stores and workplaces every day."

The chain said it spoke out now given the ongoing national debate over LGBT rights, particularly when it comes to bathrooms.

A recent North Carolina law mandating people use the bathroom that corresponds to the gender on their birth certificates sparked some major backlash. And ESPN just fired Curt Schilling over an anti-transgender Facebook post.

(Excerpt) Read more at syracuse.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: bathroomwars; boycott; homosexualagenda; retail; target; targetboycott; transgender; unisex
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1 posted on 04/21/2016 1:46:35 PM PDT by Morgana
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To: Morgana

Glad I no longer shop there.


2 posted on 04/21/2016 1:47:35 PM PDT by ataDude (Its like 1933, mixed with the Carter 70s, plus the books 1984 and Animal Farm, all at the same time.)
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To: ataDude

Gland I never did


3 posted on 04/21/2016 1:48:01 PM PDT by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor.)
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To: Morgana; All

I’ve made my final visit to Target. No more.


4 posted on 04/21/2016 1:48:36 PM PDT by Colofornian
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To: Morgana; All

Of course, Target & Trump are all in the same camp on this.


5 posted on 04/21/2016 1:49:04 PM PDT by Colofornian
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To: Colofornian

No need to go there, ever.


6 posted on 04/21/2016 1:49:22 PM PDT by phormer phrog phlyer
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To: Morgana

George Orwell was an optimist.


7 posted on 04/21/2016 1:49:32 PM PDT by alancarp (There are not enough laxatives in the world to cure that what ails Democrats.)
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To: Morgana

Trannies” should be called what they are and cease with the PC labels that put a positive spin on an evil disorder.

“Trannies” are mentally disturbed, psychotic males who wear a dress and think/pretend they are a females.


8 posted on 04/21/2016 1:51:05 PM PDT by newfreep
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To: Morgana

I don’t think I have ever shopped there. This company action guarantees I never will.


9 posted on 04/21/2016 1:52:11 PM PDT by AEMILIUS PAULUS
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To: Morgana
Hit Target hard with boycotts for violating the privacy of of its female customers and failing to provide adequate safe facilities

When the inevitable attack takes place in a woman's rest room the law suit is going to be epic

What was Target thinking

10 posted on 04/21/2016 1:52:23 PM PDT by rdcbn ("If what has happened here is not treason, it is its first cousin." Zell Milleraere)
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To: Morgana

Target just doubled down on stupid


11 posted on 04/21/2016 1:52:34 PM PDT by PMAS (All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing)
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To: Morgana

I’ve never bought clothes at Target - do they at least have doors that lock for their changing room stalls?


12 posted on 04/21/2016 1:52:44 PM PDT by libertarian27 (FR Cookbooks - On Profile Page)
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To: Colofornian

Trump will soon find out this will bite him in the butt big time. His supports are against this and he should have had the sense to know this. I predict they will turn on him very quickly if he does not back tract in a few days.


13 posted on 04/21/2016 1:53:00 PM PDT by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor.)
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To: Morgana

Hey Target...include this...(as he gives the much loved and used extended middle finger).


14 posted on 04/21/2016 1:54:00 PM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: Morgana

What’s worse at Target..... having your credit card information stolen... or having your.......... oh never mind.


15 posted on 04/21/2016 1:54:23 PM PDT by kjam22 (America need forgiveness from God..... even if Donald Trump doesn't)
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To: Morgana

He’ll back track.... like he does everything else.... until after the convention. Then once he doesn’t get the nomination he’ll be free to say whatever he wants and really believes.


16 posted on 04/21/2016 1:55:43 PM PDT by kjam22 (America need forgiveness from God..... even if Donald Trump doesn't)
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To: alancarp

“George Orwell was an optimist.”

No kidding. Good line! Even he couldn’t imagine this level of depravity.

I’m thinking I’ll just self-identify as the opposite sex while at Target, and use the opposite sex’s bathroom. So what if I’m not dressed the part? And who is any Target employee to challenge me in any way on that action?


17 posted on 04/21/2016 1:56:06 PM PDT by polymuser (Enough is enough!)
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To: alancarp

Orwell’s “1984” looks almost downright appealing in contrast to the vomitous, faggoty reality of America-2016.


18 posted on 04/21/2016 1:56:20 PM PDT by greene66
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To: Morgana

What exactly is the population count for trans? Out of all of us how many are really out there? This isn’t just about trans. This is the demoralization of our society.

Another commie goal achieved.


19 posted on 04/21/2016 1:57:27 PM PDT by ColdOne (poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11 HillaryForPrison2016)
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To: Morgana

Don’t give your money to haters like the Daytons.


20 posted on 04/21/2016 1:58:45 PM PDT by txrefugee
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