Posted on 06/06/2023 4:33:34 PM PDT by Morgana
More than 200 LGBTQ groups angered by Target's decision to pull Pride merchandise from shelves are demanding the company "denounce extremists" and restock all the Pride merchandise in stores and online.
The Human Rights Campaign, along with GLAAD, GLSEN and other groups, released a statement asking Target and other businesses like Anheuser-Busch to "reject and speak out against anti-LGBTQ+ extremism going into Pride Month." More than 200 other progressive and LGBTQ organizations signed on to the statement, which argued that showing support for their community was good for business.
The organizations laid out a three-part demand that calls on Target to restock all the Pride merchandise both in stores and online, ensure the safety of Target employees and release a statement "reaffirming their commitment to the LGBTQ+ community" within 24 hours.
"When it comes to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, there is no such thing as neutrality," the LGTBQ coalition said.
The coalition suggested they would continue to support Target and other businesses who rejected criticism from consumers.
"Target, and all businesses, can leverage the support of LGBTQ+ organizations to navigate this hate, so that together, we can let extremists know unequivocally that, just as with every other failed anti-LGBTQ+ campaign of the past, fear will not win," the statement reads.
Target displays LGBTQ-themed apparel annually leading into June. However, the retail giant came under increased scrutiny after consumers noticed stores selling "tuck-friendly" women's bathing suits for transgender people and Pride apparel for children and infants.
The company responded to widespread backlash over the Pride merchandise by moving some Pride products to less prominent sections of the store and removing other merchandise altogether. Target said it moved the products to ensure employees' safety.
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The tipping point approaches. Give to them what they give to us. X100.
Period.
Nobody can hate on you like a homosexual. Insane haters, they are.
Target sponsored this event: https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4158890/posts
You know watching Officer Rex shoot that woman...
We should buy him another beer, just not Bud Light.
Wheres the manifesto?
Tell ‘em to shove it where no sun shines. I (for one) am tired to death of all the trans crap, death of womens’ sports; and the inordinate amount of attention that this microscopic sliver of the population demands. There is something insidious at the center of this...a very determined group with a motive. Find ‘em!
I’m of the opinion that Target will try to straddle the fence yet still manage to clearly demonstrate its lack of respect for its customer base of non alphabet (normal) people.
I also believe that Target is still willing to completely destroy its stock value to be woke. And unless its stock value is wrecked, our efforts will be for nothing.
“Wheres the manifesto?”
It was reprinted inside a carton of Bud Light, which no one is buying right now.
What do you want to bet that 99% of these 'groups' are funded by you and I, the American taxpayer.
Spending other people's money to divide and destroy America.
Target finds out LGBTQ groups are worst than having No Customers ,LOL
Someone tell these trans freaks to go STFU..so sick of them, they are miserable scum bags who want to force their disgusting behavior on everyone else
For a bunch whose mantra was “love is love”, they’re a pretty nasty brood of bullies.
Why the hell do businesses have to weigh in on this issue at all? Who do these tyrants think they are? If I’m in the business of selling widgets, what do I care what my customers do in their homes (if they’d only leave it there). If you want my widget, buy it. If you don’t want it, have a nice day.
I guess if they go out of business and have a 90% off sale, I could enter the store. Otherwise, I’ll continue to shop at Walmart and Home Depot and Kroger and thrift stores. And online for bargains.
Reminds me of the “Seinfeld” episode in which Kramer is in the AIDS walk, but doesn’t want to wear the AIDS ribbon, and gets beat up by some other participants. I am surprised that one gets played anymore.
“there is no such thing as neutrality,” the LGTBQ coalition said.”
Just like there’s no such thing as a third gender?
Tim Gill. He is likely behind all this.
Indeed.
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