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To: CyberAnt
If I decide not to buy Heinz, that is my freedom to choice.

Of course. What I'm questioning is whether deciding to do it for political reasons makes any sense. Other than her last name, what makes anyone think that Mrs. Ketchup has anything to do with the H.J. Heinz company? She is not an officer of the company, nor is she on its board of directors. She is not listed among those people who own 5% or more of the company's shares, nor does any foundation-type entity which could be linked to her own 5% or more.

She is the widow of a Heinz family member. That's it. She does not have anything to do with running the Heinz company, and if she once inherited a big chunk of its stock, she has long since sold her position.

This makes about as much sense as boycotting French's mustard to hurt "the French."

84 posted on 03/06/2004 1:59:40 PM PST by Nick Danger (I have patented the method of walking whereby you place one foot in front of the other)
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To: Nick Danger
Someone mentioned a while back that the Heinz company donated to the Republicans. Not sure the amount or election cycle. Perhaps its a holdover from the first Mr. Heinz. Someone should check the donations list on the FEC. I also know a lot of companies donate to both parties.
86 posted on 03/06/2004 2:43:53 PM PST by xp38
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To: Nick Danger
So, you're saying the Heinz companies DON'T FUND THE FOUNDATION ..?? You must be kidding ..??

And .. if we can't cause any damage to her foundation, then the companies are the only avenue we have left. Are you saying we have no right to tamper with her empire ..??
97 posted on 03/06/2004 4:02:22 PM PST by CyberAnt (The 2004 Election is for the SOUL of AMERICA)
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