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Target Continues Ban on Salvation Army, Adds Sex Toy Products
American Family Association | 10/7/2005 | Donald E. Wildmon, Founder and Chairman

Posted on 10/07/2005 1:30:13 PM PDT by dvan

Target Corporation will continue to ban the Salvation Army from their 1,351 stores this Christmas season. The Army will not be allowed to place their red kettles in front of Target stores.

Despite increased need caused by the hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Target continues to bar the Salvation Army.

Many observers feel that the ban by Target is a result of pressure put on the company by homosexual groups. Homosexual activists have targeted the Salvation Army for years because of the Army's refusal to recognize their lifestyle. Target is a supporter of various homosexual causes.

While Target contributes to homosexual groups, the company publicly states that they will not contribute to any religious groups. For Target, homosexual organizations are worthy of financial support, Christian and Jewish organizations are not.

Further showing Target's true colors, WTOP Radio Network in Washington, DC, reports that Target is one of the national chains that will be carrying a new line of women's products that includes a vibrator.

Elexa by Trojan spokeswoman Cassandra Johnson says the products will be discreetly packaged and sold in the feminine care aisle.

"Formerly the domain of sex shops, such products have been brought out of the shadows by popular television shows like 'Sex and the City,'" WTOP reported.

While Target continues to ban the Salvation Army, competitors such as Wal-Mart are increasing their donations to the Salvation Army. Wal-Mart and others continue to welcome the Army's kettles.

Please send an email asking Target to end their ban of the Salvation Army and their offering of a sex toy line of products. In addition, you can email Wal-Mart, thanking them for supporting the Salvation Army.

Send Your Email To Target and Wal-Mart Now! Please help us spread this important information about Target by forwarding this to your friends and family.

Sincerely,

Don

Donald E. Wildmon, Founder and Chairman American Family Association


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Philosophy
KEYWORDS: boycott; gays; homosexualagenda; homosexuals; perverted; retail; salvationarmy; target
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To: dvan
Well

I have a feeling they are going to see a large increase in their gift card department this year.

61 posted on 10/07/2005 2:32:54 PM PDT by ShadowDancer (Stupid people make my brain sad.)
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To: Rebelbase

They had it on the news last night and also said Wal-Mart carries them but only in the stores in Canada.


62 posted on 10/07/2005 2:33:44 PM PDT by mlc9852
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To: Vinnie

Burlington Coat Factory is the worst hands down. I won't shop there.


63 posted on 10/07/2005 2:33:52 PM PDT by Trust but Verify (( ))
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To: JamesP81
Why not? Target is a private corporation, part of the private sector. Their management can decide who can solicit and who can't.

"Private property" rights for "public accomodations" went away a long time ago. Perhaps you didn't notice?

SD

64 posted on 10/07/2005 2:34:10 PM PDT by SoothingDave
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To: ThisLittleLightofMine
I think it is nutty that a woman would need a "vibrator" to achieve an organism.

You must be a man.

65 posted on 10/07/2005 2:36:25 PM PDT by ShadowDancer (Stupid people make my brain sad.)
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To: Rebelbase

Interesting. Notice the handful of states where these products are not sold. I guess those people aren't supposed to have the freedom to buy such things if hey choose.


66 posted on 10/07/2005 2:38:25 PM PDT by Trust but Verify (( ))
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To: ThisLittleLightofMine
"I think it is nutty that a woman would need a "vibrator" to achieve an organism."

Assuming you meant orgasm, I would say that you don't need a Corvette to drive, but you will likely get there faster and enjoy it more if you use one.

67 posted on 10/07/2005 2:40:59 PM PDT by Vladiator
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To: ThisLittleLightofMine

"I think Target is definitely the wrong place to merchandise "sex toys", no matter how discreet..."

Obviously Target is marketing to the non-religious or at least the less devout. And you're right no woman should "need" a vibrator but they are fun... sorry.


68 posted on 10/07/2005 2:44:28 PM PDT by Sun Soldier
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To: ThisLittleLightofMine

"I think Target is definitely the wrong place to merchandise "sex toys", no matter how discreet..."

Obviously Target is marketing to the non-religious or at least the less devout. And you're right no woman should "need" a vibrator but they are fun... sorry.


69 posted on 10/07/2005 2:44:38 PM PDT by Sun Soldier
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To: scott7278

Not in Georgia they won't-sex toys are illegal.


70 posted on 10/07/2005 2:47:55 PM PDT by nyconse (a)
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To: little jeremiah

Ick!


71 posted on 10/07/2005 2:48:39 PM PDT by BykrBayb (Impeach Judge Greer - In memory of Terri <strike>Schiavo</strike> Schindler - www.terrisfight.org)
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To: TheBigB

"A viewer notified media watchdog Reverend Donald Wildmon that, in one episode of this series, it looks like Mighty Mouse reaches into a pocket and snorts cocaine from his hand to regain his strength. Wildmon was disbelieving at first, but after investigating the episode and learning of producer Ralph Bakshi's background (e.g., directing the adult cartoon Fritz The Cat), alerted the media that this may have been intentional."

BS. I remember the episode. A girl had given MM a flower earlier in the episode. MM reached into his pocket and pulled out THE FLOWER.Plain as day. The flower crumbles in his hand and turns to dust or ash, and he sniffs it as if he were smelling the flower. OK, the dust did go up his nose, but It did not look to me like he was 'snorting' it, and it wasn't coke. It was a really good cartoon and it pi$$ed me off when they cancelled it over this nonsense.


72 posted on 10/07/2005 2:55:20 PM PDT by bk1000 (A clear conscience is a sure sign of a poor memory)
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To: RichInOC

"EXIT ONLY"


73 posted on 10/07/2005 2:58:00 PM PDT by BykrBayb (Impeach Judge Greer - In memory of Terri <strike>Schiavo</strike> Schindler - www.terrisfight.org)
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To: TheBigB

The only clown here is you - ahole. Wildmon and this organization are at least trying to do something unlike yourself who can only complain. Target promotes the homo agenda, if you want to support it then fine, but quit with the bashing of OMD.


74 posted on 10/07/2005 2:59:34 PM PDT by sasafras (Libs buy the votes of people they control vs. Cons. earn votes from people who wont be controlled)
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To: MikeinIraq

Mike in Iraq<----Idiot Alert!


75 posted on 10/07/2005 3:00:38 PM PDT by sasafras (Libs buy the votes of people they control vs. Cons. earn votes from people who wont be controlled)
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To: TheBigB
"Wildmon is the same clown who said Mighty Mouse was snorting cocaine in a cartoon.

He's a charlatan and a goofball who gives true God-fearing people a bad name."

What the hell do your stupid comments have to do with the theme of this thread?

76 posted on 10/07/2005 3:01:05 PM PDT by F16Fighter
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To: sasafras
Poor baby...I think I'll keep saying it just to piss you off. :^)

Wildmon is an idiot.

77 posted on 10/07/2005 3:02:34 PM PDT by TheBigB (4mycountry is the ONLY one who can confuse "you're" and "your." Everyone else better watch it! :^))
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To: sasafras

LOL

gee thanks!!!

Let me guess, you STILL don't believe I was in Iraq huh?


LOL

talk about your idiots...


78 posted on 10/07/2005 3:02:40 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (Just confirm Miers so that FR can have a REAL meltdown. Yes I have popcorn ready.)
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To: F16Fighter
He's the one who sent out the email, jeenyus.

Wildmon is an idiot.

79 posted on 10/07/2005 3:02:58 PM PDT by TheBigB (4mycountry is the ONLY one who can confuse "you're" and "your." Everyone else better watch it! :^))
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To: MikeinIraq

sasafras is a fun toy to kick around, but nobody takes him seriously. :^)


80 posted on 10/07/2005 3:03:31 PM PDT by TheBigB (4mycountry is the ONLY one who can confuse "you're" and "your." Everyone else better watch it! :^))
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