Posted on 07/23/2009 8:59:27 AM PDT by This Just In
July 23, 2009
Conservative kiosk not allowed at mall Jim Paul
One of major mall operators in America seems to be aligning itself with the Democrats. Apparently the Simon Property Group has again bowed to the transparent complaints of a single person to shut down a conservative memorabilia peddler due solely to the political slant of the items sold.
As reported by BETH SHAYNE / WCNC.com:
The owner of the mall group, Mel Simon, has been a generous contributor to Democratic causes and politicians, including Barack Obama. Spivack [owner of the kiosk in question] thinks the decision about his lease is political.
"If they have decided to make their malls conservative/libertarian free zones, where those opinions can't be expressed, I do think it's their right to do that, but it's our rights to publicize the fact that they are doing that," he said.
If the issue is about causing offense, he told us, the mall should police other stores. Spivack sent NewsChannel 36 pictures of several T-shirts and banners from novelty stores at the mall that were so crude we've chosen not to share them.
You remember the Simon Property Group, they are the ones who chose to cancel the Atlanta Tea Party at the last minute. Perhaps a review of our shopping habits is in order?
Bravo.
thats an awesome site though... so is caldor rainbow, the ames fanclub and labelscar
We’ve got a few of those stores too in UT! They seem to find a niche with many people. We have a number of big chain stores around; however somehow these little stores survive! One branch of a chain of small stores did go under and is getting ready to close, sadly! It had been around for about 33 years. I don’t know what happened with that one. Two in the same chain are still open, and will stay open. Surprisingly, they are in large cities with bigger stores surrounding them!
We have a few conservative-oriented stores in the area. One of them I know is still opened (at least for the time being) is “Smith and Edwards”. It is also called: “Country Boy Store”! LOL It is a large farm supply, hardware, department, military surplus type store on the outskirts of Ogden! Probably some Ogden, or Weber County-area Freepers are familiar with it. Some out of the area are somewhat familiar, as well!
There’s a large counter in the store with patriotic pictures and books and pamphlets. And, oh yes, they do sell guns and ammo! Last time I was there, the whole counter was full of people looking at guns!
This store is locally owned and operated, and has been around for years and years! I think it was/still is a local family that started it, and runs it. If you are ever there for some reason, look it up! It might even be on the internet.
WA Ping.....heads up - this company owns....Tacoma Mall, Northgate Mall, Tulalip Mall, Snoqualmie/Fall City Mall and I think one other.....
Columbia Center Mall in Kennewick is a Simon property
Thank you! I will never shop at these malls again, and - more importantly - I will tell my wife this!
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