saywhatkid

I doubt their research stopped there. I think they reassessed things based on a lot of feedback from other sources that remain unnamed. We will never know.

For those that feel it was a bad decision, make your voices and dollars heard; head to Home Depot or some of the other advertisers on the show. That is what gets heard loudest in boardrooms. $$$$$$$$$

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kokonut

Right. Why go over there and make a bunch of noise, whine, like petulant little kids when all you have to do is go to the nearest competitor's store and do your shopping there from now on?

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"... turns out they are telling the truth."

TWA

Yes, money is the most important thing.

jillio

Nothing wrong with boycotting the store. I'm certain that is something that is already being actively discussed in several groups. However, there is nothing wrong with pointing out the inaccuracies of their suppositions, either. Far too many Americans have a stereotypical notion of what and who a Muslim is. Stereotypes need to be challenged.

jillio

Well, to some it is. Those that keep looking for a solution to their problems from an extrinsic perspective, anyway.

Banjo

Astonishing how some people encourage hate.

jillio

Because it makes for a more widely distributed message. Just because you have yet to find the courage of your convictions doesn't mean that those who do have such should not exercise it.

jillio

Isn't it? Even more astonishing that they don't even see it.

Banjo

Right. The only exception he makes is when he does it himself.

saywhatkid

Yes, like stereotyping Christians.

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saywhatkid

Not to me. But if you look around, you will see I am right. This does not make me feel good.

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saywhatkid

Will you be starting any new projects around the home now, like a new sundeck or spare bedroom, so you can visit Lowe's more often?

Sorry, had to ask...

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jillio

Where exactly do you see that happening? I don't think I have ever seen anyone make a remark that Christians are all blonde haired and blue eyed or that they only live in a particular geographical area.

TXgolfer

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saywhatkid

Read page one of this thread. "The religion that pushes people to join..."

Otherwise, this discussion is moot. Just an observation from one of those people that has been stereotyped. If it ain't happening to you, you might not notice it.

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jillio

Like I said, such a limited perception.

jillio

Went back and read every single post in the first page, and half of the second page. I really don't see stereotyping. But hey, I guess you do.

Maybe you should work on not taking everything personally. Seriously, no offense intended at all, but if one is secure in their belief system, and that belief system provides them benefit, then it really shouldn't matter what anyone else thinks or says.

TXgolfer

How do you know he hasn't?

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jillio

Because he doesn't even have a conviction yet, much less the courage of a conviction. It is quite obvious. A social conscience is not something that has ever been demonstrated by this particular poster. Or a couple more.

DeafCaroline

The story behind Florida Family Association who made Lowes and Kayak cave in: David Caton, the founder of the fundamentalist org, is a former porno addict who once compared gay students to murderers...lovely.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/17/us...ml?_r=1&ref=us

Reba

American Muslims do proselytize but not usually neighborhood door-to-door.

Are you speaking of your neighborhood?

For those not familiar with the Nation of Islam:

The Official Website for The Nation of Islam

jillio

Oh, my. Where does all this hatred and intolerance come from?

TXgolfer

Maybe you just don't see it.

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jillio

Did you read the website? Because if you are truly interested in learning about the Nation of Islam, I can refer you not just to a website, but several excellent books on the topic.

jillio

And neither does anyone else. But that's okay. Keep pretending.

DeafCaroline

It's kinda hard to see if you don't finish your sentences

TXgolfer

Still giving all of the credit/blame to one tiny little group huh?

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jillio

Still using tunnel vision, huh?

TWA

I don't see any of that going on here. Why are you so insecure about your new organization's policies that you feel the need to defend them at every instance?

(I specifically chose that wording, since it appears that wall street rules the world, according to this. . .

So let's just not speak to power and injustice and make apologies for it. Is that okay? Being right about this doesn't mean it IS right.

TXgolfer

There was a period. It was finished.

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