Walmart to stop selling Confederate flag merchandise
Jun 22, 2015 21:17:13 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2015 21:17:13 GMT -6
Well it's started....looks as though the narrow minded few people who view the flag as "racist" has now influenced Wal Mart and their decision to pull the merchandise
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Nothing like buckling under political correctness
Yes, that flag is offensive to some
But not to all Americans
Not everyone sees it as a sign of 'hate'
Many understand the true history of it, not all of it pertaining to slavery, but of States rights
But to hear people talk, the flag is pure evil
CNN even asked Amazon and Ebay if they were going to pull their merchandise
So far, no comment from them
I hope they don't give in and pull the items
(CNN)Walmart, the country's largest retailer, will remove all Confederate flag merchandise from its stores, the company told CNN Monday.
The announcement is the latest indication that the flag, a symbol of the slave-holding South, has become toxic in the aftermath of a shooting last week at a historic African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina. Gov. Nikki Haley announced in a Monday afternoon news conference that she supports removing the Confederate flag from the state capitol grounds.
Walmart.com currently carries the Confederate flag as well as attire featuring the flag's design, such as T-shirts and belt buckles.
"We never want to offend anyone with the products that we offer. We have taken steps to remove all items promoting the confederate flag from our assortment -- whether in our stores or on our web site," said Walmart spokesman Brian Nick. "We have a process in place to help lead us to the right decisions when it comes to the merchandise we sell. Still, at times, items make their way into our assortment improperly -- this is one of those instances."
The announcement is the latest indication that the flag, a symbol of the slave-holding South, has become toxic in the aftermath of a shooting last week at a historic African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina. Gov. Nikki Haley announced in a Monday afternoon news conference that she supports removing the Confederate flag from the state capitol grounds.
Walmart.com currently carries the Confederate flag as well as attire featuring the flag's design, such as T-shirts and belt buckles.
"We never want to offend anyone with the products that we offer. We have taken steps to remove all items promoting the confederate flag from our assortment -- whether in our stores or on our web site," said Walmart spokesman Brian Nick. "We have a process in place to help lead us to the right decisions when it comes to the merchandise we sell. Still, at times, items make their way into our assortment improperly -- this is one of those instances."
SOURCE
Nothing like buckling under political correctness
Yes, that flag is offensive to some
But not to all Americans
Not everyone sees it as a sign of 'hate'
Many understand the true history of it, not all of it pertaining to slavery, but of States rights
But to hear people talk, the flag is pure evil
CNN even asked Amazon and Ebay if they were going to pull their merchandise
So far, no comment from them
Amazon.com lists pages of Confederate flag-related merchandise, ranging from the flag itself to folding knives, T-shirts, blankets and even shower curtains.
eBay also carries the Confederate flag and accessories such as handbags and jewelry. The online auction site's "offensive material policy" bans the sale of items that "promote hatred or racial supremacy including historic and current items."
eBay also carries the Confederate flag and accessories such as handbags and jewelry. The online auction site's "offensive material policy" bans the sale of items that "promote hatred or racial supremacy including historic and current items."
I hope they don't give in and pull the items
Stinkin' Thinkin'.
but you can never take ..MY KILT!!!!!