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re: Dick's goes full retard.....will destroy "assault rifles"
Posted on 4/17/18 at 3:30 pm to Sidicous
Posted on 4/17/18 at 3:30 pm to Sidicous
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You could still mess with them over their 2A stance. Do like I heard Tom Grisham on the radio say the other day: Every purchase made at another sporting goods store, scan the receipt, email the "contact us" at Dick's a copy with a note stating: "If you weren't an Anti American Company you coulda had this sale!" If 10,000 people do this once/month, a message really gets sent in black/white how much it costs Dick's to be a dick.
So running their business the way they want makes them anti American? That’s quite a stretch.
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Posted on 4/17/18 at 3:41 pm to JAB528
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So running their business the way they want makes them anti American? That’s quite a stretch.
This isn't about running a business, it's about taking a political stand and using the publicity to push an agenda that can and will affect millions of gun owners.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 3:44 pm to JAB528
I just checked the constitution again
I can’t find where it says that a store must sell guns.
I guess we need to boycott Winn Dixie and rouses too.
I can’t find where it says that a store must sell guns.
I guess we need to boycott Winn Dixie and rouses too.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 3:47 pm to Kino74
So businesses should not have the right to make political statements?
Posted on 4/17/18 at 3:53 pm to dfintlyHmmrd
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So businesses should not have the right to make political statements?
So people should not have the the right to abject or protest a political action especially one aimed at a constitutional right? Many of y'all miss that part and let's get real, if Dicks was shutting down and destroying bolt action rifles, the same people supporting Dicks right now would be up in arms complaining about it.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 3:53 pm to dfintlyHmmrd
So consumers should not have the right to criticize businesses for making political statements?
Posted on 4/17/18 at 3:57 pm to SabiDojo
Yes, of course they should have the right to criticize them for doing it.
I just think the criticism should be directed at the stance they are taking on an issue, not criticizing them for taking a stance just because you disagree with the stance.
I just think the criticism should be directed at the stance they are taking on an issue, not criticizing them for taking a stance just because you disagree with the stance.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 4:01 pm to dfintlyHmmrd
I think a lot of you idiots don’t know what a right is.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 4:02 pm to dfintlyHmmrd
If you're a consumer, you can criticize the content of the stance. Or, you can criticize the fact they are taking a stance at all. It doesn't matter.
In fact, it's for that very reason that the general rule used to be that you stay away from political and social controversy, for all it does is alienate part of your consumer base. Now, because of social media, businesses feel the need to enter the fray or they'll be singled out. The way I see it, criticizing them for that is fair.
In fact, it's for that very reason that the general rule used to be that you stay away from political and social controversy, for all it does is alienate part of your consumer base. Now, because of social media, businesses feel the need to enter the fray or they'll be singled out. The way I see it, criticizing them for that is fair.
This post was edited on 4/17/18 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 4/17/18 at 4:03 pm to BigHoss
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I think a lot of you idiots don’t know what a right is.
I don't think I've seen anyone use the term in a legal context in this thread.
This post was edited on 4/17/18 at 4:04 pm
Posted on 4/17/18 at 4:04 pm to BigHoss
I know exactly what a right is... the second amendment gives you the right to bear arms. No where in the second amendment does it give you the right to require a private business to sell you a gun.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 4:05 pm to SabiDojo
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The way I see it, criticizing them for that is fair.
It absolutely is, but to call a business “unamerican” because you disagree with their stance on a certain issue is pretty unamerican in itself.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 4:11 pm to JAB528
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It absolutely is, but to call a business “unamerican” because you disagree with their stance on a certain issue is pretty unamerican in itself.
Maybe, but I don't think it's really a big deal.
If a person got up on a college campus and started talking about how we should all turn to Communism or ISIS, would you calling them "un-American" be un-American? You're not chastising a person for exercising a right, but rather chastising content that actually IS un-American.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 4:11 pm to SabiDojo
Ok fair point on that I can see criticizing them for making poor business decisions.
I brought up the issue on criticizing them for taking stance because another poster seemed to be alluding to his criticism of them taking a stance being based on the fact he disagreed with the position they were taking on the issue. While it is his right to do so, that kinda criticism is wrong in my opinion. Just because you disagree with someone doesnt mean they shouldn't be stating their opinion
I brought up the issue on criticizing them for taking stance because another poster seemed to be alluding to his criticism of them taking a stance being based on the fact he disagreed with the position they were taking on the issue. While it is his right to do so, that kinda criticism is wrong in my opinion. Just because you disagree with someone doesnt mean they shouldn't be stating their opinion
Posted on 4/17/18 at 4:13 pm to SabiDojo
Umm. That’s his right to do that. As an American.
Protected by the first amendment.
Protected by the first amendment.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 4:14 pm to dfintlyHmmrd
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Just because you disagree with someone doesnt mean they shouldn't be stating their opinion
This.
Super conservative gun nuts always try to make these issues something they aren’t.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 4:15 pm to BigHoss
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Umm. That’s his right to do that. As an American. Protected by the first amendment.
And?
Posted on 4/17/18 at 4:16 pm to JAB528
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Super conservative gun nuts always try to make these issues something they aren’t.
And often ended up coming off as so crazy and stupid they have the exact opposite effect on people on the fence about gun rights they sway them to support gun control.
ETA: Especially those open carry morons that walk around town with their tacticool AR15s
This post was edited on 4/17/18 at 4:19 pm
Posted on 4/17/18 at 4:17 pm to JAB528
I agree theybare insufferable sometimes.
If they want to boycott dicks that's fine. It's their rights.
Just like the gays boycotted Chick-fil-A. Same thing
If they want to boycott dicks that's fine. It's their rights.
Just like the gays boycotted Chick-fil-A. Same thing
Posted on 4/17/18 at 4:18 pm to dfintlyHmmrd
If someone is criticizing their business intellect and saying they shouldn't be getting involved in this, I think that's fair and to be honest I agree. But I don't think I've seen anyone in this thread say they shouldn't be legally allowed to make that decision.
This post was edited on 4/17/18 at 4:21 pm
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