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Spineless: Target Didnt Really Ban Guns In Their Stores, Gun Nuts Continue Carrying Assault Rifles Inside
Posted by: John Prager in The Gun Control Debate July 3, 2014
If you were celebrating Targets announcement that it will be asking customers to leave their Second Amendment sticks at home, you might want to hold off on that for a while.
On Wednesday, Target said on its blog, it will be asking customers to leave their boomsticks at home, as the presence of loaded assault rifles creates an environment that is at odds with the family-friendly shopping and work experience we strive to create.
Target interim CEO John Mulligan explained via a blog post, Our approach has always been to follow local laws, and of course, we will continue to do so. But starting today we will also respectfully request that guests not bring firearms to Target even in communities where it is permitted by law.
This isnt a policy change, this is a position, said Molly Snyder, a member of Targets public relations team, in a phone interview with The Wire. We are requesting that people do not carry any firearms in our stores, including concealed carry. We will continue to follow local laws, however, concealed weapons are included in our position.
Because this is a request and not a prohibition, we do not plan to communicate with our customers at this time, she told The Wire.
Carol Spieckmerman, president of consulting firm Newmarketbuilders, said that Target used soft language while it searches for a diplomatic solution. On the surface, it would seem to be a safe and smart decision, she said. Its not without precedent.
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blueridge3210
(1,401 posts)But I thought, from all the celebration, that Target had banned all guns and threatened to arrest every gun owner! Maybe that was a bunch of hyperbole?
Shrike47
(6,913 posts)shenmue
(38,503 posts)Target is such a high-crime area...
blueridge3210
(1,401 posts)discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,470 posts)the dog:
...just scares me but I think the paint job portrays animal abuse.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)It was just a request and it seems like nobody even batted an eye. I do not agree of open carry but since Target really never banned it. I wonder if the call to shop there by the anti-gun people with be revoked.
So do you have any comments on the story as the group SOP says. I see now we have two that are doing the same cut and paste without comment and not giving the curtesy of following the group SOP.
IronGate
(2,186 posts)Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)IronGate
(2,186 posts)John Prager is a fucking idiot if he truly believes what he wrote.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)Talking about bull, I do not like open carry but to put so much overkill and name calling in the story, no wonder that side is getting desperate.
IronGate
(2,186 posts)Just go over to the GCRA group and read some of their posts.
That's desperation and fantasy all wrapped up in one.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)to get a good laugh going. Pure delusion and lots of name calling.
discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,470 posts)John Prager is an unfortunate Liberal soul who lives uncomfortably in the middle of a Conservative hellscape and likes to refer to himself as an "island of reason in a sea of insanity." While he is not a fan of politicians, period, he has developed a deep-seated hatred for the bigotry, fear mongering, and lies of the Right Wing. John also works as a warden at one of Barry Soetoro's FEMA re-education camps and a HAARP weather control coordinator. He can be reached at americanlesionx@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments.
Ain't that the truth, very unfortunate, black helicopter unfortunate and I'm not so sure about that 'island of reason' stuff.
ileus
(15,396 posts)We went down to VT yesterday and rode bikes since it was too windy to kayak.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)The gun whip itself out and not shoot anyone either?