I'm with you. I did the same as you did. I also used to go to Sprouts until they posted a 30.06 sign. I talked with the manager and he said he didn't want my business if I carried a weapon even concealed.I refuse to step foot in any Dick's for ANY reason - even if they have the sale to end all sales. Same with Cheaper Than Dirt. I haven't bought a new Ruger since Bill screwed the gun community over many years ago. And found Wrangler's that work for me - so no more Levi's. Nike? I had three of their logo's shirts....gone.
My local Sprouts manager had no personal problem with me carrying. However, according to him the 30.06 signs were absolutely mandated by the higher-ups and there was nothing he could do about it. I haven't been back. Partially, though, that's because I have plenty of alternatives. I don't hold it against anyone who patronizes anti-gun businesses when the non-posted alternative requires a detour that will waste an hour of their day.I also used to go to Sprouts until they posted a 30.06 sign. I talked with the manager and he said he didn't want my business if I carried a weapon even concealed.
My local Sprouts manager had no personal problem with me carrying.
No, it was a longer conversation than that. He made it clear that his position was in line with the company. He wasn't going to risk his job by giving me consent. He just wished the company policy was different.sounds like he gave you effective consent.
No, it was a longer conversation than that. He made it clear that his position was in line with the company. He wasn't going to risk his job by giving me consent. He just wished the company policy was different.
I'm a little surprised to see everyone so against Nike. Am I missing something that they did? Have they done something anti-2A? If this is about the Kaepernick deal - I encourage everyone to read this OpEd written by Eric Reid:
I find this section particularly good (emphasis is mine):
After hours of careful consideration, and even a visit from Nate Boyer, a retired Green Beret and former N.F.L. player, we came to the conclusion that we should kneel, rather than sit, the next day during the anthem as a peaceful protest. We chose to kneel because it’s a respectful gesture. I remember thinking our posture was like a flag flown at half-mast to mark a tragedy.
It baffles me that our protest is still being misconstrued as disrespectful to the country, flag and military personnel. We chose it because it’s exactly the opposite. It has always been my understanding that the brave men and women who fought and died for our country did so to ensure that we could live in a fair and free society, which includes the right to speak out in protest.
In my mind, you can't be against the government violating citizen's rights on a regular basis, AND boycott Nike. It's one or the other.
I'm a little surprised to see everyone so against Nike. Am I missing something that they did? Have they done something anti-2A? If this is about the Kaepernick deal - I encourage everyone to read this OpEd written by Eric Reid:
I find this section particularly good (emphasis is mine):
After hours of careful consideration, and even a visit from Nate Boyer, a retired Green Beret and former N.F.L. player, we came to the conclusion that we should kneel, rather than sit, the next day during the anthem as a peaceful protest. We chose to kneel because it’s a respectful gesture. I remember thinking our posture was like a flag flown at half-mast to mark a tragedy.
It baffles me that our protest is still being misconstrued as disrespectful to the country, flag and military personnel. We chose it because it’s exactly the opposite. It has always been my understanding that the brave men and women who fought and died for our country did so to ensure that we could live in a fair and free society, which includes the right to speak out in protest.
In my mind, you can't be against the government violating citizen's rights on a regular basis, AND boycott Nike. It's one or the other.
I'm a little surprised to see everyone so against Nike. Am I missing something that they did?
Eric Reid said:We chose to kneel because it’s a respectful gesture.
Eric Reid said:It has always been my understanding that the brave men and women who fought and died for our country did so to ensure that we could live in a fair and free society, which includes the right to speak out in protest.
In my mind, you can't be against the government violating citizen's rights on a regular basis, AND boycott Nike.
I am against the government violating citizen's rights on a regular basis, and against Nike for using children in sweat shops. Sorry to see you are not with me on that one.
Although I don't think the vast majority of police officers are bad, I'm not going to argue the point. I do take offence at disrespecting the flag and fans for your own ideals. Kaepernick can protest anything he wants on his own time, and I may disagree with him, but that's his right. Policies are set by your employer, and if you don't like them you can work elsewhere. The NFL bowed to him at that time, and now I boycott the NFL also.
Nike not only hired him because of his ideals, they also bowed to him at his protest of the Betsy Ross flag. So to me that shows that it's not just police brutality he protests, but American flags and America in general.
I can't really explain to you what the flag and anthem means to me, it's so much more than a symbol or the police. You can stand in respect and not take off your hat or cover your heart, and that won't bother me. Even stay seated and I may not like it, but I won't get bent out of shape. There is a time to kneel, but during the anthem is outright disrespect, and it's not just to me, it's to all Americans and especially to those who sacrificed protecting that ideal.
I am with you on sweatshops. That is a valid point - but I guess I thought this was about boycotts for companies being anti-2a and not human rights abuses. It seemed like people were boycotting for supporting Kaep, and not some anti-2a thing. I believe that these folks are poorly informed about the issue and the protest - as is their right to be. I don't personally own anything Nike and I don't think I have for many years. When you can buy equivalent non-branded goods for half the price, I'm not going to pay up just to wear The Swoop.
For what it's worth - I agree with Kaep that the police in the country have gone way, way, way beyond what is acceptable. Until they start (actually) policing themselves, stop shooting unarmed people or law abiding citizens in their own homes, start wearing body cameras all the time to enforce accountability, and allow investigators outside the police/DA circle to investigate them, you won't find me trusting any cops.
Granted... to do the job we demand of them, they probably need to be paid a hell of a lot more than they currently are - and most of our large cities have squandered their ability to employ quality police officers.
Very few officers are killed every year. I think 38 so far in 2019? Not that any death is justified.The "bad" shootings are all you see on the media. A good one is not newsworthy. The bad ones probably amount to way less than 1% of the police involved shootings. You pointed out 2 media circuses that were justified. How many officers died in that period of time?
I'm with you....I haven't watched a NFL OR NBA game in almost 3 years. College and high school sports are better anyway. Just my 2 cents.Although I don't think the vast majority of police officers are bad, I'm not going to argue the point. I do take offence at disrespecting the flag and fans for your own ideals. Kaepernick can protest anything he wants on his own time, and I may disagree with him, but that's his right. Policies are set by your employer, and if you don't like them you can work elsewhere. The NFL bowed to him at that time, and now I boycott the NFL also.
Nike not only hired him because of his ideals, they also bowed to him at his protest of the Betsy Ross flag. So to me that shows that it's not just police brutality he protests, but American flags and America in general.
Very few officers are killed every year. I think 38 so far in 2019? Not that any death is justified.
Not sure. A lot more than 38 though. And it's not just shootings. It's organized criminal activity by Police, planting drugs, rape, police brutality, etc. It happens on a daily basis. Look at the 815 Harding St. raid in Houston. These guys had a system in place and would have gotten away with it - if the cops coming in the house from opposite sides hadn't shot each other.And how many "Bad" shootings this year?