Walmart Gives Money To Homosexual Organizations

How can an organization be homosexual? Last I knew, organizations
didn't have sex.

Maybe consider re-writing your letter so that it makes a bit more
sense.

A corporation has the right to donate to whatever charities it sees
fit. And charities do help the GLBT community.

Can people please take the 2 seconds to properly spell Christian and
Christmas and the like? I find "Xtian" very offensive. Thank you. By
the way, I am Catholic but I am in no way homophobic. I know what the
church teachings are and the like, but I refuse to hate in the name of
religion. That to me, is a true sin against God. What two consenting
adults do in their bedroom is none of my business.
Arlene/Ann you need to keep your hate and ignorance to yourself. If
you chose not to shop at Walmart anymore, trust me, they won't go our
of business.

Why do you ask? Are you looking for a place to take your money?

So where do you shop, spend your money?

There are very few large corporations that don't support gay rights in
some fashion. Disney has domestic partner benefits, as do a lot of
consumer goods companies.

Gays are a well off group with money to spend. Much more then the
trailer park dwellers of the christian talibAn.

Here is another shocker for you... most companies have health
insurance plans that cover contraception, so that their employees can
engage in RECREATIONAL SEX.

Methinks the letter writer is referring to the following email that is
making the rounds:

http://www.snopes.com/politics/sexuality/walmart.asp

At first I thought it was another one of those that are also going
around about Target not supporting the military/supporting only gay
organizations... but I was wrong.

Anyway, each company has a right to donate to whom they choose, just
like each consumer has a right to decide to shop where they choose.
It's a free market economy, baby.

I'm not saying she didn't say this but I don't SEE where it is
actually said that she is against Wal-Mart giving money to homosexual
organizations. I would say that Wal-Mart giving to homosexual
organizations impacts my shopping at their stores to. It makes me
happy to shop their more. I'm not saying this person is saying that as
well, I'm just saying I don't see where they are saying anything
different.

I have always chosen to NOT shop at Walmart because of how they treat
their employees, vendors, and the negative impacts they have on small
community businesses. If they really do give money to "homosexual
organizations", it's the first reason I have ever heard that might
actually get me to shop there. I assumed they were homophobic like
you, Arlene.

You have the right to shop anywhere you want. YOu have the right to
your own thoughts and but I don't think that Walmart has the need to
publicly state where they spend their money. I am more concerned with
the fact that you are willing to end your business relationship at
walmart because of the Homosexual Organization being benefited.
If have never, will never spend a dime at walmart. YOu knwo WHY???
because of how they treat their employees, because of how they get
their products, because they refuse to give people that work there any
dignity.
That is why.
find a better way to spend your money that is for sure.

And yes, it is your business if you perfer not to shop somewhere
becuase they give $$$ to certain orgainizations you do not like. It
is the same as giving someone sitting on the street with a bottle of
alcohol next to them $5 for a meal and they spend it on another bottle
of alcohol. If you don't like the way people spend them $$$ YOU GIVE
THEM, don't give them $$$ anymore!

This is a win/win situation. Human rights organizations get much
needed funding to fight right wing oppression and Walmart looses
wingnut customers like yourself. Please feel free to go shop at your
local bible store.

Wal-Mart did pay $25,000 this summer to become a member of the
National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce without issuing a press
release about it and also donated $60,000 to Out and Equal, which
promotes gay-rights advances in the workplace. In 2002, Wal-Mart
established an on-line link with the web site for the Washington D.C.
Center for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender People which has
resulted in a whopping $4.17 for that group.

Many conservative Christians characterize Wal-Mart's attempt at
diversity as "normalizing homosexuality" and feel Bentonville has
betrayed Sam Walton's traditional family values

Any time I hear people espousing this nonsense, it reminds me of the
West Wing episode where President Bartlett rails on the religious
right radio show host. For the record, I am a registered Republican,
and people like Arlene disgust me, but I thought that that information
might lend a little creedence to my response. (By the way, I've done
the research. The references are from Leviticus, especially Chapter
11.)

"My chief of staff, Leo McGarry, insists on working on the Sabbath.
Exodus 35:2 clearly says he should be put to death. Am I morally
obligated to kill him myself or is it okay to call the police?"

"Here's one that's really important cause we've got a lot of sports
fans in this town: touching the skin of a dead pig makes one unclean.
Leviticus 11:7 If they promise to wear gloves can the Washington
Redskins still play football? Can Notre Dame? Can West Point?

"Does the whole town really have to be together to stone my brother,
John, for planting different crops side by side? Can I burn my mother
in a small family gathering for wearing garments made from two
different threads?

"Think about those questions, would you?"

Final thought -- I refuse to listen to you voice your hate using the
same weapon that preaches a kind, tolerant, and forgiving lifestyle.
Times change, societies change, and technologies change, but my God
will and always be a loving God.

Why are we jumping down her throat?
I mean, it's not the most articulate letter I've ever read, but
still...
I think it's useful to know what organizations companies financially
support-for people on both sides of issues. Maybe you'll donate
because they support "Organization X", and maybe I'll avoid them
because they don't financially support "Organization Y". It's nice to
have all the information so each consumer can decide for themselves.
It seems to me like the people who give the most valuable lip service
to being tolerant are actually the least tolerant of people with
differing opinions. Please bear in mind, this is a consumer website,
not a political one. All the original letter said was that she wanted
to know if Wal * Mart donated to a specific cause. And why shouldn't
she ask for that? If I asked "Do they donate to the Red Cross", no one
would have said boo. But the responses turned this from a consumer
oriented to a political discussion, and I really don't think that's
the purpose of this website. I will conceed the OP did not help her
cause with her follow up letters. But seriously, let's keep this on
topic.

If that's her belief, however misguided it may be, that's her right
not to shop somewhere where part of their profits goes to something
she doesn't believe in. I won't patronize any organizations where
part of their profits go to anti-abortion groups.

However, Arlene, I do hope you're including in your boycott the
Catholic church, certain evangelical groups, and the Republican party.

So why don't you post your address. As a person who hates
intolerance, your homophobia would impact where I buy a house.

You should be ashamed for posting this. It is absolutely none of your
concern what organizations WalMart contributes to or why.

Oh boy last year you protested walmat for not wishing people merry
Christmas so now they do that to satisfy the christens because most
people are in the usa.
Well walmart also has to try to keep everyone happy.
what if they said merry Budda day what would you think?
So now its the gays this year.
But I bet you go to get the good deals.
Walmart is the best thing to happen to this country
their so called conpetition to them has
to try to stay above the water.
Sam Walton should have been president insted of the CLOWNS we elect to
take our money.....
Scott

Homosexual organization? Which one would that be? The Catholic Church?
Oh no, wait, they are men of God, they can't be the homosexual
organization you are speaking of.

If they are hiding it as you suggest, how did you find out? Aren't you
part of the public?

a little homophobic are we? its not like they are donating a portion
of your purchase to it. well.. not that i know of. I honestly don't
know about this.. but for putting Walmart down for doing something
GOOD??? thats... mean lol

seems to imply that you think that giving to homosexual organizations
is a reason NOT to shop there.

To me, I think it's wonderful, and a reason TO shop there.

Sorry you're so close-minded. They don't need customers like you --
there will always be someone else to take your place.

Talk about jumping to conclusions. READ the OP's letter. Read it
again if necessary.

At no point does the OP say she disagrees with the donation, nor that
she hates gays or anything of the sort. All she says is that it
impacts her shopping (she doesn't say whether positively or
negatively) and that she thinks they should have been more open and
not given the impression of covering it up, which actually makes quite
a lot of sense.

Yes, it's possible that the OP is homophobic, bigoted, heteful, etc...
but we should give her the benfit of the doubt and not simply assume
that's automatically the case.

"Is it true that Wal-Mart is giving money to a homosexual
organization? This impacts my shopping at your stores."

Huh? Is this a complaint or a compliment? You didn't say how this
impacts your shopping at Wal-Mart. I guess it's a complaint because of
the frowny face.

I have lots of reasons for shopping at the stores I do, and whether or
not they give money to homosexual organizations is number
5,936,328,974 on the list.

but you don't care about the jobs and businesses that are lost due to
its presence, the way it treats its employees and all the consumer $
that go to China. Alright, it sounds like you screwed your head on
backwards this morning, perhaps.

Just as racism is becoming a dirty word, I believe when our children
or children's children are our age (depending on the age of the
reader), they'll look back on this time as something to be ashamed of.
They'll ignore great grandma Arlene as she starts ranting about them
evil gay folks.

We've overcome gender issues, and race issues, we'll overcome this
too.

So what you might be saying is that it impacts your shopping but you
do not clarify if that would be in a positive or negative way.
However, judging by the tone of the letter, I take it you are not in
approval.

I do hope they respond to you, however, I do not think that should
impact you for where you shop as it seems to be very narrowminded on
your part I'm sorry to say. It makes me sad that you would be so
impacted by that especially if it is meant in a derogatory way.

Are they really giving money to a gay/lesbian organization? BRAVO
WAL-MART!!!! I think I will head over tonight and do some shopping.

If you don't like Wallyworld because they donate money to gay support
groups, don't shop there. You have every right to complain just like I
do. If I hated a company because they oppose the death penalty which I
support, I would write a complaint letter to them but I would boycott
them as well.

Although I feel as though it was a stupid idea for Walmart to pubicly
support a gay/lesbian organization (think of all the right-wingers
like Arlene who won't be shopping at Walmart any longer.. not good for
sales), I applaud Walmart for realizing that homosexuals are people.

And Arlene, try finding another store that doesn't hire homosexual or
bisexual people. Where I work (Target) we have quite a few
bi/homosexual people working (including myself). And the bi/homosexual
people I work with are just as respectful and kind as the straight
people I work with. But being a good person obviously means nothing to
you. What matters to you is who I'm dating. There will always be
homosexuals around. Get used to it.

Lets Just hope one day You Have No Place to Shop You Hater!

there really is no end. I had signed up to received the 1 million
moms messages and was bombarded with e-mails about what I should
boycott. While it is your right to do so, I decided long ago to

BOYCOTT BOYCOTTS.

I still don't like to shop at WalMart though.

GOOD FOR WALMART!!!!!!!!

I havent shopped there much lately but that has mainly been because of
other customers. Not the store or the employees. (Side note..I had a
really good cashier the other day when I was shopping. My bread rang
up for 10 dollars and she went to find the price herself and fixed it
for me. She was laughing about it and we were making jokes and there
was no problem!)

Anyway, this alone would entice me to spend more of my money at
Walmart if it is true.

Oh...by the way, I have heard the same thing about Target as well.

Good for anyone who supports gay rights! Those are the businesses I
would be more apt to support.

Your letter is disgusting and you should be ashamed.

Why do people feel like they HAVE to hate???? Why does it bother THEM
who Wal-mart chooses to give money to? I am 100% homosexual, and it
does not bother me that they ALSO give tons and tons of money to the
GOP, or to pro-life organizations, or to any other organization that I
may not agree with for that matter!!! Wal-Mart is in the business to
MAKE money, and if that means spending some in areas where they think
they can gain customers, there is nothing wrong with that!! Why should
they not give money to help gain GLBT customers?? Due to the sad state
this country is in, because MOSt states do not allow same sex
marriage, or even civil partnerships, most gay people do not have
families to support, and therefore have more expendable income (at
least that is what they tell me, I live in Massachusetts and AM
married, so no disposable income for me) and therefore, have more to
spend at Wal-Mart. It was purly a business decision for them to make
more money i am sure. Like one of the posters down-thread posted,
there are many many many reasons that are much better why NOT to shop
at Wal-mart than this one!!!

No matter where you shop or what you buy, some of your money is going
to go to undesirables. The cashier may be committing adultery or
fornication. China may get some of your money.

To the other posters: If someone doesn't want to shop at a place
because of who they donate to, that's their right, they're only
explaining WHY they're boycotting.

What about all the homosexuals who work at Wal-Mart (and elsewhere)?
Guess you'll just have to stop shopping altogether. That sucks!

Wal-Mart has lost you as a customer? Well maybe you have enough pink
flamingos, wooden fat ladies bent over to pick weeds on your front
lawn or t-shirts that say "ma" on one and "pa" on the other.

After reading your letter Wal-Mart has gained me as a customer.

Out with the old in with the new.

Since I don't shop at WalMart due to their anti-union stance, this
doesn't affect me one way or another. That being said, they can give
to whatever cause they want to. If you don't like it, do what I do
and don't shop there. It's that simple!

Just for the record, a majority of the people shopping in America
don't care one way or another about a retailers donation policy. If
you and a few of your bible thumping cohorts stop shopping there
because of this, I don't think it's going to upset their bottom line
at all.

You know, I was wondering what was going to fill the outrage gap for
the kooks this year with Wal-Mart deciding not to repeat the whole
Merry Christmas debacle again. So I guess this it, falling back on
that old chestnut - gay people are icky.

Personally, I can think of many, many reasons to not shop at Wal-Mart:
they treat their workers unfairly, they bust up unions, they attract
the lowest social class of circus geeks in the country as customers,
their merchandise sucks, their stores smell like urine, the desire I
get to punch children when I'm shopping there, etc., etc. But
supporting homosexual organizations? That might be the first thing in
a long time I've heard of Wal-Mart doing that I actually encourage.

Keep up the good work, Wal-Mart. If nothing else, at least it's nice
to know that you're finding innovative new ways to get the rubes all
riled up each year.

Oh my God. Of all the Bible thumping, right wing, holier than thou
nerve. I put up with this nonsense on a daily basis since i live in
the heart of the Bible belt. I pray for the day that discrimination
against gays is as illegal as discrimation against anyone else.
People are people, period. Their private lives and sexual orientation
are non issues. Everyone deserves equality. No exceptions. You,
Arlene, are not one bit better than the homeless person on the corner,
nor are you in any way superior to gays. They are people just like
you and they want the same things as everyone else. A person's sexual
orientation is such a tiny part of who the overall person is. You
should be asking forgiveness from God for trying to do His job for
Him. No one, no one, no one has the right to judge except God. Your
job is to love your neighbor as yourself and to mind your own business
and leave the judging or lack thereof to God.

Like you, I am a huge supporter/ally of the gay, lesbian, bisexual,
and transgendered (GLBT) community. (You referred to them as
homosexual, and that is often a correct term.)

If this is true, then I'd love to know it, so like you, a fellow lover
of gay folks, I'd make it a point to shop there now and then (as
opposed to NEVER, which is my current policy) and show Sam's family my
support of their contribution to a gay organization.

It's so very kind of you to show your support as well. I'm sure the
gay member of your family (every family has one, even if it's a secret
-- daughter, nephew, uncle, cousin...) will appreciate your showing
them your love and support in this manner.

Good for you for checking with Walmart to make sure this story is true
before giving them all your shopping dollars.

God bless you!

I'm bi and sometimes I wonder if I will live to see the day that
letters and attitudes like this are shouted down as the ignorant,
narrow-minded, bigoted piece of *cough* that they are. :)

Sorry for that, but my last reserve of calm in regards to attitudes
like this one recently went up in smoke. Close encounter of the
'Phelps' kind, if you know what I mean.

The only thing that impacts me from shopping at their stores is
military payday.

So all the other heinous things that Walmart does (using child labor
to make its products, unfair and illegal labor practices, etc. etc.)
aren't enough to make you stop shopping at Walmart, but Walmart
supporting homosexuals is? That says way more about you than it does
about Walmart.

Finally something that Wally World has decided to do right. Wonders
never cease! Chalk one up for Wally World.

I try to stay away from Wal*mart no matter what. The customer service
at most is enough reason for that.

Good for Wal-Mart. I am going to shop there more often, now.
And I love to go shopping with my sister-in-law...who just happens to
be a lesbian.

One less ignorant redneck customer for Wal-Mart to deal with if you
leave, trust me.

Why would it impact your shopping at their stores? Homosexuality isn't
a crime ... and it definitely should not deter you from being a
customer.

Yes, Arlene it's true! Many retailers have been criticized for their
stance on equality and non-hatred because they realize a)God dosen't
make mistakes b) "Do unto others as you would have done to you" and
"Love thy Neighbor as thyself" have no qualifiers.
Why are you afraid? How does hatred of any kind impact the public's
decision to shop or not? Could it be Envy because Homosexuals, not
being allowed to marry and raise children, have more money to spend
than others do?

This is yesterday's "gossip". Have you read the news articles on Rev.
Foley and his antics? Google that and you'll REALLY fall off your
rocker.

Walmart gives to all kinds of good charities, not just this one, so
why should the others get less just because of some people's fear and
hatred? It's just sad what people promote in the name of "God" or
"Good" or "Family Values". A society can only be judged on how it
treats the weakest among them.

Best thing I've heard of Wal-mart doing in a very long time!!

Holy crap! This may turn my somewhat negative feelings about Wal-mart
into a somewhat positive feelings. Good for them. If it means
homophobes won't be there when I am, then I'm all for it. Now if only
we can get rid of the mullets too.



(I'm only kidding about the mullets. I'm a reformed mullet wearer
from the 80's.)

It's really none of your business who Walmart supports and if the
rumor you describe bothers you so much then you should shop elsewhere.
I honestly don't see what difference it makes to those that shop at
Walmart - - you either want to spend money at their stores or not.

Well, I'm gay.

That said, if you don't want to patronize Wal-Mart because of this,
Arlene, or if you don't want to patronize Wal-Mart for things you can
readily get elsewhere without going bankrupt, or whatever, go for it
-- and definitely make them aware why you're taking your business
elsewhere. Otherwise your statement will not be understood.

There are some companies to which I won't give my money because I find
specific stances so distasteful. I remember -- gladly -- the push to
divest from South African companies until the end of apartheid. And I
don't cross picket lines. I don't refuse to shop in businesses
because I think they support gay people, but I don't see that that's
much different than some of the things I do do.

And I believe very strongly that people who have something to say
should say it, whether or not I agree.

I will say, though, that I don't think that this has been hidden. The
entire point is to make certain segments of the market aware of it.
The fact that you only heard about it recently (I assume) just means
that you're not looking in the places this has been announced.

You know, I usually hate it when people describe Wal-Mart shoppers as
white trash, because I know plenty of people who shop there who are
most certainly NOT white trash. But people like Arlene only reinforce
the stereotype of the white trash Wal-Mart shopper - very sad.

Arlene, I don't think Wal-Mart is "hiding" the information - if they
are, how did YOU come by this supposedly top-secret information?
Seriously, if Wal-Mart supporting a gay/lesbian cause is going to
affect your shopping habits, Wal-Mart is probably better off without
you. For every homophobic out there ready to steer clear of Wal-Mart
for something like this, there are tons more gays and lesbians who
will applaud Wal-Mart for their support and shop there even more
frequently, so I don't think Wal-Mart is going to be losing any sleep
over this.

Are you afraid that WalMart's alleged support of
Gay/Lesbian/Transgendered causes might mean you would actually have to
share a store with (GASP!) a gay person???

Oh the horror!

I mean, they might hit on you or try to ask you out on a date, or
like, bump your cart in line. How would you deal with having to
breathe the same air as them??? My God! You could turn gay just like
them!!!!

I couldn't imagine a more hideous situation to have to endure.

FYI, WalMart gives to lots of different causes and they are totally
within their rights to do so. If you are so foolish as to refuse to
patronize a store because of a difference of philosophy like this,
then I'd say you're going to quickly run out of places to shop!

In August 2006, mega-retailer Wal-Mart announced a partnership with
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) which includes
representation on that organization's corporate advisory council. By
entering
into a partnership with the NGLCC, the company "is making a very
sincere effort to reach out to people who are a significant part of
our customer base," said Wal-Mart spokesman Bob McAdam.

However, this move on the part of Wal-Mart to increase its appeal to
one segment of the buying public comes at the cost of offending
another. Conservative groups are displeased with the retail giant's
alliance with homosexual groups and have been vocal in their
opposition to it. The e-mailed "action alert" quoted above, for
instance, was sent by Donald E. Wildmon, Founder and Chairman of the
American Family Association (AFA).

On the other side of the aisle, not all members of the gay community
are ready to embrace Wal-Mart merely for its having partnered with the
NGLCC. Jeremy Bishop, program director of Pride at Work, a
constituency group within the AFL-CIO labor federation, said Wal-Mart
should not expect the support of gay shoppers when it does not offer
domestic partnership benefits for its gay workers. Wal-Mart spokesman
Bob McAdam said the company is considering offering such benefits but
made no mention of when that might come about.

Most of the claims made in the AFA's "action alert" stand up to
scrutiny. The retailer will be giving $25,000 annually to the NGLCC,
and it has agreed to sponsor two of that organization's conferences.
As to the NGLCC being "a leading promoter of homosexual marriage," a
number of its press releases do show the group as being vocal in its
opposition to the Marriage Protection Act. However, the assertion that
"Wal-Mart will give homosexual-owned businesses special treatment when
making purchases" seems to be a misparsing of the retailer's newfound
commitment to encourage gay-owned manufacturers to join the ranks of
its suppliers.

The decision by Wal-Mart (along with dozens of other retailers) to
donate 5% of sales initiated through the web site of the Washington DC
Community Center for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender People web
site prompted the following "action alert" from the American Family
Association in November 2006:
AFA ActionAlert

November 9, 2006

Please help us get this information into the hands of as many people
as possible by forwarding it to your entire email list of family and
friends.

Wal-Mart Contributes 5% Of Online Sales To Homosexual Group

Sign the pledge not to shop at Wal-Mart or Sam's Club on the Friday
and Saturday following Thanksgiving

Help recruit 1,000,000 families who will agree not to shop at Wal-Mart
or Sam's Club (owned by Wal-Mart) on the Friday and Saturday following
Thanksgiving.

Here's why:

In a show of support to help homosexuals legalize same-sex marriage,
Wal-Mart has agreed to automatically donate 5% of online sales
directly to the Washington DC Community Center for Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual and Transgender People. The cash donation will come from
online purchases made at Wal-Mart through the homosexual group's Web
site. This move follows Wal-Mart's joining the National Gay and
Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and agreeing to give generous financial
help to that organization also.

Every purchase made online for books, music, videos, clothing and
accessories, children's clothing and toys, and electronics at the site
will automatically send 5% of the sales to the homosexual group. The
agreement is an indication that Wal-Mart is totally committed to
supporting the homosexual movement.

Wal-Mart also gave a generous cash donation to the Northwest Arkansas
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center, helping to
provide a place where homosexuals can come together to "socialize."

Many observers feel it would have been a wise business decision for
Wal-Mart to remain neutral in the cultural battle over homosexual
marriage. But this was an ideological decision by Wal-Mart - not a
business decision.

Take Action

1. Sign the petition to Wal-Mart letting them know you will be one of
the 1,000,000 families who will not shop at Wal-Mart or Sam's Club on
the Friday or Saturday following Thanksgiving.

2. VERY IMPORTANT! Millions of Americans are not aware of Wal-Mart's
support for homosexual marriage. PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO ALL YOUR
FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

3. Print out and distribute the Wal-Mart Pass Along Sheet.
http://www.afa.net/wmpassalong3.asp

For past Wal-Mart Action Alerts, plus answers to your questions (where
to shop?), copy and past this link to your browser:
http://www.afa.net/faq.asp

Copy and paste this link to your browser to Sign the Petition to
Wal-Mart Now!
https://secure.afa.net/afa/activism/signpetition.asp?id=1630

If you think our efforts are worthy, would you please support us with
a small gift? Thank you for caring enough to get involved.
http://www.afa.net/donate.asp

Sincerely,

Donald E. Wildmon, Founder and Chairman
American Family Association

Less than careful readers might miss that the 5% donation applies only
to sales made through the Metro DC GLBT web site that is, purchases
made at Wal-Mart stores or through Wal-Mart.com are not part of the
"5% donation" scheme.









I say good for Walmart. Even better if they adopt partner benefits
for gay and lesbian employees who have joined with their partners with
intent to marry.

"It is better to give love. Hatred is a low and degrading motion and
is so poisonous that no man is strong enough to use it safely. The
hatred we think we are directing against some person or thing or
system has a devilish way of turning back upon us. When we seek
revenge we administer slow poison to ourselves. When we administer
affection it is astonishing what magical results we obtain." - Thomas
Dreier

This isn't the first time Arlene got her information wrong...

http://www.planetfeedback.com/index.php?level2=blog_viewpost&topic_id=
289181&reply_id=41468

http://www.planetfeedback.com/index.php?level2=blog_viewpost&topic_id=
210500

http://www.planetfeedback.com/index.php?level2=blog_viewpost&topic_id=
150597

No way on the mayo. I only eat it in tuna, chicken or egg salad and
then only if it isn't too much. My mom said I was really pissed when I
was little and saw her put mayo in tuna.
I know it doesn't make sense, but I am weird!~~~~

If you are going to shop at places that only agree with your
politically, you are going to have very limited shopping. Good luck to
you!

I don't know what organization you're talking about...

If you want to make a persuasive argument, you need to specify WHAT
organization, how you heard about this, and why it's a bad idea.

I don't think if this is true or not, but your letter is nothing more
than you asking about a rumor... one that is lacking details.