Boycot Pier 1 imports and Burger King

[Kona9]

These bastards refuse to sell Remembrance Day Poppies at there locations in Canada, due to the fact that they are U.S. based companies, it is "too large of a charity to support", and they want all the North American Stores to be the same. :banghead: If us Canadians are creating revenue for these corporate whores in the US than why the hell can't they do something so minor to support Canadian History? :dunno: After all it's because of the countless men and women that fought for Canada that created and gave us a place to have stores like Pier1 Imports, where for a 600% mark up you can buy a wicker basket made by a one armed homeless child in a third world country, as well a restauraunt like Burger King that really needs no extra description. *cough ANGINA cough*:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

Makes no Sense. Pretty rude and inconciderate if you ask me!!:guns: :guns:

[abej6]

im with you on this one... just another reason to stay away from these companies.. thanks for the heads-up.

[Kona9]

anytime man anytime

[syeve]

DAMN THE MAN...I will stay away from them for sure. Thanks for the heads up

Steve

[Canadian 2.5RS]

no prob both those places suck.


mmmm macDo's fo sum cheezy B's

[lint]

I don't know about this one. They (Pier 1) have a very clear policy regarding charities, and they are not excluding War Vets specifically, they exclude all charities other than their two official ones (UNICEF and the breast cancer foundation).
Yes I understand the war vets, and yes I believe in supporting what they stand for (I donate every year myself), but we're talking less than 1% of Calgary companies refuse to sell poppies.
Interesting, the quote in the Herald "... and what these people need to remember is that, without vets, they wouldn't even have the freedom to collect for charities - or a palce to work from." The freedom that they fought for doesn't extend to which charities that a company decides to support? Who's to say that these company's employees don't go elsewhere to buy their poppies? When you are obligated to support a charity, it becomes a tithe or a tax, it is no longer a charity.

[Talies R]

Originally posted by lint
I don't know about this one. They (Pier 1) have a very clear policy regarding charities, and they are not excluding War Vets specifically, they exclude all charities other than their two official ones (UNICEF and the breast cancer foundation).


So what, they can't support another charity for 2 weeks on top of there HUGE list of 2 charities? I won't be buying from either of those shit holes.

[Kona9]

It's not about where the employess get their poppies. Poppy boxes are not placed in businesses for the employes to have a place to get them, it is an offering to Canadian society to support that particular charity.

[403Gemini]

wow they're assholes! fuck em

ikea for me and wendys baby :D

[Talies R]

Originally posted by 403Gemini
wow they're assholes! fuck em

ikea for me and wendys baby :D

IKEA also has isses:
In Montreal, an IKEA furniture store apologized after initially barring veterans from a suburban outlet.

Read article here: Calgary Herald (http://www.canada.com/calgary/story.asp?id=BC9140BE-F981-4AB2-AE2E-62154C5234B4)

[rage2]

Originally posted by Kona9
it is an offering to Canadian society to support that particular charity.
But where does it end? There's so many charities out there, if everyone went to them or any big chain, each sales desk will be completely cluttered and useless. Who should they refuse? Obviously, a clear policy (which Pier 1 has) is the answer.

But I do agree that supporting only 2 charities is kind of a low number. But even if they raise that number, it's not going to stop another charity that didn't make "the cut" from bitching.

[hinggu]

Originally posted by rage2

But where does it end? There's so many charities out there, if everyone went to them or any big chain, each sales desk will be completely cluttered and useless. Who should they refuse? Obviously, a clear policy (which Pier 1 has) is the answer.



I agree. I have a charity calling my house everyday and at the door every second asking me to donate ( because my family did a few times before) And they always get mad when I say not today. How can I donate to every charity that calls my house?

I am not saying that Pier 1 shouldn't help out the war vets, but they have the policy for a reason.

[lint]

Originally posted by Talies R


So what, they can't support another charity for 2 weeks on top of there HUGE list of 2 charities? I won't be buying from either of those shit holes.

As Rage said, where does it stop? How many charities must a company allow before it gets to be too much? Think of how many charities there are out there, not to mention how many charity scams there are? (Remember the people posing as the Red Cross soliciting for donations in the wake of the 911 tragedy?) Would you want to be the one responsible for sorting through all the charities that come to an organization asking for counter space to put up their display? Then who decides which charity gets the prime counter space, and who gets stuck in the back next to the porn mags and the cigarettes?
Like I said, this is >1% of businesses in Calgary. And for all those who would go to these great lengths to boycott these companies, how many of you were out supporting the veterans when they had a little march on the weekend? How many of you even knew there was a march? And how many of you will take the time out of your busy TV schedule to watch all of the ceremonies that are broadcast on Nov 11? Just as you don't have to go to church to worship, you don't have to put up a poppy box to support our veterans.

[Kona9]

I understand and respect what RAGE2 and HINGGU are saying, but in my personal patriotic views, I do not think it is too much to ask for by supporting and respecting a very reknowned charity, in which supports the people that made our lives as liveable as they are today. Charities are good but are in place for obvious unfortunate reasons. Breast cancer is no good, nor is any other disease that has a supporting charity, but we are talking about the cause of our freedom, and the reasons we have it. Once a year at the same time a holiday is in place to remember the people who created our freedom. I feel that is reason justified for me to be upset about those or any other place that doesn't feel suitable to support such a charity.

[sputnik]

since when was supporting charities made mandatory?

im sure the veterans fund will do fine without Pier 1 and BK... also im sure Pier 1 and BK will also do fine with a few Beyond'ers not giving them their money

[Kona9]

Originally posted by lint


As Rage said, where does it stop? How many charities must a company allow before it gets to be too much? Think of how many charities there are out there, not to mention how many charity scams there are? (Remember the people posing as the Red Cross soliciting for donations in the wake of the 911 tragedy?) Would you want to be the one responsible for sorting through all the charities that come to an organization asking for counter space to put up their display? Then who decides which charity gets the prime counter space, and who gets stuck in the back next to the porn mags and the cigarettes?
Like I said, this is >1% of businesses in Calgary. And for all those who would go to these great lengths to boycott these companies, how many of you were out supporting the veterans when they had a little march on the weekend? How many of you even knew there was a march? And how many of you will take the time out of your busy TV schedule to watch all of the ceremonies that are broadcast on Nov 11? Just as you don't have to go to church to worship, you don't have to put up a poppy box to support our veterans.
Hey , I totally agree as I run a business myself.
No I will not watch every ceremony, no I was and will not be part of any march. I do know that I will definately be remembering these people, (including my fallen family members) in ways that do fit my schedule, and that includes getting a poppy from a place that has enough counter space to drop in a few bucks and grab a poppy, or purchase directly from a veteran in uniform that is not scamming for a few dollars to buy his favorite bottle.
As I said before I do not disagree with HINGGU, LINT, RAGE2 by any means. I just don't feel that leaving out the Rememberance day charity is good at all!!!!!!! :burnout:

[Kona9]

Possible complete Irony............ look where PIER1 in Signal Hill is placed right under. The Battalion numbers of Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Edmonton for World War I. Pointless? Maybe. ........................hahahahahaha a gentleman just walked in and dropped off the poppy box!!!! Good timing.!!

[BigShow]

Anyone who would like to contribute has many options on where to make donations, a couple big name companies not allowing the poppy sales will not hurt the charity, as chances are people could walk next door and make their donation. IMO it would not hurt to support this cause for 2 weeks, and relfects a better image for the company.

[ninjak84]

You'll find a reason to boycott EVERY store if you look hard enough.

[-APEX-]

well here wrap your minds abround this one then. I've always belevied that Costoco was a good place for discounts and bluk products. Now if you fall for that faluse advertisement your turely mistake you see everything is stolen there its jus a big goverment cover up, i cant really explain all my awnsers but next time your there look around and see if things seem a little off to you. like heres one thing thats really werid all the workers are happy

[Kona9]

Originally posted by -APEX-
well here wrap your minds abround this one then. I've always belevied that Costoco was a good place for discounts and bluk products. Now if you fall for that faluse advertisement your turely mistake you see everything is stolen there its jus a big goverment cover up, i cant really explain all my awnsers but next time your there look around and see if things seem a little off to you. like heres one thing thats really werid all the workers are happy
:dunno: :banghead: :dunno: :banghead: :dunno: :banghead: :rolleyes:

[lint]

Originally posted by -APEX-
well here wrap your minds abround this one then. I've always belevied that Costoco was a good place for discounts and bluk products. Now if you fall for that faluse advertisement your turely mistake you see everything is stolen there its jus a big goverment cover up, i cant really explain all my awnsers but next time your there look around and see if things seem a little off to you. like heres one thing thats really werid all the workers are happy

Dude, you need to get someone to proof read your posts. Spell check is your friend.

[3G]

Originally posted by ninjak84
You'll find a reason to boycott EVERY store if you look hard enough.

give me a reason to boycott Latitude, Mexx and Aldo

[Talies R]

Originally posted by Mx6GtTurbo


give me a reason to boycott Latitude, Mexx and Aldo

They all sell products that have been produced in 3rd world countries by under paid employees in below average working conditions.

[3G]

Originally posted by Talies R


They all sell products that have been produced in 3rd world countries by under paid employees in below average working conditions.

damn yahoud :banghead: :guns:

[Fluidic]

Originally posted by -APEX-
well here wrap your minds abround this one then. I've always belevied that Costoco was a good place for discounts and bluk products. Now if you fall for that faluse advertisement your turely mistake you see everything is stolen there its jus a big goverment cover up, i cant really explain all my awnsers but next time your there look around and see if things seem a little off to you. like heres one thing thats really werid all the workers are happy

You think that everything for sale in Costco is stolen? You think that this American company is under Canadian Government control??

Dude, whatever shrooms you took before writing this post; throw them away.

[pinoyhero]

Hmmm.. that is pretty weak on their part, down with the KING!