Toys 'R' Us: Boycott.

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I'm going to delete the discussions that are not focused on refining/improving/expanding the original effort to motivate TRU to change their policy and remove the anti2A postings from their businesses so that folks can work on the task at hand.

Got a different plan altogether, start another thread in Activism where plans are presented and refined/improved/expanded.

Don't like the idea of grassroots letter writing and want to debate the merits of it vs. other approaches, there's now a thread on it in Activism Discussion where discussions on those broader questions take place with the spotlight on that issue.

Want to discuss how A and AD are set up and the impact to activism efforts? There's now a thread on that in AD where the discussion can take place and the spotlight is on that issue.
 
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There is now support for this boycott in Australia by members of a shooting club there. For them, it's the principle of the thing.

If this takes hold there, it will really ratchet up the pressure on TRU.
 
Well I've firmly decided to not shop at Toys R Us, but today my gf wanted to go there to look for a birthday present for her daughter. I said I wont shop at a place that abuses my rights. She responded with, "I don't care about your rights" and "Guns aren't the most important thing in the world." That shocked me because she loves shooting and likes the fact that I carry.

I couldn't get her on my side about this.
 
Example on Point

It more than likely is. At least it may not be a coincidence. Yet again it may not be related. This shooting occured on November 28, 2008 at 1:45 PM. Maybe the policy is related to some legal action taken by partiess in the shooting.
 
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Considering all the alternatives out there, KB, WalMart, etc., there's no "need" to shop with TRU.
 
Considering all the alternatives out there, KB, WalMart, etc., there's no "need" to shop with TRU
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That is VERY true and a compelling argument as well as succinctly stated.

I opine that it could be to put into a letter to management.
 
I would respond after checking out a story, such as this one (a Toy's R Us shooting)

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/...n4637468.shtml
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wonder were all the T-R-U PROTECTION PEOPLE WERE.
oh hiding in the back room

didn't one of the letters say it was for our protection
NO GUNS ALLOWED. WONDER IF A SIGN WAS IN PLACE BACK THEN TOO,

did not see a date of the shooting.

kills me i just saw a new sign at the VA no guns or knifes allowed or any weapons. these guy and girls fought for all freedom just to have it taken away when going to the VA for medical help. knife also means that small 1in one you clean your fingers with as well.
 
Are the people who say anti-carry policies ok, are they trolls?
No, it's just that most Libertarians have an anarcho-corporatist outlook on everything. Government has no right to dictate terms to them or their business, but put them in charge and they'll do the same damn thing and demand to held harmless for their decisions.
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did not see a date of the shooting.
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2008

No sign would have made any difference two years ago and TRU putting one up has no benefit today is the point I think is being made. That can be made in contacting TRU's CEO.

If it would have made no difference then and it would make no difference now then why discriminate against permit holders and others legally carrying by developing this prejudicial policy and posting the stores when thousands will take their money to competitors that don't discriminate against people who legally carry should be driven home.
 
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i was thinking of putting a sign on my front door.;)

NO BURGLARS ALLOWED :cuss:

seems a sign will keep the bad guy away :uhoh:, WONT IT:scrutiny:

SORRY HAD TO FIX THE BUGLERS,

was in a rant and miss spelled it WTH got caught :uhoh:
 
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Another place to shop :

There's a lot more than just guns at "Guns-Я-Us". Take your list or go on line. DAO
 
Someone said KB when mentioning alternatives to TRU.

If they meant KB toys, forget it. KB toys is just another TRU owned store.
 
Sent my letter voicing opposition to the policy - standard stuff: Law abiding citizens vs. criminals, background checks for CCWs, boycotting TRU, equal rights, etc.
 
For those of you wanting to send correspondence to the higher ups:

Although their email addresses may not be readily available, a good tip can be found from the posting of Jennifer Albano's email address ([email protected]).

Most companies set up their email addresses the same way for all employees whether low-level folks or the higher ups.

If you want to email the higher-ups, stick to the basic format of [email protected]...I'll bet they go through. If they don't bounce back to you, you'll know they went through okay. If it doesn't work, try throwing a middle initial in there.

The list of names was as follows:
Gerald L. Storch, Chairman and CEO (I'd try [email protected])
Clay Creasey, Chief Financial Officer (same format: [email protected])
Joel Wiest, Senior Vice President, Finance ([email protected])
Eleanor Hong, Vice President of Marketing -- U.S ([email protected])
David J. Schwartz, Executive Vice President, General Counsel ([email protected])

Again, I'm not 100% sure these are correct, but many corporations are very predictable in their simplicity.
 
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