Have You Ever Formally Protested or Boycotted Anything?

[DisneyOma]

Yes. Protested, Marched, Fought, and Died.
You should Google: "Revolutionary War"

White land owner guys fighting about white land owner guy rights... although there were some free blacks, non-landed white males and women who joined in, they received very little, if anything, in the way of rights when it was over.

My husband and I come from a long line of activists and fighters, including an ancestor shot at the Battle of Lexington, one who was killed aboard the USS Constitution, many who fought in the Civil War. While I am proud that they stood up and did something about a cause they believed in, they still fought for themselves as white males (none left any records about being against slavery). The oppression of women, nonwhite males, and non binary gender/sexuality human beings has gone on for so long.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Folks from all walks of life actually shop at Hobby Lobby and eat at Chick-Fil A.

I eat at Chick-fil-a in spite of its owner's past contributions. I did the math and decided I wasn't feeling guilty about the 30-whatever cents per trip that would go to a charity I disagreed with. The food is great, the employees are fantastic, and it's a franchise, so it's locally owned (at least mine are).

 

[Julie's Haircut]

The only thing I remember is during the first semester freshman year at college. Due to some quirk in the calendar that year, one of the Reading Days during exam week was cancelled. Many upperclassmen were up in arms about it and led demonstrations and protests on campus. (They could have spent the time studying instead). The only reason I joined in was for the social aspect.

And I suppose I "boycott" some restaurants or stores where I've received bad food or rotten service.

Yeah, there were plenty of smallish protests and demonstrations on my college campus, many of which I considered frivolous or crybaby whining. But I did participate a few times to mingle with some cute young ladies. Too bad they saw right thru me.

 

[Mizzoufan]

All this talk of Chik Fil A makes me want that for dinner.

 

[Hikergirl]

White land owner guys fighting about white land owner guy rights... although there were some free blacks, non-landed white males and women who joined in, they received very little, if anything, in the way of rights when it was over.

My husband and I come from a long line of activists and fighters, including an ancestor shot at the Battle of Lexington, one who was killed aboard the USS Constitution, many who fought in the Civil War. While I am proud that they stood up and did something about a cause they believed in, they still fought for themselves as white males (none left any records about being against slavery). The oppression of women, nonwhite males, and non binary gender/sexuality human beings has gone on for so long.

But the fact remains that white men did in fact march, fight and protest. And those "white landowner guys" were the Forefathers of our Country. God forbid we acknowledge them.

 

[Party.Of.4-NY>>>FL]

White land owner guys fighting about white land owner guy rights... although there were some free blacks, non-landed white males and women who joined in, they received very little, if anything, in the way of rights when it was over.

My husband and I come from a long line of activists and fighters, including an ancestor shot at the Battle of Lexington, one who was killed aboard the USS Constitution, many who fought in the Civil War. While I am proud that they stood up and did something about a cause they believed in, they still fought for themselves as white males (none left any records about being against slavery). The oppression of women, nonwhite males, and non binary gender/sexuality human beings has gone on for so long.

Congratulations on your lineage. You must be so proud! Although I'm not really sure what that has to do with anything. LOL.

ETA:
Just out of curiosity and if I may, what SHOULD have our forefathers been fighting for in your opinion?

 

[sunshinehighway]

Honestly I'm surprise people don't know that our forefathers did acknowledge the hipocrisy of fighting for our independence while owning slaves. They absolutely got that (at least some of them did). At the time they felt they couldn't fight both fights and also slavery seemed to be a dying practice. Like everything else in life, it was complicated.

 

[ronandannette]

just wondering the reasons, if you're allowed to say

No reason I wouldn't be allowed to, but I'm not interested in trying to influence anybody else's views, or having to defend my own. And it's actually kinda hilarious to read some of the guesses. I'm tempted to throw up another list of obscure, totally random things and see what you all would come up with!

LOL, I'm not crafty, but if I do a project, I generally shop at Hobby Lobby because it is a nicer store. Now Chic-fil-A? I drove 2 1/2 hours to eat there! YUM! The families personal belief is just that, personal. They have no anti-gay policies in their business. Are people not allowed a personal opinion anymore? (I know the answer)

I still want to know what Penn did!

Yes, they TOTALLY are, and they are allowed to act on their opinions in any way they want, within bounds of the law. Whether or not I like something that somebody stands for, I don't feel like I need to force anybody to change. But I 100% will walk out my own convictions with integrity and a big part of that, in our society, is buying decisions.

 

[Party.Of.4-NY>>>FL]

Honestly I'm surprise people don't know that our forefathers did acknowledge the hipocrisy of fighting for our independence while owning slaves. They absolutely got that (at least some of them did). At the time they felt they couldn't fight both fights and also slavery seemed to be a dying practice. Like everything else in life, it was complicated.

Yes I agree completely. But one thing they did know is that they didn't know everything. Changes and improvements would inevitably be needed someday and always.

To me, blaming our forefathers for not fighting for enough causes would be like blaming Steve Wozniak for not including a camera and WiFi connectivity in his first PC. He was just trying to get the damn thing built! Was it perfect? No. There would be plenty of time to make it "more perfect". Hmmm, "more perfect" where have I heard that before?

Conversations like this one can, and probably will, continue to take place for as long as the sun still rises in the East. And they said perpetual motion was impossible. Ha!

 

[Gumbo4x4]

Chk fil A and Hobby Lobby are perfect examples of why protest is tough. On one hand, you can disagree with the religious ideals of the owners. On the other hand, both companies treat their employees WAY better than the competition. So, you're damned if you do, damned if you don't so much of the time.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

I eat at Chick-fil-a in spite of its owner's past contributions. I did the math and decided I wasn't feeling guilty about the 30-whatever cents per trip that would go to a charity I disagreed with. The food is great, the employees are fantastic, and it's a franchise, so it's locally owned (at least mine are).

I read about their franchise setup and it's pretty unique. The franchise is only about $10,000 IIRC and corporate builds the building for you - corporate also owns the building & takes a bigger cut than say McDonald's. It's unlike anything else in FF..

 

[sunshinehighway]

But the fact remains that white men did in fact march, fight and protest. And those "white landowner guys" were the Forefathers of our Country. God forbid we acknowledge them.

Yes. You are right on that. Things are very rarely black and white. The history of our country is very complicated and yes, the "rich white men" understood that and did the best with what they thought the needed to do and needed to get things accomplished. It's easy to sit back later and see what they didn't do but not everything can be done at once. You can't fight multiple wars at once.

 

[DisneyFan32WI]

I don't always march, but when I do- I march my butt to work because I'm a responsible adult who has bills to pay and a family to support.
(saw this on FB today and chuckled)

I must feel a bit disconnected to the world because I've never felt strongly about an issue enough to want to do something about it with a bunch of strangers.

 

[pat fan]

No reason I wouldn't be allowed to, but I'm not interested in trying to influence anybody else's views, or having to defend my own.

For the love of Mike, please don't make me google him and go through his life with a fine tooth comb to find out why you're boycotting a magician, lol! Have mercy!!!

 

[wilkeliza]

No reason I wouldn't be allowed to, but I'm not interested in trying to influence anybody else's views, or having to defend my own. And it's actually kinda hilarious to read some of the guesses. I'm tempted to throw up another list of obscure, totally random things and see what you all would come up with!

Yes, they TOTALLY are, and they are allowed to act on their opinions in any way they want, within bounds of the law. Whether or not I like something that somebody stands for, I don't feel like I need to force anybody to change. But I 100% will walk out my own convictions with integrity and a big part of that, in our society, is buying decisions.

Now I'm even more interested haha. I just gave the two I hear all the time haha.

 

[ronandannette]

Now I'm even more interested haha. I just gave the two I hear all the time haha.

I had to google the TSA thing; I had no idea. I can promise you it didn't change my esteem for him one iota either way!

 

[ronandannette]

I read about their franchise setup and it's pretty unique. The franchise is only about $10,000 IIRC and corporate builds the building for you - corporate also owns the building & takes a bigger cut than say McDonald's. It's unlike anything else in FF..

Totally OT, but I'm intrigued because the only location I know of in Canada is inside the departures level of the Calgary Airport. I couldn't figure out how they were working out the "closed on Sunday" thing, let alone this information you've given.

 

[CarolAnn856]

No reason I wouldn't be allowed to, but I'm not interested in trying to influence anybody else's views, or having to defend my own. And it's actually kinda hilarious to read some of the guesses. I'm tempted to throw up another list of obscure, totally random things and see what you all would come up with!

So, why mention the names to begin with? You could have easily just mentioned that you boycott certain places without listing them, as many others have in this thread.

Personally, I'm a huge fan of Target and Penn, don't use Maybelline, and have never heard of The Good Place. I had hoped to march on Saturday, but wasn't able to. However, it sounds like there will be other marches in the future that I will be able to participate in.

 

[ronandannette]

So, why mention the names to begin with? You could have easily just mentioned that you boycott certain places without listing them, as many others have in this thread.

Personally, I'm a huge fan of Target and Penn, don't use Maybelline, and have never heard of The Good Place. I had hoped to march on Saturday, but wasn't able to. However, it sounds like there will be other marches in the future that I will be able to participate in.

Um, because that's what this thread is about.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I have never been to so many of the places mentioned here - CFA, HL, White Castle. I would like to try CFA because so many say how good it is and I'd like to see for myself (although I do have a good friend who got very sick from there). Not sure I would be a regular customer, I would have to study the issue more, but it's probably a moot point since I don't have any near me. I try to avoid craft stores in general. And isn't White Castle part of a convenience store, or am I thinking of something else? If so, idk. I've seen mold on some of the food at places like Cumberland Farms, so I'd be careful eating food from there. I only skimmed the last few pages, didn't see LLBean mentioned. Anyone actively protesting them, or going in the opposite direction?