So what do you personally boycott

[DawnM]

According to the boy scouts, Buddhists are not atheists.

Here is their official stance from Wikipedia:

The BSA does not require adherence to any particular religious beliefs or ethos beyond this. The Boy Scout Handbook goes on to explain that "A Scout is Reverent" simply means that "A Scout is reverent towards God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others." Buddhists, followers of Native American religions, Muslims, Jews, Christians of all denominations, Wiccans, and many others, including those who define their own spirituality, can be and are members of the BSA. The BSA recognizes religious awards for over 38 faith groups including Baha'i, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Hinduism, and 28 varieties of Christianity.[11] Boy Scouts of America approved religious emblems exist for all these except for Wicca and Native American religions. The former exists but has not been approved due to the fact that there are fewer than 25 chartered Wiccan units


Was your BIL openly gay when he was in boy scouts? I am honestly not sure if the homosexual thing has to do with only leaders or boys too. According to the same Wikipedia article, it seems to refer to leaders only.

Dawn

Not sure we can say they don't allow them to join. The local homeschool Boy Scout group said they would be happy to allow DS to join, though he is Buddhist (DH is Buddhist and was a Boy Scout). The leaders said that they are Christian and they have Christian stuff in their houses, and they lead prayers, but that they don't require the kids to join in.

And BIL was in the Boy Scouts, and he's gay (and Buddhist).

But the organization has official stances...which is the problem. It's just that not all troops go along with the national stuff.




I'm so sorry about that. I had some trivial stuff with my wedding photographer and it still rankles...let alone having a problem with them being out of focus!

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

I don't believe that all of you people boycott Chick Fil A that claims you do. Every one that I have ever been to has been packed, especially on Saturday at lunch, can't hardly even get in there.

And they have the friendliest staff of any fast food restaurant. At least I don't get grunted at and my food practically thrown at me there like at BK and McDonalds.

Aint that the truth! Every location around me, and there are a lot, stays busy all the time -especially at lunch. I think what sets them apart is outstanding customer service. It reminds me of the Disney way.

 

[Uncle Remus]

I don't call it boycotting, I simply don't give my money to business if I don't like their practices. why do people call it boycotting? I mean why would I give a company my money if I don't like them?

That's pretty much my motto too. I especially support companies like Disney that support family values 'n extend equality to their LGBT employees.

 

[LukenDC]

I refuse to go to any type of circus due to animal treatment.

Same here. I will attend Cirque du Soleil because they do not use animals in their productions.

I will boycott any company that actively supports anti-gay causes, such as Chick Fil'A.

 

[Schmeck]

Boy Scouts of America will not let gay Eagle Scouts become leaders, yet an official of the BSA was found to have child porn in his possession. I will not buy from the boy scouts until they allow all Eagle Scouts to become leaders.

I also will not ever go to Sea World again. Polar bears do not belong indoors in Florida. Dolphins and Orca do not belong in tiny tanks when their natural habitats are miles wide and fathoms deep.

 

[LukenDC]

If it weren't for land and aquatic zoos, (Sea World, etc), many people would be far less motivated to care for endangered species, sea mammals, etc. Zoos do a great service.

I like quality animal parks and zoos where the animals have space to roam and access to quality veterinarian care. Educating people about conservation is also important. San Diego Zoo and Disney's Animal Kingdom are good examples of quality animal parks. The National Zoo used to be depressing, but it is improving.

I struggle with Sea World. I love seeing the orcas up close and I appreciate the education about marine mammal conservation. I am uncomfortable with the size of the enclosures and the tricks that the animals perform.

 

[bound2travel]

I boycott liver and lima beans. I feel too few people are concerned about those two issues.

This is funny


I choose not to patronize Gate gas stations/stores. Just a personal dislike of the family that owns Gate. The actual locations are probably franchise type things, but I don't want a penny of my money going up the chain to the owners.

Don't know or care if anyone else chooses not to patronize Gate as it's a personal choice.

 

[rodeo65]

I boycott liver and lima beans. I feel too few people are concerned about those two issues.

I'm with ya on the liver and I'll add beets to the list.

Also the 407 Highway...waaaaaaaaaaaaay too costly.

 

[MrsPete]

Amazon is on my list because of:

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-allentown-amazon-complaints-20110917,0,7937001,full.story

They will get no more of my $$$$.

You might want to boycott Frito-Lay as well. I worked in one of their factories during college, and it was similar to the article's description. I've always assumed that factories just tend to be that way.

I don't boycott anything - if I boycotted any company that had a practice or supported a cause I disagree with I would have to be a self-sufficient hermit. Actually there is one group I actively boycott - I was huge in Girl Scouts as a child, but I will not put my daughter in Girl Scouts or buy cookies anymore because of their support of Planned Parenthood.

Instead, I support companies who have practices or supported causes that are important to me. I "buycott" Chick-Fil-A and Whole Foods Market.

It's your own business whether you let your daughter take part in scouts, but your reasoning is flawed: GSUSA does not support Planned Parenthood. In fact, they are very careful not to take an official stance on companies (other than Little Brownie Bakers and ABC Bakers, who bake the cookies), political candidates, etc. We can't even sell Krispie Kremes because that'd be choosing their company over Duncan Doughnuts.

What IS true:
Both Girl Scouts and Planned Parenthood are funded (in part) by United Way, as are many other organizations.
Some scout troops may take part in tours or talks given by Planned Parenthood; however, these are individual decisions made by individual troops and aren't indicative of the group as a whole.
GSUSA does tend towards liberal; however, individual troops vary widely.

The news does sometimes pick a troop who's doing something outlandish, and they make it appear that whatever the troop's doing is GSUSA policy -- but when they do that, they're aiming to create trouble. They do the same thing with the school system, political candidates, and plenty of other things.

I also don't boycott anything. I don't buy into the drama and the hype about who supports which causes or gives money to whomever. If I need a product or service and someone is able to provide it to me for a reasonable fee then I am going to buy it.

ALTHOUGH I would seriously consider a boycott on Ben & Jerry's now since I know what that issue is about. But I don't buy their ice cream anyway, so that would be pointless.

This is very close to my thoughts. I don't use certain businesses because they've been bad to me personally -- you could consider this a personal boycott:

Home Depot really screwed me over with a countertop re-do a couple years ago, and Lowes has had my business since then. I wouldn't darken the Orange Box's doorway if they were giving stuff away free.
Likewise, I will not go to Pep Boys because they treated me badly years ago. I can't remember the details, but I remember that I won't spend money at their establishment.
I won't eat at Hardees because it smells bad.
I won't watch Brad Pitt movies because, well, he just seems to choose the worst movies out there.
I don't go to the old Walmart after dark because it's dangerous (I personally know people who've been attacked in the parking lot), but I do go to the new Walmart anytime of day.

Those are all personal reasons, not politically motivated causes.

I won't buy certain products because they're either just plain bad products (Kraft Singles, for example, because they're mostly vegetable oil and can't legally even be called cheese) or because they're over-priced (for example, Ben & Jerry's). This is more like wise shopping than boycotting.

 

[smidgy]

Salvation army? really..
it reallydoesn't matter if you adhere to their beleifs or not. they are a wonderful group who helps peoples' physical needs, regardless of their spiritual beliefs.

they help you whether or not you listen to them.. I volunteered many years ago at a house for runaway girls, run by the salvation army.. while they did hope the girls would listen to them, it want required at all. in fact, there was hardly any talk of the bible, mostly counseling to get them back with their families.

same with the help they offer for the hungry,t he alcoholics, etc.

 

[goodeats]

I don't shop at Walmart because the two I have visited have had narrow aisles and were generally dirty. Plus the customer service was horrendous. We moved to a new area and the Walmart seems nicer so I might check it out one day.

I don't go to travelling circuses because they just seem so unsavory to me and I don't like the way the animals are treated. I suppose someday if my DD's begged me to take them I might.

The only "boycot" I see myself sticking to is my Captain EO boycott. I refuse to see that at Epcot or DL. He might not have been a child molester, but I just can't support it in case he was. Of course I do still give Disney a ton of money each year. Oh, I also "boycot" Mission Space because I have terrible claustrophobia, but that probably doesn't count!

 

[Planogirl]

I like quality animal parks and zoos where the animals have space to roam and access to quality veterinarian care. Educating people about conservation is also important. San Diego Zoo and Disney's Animal Kingdom are good examples of quality animal parks. The National Zoo used to be depressing, but it is improving.

I struggle with Sea World. I love seeing the orcas up close and I appreciate the education about marine mammal conservation. I am uncomfortable with the size of the enclosures and the tricks that the animals perform.

I justify the tricks by telling myself that this is what brings in people and as a result of that dollars. Sea World does a lot of good and they need financing for that. At least that's what I believe.

 

[204charity]

I don't support Sea World or any "swim with the dolphin/manatee/insert aquatic mammal here" parks. Or traveling circuses. No wils animals should be forced to do tricks for food.

And I saw "The Cove" never got over it. Such a waste of precious life.......

 

[Tinkerbelle's Mom]

Petting zoos.... just dont like em.

 

[Conservative Hippie]

Salvation army? really..
it reallydoesn't matter if you adhere to their beleifs or not. they are a wonderful group who helps peoples' physical needs, regardless of their spiritual beliefs.

they help you whether or not you listen to them.. I volunteered many years ago at a house for runaway girls, run by the salvation army.. while they did hope the girls would listen to them, it want required at all. in fact, there was hardly any talk of the bible, mostly counseling to get them back with their families.

same with the help they offer for the hungry,t he alcoholics, etc.

My church has programs that help people's physical needs as well. I choose to give my money to that rather than a church with contrary beliefs.

 

[smidgy]

well, if the Salvation army has beliefs contrary to yours, and your church also helps those in need, you should support your own church.

I think there is a difference between "what do you support" and "what do you boycott".

we can't all give to every charity or shop at every store. we all give to the charitys we believe in or feel an affinity to. just because you do NOT give to other charitys doesn't mean you are "boycotting" them.

boycotting means 'I won't shop here or there, because of their policy on such and such."

but if you contribute money or food stuffs to a food pantry run by, say a buddhist temple instead of one run by the salvation army, I don't consider that "boycotting".. just choosing your charity.

As charities go,I like the Salvation Army because I am a Christian, I like breast cancer research because my sister is a breast cancer survivor, and the Disabled Amreican Veterans (liked that one even before I worked at a VFW.)
and bless you for choosing any charity at all!

 

[Acklander]

He wrote & directed "The Ghost Writer-a very, very good thriller-awesome ending

Has a new flick out in Dec with great reviews -"Carnage"

Hadn't seen the movie, sounds like a good one. I'm surprised he still works, he's got to be close to 80 years old!!!

 

[A_Princess'_Daddy]

Aint that the truth! Every location around me, and there are a lot, stays busy all the time -especially at lunch. I think what sets them apart is outstanding customer service. It reminds me of the Disney way.

There is only one in Des Moines, where we live, and it's rarely busy (it's in the mall food court and never seems to have a line). I think what keeps them busy is the fact that they dredge their food in MSG to make it taste good. I had it once at a party, and it was completely unimpressive to me.

Plus, I find their intentional misspellings, a la "eat mor chikin", to be annoying (and yes, I understand that they're mimicking cows, but they should find better educated cows). My DD6 even makes fun of them as "that company that cannot spell".

 

[U2_rocks!]

I justify the tricks by telling myself that this is what brings in people and as a result of that dollars. Sea World does a lot of good and they need financing for that. At least that's what I believe.

Not only that, but the animals are not really forced to do the tricks, more like encouraged - if an animal won't perform in a particular show, it goes on without that animal or is cancelled. Also, the "tricks" that they perform are activities that are "natural" to them in the wild and that they generally enjoy when tbey are in the mood. It's like horses - do people boycott events where horses are ridden or used in some way? Is it natural to have a person on a horse's back, or are we just so accustomed to it?

It's also worth pointing out that many marine mammals in good aquariums like Seaworld are rescued i.e. they would have died without the help of marine institutions. Some were born in captivity from rescued mammals, and probably would not survive well in the wild. The trainers understand the mammals' needs well, and I do believe that they try very hard to create a good living environment for them. I don't liken them to circuses at all.

 

[The 4 "Quay"balleros]

I boycott gas stations that charge more to use credit cards than cash!