****** Forrey of the Vietnam Veterans Association wrote.
>
> "Recently we asked the local TARGET store to be a proud sponsor of the
> Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall during our spring recognition event. We
> received the following reply from the local TARGET
> management:
> "Veterans do not meet our area of giving. We only donate to the
> arts, social action groups, gay & lesbian causes, and education."
>
> So I'm thinking, if the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and veterans in
> general do not meet their donation criteria, then something is really
> wrong at this TARGET store. We were not asking for thousands of
> dollars, not even hundreds, just a small sponsorship for a memorial
> remembrance.
>
> As a follow-up, I E-mailed the TARGET U.S. corporate headquarters and
> their response was the same. That's their national
policy.
>
> Then I looked into the company further. They will not allow the
> Marines to collect for 'Toys for Tots' at any of their stores. And
> during the recent Iraq deployment, they would not allow families of
> employees who were called up for active duty to continue their
> insurance coverage while they were on military service. Then as I dig
> further, TARGET is a French-owned corporation.
>
> Now, I'm thinking again. If TARGET cannot support American Veterans,
> then why should my family and I support their stores by spending our
> hard earned American dollars and to have their profits sent to France.
> Without the American Vets, where would France be today?" Feel free to
> pass this along to whomever you want.
>
> Sincerely,
> ****** Forrey
> Veterans helping Veterans

k9cop wrote "Without the American Vets, where would France be today?"

It would just be called South Germany.

Que

I think the story is a urban myth.

Target won't let the Salvation Army collect money at Xmas either.

Plenty of reasons not to shop at Target, but this one is a myth.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/target.asp 

-Wolfy

I think I'll head over to Sears today,

http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/sears.asp 

-Wolfy

Myth or not, Walmart is killing them anyway.

I like Target.

I really hope it is a myth!

I really hope it is a myth!

I hate this server

Not so much of a myth, but a little issue that has been blown way out of proportion by a miffed vet. Do a google search and you'll find out the facts.

Target DOES, however, have a no solicitation policy. Which means that they do not allow Salvation Army, or any other organization, to solicit donations on their premises.

Some disagree with this policy, but I get sick of getting mugged at the doors of supermarkets by sports teams, scouts, etc looking for a free handout.

I am with you andytv!

On especially bad days, i.e., PMS...some bum approaches me looking for a handout. Perfect response: I'll give you a dollar if you let me deck you.

The indignant pricks have the audacity to tell ME off!

I still have fun with it...

;)

Marla

I had to take a call and wanted to further respond but hit the send button:

Our Vets have ensured their rights to free enterprise. If TFTs isn't allowed and I'm aware of it, then I won't be spending my money there.

Also, I help out our Vets in any way that I can as long as it's a legitimate venue...and I'd boycott any place that would put the cabash on them. People on the street corners holding signs are a joke. If they beg from me, I tell them how hard my family works to have a life and that they need to use the resources available to them. There are step-ups and I'm willing to help with that.

In fact, there is a great shelter in my area that I have volunteered at called Solutions for Change. You either work and/or go to school to improve your situation, or you're out. Period.

I haven't been active in over a year there and I think that now is a good time to get back into it since I'm thinking about it. I will always help, but I don't give hand outs.

Don't forget that there is a Support our Troops section on CigarBid and also OpFTH.org...

:)

Marla