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- From: rohwerwd@netcom.com (W. David Rohwer)
- Subject: Re: Levi Strauss DEFUNDS Boy Scouts
- Message-ID: <1993Jan10.054537.7979@netcom.com>
- Organization: The Tickle Palace - Moonyvale, CA
- References: <1992Dec30.165849.16524@samba.oit.unc.edu>
- Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1993 05:45:37 GMT
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- In article <1992Dec30.165849.16524@samba.oit.unc.edu> Michael.Bohl@launchpad.unc.edu (Michael Bohl) writes:
- >I just spoke with a customer service representative from Levi Strauss and
- >Co. concerning their defunding of the Boy Scouts of America. I was not
- >certain I knew the reason so I asked their representative for an
- >explanation. She said it was because,
- >
- > "The Boy Scouts discriminate against atheists and homosexuals."
- >
- >If you have an opinion on this matter (either side of the issue) you can
- >call
- >
- > 1-800-362-5377
- >
- >to let them know how you feel.
- >
- >Additionally, in this era of consumer activism, may I suggest an
- >appropriate buying pattern of their products.
- >
- >This applies whether you choose to purchase their jeans, etc. because you
- >approve of their actions, or whether you cease purchasing their products
- >because you don't.
-
- Put me on record for supporting Levi Strauss' action of defunding the
- Boy Scouts. I will continue to purchase Levi's jeans.
-
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