PhillipsOnline Radio BlogRandy Phillips' websites, tips and faith of our fathers(Untitled)- October 14, 2005 I recently had this sent to me.... if you're from Oklahoma, you'll agree that this is really pretty accurate. These are traits we all enjoy and laugh at ourselves about. Subject: You know you're from Oklahoma if: 1. You can properly pronounce Eufaula (Ufala), Okemah (Okeyma), and Chickasha (Chickashay). 2. You think that people who complain about the wind in their states are sissies. 3. A tornado-warning siren is your signal to go out in the yard and look for a...http://blog.phillipsonline.com/2005/10/14.html#a494 (Untitled)- October 14, 2005 My response to Target's response... Jennifer, Thank you for your well written letter, but I'm sorry and dissappointed with your response. This doesn't fly with me. You're argument that Target is set on providing a "distraction-free shopping" environment to your shoppers is very weak. This season, as the bells ring at Wal-Mart and other fine retailers, there will be thousands of consumers who appreciate the sentiment and tradition that the Salvation Army brings to their Christmas...http://blog.phillipsonline.com/2005/10/14.html#a493 (Untitled)- October 14, 2005 Target Responds... Dear Randy Phillips, We notified the Salvation Army in January 2004 that we would no longer allow the seasonal bell ringers due to our no-solicitation policy which ensures a distraction-free shopping environment for all our guests. Our policy decision remains unchanged. Target provides grants to faith-based organizations, including the Salvation Army, to be used for non-religious purposes such as programs providing food and shelter. Through our Take Charge of Education..http://blog.phillipsonline.com/2005/10/14.html#a492 (Untitled)- October 14, 2005 Now it's Target who is missing the point... The other day I complained to Target about their decision to disallow The Salvation Army's bell ringers during the Christmas season. It is Christmas by the way... Here's what I sent them... "I cannot support Target's ban on the Salvation Army's Christmas bellringers. As a customer of Target, I will not shop any longer with you until your ban is lifted. Target has become a misnomer, as you have "missed the Target" in this.http://blog.phillipsonline.com/2005/10/14.html#a491 |