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« Hazing Modernity | Main | Milquetoast Martyr or Passionate Prophet? » October 25, 2006Wal-Mart's latest controversial moveThe nation's largest retailer has long been a target of liberal criticism, for reasons ranging from its labor practices to its 1999 decision not to sell the "morning-after pill" in Wal-Mart pharmacies.* Wal-Mart's latest move, however, is drawing heat from conservatives, since it has joined the Corporate Advisory Council of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. In joining the NGLCC, Wal-Mart pays $25,000 in annual dues to the organization which promotes the interests of homosexual-owned businesses, and also advocates on issues such as gay marriage and hate crimes legislation. The move is also designed to increase Wal-Mart's "supplier diversity"--though presumably Wal-Mart will not be making any special exceptions to its hard-nosed procurement practices. The American Family Association, as is their standard practice, has launched a petition drive and is suggesting shoppers take their business elsewhere. It is likely that a majority of Wal-Mart shoppers in rural areas do not support the work of the NGLCC. But will those customers spend the extra time and money to buy from other stores? It would seem that Wal-Mart does not expect that they will. *Wal-Mart reversed its decision on emergency contraception in March 2006, and now sells "Plan B" in its pharmacies. Posted by Eric Seymour at October 25, 2006 12:56 PM CommentsPosted by: Mike O at October 29, 2006 08:39 PM | permalink Post a comment |
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