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Originally Posted by MysticCat
I don't know that he is the one missing the point. I didn't take his initial "you're selling cancer" remark as an indication that he found the business "repugnant," but rather just as a comment on the perceived irony of someone who sells tobacco worrying about having his business associated with alcohol. The man had given in the past, and the OP said he remained polite in asking this time, even when he was treated rudely. How is that pricklike?
BTW, I hate Walmart too, but I wouldn't hesitate to ask them for money if I thought they might give and it would benefit the community.
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To characterize an entire business as "selling cancer" and then ask them for money is IMO extremely hypocritical, not an ironic comment. I would have the same reaction if he called Vera Bradley "those stupid ugly effing bags" and then went into a VB store to ask for donations. You don't criticize people and then turn around and ask them for money.
And like I said - more than likely, donors would have their names recognized somewhere. If I dislike the way someone does business, or what their business is, I don't want their money associated with my org in any way, shape or form.
As for Walmart, I would hardly be the first person to say
"keep your money."