FANATICS FLINGING FACE FOAM…
I seriously hope that Wal-Mart doesn’t cave to the fanatics attacking it for stocking Middle Eastern foods in a portion of one aisle the way it did to the christianists over an arrangement with the National Gay And Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce.
I, and most people, applauded Wal-Mart for its community friendly approach to bi-lingual signage for Hispanic shoppers. And the chain caters to other ethnic groups as well. All of that is good.
But last week I noted how the bigots were creeping out of the dark corners to attack Wal-Mart for its stocking of Middle Eastern food and hiring Arabic speaking employees in Dearborn, Michigan.
I described the earlier attack as a creeping fungus. It looks like this second fungus is spreading as well.
If I lived in Dearborn, I’d go to that Wal-Mart and buy as much of the Middle Eastern food (as a Jew I enjoy much of the same food) as I could.
Would you?
Jeff:
I would too. Like I said when I first posted the Newsweek story on this, that Wal-Mart sounded much better than all the other ones I’ve ever seen.
Shalom Jonathan,
Since I’m only about three hours away from Dearborn, I’m considering a field trip.
Do you suppose I could get the Wal-Mart manager to allow me to video tape inside the store?
B’shalom,
Jeff
Jeff:
I’d start by asking our good friends at Edelman. Or perhaps by my writing this, they’ll find you.
Shalom Jonathan,
Hmmm… Could be.
B’shalom,
Jeff