Docbug Exclusive — Faced with a potential boycott from right-wing Christian groups, retailers Target and Lowes have agreed to reinstate their long-standing policy of using Christ's name for cheap commercial gain. The companies were targeted by the American Family Association because they refer to the word "holiday" instead of Christmas in their advertisements and storewide decorations.
Conservative pundits were quick to call the move a victory for those who recognize Christ as an inherent part of the end-of-year buying season. Spokesmen for both companies say they intended no disrespect, and that they plan to institute policies to insure that religion will be more prominently exploited in the future.
(Update 12/15/05: fixed typo)
Posted by bug to Culture at December 15, 2005 3:18 PM | TrackBackSo true!
Really, thought, that's how American society says you are (or aren't) somebody: you are (or aren't) a good target for marketing. Exploitation is the only recognition we extend.
Posted by: Rebar at December 15, 2005 7:21 AM