Discrimination, Right in the Center of the Bullseye

It seems that Target has gotten themselves into a designer 'pickle'. With a recent Supreme Court ruling that corporations and unions can back political candidates, Target took it upon themselves to make a $150k donation one of the candidates for Governor in Minnesota... which just so happens to be a large supporter against gay rights and marriage (supporting groups that support Muslims killing homosexuals).  All well and good, except that Target markets themselves to the gay community and, in fact, the gay community is the largest loyal customer base for the company.. not to mention the designers of a lot of their lines that they sell.  Seems like they are trying to go to the gay prom with a boy AND a girl... and that doesn't sit well with the LGBT communities, or HRC, the largest gay activist group.  They are demanding an equal donation be made to gay issue groups (a little harsh) and calling for a boycott... with a national boycott set for tomorrow (Saturday).

While it's fully in their right to support any one person or ideal, you can't have your proverbial cake and eat it too.  I mean, that's like if Wal-mart denounced pregnancy tests, Sarah Palin and guns in one fell-swoop... the redneck community would be outraged. What it comes down to is that if corporations want to enter the politics ring, they have to be prepared for a backlash and possible loss of revenue... and whether it's truly a gay issue or not, it's a further slap in the face to their loyal customers.  Someone should have thought about that. 

Coincidentally, I haven't stepped foot in a Target in a few months, for one reason or other.  Will I show up and hold a sign?  Probably not...it would only draw out the conservatives... but I will continue to not patronize a discrimnatory corporation.