First it was the ice cream I enjoyed, then the celebrities I saw on the big screen and now it’s even the footwear that takes me out to see the world or what’s left of mine. Boycotting is getting to become such a big part of our life I wonder whether we will just have “safe neighborhoods” where only the items/services that fit our political, religious and or ethnical group will be found there? Don’t get me wrong utilizing your $$’s to try and change something for the better or insuring it doesn’t get worse is a noble cause as what occurred with segregated buses and companies that wouldn’t sell to Israel but where do we draw the line? Here are a few things to consider before you decide to spend your monies elsewhere.
(1) COMPANY VS INDIVIDUAL- Are you considering boycotting a company because of an individual (no matter how high up the ladder) has a position you vehementally disagree with? If so could that hurt the thousands who work below who share a totally different philosophy?
(2) POLICY VS INDIVIDUAL – Is the objection an actual policy supported by $$’s or just a random thought by an individual?
(3) CAN BE STOPPED – Is the behavior or policy something that continues and can be stopped or is done on a continual basis to try to rub it in.
(4) PREACHED TOO– Do you believe the company has become more of an advocate for a particular position then an actual excellent producer of said product or service?