From: [d--v--g] at [sparc.SanDiegoCA.NCR.COM] (Dave Grooms)
Newsgroups: rec.guns
Subject: S.A.F.E. Announces Boycott (media bias)
Date: 24 Jun 1994 21:25:26 -0400
[dave grooms] at [SanDiegoCA.NCR.COM]
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The post below is forwarded from the roc (Restore Our Constitution) mailing
list. It announces a campaign to target sponsors of biased anti-gun TV
programs with letters and boycotts, a strategy used successfully by other
groups.
One of the few things the networks respond to is pressure from the sponsors.
The letters to the sponsor (Sears) are at least as important (if not *more*
important) than the actual boycott. Once they start to get several letters
from multiple states, the threat of an organized nationwide boycott will be
all too real.
Sponsors need a reminder that 80 million gun owners is a very large
market to offend. It's easy - a sample letter is included below, and you
could just print and mail it.
Let's go folks, let's get those letters rolling in from around the country,
and show them that patriotic Americans are willing to stand up for our
freedom! Let's do it!
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Subject: S.A.F.E. Announces Boycott
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Statement of Principle
In 1776, the Founders of The United States of America realized their rights
and freedoms as English Citizens had been stolen by a distant and unfeeling
government.
It did not happen overnight. It was a process of slow erosion, not one of
cataclysmic freedom-quakes that suddenly obliterated the rights of man. By
the time they recognized the process for what it was the damage was done.
The Founders of The United States of America were left with only two
choices:
Involuntary Servitude to the throne of England or Armed Rebellion.
By The Grace of God, they chose the latter.
Those of us who live in the bastion of freedom that has been The United
States of America owe an unpayable debt to those who fought and died to give
us our freedoms. We owe a similar debt to those who have shed their blood
during the life of The Republic to preserve those freedoms. While we can not
repay the generations of the past we can absolve ourselves of our obligation
by securing those same freedoms for the generations of the future.
By remembering the lessons of history, we can, we hope, avoid the necessity
of armed conflict in a Second American Revolution, for once again, a distant
and unfeeling government is stealing the rights of citizens.
Mission Statement
To that end, we are forming S.A.F.E., The SECOND AMENDMENT FREEDOM
ENTERPRISE for the following purposes:
1. Actively informing the American people of the dangers at hand.
2. Educating the American Citizen as to how they may avoid the errors of the
past.
3. Through information and education, inspiring American Citizens to empower
themselves by taking positive, peaceful actions designed to preserve our
freedoms.
Through these actions, S.A.F.E members, participants and sponsors seek to
protect and preserve the freedoms that define us as Citizens of The United
States of America.
Action Program
S.A.F.E. intends to be as activist in its efforts to defend and preserve
Second Amendment Freedoms as are those organizations and individuals who seek
to destroy them.
We, and others like us, have long noted the efforts of the mainstream media
and liberal politicians to subvert personal freedom and individual
responsibility with the whim of an all powerful and encompassing government.
At first, it was subtle but their days of subtlety are over. The news
organizations of the mainstream media have ceased to bear the slightest
resemblance to objective reporters. In fact, they have become advocates of
policy. Liberal politicians do not hide their contempt for Second Amendment
Freedoms and those who hold them dear.
Their actions have become so brazen and bold that recently the ABC program,
"DAY ONE", declared, "THE CONSTITUTION MAY HAVE BECOME A LUXURY WE CAN NO
LONGER AFFORD."
The Cornerstone of The American Republic, the Social Contract signed by The
Founders of the Republic and notarized with the blood of Patriots, according
to an organization who's very livelihood depends on the freedoms granted by
that document, "may have become a luxury we can no longer afford."
It is enough to bring tears to the eyes of angels.
Since "Day One" has fired salvos across the bow of the Ship of Freedom,
S.A.F.E. returns the favor.
"Day One" is a commercial endeavor, made profitable by the makers of
products who purchase air time to advertise those products. Recognizing that
simple fact, we plan to attack the one thing the liberal media loves almost
as much as the power it is attempting to grab: it's money. To that end,
S.A.F.E. issues the following statement.
To: America
From: The Second Amendment Freedom Enterprise (S.A.F.E.)
SEARS is a principal sponsor of "Day One".
S.A.F.E. calls upon Americans to, as of this day, cease doing business at
SEARS.
S.A.F.E. calls upon you to boycott SEARS until such a time as they pull
their advertising from "Day One" and publicly announce they will cease and
desist to sponsor programs and organizations advocating the revocation of
Constitutional freedoms.
S.A.F.E. further calls upon you to promote the boycott in your area, to
inform ten people of the boycott and ask each of them to inform another ten
people.
We call upon you to make this boycott successful. S.A.F.E. believes the
only peaceful way to catch the attention of the mainstream media and the
politicians who pander to them is for the common citizen to flex his economic
muscle.
By eliminating a single store from your shopping agenda you can tell the
media elite that you have had enough of their efforts to subvert freedom.
You can let them know that while you may not have a network to promote your
point of view, you will not tolerate their using your airways to destroy The
Constitution.
You can let them know you will do what is necessary to preserve Freedom.
S.A.F.E. calls upon The National Rifle Association (the N.R.A.), The Gun
Owners of America (G.O.A.), Gunowners Using Network Services (G.U.N.S). and
all other groups actively working to insure Second Amendment Freedoms to join
us in this effort.
Stand together and be heard.
Boycott SEARS.
Keep America S.A.F.E.!
Print Out and Mail to Sears
Mr. Edward Brennan
Chief Executive Officer
SEARS
SEARS TOWER
Chicago, Il. 60684
Dear Mr. Brennan:
As you undoubtedly know by now, S.A.F.E., The Second Amendment Freedom
Enterprise, has announced a nationwide boycott of SEARS. S.A.F.E. has done
so because you sponsor the ABC network's program, "DAY ONE". In a recent
broadcast, "DAY ONE" hypothecated that "the Constitution may have become a
luxury we can no longer afford."
This is to inform you that I, the undersigned, have joined The Second
Amendment Freedom Enterprise's boycott of SEARS. As one who values the
freedoms of the Constitution, I refuse to spend the few dollars left me after
taxes with a company who's advertising budget makes it profitable for the
activist media to attempt to take away my Constitutional Rights.
SEARS, in its own way, has long been a symbol American mercantile. That a
company such as SEARS would empower others to destroy the very document that
allowed it to grow and prosper is beyond understanding. Until such a time as
SEARS publicly announces it will no longer sponsor programming that advocates
the destruction of my Constitutional Rights, SEARS, it's products and
affiliates are eliminated from my shopping list.
Sincerely,
Membership
S.A.F.E. is applying for status as a non-profit organization. As we are a
new organization, it will take some time for it to be granted. S.A.F.E.,
therefore, may not claim that membership fees or donations given are tax
deductible at this time.
In the interim, S.A.F.E. invites individuals to become members under one of
the two following procedures.
1. AnnualMembership---------------------$20.00 per year
2. Charter Lifetime Membership-------$150.00 one time only
When you join save you will receive a suitable for framing copy of S.A.F.E.'s
Statement of Principles, copies of the Action Program, Mission Statement, the
Memorandum to America, a letter to be signed and sent to the CEO of SEARS, A
"Keep America S.A.F.E.!" bumper sticker, a "Boycott SEARS!" bumper sticker, a
subscription to "The Safekeeper" (our quarterly newsletter), an 8 1/2" x 11"
"Keep America S.A.F.E." sign and a personal membership card. You will also
receive updates and information, as necessary.
Send a Check or Money order to S.A.F.E Yoakum, TX 77995
Visa/MC accepted. Please enclose your card number and the expiration date.
NAME:___________________________________________
ADDRESS:________________________________________
CITY/STATE_____________________ PHONE # ___________
Circle Where Applicable CHECK MONEY ORDER
VISA/MC
ANNUAL @ $20.00 per year CHARTER LIFE @ $150.00, one time only
CARD NUMBER_____________________ exp. date_________
SIGNATURE_______________________________________
While we would like for you to join S.A.F.E., we need the funds to promote
pro Second amendment activities, whether you join or not, print out the
letter and send it to Sears. Observe the boycott. The only way to catch
their attention is to hit them in the wallet and hit them at the ballot box.
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