In less than a week, the American Family Association’s online petition to #BoycottTarget has accumulated over a half million signatures. At the time of this post, the tally stands at 524,367 shoppers who have vowed to steer clear of the second-largest discount retailer in the US.
The initiative represents the AFA’s response to Target’s recent announcement that its customers may use whichever facilities they prefer in accordance with their gender identity:
Most relevant for the conversations currently underway, we welcome transgender team members and guests to use the restroom or fitting room facility that corresponds with their gender identity.
The AFA shared their concern that sexual predators may take advantage of this policy to victimize innocent customers. Many prominent voices, most notably Ted Cruz, have made similar arguments in recent days.
Cruz Rips Trump’s Apathy Toward Transgender Bathroom Law: ‘Have We Gone Stark Raving Nuts?’ https://t.co/QtUx2XpZ7A
— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) April 22, 2016
For those who dare to take their wife or daughter to @Target, better watch their back while in the changing room or bathroom. #BoycottTarget
— Walker Wildmon (@WalkerWildmon) April 25, 2016
Here is @Target's version of "inclusivity" and "diversity". #BoycottTarget #Target #targetbathroom pic.twitter.com/2YkLZLg1LN
— American Family Assc (@AmericanFamAssc) April 25, 2016
Wow.
https://twitter.com/Te_mana72/status/723288282440732672
Took me about 5 seconds to decide what to do with my Red Card. Never again. #BoycottTarget pic.twitter.com/m5XlV0XWhP
— Trump 2020 (@Antagonizer11) April 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/joannesmoot/status/722913007739600896
https://twitter.com/Ckbeme/status/722964521699045376
No more #Target shopping for me. Completely unacceptable to pander to such a minority of the population @target #BoycottTarget
— Brits_to_USA (@chickbunhome) April 20, 2016
In sum, here’s the AFA’s point in a nutshell:
This says it all…….@target #BoycottTarget pic.twitter.com/sE6h5uBiTg
— American Family Assc (@AmericanFamAssc) April 21, 2016
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