Comments on: Let’s Go Shopping!

By: Line Breaker

Line Breaker — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 23:40:53 +0000

People, if you are hiring a repairman to fix up your property, just be upfront with the salesman. “I do not hire Illegal’s to work on my house/yard/car.” That little sentence says a lot, and believe me, it works.

By: Line Breaker

Line Breaker — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 23:34:57 +0000

Help Save Manassas was the best thing that ever happened here. Where would PWC be without the brave people from HSF who stand up for what matters? I shudder to think of it.

By: Line Breaker

Line Breaker — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 23:32:12 +0000

Yep, a shopping I will go just to prove a point. I look forward to Manassas Mall being like it used to be - English Speaking. Will the Department Stores fire the immigrants that boycott by not showing up? If our citizens wanted to boycott illegal aliens in our county, try this one on for size. I for one am not donating any more tax deductibles to these charity organizations that turn around and sell used goods for pennies on the dollar at the local Thrift Stores, like The Salvation Army, Goodwill Industries, etc. Have you ever been in one of these places? It’s like crossing the border. I have donated to these places every year tons of hand-me-downs, but this year I am taking a different route. I’m gonna post things on Craigslist.com and even give it away for FREE if I have to. I can screen who I do business with and won’t have to cross the border to boot. Oh, how I long for the way Manassas used to be. And oh, how the politicians will be facing the music when it’s voting day. Strengthen PWC, don’t weaken it — it’s near the breaking point.

By: Dolph

Dolph — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:44:17 +0000

AWC,

No argument here. Doing both might get some attention and drive a point home.

Actually I have found writing to home offices of chains to be rather effective. I have never done it over an issue like this one, but I have over service complaints. I did get a response and I have also had the complaint kicked down the chain of command to the local store, with an apology from the general manager as well as from headquarters.

Dolph

By: AWCheney

AWCheney — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:17:30 +0000

And the only way that would impact is if everyone did it.

By: Dolph

Dolph — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:53:38 +0000

AWC,

I think that any boycott of chain stores would have more impact if a letter was sent to the home office explaining why the individual chose to no longer do business with that establishment. Just a thought.

Dolph

By: anon

anon — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 04:25:07 +0000

UPDATE - UPDATE - UPDATE

IMPORTANT INFO:

Here’s MSF protest agenda currently for PWC:

1. August 27 to September 3: Economic boycott - don’t buy anything or spend one cent in PWC - shop outside of PWC and in the stores of immigrants (gosh how can you tell who is an “immigrant” without racial profiling???)

2. Work stoppage - Tuesday, October 9

3. March - Sunday, September 2

By: AWCheney

AWCheney — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 20:46:45 +0000

I’ll give you an example of one business that I’m boycotting. Someone came on here recently (comment on a thread) relating the story of Kohl’s Department Store and how their store announcements are only in Spanish and, when the manager was asked why, she stated that their customer base was Hispanic and it was their policy to cater to only them. I’d consider them a strong candidate for boycott.

By: AWCheney

AWCheney — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 20:42:13 +0000

And I agree, Bob, that there is nothing wrong with being Hispanic…which is why I do not believe that LEGAL Hispanic business owners should be targeted, unless they are contributing to the problem. We don’t want to sink to their level (”BTW, does anyone have a list or know how to get a list of Hispanic owned business in PWC?….The different groups (MWB, WWC, etc) must be able to instruct which businesses are ok to shop at. Those are the one’s WE should be boycotting!”).

By: AWCheney

AWCheney — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 20:18:40 +0000

The proliferation of check-cashing establishments in PWC/Manassas/Manassas Park is in direct proportion to the rise in the illegal alien population. They are also generally the Western Union sites. That would be a very good place to start in terms of businesses that cater and encourage the illegal population. Anybody planning on sending a telegram soon? You know that there are others.

By: Bob Sentz

Bob Sentz — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 18:25:44 +0000

AWC-And, yes I agree with you concerning the businesses that employ the illegal aliens. However, I don’t agree about those businesses that cater to hispanics. There is nothing wrong with being hispanic. I have two beautiful children whose mother happens to be Peruvian.

By: Bob Sentz

Bob Sentz — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 18:23:10 +0000

AWC-It’s just a blanket statement the same as their protest: ‘All non-hispanic businesses will be boycotted.’ Based on the comments here, I would assume some of these non-hispanic business owners are sympathic to their cause. And why would they want to harm them? Maybe if some of the legal hispanics feel some pressure as a result of the boycott then maybe they will be more outspoken against all of this craziness. Read Pablo Gomez’ letter to the editor in yesterday’s MJM (8/3/07). We need more immigrants like HIM!!!

By: Dolph

Dolph — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 03:40:36 +0000

I agree with you, AWC!

By: AWCheney

AWCheney — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 19:45:25 +0000

Bob, it’s not necessarily Hispanic-owned businesses that we should be concerned about…it’s all those businesses that knowingly hire illegal aliens and those that specifically cater to Hispanics, taking advantage and encouraging the expansion of the illegal Hispanic community in our area. These are the businesses that are part of the problem and should be treated as such. Hispanics who came here legally, seeking that American dream and are achieving it, should be applauded and encouraged.

By: Bob Sentz

Bob Sentz — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:29:54 +0000

BTW, does anyone have a list or know how to get a list of Hispanic owned business in PWC? ‘cuz those are the places I will ALWAYS boycott!! There must be a list out there, because how would one know if it is or is not a hispanic owned business. The different groups (MWB, WWC, etc) must be able to instruct which businesses are ok to shop at. Those are the one’s WE should be boycotting!

By: Bob Sentz

Bob Sentz — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:03:00 +0000

I walked into the Apex gas station at the corner of Mathis Ave. and Manassas Dr. …whew. I took one (very quick) look and turned around and walked right out and plan to stay out. Maybe the other protesters can STAY OUT!!

By: Angry BlackMan!

Angry BlackMan! — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:11:26 +0000

Good they will boycott! Now, I can shop without the crowds and if need be will spend extra to offset any loss these businesses will see if this happens.

Impress me…”Go back home”!

By: Legal2

Legal2 — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:37:28 +0000

In our dreams…But we do need to keep these issues alive and in front of Messrs. Marshall and Miller who are involved in the newly formed VA taskforce on immigration in Richmond. We need accountability.

By: AWCheney

AWCheney — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 01:15:08 +0000

Do I hear “tax revolt” in your voice Legal2?

By: Legal2

Legal2 — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:13:27 +0000

We would also need to boycott the US government and our Commonwealth who are the #1 employers of illegals. Something definitely needs to be done -swiftly.