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In reply to the discussion: Interesting point that Jon Steward made concerning Hobby Lobby, China, and abortion [View all]beachbum bob
(10,437 posts)I have sent similar comments.
Too much of what we buy comes from China and other countries with similar oppressive policies forced on their citizens and too often american consumers turn the blind eye. But using the People of faith route, if they are truly people of faith...we can't let their beliefs stop at the check book. Unfortunately. little discussion happens on this kind of subject. My sister no longer patronizes Hobby Lobby or Walmart becasue of issues with China being a huge supplier of their inventory.
My beliefs on abortion and contraception its a personal choices and outright mandates or prohibition is direct assault on personal rights to decide. I haven't bought anything in Walmart in 10 years as I view Walmart as the corporation that led the charge for off-shoring of american jobs back in the 1980's and the top reason why the American Dream is almost completely gone. So its more of an economic issue for me.
We have to engage people of faith to question their own involvement in FORCED abortions and contraceptives everytime they spend a dollar on items made in China.