Re: Scout used in ad?
Michael Kalnay (kalnay@GOV.NT.CA)
Mon, 29 Aug 1994 17:22:31 MDT
> It is interesting that you say this. Wal-Mart is using a black Boy Scout
> in full uniform to stop a supply truck. He stops the truck by raising
I heard that registration for our district is actually being held over at
the McDonalds at the big, new Walmart here in Yellwoknife. (Our perhaps
mercentray district will get $1 for each big mac sold, but has apparently
drawn the line at Walmarters and McBurgerflippers wearing Scout uniforms
(unless of course they paid for them and took the oath).
This sure is a great place to complain withou the regional vps hearing about.
>
> Unfortunately, the next shot is a hundred people openning up
> the back of the truck which appears illegal.
>
I found this ploy also to be offensive. Obviously not a real Boy Scout
must nbe the message, so subtle racism may be invokled here, too. Now
I am truly offended.
Terry Howerton Sakima Group, Inc. SCOUTER Magazine Kansas City |