Dick's CEO Confronted By Shareholder For Scorched Earth Against 2nd Amd.

[toobfreak]

At the annual shareholders meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, CEO Edward Stack of Dick's Sporting Goods was confronted and grilled by shareholder and Second Amendment advocate David Almasi as to why the sporting good giant betrayed it's customers and more importantly "America's right to keep and bear arms" which is a founding principle of our democracy.

Almasi, a vice president at the National Center for Public Policy Research, attended the meeting representing the think tank's Free Enterprise Project, confronted Stack, accusing him of violating his responsibilities and fiduciary duties, by purposely giving money in support of anti gun propagandists.

Within the crowded assembly Almasi challenged Stack's anti gun stand, blasting the retailer's recent capitulation to the frenzied anti-gun zealots, stating; "Dick's has damaged its reputation by lending its voice and its resources to those who want to abolish the Second Amendment."

Adding, "30% of American adults own guns and another 11% live with someone who does. You've now alienated them."

The sudden assault to our Second Amendment by the retail sporting-goods giant began soon after the February 17th Parkland massacre, in which 17-innocent individuals were senselessly gunned down by a deranged loner.

The company also announced that it would raise the age limit to 21, for purchasing "all firearms," ironically the age limit is 3-years after the legal age for someone serving within the military.

However the most egregious policy change by Dick's is in their mistreatment of their loyal customer's, which are avoid sports enthusiasts, who respect the Second Amendment.

The scorched earth business decision by Dick's to willfully abandon a sizable portion of their loyal customer base, has had a profound negative effect on their bottom-line admitted Stack.

 

[eflatminor]

More importantly, is that an OTL amplifier?

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

So what? I'm sure horse and buggy stock isn't doing so well, either. Times are changing, and people are waking up to what guns really are : death tools.

 

[eflatminor]

So what? I'm sure horse and buggy stock isn't doing so well, either. Times are changing, and people are waking up to what guns really are : death tools.

Golly, that's helpful, 'cuz when I was a kid, we all thought firearms were tools to make rainbows.

Thanks for clearing that up.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

So what? I'm sure horse and buggy stock isn't doing so well, either. Times are changing, and people are waking up to what guns really are : death tools.

Golly, that's helpful, 'cuz when I was a kid, we all thought firearms were tools to make rainbows.

Thanks for clearing that up.

You're welcome. See, we have normalized these items that are chiefly used to put holes in living things. They should not ever have been normalized. They should have a stigma attached to them. And this is starting to happen.

If I saw a guy in line at the grocery store with a spiked club and samurai swords across his back, I would think, "Wow, look at this fucking freak!" I think the same thing should happen with guns, and I think it will.

If that doesn't make sense, I could try to dumb it down further.

 

[PredFan]

 

[eflatminor]

So what? I'm sure horse and buggy stock isn't doing so well, either. Times are changing, and people are waking up to what guns really are : death tools.

Golly, that's helpful, 'cuz when I was a kid, we all thought firearms were tools to make rainbows.

Thanks for clearing that up.

You're welcome. See, we have normalized these items that are chiefly used to put holes in living things. They should not ever have been normalized. They should have a stigma attached to them. And this is starting to happen.

If I saw a guy in line at the grocery store with a spiked club and samurai swords across his back, I would think, "Wow, look at this fucking freak!" I think the same thing should happen with guns, and I think it will.

If that doesn't make sense, I could try to dumb it down further.

What doesn't make sense it to suggest we haven't always understood how firearms work.

Personally, I don't give a shit what someone carries as long as they do not infringe on the rights of another.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

What doesn't make sense it to suggest we haven't always understood how firearms work.

That is not what I suggested. I suggested we romanticized and normalized them, and I am suggesting that we are transitioning to a time when they are properly stigmatized and treated more like tools of death than ubiquitous appliances of everyday life.

 

[eflatminor]

What doesn't make sense it to suggest we haven't always understood how firearms work.

That is not what I suggested. I suggested we romanticized and normalized them, and I am suggesting that we are transitioning to a time when they are properly stigmatized and treated more like tools of death than ubiquitous appliances of everyday life.

No one ever thought that. Grow up.

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

What doesn't make sense it to suggest we haven't always understood how firearms work.

That is not what I suggested. I suggested we romanticized and normalized them, and I am suggesting that we are transitioning to a time when they are properly stigmatized and treated more like tools of death than ubiquitous appliances of everyday life.

"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body, and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks."
- Thomas Jefferson to Peter Carr on August 19, 1785.

I exercise a lot.

 

[william the wie]

Dick's is done.

 

[hjmick]

At the annual shareholders meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, CEO Edward Stack of Dick's Sporting Goods was confronted and grilled by shareholder and Second Amendment advocate David Almasi as to why the sporting good giant betrayed it's customers and more importantly "America's right to keep and bear arms" which is a founding principle of our democracy.

Almasi, a vice president at the National Center for Public Policy Research, attended the meeting representing the think tank's Free Enterprise Project, confronted Stack, accusing him of violating his responsibilities and fiduciary duties, by purposely giving money in support of anti gun propagandists.

Within the crowded assembly Almasi challenged Stack's anti gun stand, blasting the retailer's recent capitulation to the frenzied anti-gun zealots, stating; "Dick's has damaged its reputation by lending its voice and its resources to those who want to abolish the Second Amendment."

Adding, "30% of American adults own guns and another 11% live with someone who does. You've now alienated them."

The sudden assault to our Second Amendment by the retail sporting-goods giant began soon after the February 17th Parkland massacre, in which 17-innocent individuals were senselessly gunned down by a deranged loner.

The company also announced that it would raise the age limit to 21, for purchasing "all firearms," ironically the age limit is 3-years after the legal age for someone serving within the military.

However the most egregious policy change by Dick's is in their mistreatment of their loyal customer's, which are avoid sports enthusiasts, who respect the Second Amendment.

The scorched earth business decision by Dick's to willfully abandon a sizable portion of their loyal customer base, has had a profound negative effect on their bottom-line admitted Stack.

Link? I'd like to read the whole article. Or did you post the whole article?

 

[hunarcy]

What doesn't make sense it to suggest we haven't always understood how firearms work.

That is not what I suggested. I suggested we romanticized and normalized them, and I am suggesting that we are transitioning to a time when they are properly stigmatized and treated more like tools of death than ubiquitous appliances of everyday life.

"properly stigmatized". Wow, you're a special kind of strange. A firearm is not a "tool of death". It is a tool to use to provide food, to provide entertainment and recreation, and a tool of self defense. When a PERSON uses it in a different way, it's not the fault of the firearm, it's the fault of the person.

 

[The Irish Ram]

What doesn't make sense it to suggest we haven't always understood how firearms work.

That is not what I suggested. I suggested we romanticized and normalized them, and I am suggesting that we are transitioning to a time when they are properly stigmatized and treated more like tools of death than ubiquitous appliances of everyday life.

"properly stigmatized". Wow, you're a special kind of strange. A firearm is not a "tool of death". It is a tool to use to provide food, to provide entertainment and recreation, and a tool of self defense. When a PERSON uses it in a different way, it's not the fault of the firearm, it's the fault of the person.

^ a shot across the bow. ^ Read it again and again.

 

[SavannahMann]

I just received a black powder flintlock rifle that was my Dad’s. It has been with my Brother since my Dad died. My Brother is downsizing and looking to relocate. I took the stuff, and loved the visit with my Brother.

To test the rifle out, I needed black powder, flints, ball, and all the other stuff. The closest retailer that I knew would have everything was Dicks Sporting Goods. I drove right on by and went literally twice as far to go to Bass Pro Shops where I got everything I needed. Will that bankrupt Dick’s? Nope. But I am not alone, and I know it. Dick’s knows it. They are hoping that the outdoorsy types who aren’t interested in hunting or shooting will support them. But I live in Georgia, and mostly outdoors stuff is hunting or fishing.

I wonder how long it will be before we start hearing about how Amazon is what is driving the loss of retail locations like Dick’s.

 

[SavannahMann]

So what? I'm sure horse and buggy stock isn't doing so well, either. Times are changing, and people are waking up to what guns really are : death tools.

The computer I am sitting at can be used many different ways. The person who buys it could use it to download horrific child abuse pornography. They could use it to stalk a former boyfriend or girlfriend. They could use it to plan a series of rapes, or robberies. But is the Computer at fault of any of those actions?

I could write that you are a blistering idiot. I could wish all sorts of ill events in your life. I could type that you are cursed. But again, is the computer responsible for any of that?

War Hammers are still sold. As are knives. Knives to cut your meat, are also useful for cutting tissue and flesh on people. The Antifreeze you buy to refil your car’s radiator could be used to poison animals.

The tools we have do not have free will, or a mind. They are the tools we use for good, or evil.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

So what? I'm sure horse and buggy stock isn't doing so well, either. Times are changing, and people are waking up to what guns really are : death tools.

Time may changes, but Progressives still need unarmed citizens to rack up a respectable body count

 

[Darkwind]

So what? I'm sure horse and buggy stock isn't doing so well, either. Times are changing, and people are waking up to what guns really are : death tools.

Nothing true about this statement at all. However, more and more people ARE waking up to the cowardice of such positions.

 

[Bob Blaylock]

Dick's is done.

They should change their name to “Pussy's”.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Oh noes. One share holder. Oh my.

OP, why is this significant?