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Being Proactive. Going on the offensive.

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Posted by: bloo at Thu Nov 26 17:11:44 2009   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by bloo ]  
   

Talk about hitting the AR groups where it hurts(the wallet) to help our end has tickled my ear and got the brain juices boiling. This is the best tactic, but I feel we need to exploit and take advantage of this strategy.

Now, it's true that more public education on the issue will cut out donations from the general population, but that is not the sole source of there income. They rely on their famous friends for support and funding. These actors, bands and celebrities donate alot for the tax write-offs and fund raisers. Despite the money and fame, they are not immune to our reach. In fact, some are more vulnerable.

If 30 Rock on NBC was boycotted during it's new season and knowingly lost thousands of viewers due to Baldwin's open support of PETA, would it not raise an eyebrow?

If bands like Fall Out Boy or Rob Zombie had picket lines at their concerts from herp owning, now ex-fans; think anyone would notice? What if all the keepers who once were fans sent back the CDs, posters and t-shirts to these bands with letters on why they will no longer support their music? It'd be one hell of a message. I'd do it had I not trashed those things upon hearing of their support of the AR agenda.



I propose using these tactics because it could reach beyond our community. I have other ideas, but after stewing on this I feel it can be the most effective at raising awareness and putting the pressure back on the enemy. I also say use them because we know they are not above using it themselves nor lowering the bar for more irrational tactics. And let that irrationality be the unveiling of the true AR face and ultimately their downfall.

Truth hurts those that conceal t.


   

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