Target pulls some of its Pride products after threats to store workers

[icymist]

Minneapolis retailer Target plans to pull some of its products celebrating Pride Month and the LGBTQ community in response to threats and "confrontational behavior" it has seen at some stores.

Target has featured a colorful collection of Pride apparel, pet accessories and party supplies for years, normally showcasing the assortment at the front of stores beginning in May to celebrate Pride Month, typically observed in June to commemorate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride.

However in recent days, there have been reports of some customers trashing the Pride sections at stores and being aggressive with store workers. Target has also received calls threatening violence on its customer hotline. Target wasn't immediately able to answer if there have been any direct threats made to its Minneapolis headquarters.

One social media video shows a man taking down and stomping on a rainbow #takepride cardboard display. Others show people confronting store employees about the products.

https://www.startribune.com/target-pulls-lgbtq-gay-pride-products-after-threats-to-store-workers-transgender-tuck-friendly/600277372/

[Aristus]

1. So, they are validating threatening and intimidating behavior?

And not having security punch their teeth out and toss them out on their asses?

People getting what they want through violent behavior is the reason this whole fucking country is basically a Texas cage match for the unified belt.

[yankee87]

2. Fascism 101

We are living in 30s Germany. Violence is working according to Reich Wing Republican party. If it wasn't, the "normal" republicans would be against it, but they are not.
Listening Nicole Wallace and she gave an incredible point, The republican party has baked in the crazies into their party.

[Effete Snob]

3. This will invite further threats

[ShazzieB]

6. Undoubtedly.

Way to show the terrorists that their threats will work.

[NCDem47]

4. So disappointed in Target.

I get it-employee safety- but grow a pair Target. Freaks will threaten violence if they don’t have Twinkies in stock! You’ve just now emboldened them and put you all in a fear position for any future initiatives to niche audiences.

[Blue Owl]

5. That's not how you deal with these fucks

A guy is stomping on store displays and merch? You arrest his ass and prosecute that fucker -- not take down the display/merch...