Discount Tire Boycott Movement Grows as Owner Donates $1M to Keep Marijuana a Felony

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Phoenix-based Discount Tire Company and its billionaire owner Bruce Halle face a growing boycott movement after making a $1 million donation to help defeat Proposition 205, the ballot initiative to legalize recreational use of marijuana in Arizona.

In August, local immigrant-rights groups organized a boycott after Discount Tire stores posted "Re-Elect Sheriff Joe Arpaio" signs in their windows. An infamous foe of the Latino community, Arpaio is almost certain to face criminal charges of contempt for violating a federal judge's orders in connection with the landmark discrimination case Melendres v. Arpaio.

Now, if recent polls prove accurate, Discount Tire has taken a stand against roughly half the state's registered voters.

Under Prop 205, it would be legal for adults of drinking age to possess up to an ounce of marijuana, which could be purchased at a state-run system of retail shops or grown in limited quantities for personal use. Possession of more than an ounce up to 2.5 ounces would be a non-arrestable civil offense subject to a $300 fine.

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[TonyPDX]

1. Heck, discounted tires are available in many places (Costco, for one). Pass these guys by.

[Eleanors38]

2. In Austin, I use Tire Man: "We beat Discount Tire all day long."

No business to prohibitionists.

[lady lib]

3. Switched to Costco recently, but I will say this

many years ago when I was a college student with limited means and in dire need of my car, I drove up to a Discount Tire a few minutes before closing time with a flat. They stayed open, no problem, and were very polite to me. They fixed it no charge (because I had purchased the tire through them) and sent me happily on my way.

That earned them my loyalty for years.

Sorry the owner has turned into a jerk.

[mountain grammy]

4. I had a similar experience with a local store

Remained a loyal customer for years, but switched to Costco.

A few of these out of touch CEO's should connect with their employees. Some real good people out there helping their fellow humans far removed from the owners' world of wealth and privilege.

[TonyPDX]

9. Yep, my experience, too.

[TeamPooka]

5. Rich enough to drive away business. nt

[ThoughtCriminal]

6. So, do they import a lot of their tires from Mexico?

...not that it would be suspicious or anything...

[Skittles]

7. disappointing

I have used Discount Tire many times and have been pleased with their service.

[peacebuzzard]

9. K and R

The more info we have, the better decisions we can make