Feedback Concerning Ames Stores' Misandry

Submitted by Scott on Tue, 2001-12-25 00:49

James Soucy writes "The following is a letter I sent by both snail and e-mail in reply to Cheddah's submission concerning the boy-bashing products sold at Ames department stores. I strongly urge all those who partake of this website and others like it to do likewise whenever such an injustice occurs for the following reason: IT WORKS. There really is strength in numbers, guys. So SPEAK UP and be heard! It took me a whole of two minutes to compose and send this response, and I'm only getting faster with each one. You can too. Happy Holidays to all!" Click Read More to view James' letter, and feel free to post your own in the comments section of this story and the previous Ames one.

Joseph R. Ettore

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Ames Department Stores, Inc.

2418 Main Street

Rocky Hill, CT 06067

Dear Mr. Ettore:

It was on the Mensactivism.org website that I was informed that Ames Department stores are selling from vending machines stickers which state the following:

  • Boys are Aliens
  • Boys are brainless
  • Boys lie
  • Not interested (in boys)
  • Boys cheat
  • I make boys cry
  • Boys are weird

I was stunned that any business would partake of such malice—for malice it is—toward children ( of either gender ). I do not believe for a minute that Ames would sell a similar product denigrating girls, even if such existed, which it certainly doesn’t. Living in the Northeast, I have made considerable purchases from Ames Stores; however, given this showcase of blatant animosity towards children, and boys in particular, I will not only be taking my business elsewhere in the future - I will be urging all others to do the same.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at anytime.

Thank you very much.

James E. Soucy

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