Don't buy Dole Proudcts!

[Luanne]

So I'm reading a promo flyer send to food industry professionals, and I find this little blurb:

"Turn over a new Leaf, Keep Customers Engaged with Sinple, Seasonal Promotions." Then they show a bowl of soup, that looks great, so I read on, to see if there is a recipe, but instead find this:

"May 10- Mother's Day, the Biggest Restaurant Day of the Year. Cash in on everybody's favorite person."

Cash in? Cash in? F-U! from this moment on, I will never buy Dole pineapple, and let everyone I know their stance that mom's shouldn't be celebrated but used.

[pbp908]

"Cash in???" Bite me!

Pam

[pamcook]

Are they any different from any other corporation? I doubt it.

[EDelValle]

If no one was trying to make
money, there would be no cards
in the stores, or florists making
deliveries, or restaurants even
serving specials that day etc. etc.

[LadyJaine]

I'm all for folks making a profit. Companies that make profits have employees with jobs. I am going to keep buying Dole products.

[Paula]

Deep breath, Luanne-----now exhale!! The world will keep spinning, no need to get off of the merry go round

Paula

[bethrich]

Are they any different from any other corporation? I doubt it.

You got it right. Companies are in business to make profits for their owners, whether stockholders or privately held. I had a boss that used to give us the "why we are here" lecture at the drop of a hat. But I wouldn't want to bore you with that 45 minute dissertation!

[Paula]

Thank you Beth!! (I think I already know it by heart )

Paula

[InkPattie]

I think they could have worded their flyer better, but I agree, profit is the engine that drives capitalism.

So settle down, Beavis.