General Mills Boycott--Don't Buy Those "Box Tops" Anymore!

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The same company that sponsors “Box Tops for Education” also supports Gay Marriage. As a corporation–General Mills has come out against a proposed ammendment that defends the traditional definition of marriage in Minnesota. The company is based in Minnesota.

Those “boxtops” lables make it easy to identify General Mills Products so we can boycott them!

The list of products to boycott include:
General Mills cereals (such as Cheerios, Wheaties and Kix)
Green Giant
Betty Crocker
Pillsbury
Gold Medal Flour
Nature Valley and more here generalmills.com/Brands.aspx
huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/17/same-sex-marriage-corporations-ballot-measures-nom_n_1600718.html

This week, General Mills, one of Minnesota’s 10 largest companies, came out against the marriage amendment. In its letter to Minnesota businesses, the National Organization for Marriage argued that same-sex marriage has “little to do with your corporate mission to serve customers, earn profits, and provide good jobs.” But General Mills and many other companies have disagreed, contending that public statements on gay rights can actually help them attract top talent and consumer loyalty.
Tom Forsythe, vice president for corporate communications at General Mills, said the company does not normally take positions on ballot measures but felt this issue was important enough to speak out on. “We have long worked to create an inclusive culture that welcomes and values the contributions of all,” Forsythe wrote in an email. “We believe it is important for Minnesota to be viewed as inclusive and welcoming as well. We do not believe the proposed amendment is in the best interest of our state, our business or our employees – and as a Minnesota-based company we oppose it.”
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minnesotaformarriage.com/2012/06/minnesota-for-marriage-campaign-criticizes-general-mills-for-endorsing-gay-marriage/

The CEO of General Mills, Ken Powell, announced the company’s position at a gay pride event today. It was echoed by Ken Charles, the company’s vice president of diversity, in a blog posting.
“By taking this position, General Mills is saying to Minnesotans and people all around the globe that marriage doesn’t matter to them,” said Helmberger. “Marriage is in the interest of children, because it is society’s best way to help children experience the ideal environment where they are raised by their mother and father. It’s ironic and regrettable that a corporation that makes billions marketing cereal to parents of children would take the position that marriage should be redefined.”
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If we boycotted every product or every manufacturer out there that was affiliated with, supported, or made donations to something contrary to our Faith, we’d have absolutely nothing.

Think about it…we should be boycotting everything made in China. We should boycott nearly all the foods and products from here in the US since most of those manufacturers are politically left and thus make donations to organizations whose values are against Catholic teachings.

There’s a time to pick and choose what you want to boycott and everyone has the right to do so, but take a long, hard look at each item in your home, your yard, your garage or driveway, on your body and what you put into it and ask yourself what you are supporting when you buy each one of these things if you are on the boycott bandwagon.
 
LightBound said:
If we boycotted every product or every manufacturer out there that was affiliated with, supported, or made donations to something contrary to our Faith, we’d have absolutely nothing.

Think about it…we should be boycotting everything made in China. We should boycott nearly all the foods and products from here in the US since most of those manufacturers are politically left and thus make donations to organizations whose values are against Catholic teachings.

There’s a time to pick and choose what you want to boycott and everyone has the right to do so, but take a long, hard look at each item in your home, your yard, your garage or driveway, on your body and what you put into it and ask yourself what you are supporting when you buy each one of these things if you are on the boycott bandwagon.
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Gee… it would be horrible if we gave our money to deserving causes instead of filling our lives with more **** that pays to support unchristian missions in the world…
 
Two observations.


  1. *]Does anyone really believe General Mills’ money actually makes a difference “for the kids”? Come on.
    *]The Catholic Church comes out against gay marriage and everybody dogpiles on Her for getting involved in politics. General Mills supports gay marriage and they get a standing ovation. Excuse me, but since when is it Big Business’ business to get involved in politics? I though politics was a private and personal matter.
 
LightBound said:
…There’s a time to pick and choose what you want to boycott and everyone has the right to do so, but take a long, hard look at each item in your home, your yard, your garage or driveway, on your body and what you put into it and ask yourself what you are supporting when you buy each one of these things if you are on the boycott bandwagon.
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I agree that there’s a time to pick your battle–and I pick this boycott against General Mills. :knight2:

I can’t fight every battle, but I can easily choose different cereal brands, etc. when at the grocery store. They make it very easy to identify their products through their “Box Tops for Education” program. That program encourages school children and their parents to develop the habit of buying their products. Habits are powerful things. I’m going to change some of my habits and find foods from other companies.
 
gardenswithkids said:
I agree that there’s a time to pick your battle–and I pick this boycott against General Mills. :knight2:

I can’t fight every battle, but I can easily choose different cereal brands, etc. when at the grocery store. They make it very easy to identify their products through their “Box Tops for Education” program. That program encourages school children and their parents to develop the habit of buying their products. Habits are powerful things. I’m going to change some of my habits and find foods from other companies.
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I would encourage you to send them a letter telling them what you are doing and why, too. 🙂

Yes, we cannot fight every battle. I’m normally skeptical of boycotting every little thing. But in this case, General Mills has come out with a clear, indisputable, public statement on a moral matter that effects all those in Minnesota and beyond. And it is a matter that is the subject of impending legislation, so there is a concrete goal and an established timeline.

It sounds like the perfect time for a boycott. 👍
 
TheDoors said:
Gee… it would be horrible if we gave our money to deserving causes instead of filling our lives with more **** that pays to support unchristian missions in the world…
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Please share with the rest of us where you’ve managed to purchase all things necessary to get by on from a completely Christian source.
 
This is yet another example of: “You don’t like it? Well, we’re going to shove it right in front of your face.”

I don’t admire any such honesty if the company, in this case, is explicitly endorsing something that is wrong. Contact them, politely explain the Church’s position:

vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20030731_homosexual-unions_en.html

A family cannot be any mix and match combination people come up with just so they can get some government benefits. And that’s all this is. Monogamy? Don’t be fooled.

nytimes.com/2010/01/29/us/29sfmetro.html

Peace,
Ed
 
General Mills goes gay?

What ever happened to “the business of business is business?” I don’t see any benefit to deliberately antagonizing one’s customers.
 
LightBound said:
If we boycotted every product or every manufacturer out there that was affiliated with, supported, or made donations to something contrary to our Faith, we’d have absolutely nothing.

Think about it…we should be boycotting everything made in China. We should boycott nearly all the foods and products from here in the US since most of those manufacturers are politically left and thus make donations to organizations whose values are against Catholic teachings.

There’s a time to pick and choose what you want to boycott and everyone has the right to do so, but take a long, hard look at each item in your home, your yard, your garage or driveway, on your body and what you put into it and ask yourself what you are supporting when you buy each one of these things if you are on the boycott bandwagon.
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Well then clearly Catholics should start companies to prove alternatives. Yes it will take a while, but the Church isn’t going anywhere.
 
JimG said:
General Mills goes gay?

What ever happened to “the business of business is business?” I don’t see any benefit to deliberately antagonizing one’s customers.
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It sounds like they think the positive PR it will gain them in some circles outweighs the negative PR they will get from other circles.

That’s why a boycott is the perfect way to let them know they were wrong. 🙂
 
puts on tinfoil hat

Hmm… let’s see here…
General Mills… G.M…G.M…Gay Marriage!

It’s a conspiracy!

:bigyikes:
 
Rainaldo said:
Two observations.


  1. *]Does anyone really believe General Mills’ money actually makes a difference “for the kids”? Come on.
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  1. You obviously haven’t seen a successful E-scrip program.

    My local parish/school uses this program. Families are required to generate $400/year in profit for the school. That could work out to about $64,000 for the school to implement their programs.

    My kids go to public school. Our Box top production the first year we were there was under $500.00. Last year nearly $1,500. That covers most of the educational assemblies that will be offered.

    You have to ask where the money comes to pay for education. The state has cut an insane amount of funding. Per the voters requests.

    You would not beleive the amount of fund raising we do. We are paying for programs so that children can get the appropriate intervention necessary to make sure they can read. Because the state doesn’t pay for teachers aids. If a child were to fall behind in a class with one teacher, he either needs to figure out how to catch up, or continue to fail.

    I get everyone’s excitement with regards to homosexuality. However, education is dwindling badly. I’ll happily take that money, and use it where I see fit. My children will get the education I want them to, come hell or high water!

    Now, if you really want to make a statement with regard to these box top programs. How’s this. Quit buying fake food and shoving it down the throats of humans. Most things with a box top are absolutely not good for human consumption.
 
faithfully said:
…My kids go to public school. Our Box top production the first year we were there was under $500.00. Last year nearly $1,500. That covers most of the educational assemblies that will be offered. … .
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Why not buy generic items and donate the savings to your child’s school?

I suggest you and other parents read the book “Consuming Kids” by Susan Linn. Corporations market heavily to our children through programs at schools like “Box Tops”. They develop brand loyalty and that brand loyalty could leave them paying for that “education” for the rest of their lives.
 
LightBound said:
If we boycotted every product or every manufacturer out there that was affiliated with, supported, or made donations to something contrary to our Faith, we’d have absolutely nothing.

Think about it…we should be boycotting everything made in China. We should boycott nearly all the foods and products from here in the US since most of those manufacturers are politically left and thus make donations to organizations whose values are against Catholic teachings.

There’s a time to pick and choose what you want to boycott and everyone has the right to do so, but take a long, hard look at each item in your home, your yard, your garage or driveway, on your body and what you put into it and ask yourself what you are supporting when you buy each one of these things if you are on the boycott bandwagon.
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Why do anything? Yes, we have to pick our battles, and we can’t fight everything, but going by your logic, why fight Planned Parenthood? It’s not going to make a difference anyway.

Come on, stop being such a Debbie Downer. It’s up to each of us to decide when enough is enough.
 
faithfully said:
My kids go to public school. Our Box top production the first year we were there was under $500.00. Last year nearly $1,500. That covers most of the educational assemblies that will be offered.
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The money covered almost a school-year’s worth of … assemblies?
 
Rainaldo, we get it, you don’t want to boycott. That’s fine. I’m not a big boycott or even protest-type person. All that stuff annoys me. I’m definitely a vote early/often for my team kinda guy and I’ll tell anyone who wants to hear my opinion why I believe what I believe and why I support what I support.

I’m not big into boycotts like I said. The Church doesn’t require you to boycott so if you don’t want to then don’t. But don’t mock people for trying to do what they think is best to live out their Catholic faith. Personally I’ll take the matter to prayer and continue to try to be the best example of a good Catholic married man that I can so as to convert people through St. Francis’ method. But don’t expect any blue on blue shots from me when I see others fighting the good fight in a different way.
 
Rainaldo said:
The money covered almost a school-year’s worth of … assemblies?
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Is your questions because you don’t understand what would be paid for? It’s probably our terminology. For example there is a guy that travels with a pioneer setup. He brings all these items for hands on touch and experiment that would have been used during the pioneer days.

Basically bringing in a specialist with hands on items to use and touch and experiment with.

There is so much we cover that’s just a tiny thing. Probably the first thing to get cut when our budget gets tighter.

We cover a lot! And we’re fortunate we live in wealthier community that we can reach out.
 
faithfully said:
Is your questions because you don’t understand what would be paid for? It’s probably our terminology. For example there is a guy that travels with a pioneer setup. He brings all these items for hands on touch and experiment that would have been used during the pioneer days.

Basically bringing in a specialist with hands on items to use and touch and experiment with.

There is so much we cover that’s just a tiny thing. Probably the first thing to get cut when our budget gets tighter.

We cover a lot! And we’re fortunate we live in wealthier community that we can reach out.
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Maybe your school could cut the pushing of the homosexual agenda and sex education for preschoolers and save some $ that way. Those things seem to be a must in “education” today.

😃

Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

Seriously, I just read that Oreo just came out with a rainbow cookie ad (I don’t think they are actually selling rainbow cookies) in support of homosexuals, so I just have to wonder if there is anything at all that we can buy or eat anymore without it being tainted in some way by some progressive ideology. Sigh. Our country is in such a tragic state, I wonder if we will ever find our way out of the muck and decay.

Oreo Pride: Rainbow-Stuffed Cookie Sparks Boycott
abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/06/oreo-pride-rainbow-stuffed-cookie-sparks-boycott/
 
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