Hat tip to an anonymous Atriot over at Eschaton. Here is the the story:
And a link to the story:
http://www.ajc.com/...
Now we all know the protected power of free speech. However, it does not mean that United Distributors (owned by Barton Brands out of Chicago) needs to support this type of racist speech by delivering Budweiser, Corona, et al to Mulligan's Bar. Barton Brands is one of the most progressive, forward-thinking companies in these United States. This type of behavior is not and will never be part of their corporate culture.
Call to action: We need Barton Brands to put their foot down! We need Constellation Brands (parent company of Barton Brands - Corona Beer) to step in and shut down this type of racist speech. They can choose who they want to do business with. (Distributors have moral clauses - no drugs, prostitution etc.) They have no clue that this bar is associating their good name with racist speech.
I support this as+holes right to sell these t-shirts. However, he needs to understand that actions sometimes have very dire consequences.
Here are the links:
United Distributors Inc.
5500 United Dr.
Smyrna, GA 30082 (Map)
p. 678-305-2000
United Distributors is the Budweiser Distributor in Marietta GA. If Budweiser comes a callin' -- you don't even want to go there.
Corporate Headquarters
Barton Brands, Ltd
1 South Dearborn, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 346-9200
Barton Brands
Corporate Parent Constellation Brands would be even more upset.
http://www.cbrands.com/...
Update [2008-5-13 22:30:14 by mwchicago04]: Thanks for the suggestion. Houton Miflin owns the copyright to CG. Here is their info:
Contact their general interest and children's Permissions Department by fax at 212-420-5899
or via e-mail at trade_permissions@hmco.com.
Update [2008-5-13 23:1:56 by mwchicago04]: Just called Mulligan's Bar. Busy signal. Phone off the hook? Guess he is feeling the pain for his "right to offend".