Most Ridiculous Item of the Week

Welcome to the newest entry into the "Most Ridiculous Item of the Week" hall of fame, from this point forward, also to be known as MRIW.

Sadly, this weeks item is more of a shame than it is ridiculous. After so many years of doing great work for so many, the Salvation Army will no longer be allowed to place bell ringers in front of Target Department Stores in the US. That's right, the store that once sponsored Christian concerts like Michael W Smith and Amy Grant, is now kicking a great ministry to the curb...and God also, IMHO.

Target said on their website, “Target Corporation has a long-standing ‘no solicitation’ policy at all of our stores. . . . We receive an increasing number of solicitation inquiries from nonprofit organizations and groups each year and determined that if we continue to allow the Salvation Army to solicit, then it opens the door to any other groups that wish to solicit our guests.”
Why do i have the feeling that if a gay rights group or anyone affiliated with a UN charity were to seek permission to "solicit" in front of a Target store, not only would they get the go ahead, they would be welcomed with open arms.

Apparently Target has gotten a little too big for their britches, and they apparently have forgotten that evangelical Christians were a driving force to their success due to their public stance for Christian ministres. The good old days are no more.

My advice, shop else where for your Christmas gifts. I went to our local Walmart yesterday and saw a bell ringer outside, and GLADLY put money into that familiar red kettle. Let's show Target where the power lies as they are the winners of our 2nd Most Ridiculous Item of the Week.