More on  (or should I say moron) Komen issue.

Wednesday, I wrote to each of Komen's key sponsors and as many of Komen's local affiliates as I could find. Each and every affiliate replied that it either had a "waiver" or was in opposition to the parent organization's position and was working to change the policy.

Today I received a reply from Jessica M. Graham, APR | VP, Communications & Community Relations Belk, jessica_graham@Belk.com . Ms Graham's is the first and only reply I have received that does not even bother to address the issue. Below is Belk's position (or lack thereof) and my reply to Graham. Please email her and let her know how you feel, please pass her email along and have your friends and family let Belk know how they feel.

Nuf said.


On Feb 3, 2012, at 8:35 AM, Jessica Graham wrote:

Thank you for your note and your commitment to women's health. Belk is deeply committed to supporting programs and efforts that benefit breast cancer research, awareness, early detection and treatment. Breast cancer research and awareness are key focus areas of our corporate community relations program, and we have supported a number of non-profit organizations recognized for their leadership and effectiveness in supporting this vital cause, including the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, among others. In addition, our stores and associates are engaged in ongoing grassroots efforts to raise awareness throughout our 16-state market area. We will honor our existing commitments, including a pledge to Susan G. Komen. Belk will continue to fight breast cancer and to keep the health and wellbeing of our customers, associates and neighbors at the forefront of our efforts.

Jessica M. Graham, APR | Vice President, Communications & Community Relations jessica_graham@Belk.com
T: 704.426.8333 | F: 704.357.0585 | C: 704.668.5342 | Jessica_Graham@belk.com
Belk, Inc. | 2801 W. Tyvola Road Charlotte, NC 28217 | belk.com


My reply:

Dear Ms Graham,

Yours is the first and only response I have received that ignores the issue. Funny how Komen's politicization of this matter has received incredible and sustained notice in the world and Belk seem either to be ignorant of this or supporting their radical stance. Either is unacceptable. I will post your email and my response on my facebook page. Hopefully if many who TRULY believe in freedom and the "wellbeing" (sic) of women contact you, perhaps Belk will realize that politicization of heath care is unacceptable and that their support of this politicization is likewise unacceptable.




David
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