7 Republican attorneys general slam Target for gay pride merchandise

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Seven Republican attorneys general sent a letter to Target, criticizing its decision to sell Pride products. File photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI Seven Republican attorneys general sent a letter to Target, warning that its Pride Month apparel and merchandise could violate child welfare laws in their states. The letter suggested the retailer carry products promoting American pride instead of gay pride. File photo by Terry Schmitt

July 7 (UPI) — Seven Republican attorneys general sent a letter to Target, warning that its Pride Month apparel and merchandise could violate child welfare laws in their states.

The attorneys general of Indiana, Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and South Carolina sent the letter on Wednesday, saying they were “concerned about recent events involving the campaign.” Pride “of the company”.

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Specifically, the letter criticized products such as LGBT-themed onesies, bibs and overalls, t-shirts labeled “Girls Gays Theys”, “Pride Adult Drag Queen Katya” and girls’ swimsuits with a “user-friendly construction” and an “extra-crotch coverage”. ” for the male genitalia.

The attorneys general also highlighted Target’s support of GLSEN, an LGBTQ+ organization working to end bullying in schools based on sexual and gender identity.

While the letter didn’t specify what laws the retailer might have violated, it did suggest that Target sell more American-themed clothing.

“It’s probably more profitable to sell the kind of pride that enshrines the love of the United States,” the letter said. “Target’s Pride campaign alienates while Pride in our country unites.”

The letter also stated that the management team had an interest in acting in the best interests of the company and suggested that the sale of Pride merchandise was hurting its profitability.

“Target management has no obligation to fill stores with objectionable products, let alone endorse them or display them in eye-catching displays at the behest of radical activists,” the attorneys general wrote. “However, Target management has fiduciary duties to its shareholders to manage the business prudently and to act fairly in the best interests of the company.”

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