Voice opposition to Procter & Gamble's profiting from
war!
Posted 3/21/2003
(for a complete list of war profiteers based on contracts
with the U.S. War Dept., aka the Pentagon, go to http://www.dior.whs.mil/peidhome/procstat/p01/fy2002/top100.htm)
Did you know the company which makes Tide, Crest and Pampers,
and which refuses to pay Fair Trade prices for its coffee,
is also one of the top contractors for the U.S War Dept.?
How do you think P&G would feel if you stopped using their
products because you do not like the fact that they profit
from their association with an organization involved in
the commission of war crimes?
BOYCOTT PROCTOR AND GAMBLE (P&G) Proctor & Gamble has done
over $500 million worth of business with the Pentagon in
the past two years. "Improving the lives of consumers worldwide
is about more than just great products," explains the Proctor
& Gamble website. "It's about corporate responsibility through
positive contributions to environmental quality and to the
communities in which we live and operate our businesses."
It's about "ensuring a quality of life for future generations
at least as good as today's."
Unfortunately, P&G's vision does not apply for the people
of Iraq, whose quality of life was bombed to a pre-industrial
stage during the 1991 U.S./U.K./Canadian-led slaughter,
and whose quality of life has continued to decline as a
result of thousands of aerial bombings since, along with
the most destructive economic sanctions in human history.
The countryside is contaminated with radioactive poisoning
from the dropping of 300 tonnes of depleted uranium munitions,
resulting in horrific birth defects and skyrocketing cancer
rates. P&G, which annually makes the Pentagon's top 100
contractors list, gloats that "Through our activities, we
also contribute to the economic and social well-being of
a range of other stakeholders, including employees, shareholders,
local communities in which we operate, and more widely to
regional, national and international development."
Perhaps P&G could REALLY help with international development
if it stopped supplying the biggest impediment to that development:
the U.S./U.K./Canadian war machine, which openly trumpets
its plans to destroy the water treatment facilities, communications
towers, hospitals and daycares, of countries such as the
former Yugoslavia, Afghanistan and Iraq. The company website
in Canada states "P&G Canada is one of the top profit contributors
in the P&G World...Our goal at Procter & Gamble is to be
the fastest growing consumer goods company in Canada, and
the fastest growing country in which P&G does business worldwide.
We regularly track our performance against both these benchmarks."
So such a boycott could be especially effective in Canada.
Our ability to threaten profit margins because of the company's
willingness to do business with the Pentagon could send
a big message to head office.
If you would like to join the boycott, consider writing
to P&G's CEO, and explain why you have no taste for war,
nor for any products from companies which profit from war.
(Other ideas: go to a P&G company site with your anti-war
message, or hand out flyers explaining this boycott at your
local supermarket.
A. G. Lafley President and CEO Procter & Gamble
1 Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnati, Ohio 45201
Tim Penner President Procter & Gamble Inc. Canada
Box 355, Stn A
Toronto, ON M5W 1Z5 416-730-4711
Consumer relations: fax (416) 730-6006
As you think of writing a letter, you might want to consider
comparing the company's philosophy to the reality of war
from which it prospers. Following are some of the trite
remarks the corporation uses in its promotions: "We show
respect for all individuals." "P&G is committed to improve
the quality of life in communities where we live and work."
"We have a reputation for integrity. Our employees, when
faced with tough choices, are simply asked to "do the right
thing". That principle has served us well for generations."
Encourage P&G to do the right thing and stop doing business
with the Pentagon. Below is a list of major P&G products:
AceR, Action 500, Adam, Alfa, AlldaysR , AlwaysR , AmmensR
, Ariel, Ascend, Attends, Attento, AussieR, Ayudin, Az,
Azurit, Babysan, BalsamR, BessR, Blend a Dent, Blend a MedR,
BlendaxR, BoldR Bonus, Bonux, BossR-Hugo Boss, BounceR,
BountyR, BuffetteR, CamayR, CascadeR, Certina, CharminR,
CheerR, CheffR, CiertoR, Circ, Codi, Cover GirlR, CrestR,
CristalR, Daily DefenseR, Daisy, Dash, DawnR, Daz, Doll,
Don Maximo, DownyR, DreftR, DryelR, Duplex, ElaR, Ellen
BetrixR, EraR, EscudoR, EukanubaR, Ezee Asia FairyR, FebrezeR,
Finess, FinishR, FixodentR, FolgersR, Frost & TipR, GainR,
GiorgioR, GleemR, HairpaintingR, Head & ShouldersR, Helmut
Lang, Herbal EssencesR, Herbal Essences Color, Herve Leger,
Hipoglos, Hugo-Hugo BossR, HydrienceR, IamsR, Inextra, InfasilR,
InfusiumR, Inner Science, Ipana, IvoryR, Jar, JoyR D , Lasting
ColorR, Laura BiogiottiR, Lenor, Limay, Lines, Linidor,
Loving CareR, LuvsR, Magia Blanca, Max FactorR, Men's ChoiceR,
MetamucilR, Miss ClairolR, Moher, Motif, Mr. CleanR, Mr.
Proper, Mum, Muse, Myth, Natural InstinctsR, Natural Instincts
for Men, Nice 'n EasyR, NoxzemaR, NuancesR, NyQuilR, OlayR,
Old SpiceR, PanteneR, Pepto-BismolR, Pert PlusR, PhysiqueR,
PringlesR, PuffsR, Punica, PURR RegulanR Rejoy/Rejoice,
Rindex, Romtensid, Safe and Free, SafeguardR, Salvo, ScopeR,
SecretR, SinexR, Sunny DelightR, Supremo, SureR, SwifferR,
TampaxR, TempoR, Tess, Textures & TonesR, ThermacareR, TideR,
A Touch of SunR, TorengosR, UltressR, VicksR, Vidal SassoonR,
Wash & GoR, WhisperR, XtremeFXR, YesR, ZestR,
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