Jesse Jackson Spoke for us. Now its our turn. Tell Pepsi TO STOP IT

[juliagoolia]

Please take a moment and drop a note to PepsiCo Board of Directors
indicating support for Jesse Jackson. The NLPC shareholder proposal attempts
to punish and censor Rev. Jackson for involvement with Ohio electoral reform
and recount.


Mail to: [e-mail]


SUPPORT JESSE JACKSON AND RAINBOW COALITION


Sample letter


Dear Board,


I applaud PepsiCo's involvement with Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow Coalition
and vehemently oppose the shareholder proposal by the National Legal and
Policy Center (NLPC), which would sever the company's ties with Reverend
Jackson.


The NLPC is a right-wing partisan entity, which targets Democrats and
progressive leaders in their pursuit for "ethics in government." I note that
they are peculiarly silent over the ethical lapses of white Republican Party
leader Rep. Tom Delay, censured for ethics violations four times in recent
weeks and about to be indicted in Texas on political corruption charges.


It is no coincidence that NLPC's shareholder proposal comes on the heels of
Reverend Jackson's appearance in Ohio calling for an investigation of voting
procedure irregularities I urge the Board to recognize that the NLPC
proposal is a political ploy having nothing to do with Reverend Jackson's
relationship to PepsiCo and that it urge shareholders to reject this overt
and racially tinged attempt at censorship.


Your name


City, State

[purduejake]

1. What is the actual email?

Is it boardofdirectors at pepsi or what? I've just never seen one with ... in it. Sorry if it is a stupid question =)

[Ian David]

2. Hate the Jesse, Love the Jackson

I'm not a big fan of Jesse Jackson myself, but I have to side with Rev. Hymietown on this one.

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=40146
NLPC Files Shareholder Proposal To End PepsiCo's Support of Jesse Jackson

11/29/2004 10:07:00 AM

To: National Desk

Contact: Peter Flaherty of the National Legal and Policy Center, 703-237-1970, Web: http://www.nlpc.org

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Peter Flaherty, president of the National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC), today announced that NLPC has submitted a shareholder resolution to PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) for consideration at its 2005 annual meeting. The proposal and supporting statement read:

Resolved, shareholders request the Board of Directors to establish a policy precluding future financial support of Jesse Jackson, the Citizenship Education Fund, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, and/or any other nonprofit organization founded, headed or primarily identified with Jesse Jackson.

NLPC SUPPORTING STATEMENT:

PepsiCo, Inc. (the Company) is a major financial supporter of Jesse Jackson's nonprofit organizations.

Jesse Jackson has made statements that are offensive in the opinion of many Company shareholders, employees, business partners and customers. Jackson accused President Bush of pursuing the "ideology of the Confederacy." (CNSNews.com, Oct. 14, 2004) Jackson stated, "Democracy as we know it did not begin in Philadelphia, where a bunch of white men wrote the laws." (Speech at Michigan State University, quoted in The Washington Times, Sept. 16, 2002.) Of Bush's election Jackson stated, "He would preside but not govern because he took this by Nazi tactics." (Fox News Channel, interviewed by Rita Cosby, Dec. 11, 2000.) Jackson referred to Jews as "hymies" and New York City as "Hymietown." (The Washington Post, Feb. 13, 1984.)

The Company's relationship with Jesse Jackson creates controversy and impacts the Company's corporate image, brands and reputation. The news media has critically examined the relationship and will continue to do so as long as the Company is publicly identified with Jackson.

In order to demonstrate a sincere commitment to diversity, rather than supporting Jesse Jackson, the Company should support individuals and organizations that promote genuine civil rights and economic empowerment. (End of Supporting Statement)

Flaherty said, "Many PepsiCo shareholders will be dismayed to learn that PepsiCo is one of Jesse Jackson's biggest financial supporters. Jesse Jackson's real constituency is not African- Americans, but corporate America. We seek to make accountable the weak-kneed executives who submit to Jesse Jackson."

Flaherty continued, "Although it is not the subject of this shareholder proposal, Al Sharpton and Johnny Cochran serve on PepsiCo advisory committees. By involving these controversial and divisive figures along with Jesse Jackson, PepsiCo seems to promote unfortunate stereotypes of African-Americans and who they view their leaders to be."

According to media reports, then-PepsiCo CEO Roger Enrico directed that a portion of the 1999 Pepsi Bottling Group IPO be co-managed by Utendahl Capital Partners, in response to pressure from Jesse Jackson. John Utendahl is a long-time associate and financial supporter of Jesse Jackson. Enrico's own chief financial officer reportedly opposed the deal, which gave Utendahl a cut of the $19 million management fee.

In 2001, NLPC filed a formal IRS Complaint against the so- called Citizenship Education Fund (CEF), Jesse Jackson's largest nonprofit group. The Complaint alleges that Jackson, his family and friends have become wealthy through the operation of the CEF. The Complaint cites news articles detailing Jackson's "opulent lifestyle."

In 2002, Toyota stopped public support for Jackson's organizations in response to an NLPC request.

In 2003, NLPC organized and led a widely publicized protest of NASCAR's support for Jesse Jackson's organizations. NASCAR acknowledged on its own Web site that it was the most heated protest it had ever faced.

In late 2003, the New York Stock Exchange denied Jackson use of the Exchange floor for a fundraising event, in response to NLPC.

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NLPC promotes ethics in public life, and sponsors the Corporate Integrity Project.

http://www.usnewswire.com/

[Ian David]

5. PepsiCo Contact Information

http://www.pepsico.com/company/request-information.shtml


Call the PepsiCo Board
[phone]

Write the PepsiCo Board
PepsiCo Board of Directors
PepsiCo, Inc.
700 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577

Email the PepsiCo Board
[e-mail]

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[e-mail]

Contact:
Dave DeCecco
914-253-2655
[e-mail]

Larry Jabbonsky
914-253-2647
[e-mail]

Pepsi-Cola North America
Nicole Bradley
914-253-2964
[e-mail]

Robert Maestas
[e-mail]

[madrchsod]

3. mecca cola anyone?

pepsi isn`t going to do anything to upset their market. why don`t these wingers go after brit spears?

[ooglymoogly]

4. boycot the bstrds they are red

[Chipper Chat]

6. Jesse was also royally trashed by Blackwell...

on Countdown last night. MLK must be turning over in his grave at Storm-trooper Blackwell's disgusting rhetoric.

[CAcyclist]

7. My email

Dear Board,

Jesse Jackson is merely trying to ensure that we citizens are going to have our votes counted. That is the one most critical factor for a democracy.

Jesse Jackson is doing what needs to be done. I will oppose and boycott any organization, group or product of any corporation who stands in his way or the way of any other person who is contesting this election.

At this point, I feel like a disenfranchised American because I think the election was stolen. If we contest the election and it can be proven that, in fact, the election was fair, then I will be able to move on, albeit with a much lower opinion of my fellow Americans.

Until thorough examination is done, however, I will not be able to move on - ever.

It is already known thatrregularities *did* occur. Voter suppression is a fact - the long lines, the voter intimidation by republican challengers, the faulty machines in democratic districts - and not a conspiracy. Whether there is more or not, only more investigation will tell. At minimum, the known problems must be corrected and all votes must be verifiable.

It will be very hard to ever fully believe the veracity of votes counted by a for-profit organization - therefore, the central tabulating must be moved into non-partisan, non-profit hands and out of the hands of the republican, for -profit corporations.

Pepsi can stand with democracy or it can stand against it. There will be consequences.

[CAcyclist]

8. We need to aggressively go after the NLPC agenda

We should create a thread to identify targets of the NLPC and counter their threats with our own if the company cows.

[CAcyclist]

9. Follow the money

"NLPC is a 501(c)(3) foundation. Donations from individuals, foundations, and cooperations are welcome in any amount."

from their website.

They apparently only target Democrats. What are the rules regarding lobboying by a 501c3? If there are any experts on this law, can you check out this website and see if it looks like they might be in violation of their charter? Then maybe we can submit a complaint to the IRS.