Wow! Ford Dealer Calls Freeper On His Bigotry Toward Gays

[cali]

A freep is having varitable fits over a Ford dealer telling him off for his anti gay bias. Here's the post from freeperville.It includes the email from the Ford dealer. Maybe we should send emails of support to the dealer because he's sure to get plenty of disgusting emails from the freeps.


Posted on 04/23/2006 8:56:03 AM PDT by nckerr

To all of my fellow freepers. I was on the net last month looking into buying a new car. When I stumbled on the AFA website saying that Ford is a huge sponsor of the Gay agenda in America. So I went and bought a Honda. I emailed Ford and my local dealer the following email:

Sir or Ma'am,

I urge you to contact Ford world HQ and let them know that customers like myself are no longer buying Fords. The reason is because of the unwaivering support of the homosexual agenda in America. The Detroit Free Press recently reported that Ford Motor Company "donates hundreds of thousands of dollars to homosexual groups, sponsors gay pride parades, and holds mandatory diversity training for employees."

With my hard earned money, I would be miffed to find out that my money is supporting causes contrary to my beliefs. With Ford losing 1.26 Billion in profits in the first quarter, it seems they would not alienate half of America. Unfortantely it will be hard working people like you that will suffer.

Nathan J Kerr Niles, MI

PS I just bought a loaded Honda Civic over a Ford Focus at $26,000 from Gurley Leep Honda because of the Ford decision alone. I try to support American companies so long as they do not take sides on such decisive issues.

Believe it or not, this is how he responded-

Dear Mr. Kerr,

Interesting how you think it is fine to sit in judgment of others. Buy all the Hondas you like because I would never do business with someone like you. We need more love and compassion in the world. Not hatred and bigotry.

Sincerely, Doug Campbell (Campbell Ford Niles, MI (Serves South Bend, In Niles, MI area)

I urge each of my fellow freepers to email their local Ford dealers to see just if this gay agenda is systemic in the local areas too,

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1619987/posts

[BlooInBloo]

1. I'm no expert, but that doesn't look like the sort of thing...

... a Ford representative would say or send to a disgrunted almost-customer.

To me at least.

[Goblinmonger]

6. Kinda sounded like bullshit

to me, too. But there is always hope that there are people out there like that.

[ScreamingMeemie]

7. I can see an independent dealer saying that to a customer.

He owns his dealership and has a contract with Ford. If we DUers can say it, so can he.

[Ian David]

16. Maybe the Ford dealer also owns a Toyota or Honda dealership?

That happens very often, especially towns that have an "Auto Mile" full of dealerships.

[etherealtruth]

44. I'm with you ...

My dentist is in private practice (a small business owner) ... he has no qualms whatsoever telling off customers (patients) that he perceives to be bigoted (or for other reasons) jack-asses. He will not hesitate to put it in writing.

There are people that choose not to compromise their ethics for $$$.

[Hardrada]

94. My grandfather was a dentist and a Democrat.

He used to get his GOP patients all numb with novocaine and then mention what he thought of the repubs!!

[Glenda]

134. OMG, that is great!

Kudos to your gramps!

:woohoo:

[Seabiscuit]

136. I could also see some freeptard just making up the whole story to

impress his freepbuddies.

[Warpy]

9. Naw, it stinks out loud to me, too

especially the part about choosing a fully loaded Honda over the Focus, something that added nearly $10,000 to the bill. If that's the case, then religious nuts are even dumber than we thought.

I know because I priced everything recently.

[cali]

15. I don't know

seems possible to me. Ford dealers are human beings too, Hell, maybe the Ford Dealer's gay, or maybe he's just a decent human being and he'd had enough.

[BlooInBloo]

18. Seems *possible* to me too. Like I said, I'm no expert...

Would be wonderful if true tho! Especially given how they initally caved to the AFA.

[Left Is Write]

38. It tripped my bullshit meter also.

Anyone dealing with the public in an executive position would have been professional and diplomatic.

[cali]

41. nope, he's real

brook emailed him and posted his response in #36.

[Left Is Write]

42. Interesting...

The response to the freeper sounded made up.

[BlooInBloo]

64. What a nice day it is - anyone notice that? :)

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

60. He's not corporate, he owns a car dealership.

I've seen buisness owners tell customers off before. I don't find that reply shocking.

[DetroitProle]

58. I believe it.

Dealerships are independently owned.
First of all, his insane bigotry aside, some Joe Shmoe car dealer doesn't set Ford policy. He doesnt even WORK for Ford. If Freeper wanted to write anyone, he should have written to Ford Motor Company.
It seems like anything a normal human being would say. I'm sure this car dealer has dealt with people from all walks of life and doesn't have room for bigotry, unlike Freeper. It probably made him feel pretty good to tell that asshole off. I would have done the same.

[Cronus Protagonist]

124. I worked at a Ford dealership and they can say anything they want

Especially to someone who says he was in the market for an $11,000 car claiming to have paid more than double at a competitor's due to some perceived slight. No one does that. No one. That the man was lying is obvious, and Ford's policy is well established on the side of inclusion, not partisan bigotry.

In the trade, everyone has a nickname. He's surely a grinder and no grinder pays more than the lowest price he can get. Freeper = Grinder, you can count on it, so he's lying through his missing teeth.

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[unblock]

2. "unfortantely"

what an unfortant freeper!

:rofl:

[proud2BlibKansan]

11. "unwaivering"

LOL

:rofl:

[Goblinmonger]

3. Good for them.

And give me a break, Mr. Freetard. You buy American when you can but once the Ford Focus is out the only option you have is a Honda. Please. Does Chrysler think blacks are equal to whites? Is Chevy arguing against the wall on the Mexican border?

What a chud.

[Lorien]

What the hell is the "gay agenda"?

To be treated like a human being? The nerve! :eyes:

Good for Ford. I still wouldn't buy one for myself, but the company has just risen a notch in my book. :thumbsup:

[Goblinmonger]

10. Hey, Stuart,

haven't you heard what the queers are doing to our soil?

[semillama]

139. They're in it with the aliens!

They're building landing strips for gay martians!

[Goblinmonger]

143. Pow! He was decapitated

I knew I would find a fellow fan. Just had to be said, too. The attitude satirized in that song is exactly like the freeper guy.

[Crankie Avalon]

156. "I SWEAR TO GODDDDDD!!!!" n/t

[unblock]

12. apparently they're gonna make us forget how much we like straight sex

seriously, the "fear" of a "gay agenda" centers on the notion that they can convince straight people to become gay.

you have to be seriously insecure about your own sexual orientation in order to have this fear.

[SammyWinstonJack]

13. That stood out for me, I had the same reaction and the same thought

as you. These people? make me sick. :puke: Why don't they mind their own damn business, the World and this Country would be a better place if they did just that.

[Mr_Spock]

56. Well, I'm sure Ford has issues of their own

But I'm now at least a little bit happier being a Ford guy!

[Cronus Protagonist]

125. Here's the Official Gay Agenda

http://www.cronus.com/agenda

* Warning, it is graphic

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[MsTryska]

148. Nobody told you? The Gay Agenda

is to increase property values and adopt unwanted children.

[Clark2008]

4. Maybe I should buy my new(er) Mustang from Doug

Campbell.

I'm in Tennessee, but we could go up there to get it. :)

[ScreamingMeemie]

8. ...and you could stay with the Grumpy's

:hi:

[xchrom]

19. well, the dealer is in line to get a whole boat load of toasters --

so you could probably get a new toaster to go with your new car.

you know we like to reward people who support the gay agenda.

[Canadian Socialist]

5. This freeper obviously has not been keeping up with the news...

Apparently, the Gay Agenda has been "misplaced"
http://www.fakegaynews.com/index.php/2006/03/gay-agenda-misplaced-feared-lost/

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender political organization is facing harsh criticism from other gay rights groups over the apparent loss of the 2006 Gay Agenda.

HRC spokesperson, Steven Fisher, broke the news yesterday at a press conference in New York. “We had this year’s final gay agenda drafted. We sent one of our interns to make copies, and he inadvertently left it on a crosstown bus on his way to Kinkos.”

The highly sensitive document, a political playbook of sorts for homosexual activists, was to be distributed to a select group of high-ranking gay rights leaders next month at the annual Lavender Law conference and Tea Dance.

more at link.

[xchrom]

17. there are copies hidden behind certain pictures at

gay agenda headquarters.

[bunkerbuster1]

81. Don't you guys get a toaster over with each new recruit?

Pretty sure I heard that from a reliable source.

[xchrom]

82. recruits get toasters and panini grills.

but if we get you to accept us -- you get a toaster in fashionably stylish colours.

veery chic!

[Kerrytravelers]

115. I am definitely owed at least one toaster! (see link!)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=221&topic_id=31567&mesg_id=31649

[xchrom]

131. well, i'll get gay headquaters to get your pamphlets

right out to you!

don't forget to give them positive feedback on the new designer colours.

[Jade Fox]

14. "holds mandatory diversity training for their employees..."

Those bastards! Forcing people to attend diversity training sessions on the clock! How low can these Liberals go? :eyes:

[madrchsod]

20. fully loaded civic for 26,000? the guy got screwed

26,000 for a civic is about 3-4000 for the price of a loaded-one option-civic si. the civic hybrid is a little more than the si.
every large corporation in the us has a diversity program and guidelines. i hope the guy doesn`t drink miller beer or skol vodka cause they are a large sponsor in certain gay life style magazine which interestingly no longer has ads ford products

[Cronus Protagonist]

126. Oh, yeah, and COORS sponsored the GLAAD Awards this year

I know because I was there :)




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[ComerPerro]

138. He shouldn't have to spend that much on a Civic HYBRID, even. lol

[Harper_is_Bush]

21. Email sent to Doug

I did something similar when they were harassing the Dixie Chicks and got a backstage pass to one of thier concerts!!

Send your support to Doug Cambell at [e-mail]
Here's mine:

Hello Doug

You should be aware that your information has been posted in a website that will probably generate a few twisted emails to you full of lies and hate.

Here it is:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1619987/posts

Freerepublic calls itself an "online gathering place for independent, grass-roots conservatism on the web.".
In reality it is a cesspool for all forms of hate and intollerance in this world. Anti-gay, anti-black, anti-Muslim topics abound.

I applaud your response to the hateful little nat that attempted to bully you. I highly doubt the individual bought a Honda Civic anyway. This group lies about everything they do and stand for.

[kevinbgoode]

33. Frankly, what I would like to see us do. . .

is take one day and have everyone at DU email the American Fascist Association demanding that they stop pretending to represent christian America. It might be fun to issue a few demands of our own to the hate organizations, and mention that we'll boycott any business which sells services to any of their "churches." They can bottle their own office water. It's time we stood up to this bullying crap.

[Harper_is_Bush]

104. Got a response from Mr. Campbell:

"Thank you for your help. I wondered where all the wackos were coming
from."

I see he also replied below...very cool.
See, that's useful activism. Letting someone know where vile and dishonest attacks are originating from.

If Ford reads this topic they better hear this:
Doug Campbell is quite obviously a decent person and a valuable representative of Ford. Don't even DREAM of reprimanding Mr. Campbell over this. If it happens I hope Mr. Campbell let's us know. I will dig up some examples of hatefull racism and violent intollerance from freerepublic.com and advertise to the world that Ford chose to defend that element of society.
This has nothing to do with a "gay agenda" or even of supporting homosexual rights. It's about not bowing to intimidation & pressure to isolate a segment of society because a few "special interests" say you should.

Bravo to Ford.

[wryter2000]

22. WTG Doug Campbell

:applause:

[AndyTiedye]

23. For That Much Money, He Could Have Gotten a Civic Hybrid

Though if the freepers are buying Civics instead of pickup trucks that's saying something.

[mcscajun]

24. The freeper is full of shit. No News There, but these two lines...

"I was on the net last month looking into buying a new car. When I stumbled on the AFA website..."

He just happened to stumble on to the American Family Association website while Car Shopping? Huh? I'd love to know what stream of UNConsciousness flowed through this freeper's brain pan that day.

I always wind up at political forums and other websites that reflect my beliefs (by accident) when I shopping for cars, electronics or underwear. :sarcasm:

He just throws out AFA as if EVERYONE automatically knows which AFA he meant.

American Finance Association?
Association of Flight Attendants?
American Federation of Astrologers?
American Forensic Association?
American Fence Association? Like the one that's up his ass?
American Ferret Association? Um...Not going there. You can't make me.
Amateur Football Alliance?
American Fastpitch Association? Um...no way. You can't take me there, either.
Or maybe, the American Foundation of Aviculture? Birds do, and bees do it, we'll tell you how. Gasp!

Nah...You'd Have to Know it was the American Family Association straight off (all puns intended.) If this bozo bought a Honda, then I'm the Maharani of Rajasthan.

[cali]

36. OMG, Thanks

for the laugh. That was very funny.

[mcscajun]

37. You're welcome.

Always happy to be of service to my fellow progressives. :)

[Harper_is_Bush]

105. American Ferret Association.

LOL!

[mcscajun]

119. What's funnier is that it exists at all.

It's only secondarily funny that I found it while "Stumbling" around looking for the AFA. :)

[ruggerson]

25. Everyone at DU should email Doug Campbell

and congratulate him for standing up for human rights.

Especially Michigan DU'ers.


Name : Doug Campbell
Title : Dealer Principle
Phone : [phone] Ext. 302
Fax : [phone]
E-Mail : [e-mail]
Toll-free Phone : [phone]


http://www.campbellfordl-m.com/pages/present/flm/notlocalized/home/default.asp?NavID=1&PageID=3000&content=edit

[brook]

35. I did and here's his response.

"Thank you for the kind words. I thought I was dealing with a local customer and had no idea that my response was being posted for the world to read (I think I was baited). I have a strong moral and tolerant foundation thanks to my parents. I have no time for the small people who have invaded my email. I proudly represent Ford and will continue to do so. Thank you again for taking the time to email me."

Good man!

[cali]

39. Thanks for posting that

what a nice response. Time for me to go email him now.

[ronnykmarshall]

47. I e-mailed him too.

He rocks!

[CurtEastPoint]

46. I DID TOO and he wrote me that he's getting 'weirdo' mail from the RR

Thanks for your kind words. I had no idea that my response was being posted. Nice to know I'm not alone because the weirdos are bombarding my email! Thanks again.

Doug
-----Original Message-----
From: "Curt"
Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2006 13:12:23
To:<[e-mail]>
Subject: Way to go Doug Campbell!

If what I read is true, that you told some nut to stick it because he believes Ford to be 'pro-gay' or whatever, it makes me doubly glad I still have my 99 F150! Wish I were in MI to buy a new one from YOU!

[begley]

53. I think this could develop into a media story

if it gets to the right people. Both sides would go after this one. The religious conservatives might even decide to boycott Ford. The Democrats would congratulate Ford. It could work both ways.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

149. And which of the two ways would make you happier?

Based on your opinions on CITGO and embryos, I eagerly await your answer.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

167. Clearly, great minds think alike!

:hi:

You notice too? :)

[Misunderestimator]

161. ROFL! Wouldn't that be a trip to boycott Ford because of ONE guy's email.

How stupid would that be? I think the blowback effect would be a WHOLE bunch of gays and lesbians buying F150s and Mustangs. (Oh wait... they already do! Damn Ford DOES support the gay agenda! :rofl:)

[ScreamingMeemie]

50. This Detroiter did!

Dear Sir,

I am just North of Detroit, and wanted to let you know that the next time we are in the market for a car I will gladly make the extra trip to your showroom. It is people like you that give me hope for the future of humanity.

I am sending this in response to reading your response received to a whack job from a far right web site. Thank you for being human. Let him have his "Honda". There were some who questioned the authenticity of your response. There are some who choose to believe a businessman would lack a conscience. Thank you for proving them wrong. What a sad commentary on the state of affairs here in the USA.

Thank you,

XXXXX X. XXXXXX

[DetroitProle]

66. I'll gladly buy from him

I'm a Detroiter. More of a GM man myself, but any American company's car will do. I think the new Ford Fusion is pretty damn cool too.

[ContraBass Black]

101. Surprisingly, the Fusion did poorly in crash tests.

Very unusual for a Ford.

[Rocknrule]

26. "Contrary to my beliefs"

This quote says it all. If it's against their "values," it must be outlawed!

[Snotcicles]

27. Wouldn't it have been funny if the dealer responded with something like

Dr. Mr. K
I like the idea of using extortion to promote your political ideas.
I have decided to try them myself. I am sending all my business acquaintances
including the papers I advertise with a copy of your letter and will encourage them not to employ
Nathan J K of Niles Mi. because I think they would be miffed to think there hard earn money would help support such an intolerant person spread such vile hatred. It's this kind of narrow minded thinking that has brought our great country to it's divided knees. So go forth and enjoy your new Honda Civic. Oh, studies show 87% of the Gay community drive Honda Civics. Don't let that slow down your waving at the other Civic drivers or wearing that favorite flowered shirt when your about.

:sarcasm: :banghead:

[AndyTiedye]

28. If You Visit a Ford Dealer, Ask About the Escape Hybrid

Ford makes this nice SUV that doesn't guzzle gas
but you almost never hear anything about it.

EPA is 29 highway 34 city, (31/36 if you don't get 4WD).
We average about 30 mpg for mostly highway and mountain driving.
Our old RAV4 only got about 21.

[billbuckhead]

29. Why didn't he buy a Chevy if he was so "pro-American"?

Just more reichwing BS to justify doing whjat they want.

[AlCzervik]

30. probably not the same guy----but you never know

http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=wa&vol=163857maj&searchval&invol=1

[Name removed]

32. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[ruggerson]

72. Actually, the link

shows that it took place in Washington, so more than likely not the same guy.

[kevinbgoode]

31. Stupid freeper can't spell. . .

and he can't add very well either. I've seen no poll which indicates "half of America" supports the stupid-ass American Fascist Association.

[Pacifist Patriot]

141. That's a famous POTA stasticic.

Pulled Out of The Ass.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

34. That Ford Dealer's Response Was Spot On And Think The World Of Him For It.

I don't know why people are questioning the authenticity of it, as I can completely see somebody responding in that way to such a jerkoff. I never like ford, since I'm a chevy guy (camaro vs mustang rivalry, ya know?), but I definitely think more highly of them now after that reply.

[gollygee]

40. That's within car-buying distance for me

next time we need a car we'll check them out :)

[etherealtruth]

45. That's a good plan! n/t

[DS1]

43. How much you wanna bet this guy really just opened up a Chevy dealership

across the street? :eyes:

[crispini]

48. GET OUT!!!!

Doug Campbell, :yourock::yourock::yourock::yourock::yourock::yourock::yourock::yourock::yourock:

Dayum! That certainly brightened my day.

[cali]

49. He sure does!

I also got a response from Doug. What a great guy. So much for the disbelievers.

[Broken_Hero]

51. Good post!

Good job Doug...stick it to them...:)

[Mr_Spock]

52. Kicked & recommended

I'm not sure if the fellow needs any more support, but I will email him support if anyone thinks he can stand any more emails!

[cali]

59. Please do.

I'd like to think that Doug will get more positive feedback from us than nasty comments from freepers.

[Mr_Spock]

98. Done

He said he got more positives than negatives

:D

[cali]

99. check out Doug's post on this thread

it's #74, and FR pulled the thread over there out of "privacy concerns". That might have helped keep the negative posts down.

[Mr_Spock]

100. Yes! It was nice to see that he found his way here

I'm glad we supported him for being a good person. bravo!

[ReverendDeuce]

54. OMG... I've never been to Free Republic before...

I've heard of it, of course. And I've seen some of the posts quoted in threads here. But I've never actually been to the site before today.

I clicked on that link...

Those people are crazy! Fucking crazy to the core!

[Canadiana]

61. I was in the same boat...until 2 mins ago...

Holy shit! How could they be so hateful?

Crazy. It infuriates me.

[Hamlette]

55. Gurley Leep Honda?

He bought a Gurley Leep Honda because it made him feel more manly?

You can't make this stuff up.

[Bhaisahab]

130. har har har! good catch! n/t

[Renew Deal]

57. Does this guy know what happens with his gas money?

[DetroitProle]

62. freepers response:

Sir,

I do not "hate" anyone. I just don't feel that Ford Motor Co should be pushing an agenda of changing thousands of years of normal marriage. I love all people, but I (and the majority of Americans) feel marriage is between one man and one woman. And that is why Ford should be neutral on decisive issues. And being in sales myself, I know that the response you gave me is defintely not the way you address customers concerns- by calling them bigots.

Sir, in sales, word of mouth can be your greatest strength and/ or your greatest enemy. And calling a customer a bigot isn't smart salesmanship. Maybe you are the intolerant bigot against Christians or anyone that doesn't share your views.

Very Respectfully,

Nathan J Kerr
------------
Customer concerns? Sorry, but if the KKK comes into my store and starts burning crosses and telling me I shouldn't serve black people, I'm not going to sit down and discuss our differences amicably. I'm going to tell them to fuck off.
Then he basically tells the dealer to give up his backbone and decency for the sake of sales.
The last line is truly bizarre...since when did this have anything to do with Christians or anyone else? Chances are, this guy is a Christian himself.
Really sick how these fuckups can turn buying a car from Joe Blow in Shitsville Michigan into their glorious culture war. Truly dillusional people.
Normally, I support bi-partisan dialogue and free discussion as a rule. But not with sociopathic bigots with too much free time on their hands. I'd tell that guy to fuck off and stop harassing me.
Also worth noting...apparently Freepers don't buy products based on "American made" or even quality...but instead based on who other people have sex with.
What twisted, sick world they live in.

[cali]

67. ha ha.

this idiot bigot can't write a literate note to save his life: "And that is why Ford should be neutral on decisive issues". Decisive issues? I think he meant divisive issues. What a joke. His first email to Doug wasn't any better.

[girl gone mad]

63. I guess this guy this guy thinks..

Japanese people don't have any gay sex.

He should do a little travelling.

edit: I thought this response from a freeper was hilarious:

My next "car" is going to be a Camel made in the Mideast. They know how to deal with homos there.
38 posted on 04/23/2006 9:37:00 AM PDT by LoneRangerMassachusetts.

[ruggerson]

65. Here's Doug Campbell himself:

http://www.leaderpub.com/articles/2004/07/13/sports/niles_star/ndsports1.txt

A good guy AND a triathlete. Maybe we should get him to run for Congress. :)

(he's on the left)

[1932]

70. Go Doug Campbell!

[Harper_is_Bush]

106. Is it OK to post that?

Pic of a member without consent?

"Do not post personal information about any other person, even if that information is publicly available. .... you may not post anyone's private information without their consent."

I think a pic falls into that realm.

[file83]

144. Not that I cared, but wasn't that rule violated with the Malkin post?

I think maybe moderators/admins don't bother enforcing that rule as long as it's positive for our cause. That makes sense to me. Malkin was an idiot and deserved it. A photo of Doug Campbell finishing a triathelon isn't going to hurt Doug, it can only help.

Interesting pointing out that rule though. :thumbsup:

[Harper_is_Bush]

154. M. Malkin? She's more of a public figure, no?

My concern is that Doug Campbell didn't ask to be thrust in the spotlight, so we shouldn't treat him like a poster boy.

It's a grey area I suppose. A picture of someone is private information, even if readily available on the internet elsewhere. As I've been told privately though, the post was made a full hour before Doug Campbell signed up. So, technically it's OK?

Unless Doug speaks up I guess.

[Kerrytravelers]

110. Lord, he's a decent human being and he's H.O.T.

I'm married I'm married I'm married I'm married I'm married I'm married I'm married I'm married

:rofl:

I must add, I do come home to this, so I don't have any complaints:

[Love Bug]

142. Awww, he's cute! If you ever get tired of him, just kick him my way

and you can include the cat, too!

[Kerrytravelers]

151. Like hell!

I got my claws in his before anyone else could. There is no way I'm letting this one go! :) He met every requirement on the checklist! Where in the world would I ever find another one? :shrug:

My little furkid would be lost without us!

[cali]

68. kick for Doug

because I really like what he did.

[BrklynLiberal]

69. Another kick for Doug

[Wheezy]

71. I got a response as well.

Poor guy. He's getting bombarded from all sides. He was thankful for the support.

[campbell53]

73. Thanks to all

I have had an interesting day dealing with some strange people from another website. While emailing a reply to a local individual, he underhandedly posted our conversation for all to see. Not what I had in mind and probably not what Ford Motor would consider good press. But I will not shrink from intimidation and will always stand up for treating people as I would want to be treated. Thanks to everyone on this board (which I am new to as well...really learning a lot today!) for their support. Mr. Kerr targeted me personally and I received a ton of postive wibes from everyone here. Thank you again.

Doug Campbell
Campbell Ford Lincoln Mercury

[ruggerson]

74. Doug, you are a real American hero

for standing up to this guy.

One small brave act at a time, rejecting bigotry, is what changes the world.

Welcome to DU!

[Goblinmonger]

75. Doug

I'm glad you stopped by DU and signed up. I think you will like it here.

I am also glad so that I could thank you personally without filling up your email account any more than it probably is.

I feel good about the Ford Freestyle we just bought this month.

[IndyOp]

76. Welcome to DU, campbell53 !

Thank you!

I respect people who allow their values to influence the behavior in all realms of their lives -- including their careers.

:thumbsup:

[Sydnie]

77. Welcome to DU Doug!

You did a good thing and you have a great deal of support here for those actions.

Don't let the bigots bring you down. :hi:

[BrklynLiberal]

78. Welcome to DU Doug! You certainly represent the best that this

country, and Ford has to offer!!!

Good luck on your next Triathalon!!!!!

:hi: :loveya: :grouphug: :yourock:

[Nicole]

79. Welcome to DU Doug

It's so nice to see a man who stands by his ethics. I was going to email you my support but didn't want to clog your email any more than it is. I'm sure the nuts are out in force.

I tried to click on the link posted above for freeperville & that post has been deleted. Hope your emails for the nuts stop now.

[jbm]

80. You're one of the good guys Doug!

Thanks for taking a stand!

[cali]

83. You're very welcome, Doug.

I'm so sorry that your response to the person from the other website was posted. I'm glad, however, that we had the opportunity to see what a fine person you are, and to support what you did. Thanks for sticking to your beliefs. Your parents did a fine job.

cheers, cali

[tabasco]

84. Thanks for being a good person and welcome to DU.

It is stuff like this that restores my faith in humanity.

My hat's off to you, Sir!

[xchrom]

85. dude -- you're my hero for the day!

that was awesome what you did -- just awesome.

it's rare that we{gay folk} see some one stand up so solid.

you have my thanks!

just so you know -- the freepers will probably see this as well.

:yourock: :headbang: :yourock: :headbang: :yourock: :headbang: :yourock: :headbang:

[donco6]

86. I just bought a Volvo (Ford-owned)! Love my car!

Thanks for making me feel good about a company.

[Mr_Spock]

88. I bet you've had an interesting day!!

I'm glad you made it through the day with a good attitude!

:D

[txindy]

122. I'll bet 'interesting' doesn't begin to cover it.

Doug handled that freep with class, that's for certain. :applause:

[Mr_Spock]

123. For sure

He wins todays "hero award" hands down.

[The Witch]

92. Welcome to DU!

:hi:

Stick around a while -- I think your honest voice can add a lot to our national conversation and we would be so pleased to hear it. :)

[Viva_La_Revolution]

95. Doug

to DU!

[Roland99]

96. Bravo, Doug! Bravo!

[ScreamingMeemie]

97. I can only imagine what the day has been like for you.

I would hedge a bet that more people support your efforts. Mr. Kerr and his fellow keyboard commandos are a pox on society. I am amazed at your personal reply in response to my email. I will definitely visit your showroom in the future.


Best of Luck,

Laura

Oh, welcome to DU!

[fudge stripe cookays]

103. Yay Doug!

I considered sending you an e-mail thank you, but did not want to clog your e-mail box anymore.

Your stance gives me hope for the future.

Stay strong, brother! As they say, we're straight but not narrow!

[samhsarah]

108. Doug, I just gotta say.....

:yourock: :headbang:

[Kerrytravelers]

111. Mr. Grandpa was a Ford dealer in Ky. He would have LOVED you!

Way to go!

Here is my wonderful Grandparents who treated everyone- with NO exceptions- like human beings.

[bullwinkle428]

114. Fantastic job, bro - thinking about a new Mazda 3 and this is just more

points in its favor, as far as I'm concerned!! (Mazda under the FoMoCo umbrella, for those who don't know)

[rockymountaindem]

120. You're the best!

Thanks for sticking to your guns.

[Hissyspit]

129. Belated Welcome!

:patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

:toast:

[Brazenly Liberal]

133. Hey Doug

I've been pretty po'd at Ford lately for discontinuing my car. I believe I may have muttered the word "ratbastards" a few times. hehehehe

But I'd be willing to switch to another model if I lived in Michigan just so I could buy it from you. You're a good, decent man, something there's been a shortage of lately. Thanks!

:yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock:

[Glenda]

135. Thank you, Doug, for making my day!

I knew there was a reason I always bought Fords :)

:pals:

[Fridays Child]

137. Welcome to DU and GOOD FOR YOU!

:toast:
You stood up for what's right and that makes me prouder than ever that I own an American-made, union-built Ford!

[Ignis]

146. Every day we're faced with many choices.

Often these choices require us to choose between doing what is right and doing what is easy/cheap/expected. Thanks for making the right choice here, Doug!

:patriot:

[jdadd]

147. Welcome to DU

I've been a Ford owner since My first new one a 66 Mustang. I'm not in the market for a new Ford now, (my old one isn't worn out yet)93 Taurus with 256000 miles, I will definitely keep you in mind when I do decide to purchase another new one. I live in central Ohio, Thats about a 4 hour drive for me,that would not be a problem!! Doug Campbell,Campbell Ford Lincoln Mercury...I salute you:patriot:

[EC]

150. If any problem arises from this, let us know

we all have your back and will help out any way possible...

[Shakespeare]

164. Doug, you completely and totally rock.

Don't let the assholes get you down. I wish more business people like you would stand up to the intolerant, hateful types.

You da best. :yourock:

[burythehatchet]

166. Its nice when blogville connects with a "real life" person

thanks for your stance. :thumbsup:

[smomfr]

87. Did this clown check to see if Honda

recognizes gays as fellow human beings? Is Japan gay free? What are these people afraid of?

[rockymountaindem]

121. I took a Japanese history class my first year of college

Once a gay student asked the professor about the status of gays in Japan. The professor, a Canadian who had spent 15-20 years of his professional life studying and researching in Japan, replied, "Japan has a 1000 year tradition of two things: priesthoods and armies. Nobody can say for sure, but you can bet a lot of homosexual contact emerged from those institutions. Today sexual orientation is not an issue in Japan". I thought that was a creative answer.

[Lindacooks]

89. God, freepers are obsessed with homosexuals, aren't they?

I hardly ever think about it (except to be outraged at bigotry and hatred). So many Repukes just can't stop thinking about gay sex. I wonder if they realize that.

[Miss Chybil]

91. I think you hit the nail on the head. Their minds are quite overactive

on the subject. The phrase, "Thou dost protest too much," comes to mind. Perhaps Mr. Honda buyer just needs to bend over.

:evilgrin:

[kdpeters]

90. Did this freak let Honda know how bigotted he is?

I can't imagine they'd have been any too pleased if they'd known they were on a test drive with a flat-earther. Probably wised up and latched the trap before he had to drive 100 miles out just to find a dealer who could tolerate his intolerance.

[Matariki]

93. they actually call themselves 'freepers'?

[ContraBass Black]

102. Yes.

[Harper_is_Bush]

107. The freakrepublic thread was pulled over "privacy" concerns.

When have they ever cared about peoples privacy? That's what they do...target individuals.

I think they suspected this would gain exposure and they would be exposed as the vile attack-machine they are.

[Alamom]

109. I won't add to Mr. Campbell's (already) large mail Influx. I hope

he checks back in. I'm a good bit happier today I have owned many Fords as well as most of my family.
My husband and I both will within the next month be buying smaller vehicles. (medium size now & old...going as small as possible) Hadn't decided until today exactly what.
Both WILL BE A FORDS !

I wish we could buy from Mr. Campbell (we can't) but I hope his sales skyrocket.

[Harper_is_Bush]

112. K&R

Kudos for Doug for standing up to this vile intimidation.

[Dangerously Amused]

113. Mr. Campbell was indeed baited.

Here's what happened, IMO:


Mr. Kerr wanted to buy a Honda anyway. But he did not want to take shit from his freeper friends for buying a foreign-made vehicle. So his "research" was actually to find reasons why he "couldn't" buy a Ford. He saved his email to show his freeper friends so as to justify his purchase. Mr. Kerr was probably hoping for a polite, non-comittal response which he could use as "proof" of Ford's participation in the "Gay Agenda." Perhaps he was even looking for a better offer from Ford by a fellow Freeper. But Mr. Campbell's thoughtful response, which neither denied nor admitted Mr. Kerr's allegations but simply called Mr. Kerr on his bigotry, frosted Mr. Kerr right up. So Mr. Kerr decided to avenge Mr. Campbell's Christian-like ethical stance calling for an end to bigotry by secretly subjecting him to ridicule and boatloads of email spam.


As Ghandi said: "I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ."

[girl gone mad]

128. After reading through the thread, I agree.

It was interesting to see the replies from people suddenly gloating about the fact that they've never bought American and acting downright giddy over the prospect of American workers losing their jobs.

[yardwork]

116. Thank you, Doug Campbell!

It's great to hear a story about human decency standing up with courage!

[gordontron]

117. K&R

nt

[Kerrytravelers]

118. Yes. I certainly recommended.

And now I'm kicking!

:kick:

[NMMNG]

127. Aye

"Gay Agenda". I love how it's not a "Religious Agenda" when somebody supports a religious cause or donates to a church, but it's the "Gay Agenda" when anybody supports their rights or donates a penny to any of their causes. Morans. :eyes:

[Memory Container]

132. "With my hard earned money I would be miffed to find out...

...that my money is supporting causes contrary to my beliefs."

What an idiot. Once you buy the car, it's Ford's money.

He has every right not to buy a car from them, but whatta moron!

WTF is wrong with these people? What "Gay Agenda"?

[Renew Deal]

145. Wait until he finds out what happens to his gas money.

[gatorboy]

140. I urge my fellow gay friends

to run over every Freeper foot with a Ford in your local area. :P

[julialnyc]

152. How wonderful

Doug sounds like a fantastic guy!

[corporate_mike]

153. Ford Shares Drop to 3-Year Low

Ford Motor Co. shares dropped more than 5 percent to a three-year low Monday, three days after the company reported a first quarter loss of $1.2 billion.

[Harper_is_Bush]

155. oh, ok great.

thanks for that ill-placed bit of info.

Why not post something about gay-bashing being at an all-time high now?

:shrug:

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

159. And you felt the need to post that because...?

Really, I'm curious. Why?

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

169. Hello-OOOOOOOH.

We still DON'T know what was your motivation to post that.

I can only come to one conclusion:

It's not just Chavez.

[noonwitch]

157. My sister lives in ST. Joseph, I'll tell her about Doug Campbell

People in southwest Michigan should buy cars from him when they can.

[campbell53]

158. Thanks again to all.....

I am a bit overwhelmed by all of the wonderful responses from this group. I never intended to be a catalyst for decent human behaviour but I would do it again. I try to live my life honestly be as respectful to my fellow man as I can. After reading 158+ responses, apparently most people feel the same. The group that attacked me certainly speaks for no majority. Thank you again for your support.

Respectfully,
Doug Campbell
Campbell Ford Lincoln Mercury
NIles, MI

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

160. Hey, Mr. Campbell

Just so you know, I'll be recommending Ford cars for people here in Brazil, solely because of you.

Cheers.

P.S.: I'll still say the better choices after Fords are French cars (Renault, Peugeot, Citroën). Just to piss the right-wingers off.

[Misunderestimator]

162. Good for you and thanks!!

:thumbsup:

I think my next car will be an Escape Hybrid!

[myrna minx]

165. Mr. Campbell,

It is people like you that makes America great. It is people, in situations where they don't expect notoriety or glory, but they step forward in the name of decency, to do the right thing. You demonstrated the true test of character. Your parents must be proud of raising such a good person. Thank you for standing up for the numerous people who I love that are being subjected to a second class citizenship in the land of the free. Thank you friend. :hi:

[Touchdown]

163. Top 10 cars gay people like...

Top Auto Manufacturers Gay/Lesbian Consumers “Consider for Future Purchase”

1. Toyota
2. Honda
3. Volkswagen
4. Ford
5. BMW

http://www.q-notes.com/top06_060905.html

Awww. Freep bought a bigger "fag-mobile" than a Ford.:rofl:

Check out Honda's anti-discrimination policy. They donate not only money, but whole cars to gay groups, contests and events. They advertize in gay publications much more regularly than Ford does. That S2000 convertible? GAY!!!!

[Harper_is_Bush]

168. Kick. This is about standing up to bigitry and intimidation.

It takes courage, and it's required in this day and age.

We all know the kind of swarming hatred that group can generate. I'm sure Doug Campbell hasn't heard the last of it.

The bigitry he was standing up against is a bit-player in this story. It could have been standing up against intimidation over anti-War remarks or Bush critisism. The important part is standing up.