Walmart is removing third-party merchandise with a slogan widely seen as diminishing the Black Lives Matter movement against police brutality and racism.
The retailer said it’s indefinitely halting sales of items declaring “All Lives Matter” after hearing from some workers and customers who questioned the intent behind the phrase. “We will continue to sell other variations, including ‘Blue Lives Matter,'” a Walmart spokesperson told CBS MoneyWatch in an email.
“We fundamentally believe all lives do matter and every individual deserves respect,” the Walmart spokesperson stated. “However, as we listened, we came to understand that some, but not all, people using the phrase ‘All Lives Matter’ in the current environment intentionally minimized the focus on the painful reality of racial inequity.”
It is so offensive that stores, sports, restaurants, and name brands are all giving in to the pressure of a few people who are emotionally triggered by others wanting to recognize that everyone’s life matters. That includes blacks. But the liberals are all about being offended. You know the people that scream they are tolerant. Clearly you can see from their tweets that they are not.
The shirts started a Twitter storm.
@Walmart why are you selling all lives matter shirts?!? Why make it easier for the racists to get their clothing?
— Jessica G-H (@jgwm3088) June 25, 2020
All lives DO matter! Not just black ones! Quit your reverse racism!
— Barney Badd. (@BTC_barney_bad) June 26, 2020
Hey, @Walmart @WalmartCanada can you explain why you’re selling “All Lives Matter” and “Blue Lives Matter” shirts on your website? Who approved this?
Remove these now. You should be ashamed.#BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/PxTt1t3Vds
— Beth MacDonnell (@bethmacdonnell) June 23, 2020
??????? nothing to do out there in Nova Scotia or just offended with everything in life general and looking to become the next Greta Thunberg? Typical Liberal! Good grief!
— …and still the GOAT (@StoonRaider) June 23, 2020
Are you kidding me @WalmartCanada???
Disgusting. Do better. https://t.co/xKiE82NAWi— Kate Udle (@KateUdle) June 23, 2020
Can someone please explain to me what’s wrong with this T-Shirt
— Houram Shahrestani (@houram) June 23, 2020
