Camping World - Anti Hunting?

[pianoman9701]

So, I asked the pointed question of whether they pulled their ads from The Apprentice after the article appeared about the Trump sons' hunt. The sent me the same canned response, which didn't answer my question. I replied that it hadn't and asked of they would answer my question. We'll see. Sounds to me like smoke and mirrors.

[bobcat]

Maybe he's trying to be "politically correct" since he IS from New York.

I had to laugh at the part where he said he was surprised that his sons liked hunting.   

[Skyvalhunter]

Ok Guys here is the response I got back after I sent them an e-mail.

Dear Sir;

To clarify our position, Camping World as America’s Largest Outdoor company, believes in personal freedom. In this country, people are free to choose. This issue at hand is not about whether people should be able to hunt or not. Our company is neither for nor against hunting. We are for personal choice and having people enjoy the outdoors in whatever fashion they choose. However, in our opinion, if and when the hunting of endangered species occurs, whether in the United States or abroad, it is not acceptable to even the most avid of hunters. We remain strong in our conviction of preserving the outdoors, protecting our great country's lands and the freedom to choose.


Thank you,

Camping World Customer Care

[bobcat]

It's funny that so many people seem to think that ALL animals in Africa are an endangered species.   

[pianoman9701]

I wonder what he means by "not a believer in hunting"?

Who cares? He stands behind his sons' right to do it, so he's not an anti. Lots of people don't understand the pull of hunting. As long as they don't stand in my way, I don't mind.

Obviously I care since I asked the question.

Ooh, touchy today Curly? I was just making the point that I don't care if he likes to hunt himself or not, just that he isn't an anti-hunter. Why would you care as long as he isn't an anti-hunter?

[Curly]

I wonder what he means by "not a believer in hunting"?

Who cares? He stands behind his sons' right to do it, so he's not an anti. Lots of people don't understand the pull of hunting. As long as they don't stand in my way, I don't mind.

Obviously I care since I asked the question.

Ooh, touchy today Curly? I was just making the point that I don't care if he likes to hunt himself or not, just that he isn't an anti-hunter. Why would you care as long as he isn't an anti-hunter?

I care because he is always threatening to get into politics and I'd like to know how he feels about hunting. 

From the quote, I can't really tell what he meant.  It just seemed like an odd statement to me to say he isn't a believer in hunting.  If he means that he doesn't personally believe in going hunting, then I can understand that.  But if he doesn't think his sons (or anyone else) should be out hunting, then I'd have serious doubt about anything he has to say.

I guess I was a little touchy.  You said "Who cares", and I was the one who asked the question.    I should not have taken it the way I did.

[Curly]

BTW - I will not be buying anything from Camping World.

[bobcat]

I'm also not clear on what is meant by "not believing in hunting."

It almost makes it sound like he'd be against hunting if it weren't for his sons being hunters. Or is it just that he "doesn't believe" in getting his hands dirty so he doesn't want to be a hunter himself?

[Skyvalhunter]

Yes I believe his quote of saying he doesn't believe in hunting could be considered a slap in his sons face. He could have worded that alot different.  Support of your family is much more important than being politically correct IMO. But what is said is said. Might be worth a e-mail to see if he really is anti-hunting.

[bearpaw]

I missed that part but I too wonder what that meant... 

[YellowDog]

The problem is Donald's mouth is bigger than his comb over/hair piece.  He should have just said his son's did nothing wrong.  I support their decision and everything they did was legal.  Maybe even say that it probably helped a village by feeding the people. 

He didnt' need to say anything about his "not believing in hunting" to me that stinks of someone who doesn't support hunting.  Not quite as bad as not believing in private gun ownership but its a short leap from where he seems to stand now.

[pianoman9701]

I wonder what he means by "not a believer in hunting"?

Who cares? He stands behind his sons' right to do it, so he's not an anti. Lots of people don't understand the pull of hunting. As long as they don't stand in my way, I don't mind.

Obviously I care since I asked the question.

Ooh, touchy today Curly? I was just making the point that I don't care if he likes to hunt himself or not, just that he isn't an anti-hunter. Why would you care as long as he isn't an anti-hunter?

I care because he is always threatening to get into politics and I'd like to know how he feels about hunting. 

From the quote, I can't really tell what he meant.  It just seemed like an odd statement to me to say he isn't a believer in hunting.  If he means that he doesn't personally believe in going hunting, then I can understand that.  But if he doesn't think his sons (or anyone else) should be out hunting, then I'd have serious doubt about anything he has to say.

I guess I was a little touchy.  You said "Who cares", and I was the one who asked the question.    I should not have taken it the way I did.

I'm not bothered. 

Let's hope he never gets any real support to run. He'd be the first to launch since WWII. His head is that big.

[pianoman9701]

I received Camping World's canned response, as above. I responded to that and asked them specifically whether they'd pulled their ads from the Apprentice after hearing about the Africa hunt. They haven't responded. After three days, it's my feeling that the pull was caused by the hunt. Unless I hear differently from them, they won't see my business.

[Knocker of rocks]

One of the biggest anti hunting  company's is Quaker Oats.  How m,any of you pack Quaker Oats granole bars out in the field with you.  another in Hallmark Cards.  When I get a H/M card, I accept it with no problem.  But I do call the sender and thank them for the card, but in the future please choose another brand.  Most don't know that H/M is anti hunting.

Quaker oats is solely owned by Pepsi.  Did you know that?  Probably not.

The Hall family has supported a number of Republican political candidates including John McCain and Pat Robertson, not stereotypical actions of the hard left wing politicos who wish to end hunting and the Second Addmenmant.
http://www.campaignmoney.com/political/contributions/donald-hall.asp?cycle=08
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_J._Hall,_Sr.
It would appear that your claims are poorly researched and are merely a tired recitation of baseless hysteria you read on the internet

If you care about the truth, I suggest that you do more fact checking on your posts, because what you puport here is completely false

[Curly]

Well, I hope Quaker Oats is not owned by antis.  I have a bunch of oatmeal left and I'd like to buy some more.  As far as Pepsi goes.......     I'd rather drink Coke.  But I gave up all soda; it's got too much bad stuff in it..........now I only drink beer or water.