[Mpls] Target Stores and the number "88"

[Eduardo Parra]

Following is my post to the Sacramento Bee web forum in regards to Target Corporations decision to pull "88" merchandise from it's store shelves.  Once again, we are reminded that we are NO different from the rest of the country in terms of our inability to deal with our own racism, and in regards to this issue anti-Semitism...:   Post here:   Shame shame shame on Minnesota based Target Corporation for failing to heed and act upon Joseph Rodriguez' complaints regarding the "88" merchandise they were selling. As a Minneapolis, Minnesota resident, I am ashamed and angered at Target Corporation's failure to take this issue seriously at first. This especially in light of our recent problems with the African American community and our local Police Department. Once again, don't believe those from Minnesota who will tell you that Minnesota is free of ignorance and racism and anti-semitism. Many here will tell you that this is a problem of the deep South and I beg to differ. Eduardo Parra N. Minneapolis Cleveland Neighborhood 4th Ward