I am sure some of you know about this but I had to post one of many articles about it.

Anti-War E-Mail To GI Gets Worker Fired
Soldier Inquired About Shipping To Iraq

POSTED: 8:29 pm EST January 23, 2007
MILWAUKEE — A testy e-mail that’s now been circulated over the Internet has put a Muslim-owned business in hot water.

At issue was an e-mail exchange from earlier this month. Sgt. Jason Hess — who’s stationed in Taji, Iraq — e-mailed the company inquiring about floor mats.

The American GI e-mailed Bargain Suppliers of West Allis, Wisc., to ask if the company could ship to an APO address since he’s based in Iraq.

“Do you ship to APO addresses? I’m in the 1st Cavalry Division stationed in Iraq and we are trying to order some mats but we are looking for who ships to APO first,” the e-mail said.

A response e-mailed the same day said the company did not.

“And even if we did, we would NEVER ship to Iraq. If you were sensible, you and your troops would pull out of Iraq,” said the e-mail, which was signed “Bargain Suppliers.”

Bloggers spread the e-mail far and wide — along with the company’s address and phone number. It resulted in threats against the business and demands for a boycott. There was even a link to a photo of the home of one of the owners.

A TV station said the company has shut down its Web site, and fired the employee who sent the e-mail.

The soldier said that doesn’t make him any less angry about it.

A company vice president Sajid Nasir, meanwhile, said the main concern now is for the safety of the owners and their families. He said the firm’s owner has received threatening messages. He told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, “It’s really getting out of control.”

West Allis, Wis., police said they’re monitoring the situation but haven’t received reports of any crimes.

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5 Responses to “The power of the Mil-Blogger!”

1. Cane holder Says:
   

   I find it quite odd that the only opinion on this situation that KG2V has is anger at not getting their E mail. WOW, what a patriot. No out rage for disrespect to our service man, who is covering this Iraque’s ass living here in freedom- making money possibly to send back to Al Quida. If it were up to me I would investigat every one connected with this company, And even its customers, down to the last avaible mat in exsistance. There is more here than we can see, Lets uncover layer by layer.

   Posted on January 24th, 2007 at 1:21 pm | Link
2. John Ryan Says:
   

   High quality comment above

   Posted on January 27th, 2007 at 2:14 pm | Link
3. Chad Says:
   

   I think it’s great with the advancements we’ve made since vietnam time, when it comes to respect for soldiers doing their job.

   Posted on January 28th, 2007 at 7:58 pm | Link
4. moon Says:
   

   Everything in response to AS is well done and on target. The liberals are more worried about racial profiling than protecting this country. The negotiated for 30 years and we got more and more of the same and with escalating severity. The only profiling they do is about those of us who believe in our country and in our soldiers. The investigations they start only involve those who would win this war and they wish to stop. Oddly enough there was a poll a couple of weeks ago of congress people and they were asked if they would like to see America win this war. Thirty four percent of the Dems said no and fourteen of the Reps. That is repugnant.

   Posted on January 28th, 2007 at 11:34 pm | Link
5. T dot Says:
   

   just because your a Muslim business owner doesnt mean you’re an Iraqi citizen… or that you’re affiliated with al qaeda…

   and most of those emails about businesses not giving enough “due respect” to soldiers are hoaxes…. made by angry hateful people to instill ever more anger in everyday people.

   so dont get your panties in a not.

   Posted on February 3rd, 2007 at 2:01 am | Link

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