"Stop Snitching" and Economic Boycotts

I've made reference to a DVD titled "Stop Snitching".

"Dawson Family and Snitching"

"Stop Snitching"

Some things are just so out of bounds, that very little has to be said.

When people/companies decide to take advantage of something like the "Stop Snitching" DVD, an appropriate response must be made.

In shopping malls around the city, young people are buying T-shirts with statements that would make any parent, police officer or community leader cringe: "Criminal minded." "Let's get blown." "Ready to Die."

But one in particular has some city officials particularly stunned: A T-shirt that warns boldly across the front, "Stop Snitchin."

Coming on the heels of the Stop Snitching DVD that began circulating in Baltimore last year, the T-shirts are disheartening to those who say they aggravate an already chronic problem of witness intimidation. While shops that sell the shirts say the tees are not connected to the DVD, city officials say the message remains the same - and it's a damaging one.

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But those who buy such T-shirts - and those who make or sell them - say the shirts are just fashion.

"I don't take it to heart," said Larry Smith, of Essex, who recently bought a "Stop Snitchin" T-shirt from Changes, a jeans and urban wear store in Eastpoint Mall. "I just like the shirt. It's just a figure of speech."

The shirts, some of which simply say "Stop Snitchin," and others that are more graphically embellished with shotgun targets or other images, sell for about $19 to $28.

This is obscene and that's being nice about it.

I shop at that store when giving gifts to younger family members. I have purchased a few items for myself as well.

No longer.

Not only that, but I've made it clear to my offspring that Changes is off limits. If something comes from that store, and I find out about it, My Wrath Will Be Felt.

[ Update ] The contact info.

Changes Enterprises, LTD

Andrew Goetz, President & CEO

409 Ensor St

Baltimore, MD 21202

info@changesenterprises.com

Comments

[Cobb]

Astounding.

[cnulan]

Stop the drug prohibition.