Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Governor Ducey says " No Thanks " to Nike.

           In response to the athletic shoe manufacturer " Nike " who recently pulled a recent shoe product , Governor Ducey responded in disappointment and a " No Thanks " to the Nike Corporation. Nike had created a specific design for a athletic shoe with the old " Besty Ross " American Flag on the heel of the shoe. With the patriotic intent the shoe had drawn quick criticism from a American Football League player and San Franciso Quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Known for his political activism and starting the " Take a knee " protest during the National Anthem when football games began. Mr. Kaepernick said the " Besty Ross " American Flag represented the United States during the slave era and was a insult to the African American community. https://www.npr.org/2019/07/02/737977542/nike-pulls-shoes-featuring-betsy-ross-flag-over-concerns-about-racist-symbolism
           Nike Corporation were quick to respond to the famed football Quarterback and decided to pull the Shoe from sales and off the shelves. Instant reaction then ensued from Patriotic Americans were disgusted by how Nike Corporation response to the football players protest by pulling the shoe from the market. Including those who were disgusted and disappointed was Arizona's Governor Ducey.
https://www.abc15.com/sports/governor-ducey-to-withdraw-nike-az-plant-incentives-amid-betsy-ross-colin-kaepernick-controversy
           Nike Corporation was set to move a manufacturing plant to Glendale , Arizona. And to create incentives for Nike Corp. Glendale City government were going to waive several application fees that would be required for Nike Corps to pay regarding building and factory permits etc. Because of Nike's decision to pull the Patriotic shoe from sales , Governor Ducey had communicated that Arizona as a whole says " No Thanks " to Nike Corp. because of Nike's un-patriotic decision. And that the incentives that were once being offered are no longer a option.
           Governor Ducey has received large amounts of support on social media via " Facebook " and " Twitter ". Nike Corp. still chooses to not sell the shoe.

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