Nike
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I have been purchasing Nike shoes and other items of Nike for over 20 years and find myself unable to purchase Nike products any further in protest of Colin Kapernik commercial because of his beliefs in protesting when the National anthem plays. I believe respect is needed when the anthem plays and it tells the story of people who fought for Freedom and Democracy and should never be clouded by other issues. Protests are needed and should be done a different manner.

Promoting him and his way I can not support and since Nike is endorsing this, I can not support it or Nike products until this is fixed.

As a long time avid sports fan... And always buying nike products your poor democratic politics views putting a snot nosed anti american views washed up quarterback as an american hero... What a joke! I'm switching to any other sports brand than yours. You actually make me sick.! I know several others will follow suit! Hopefully several milllions... And you will go bankrupt and leave the sports attire business for good... Have a nice day... Pieces of [censored]

I do not need to use abusive language to tell you that because of your recent decision on your ad campaign, I will not be purchasing any Nike products in the future. Simple as that. I am not a huge customer for you and I do not own your stock. My decision alone will not make or break you. But it is clear to me in speaking with others, I am not alone. Your decision was ignorant and gratuitously divisive. Your business is not politics and you have no business IN politics. There is nothing you can or need to do. My dollars will go to companies who do not seek to inflame and insult fully one-half of the country. I think you will find that when it comes to a choice between hoodlums, radicals and the men and women of our law enforcement agencies, that choice will be very easy for many of your most affluent customers. Perhaps when Mr. Kaepernik (sp?) decides to start protesting drug dealers in Chicago - who kill far more black men in a year than police officers do in a century - I may have more interest in what he has to say. Until then, UnderArmor and others will benefit. Just FYI.

The hardest thing I had to dispose of were my Tiger Woods shirts. I have always been so proud to have met and followed Tiger for so many times during the years my wife and I traveled after selling our business. However, I am sure Goodwill will have someone who will want them.

I personally will never buy another Nike product. You want to enter politics then run for office. I am a Veteran and have no respect for those who do not respect our flag. If you want to discuss race relations then also include discussing: 40% of our violent crimes are committed by 13% of one race; 70% of single parents are of that same 13%; lowest number of graduations from HS of any race; no respect for others rights. More blacks are killed by blacks in Chicago each weekend than all the police mess ups in the country each year.

Unfortunately your CEO and his hatred for our President is more important to Nike than being a company that wants to discuss the issues, not force others and their ideas to be silenced.

Sincerely,

Jerry Trickel
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400 Shadow Wood LN
Hurst, TX 76054

Due to Nike's decision to highlight in their advertising a disruptive, anti-team, unpatriotic malcontent, my family, including the youth, will not be purchasing Nike products again. Yes, Nike may be smart in the short-term to create a media frenzy (free PR) and to target diversified youth - hope this demographic has enough spending power in the long-term to make up for the loss of the real buyers of Nike products (mature, tax-paying U.S. citizens.) I am very dissappointed in Nike's decision to continue to focus on the "me" culture, instead of emphasizing the power of the "we" or team culture. Sports should equal team, not highlight how an individual's opinions can take over an entire industry and jeapordize the rights of thousands.

Well Nike has hit an all-time low with their new ad campaign with Colin Kapernick as your corporate spokesperson. Today I went through my closet and I am throwing away every single Nike item I own. I have 5 pair of shoes, 12 golf shirts, a couple of t-shirts and a light jacket. The jacket was one of my all time favorite jackets...but I will never purchase or ever wear another Nike product as long as I live. I'm a disabled veteran and your spokesperson represents to me and my friends everything that is wrong with people in this country. This guy is a spoiled brat, that got paid millions for throwing a stupid football...and then he threw it all away because of his hate for the country that afforded him so much. And the people that made that possible were people like me that actually sacrificed something. Your buddy NEVER sacrificed anything but the "too much money he was being paid for being a marginal player and of course, an idiot"! I hope your decision to use him causes you company to go bankrupt. Move out of this country - you nor Kapernick deserve to be here. You have no idea what sacrifice is. If you did - you would have chosen a disable, VETERAN to represent you. You guys don't get it. Please go away, please go bankrupt, YOU ARE AS DISGUSTING OF A CORPORATE ENTITY AS ONE CAN BE~~~~

I am a nationalized citizen of the United States and I feel proud to live in this amazing country which is giving me and my family many privileges and opportunities. It is a disgrace you have hired Colin Kaepernick who stood against the national anthem and encouraged others to do so. For me it is an honor to stand and sing the NATIONAL ANTHEM which shows support for our country and our troops!

We are a family of 8 and have always loved nike products since our boys all play sports. From now on we will absolutely not buy anything from NIKE, there are MANY other comparable brands just as good as Nike.

OUR FAMILY will not wear any NIKE apparel, and believe me, we have a lot of things that will be destroyed.

I am really sadden and I do hope you remove your ad with Kaepernick whom is a disgrace to the United States.

Sincerely,

Monica Eldred

Dear Nike,
You have been my favorite athletic company for over 40 years. I remember the first pair of Nike's that I ever owned (blue suede bruins). I am deeply saddened and angered over your decision to endorse political statements in your advertisement. What ever happened to" just do it" for the love of health and fitness. You have made a choice in the direction that you want to take your company, and I have a choice in the products that I buy. I will no longer support your company, and I will encourage everyone I know not to support Nike.

A disheartened former lifetime loyal customer
Timothy Johnson

I have only purchased Nike shoes for my daughters over the past 5 years and now you are making me tell them that I can no longer purchase anymore Nike shoes for them as long as you support Colin Kaepernick. In my opinion, it does not matter what the subject matter is, you do not disrespect the flag. I can't in good conscience support a company that endorses anyone that disrespects the flag, our troops or our brave police officers. As a good American, I can no longer support your brand. You may have encouraged the millennials to buy a couple of shoes, but you didn't realized that most of the millennials have shoes bought for them by parents who do not support what this individual stands for. If I can give up the NFL and Budweiser, I can definitely give up Nike. Good luck to you in the future. I look forward to seeing your stock plummet.

I know you guys don't care but I and my family will never ever (at least as long as I can control it) purchase another Nike product! And that's a promise! You have added to the cancer that's tearing America apart! My your company go down in flames! The only reason you choose to air your hero's commercial is for the publicity. Even bad publicity is good right? I hope you sleep well at night putting a has-been quarterback that used this motive to cover up his declined career as a hero to look up to. I'm certain that our military people appreciate your stupidity.

We have been foot and clothing wear Nike customers for 40+ years for our varied athletic activities, for ourselves and our son and daughter's athletics.

We are appalled that Nike would use Mr. Kaepernick in the context being presented. If a successful, notable athlete were desired, it would simply have been a MUCH better approach to use someone like Pat Tillman, wouldn't it? ...Especially when using the phrases of "Believe in something. Even it means losing everything!"...

You have made an egregious mistake for your company and brand, for attempting to edify a player who disrespects things America stands for... Shameful...

We and our athletic family will not purchase another Nike item, period. Marv, MSG, USAR(RET), and Karen Anderson. 2425 Forest Primeval Rd, St Germain, Wi.

I have been a loyal Nike consumer for many years. My husband and I, as well as our three children that are very active in sports. You have always selected successful athletes and are great role models for everyone. Your recent ad campaign has forced me to decide between your brand and my country. Since I am from a very large military family, that are PROUD to be Americans and have served this great country, I am writing to inform you that I will no longer shop your brand. Our sales may be a drop in your exceptionally large bucket, but true Americans will always put their country first.
In addition, I (and will request that everyone I know) will file a complaint with every retailer that carries your brand until they remove your disgraced product from their shelves.

Sincerely,
Dawn Miller

I am very sad to hear about your decision to use someone who disrespects our flag, country, and service members to advertise your products. Nike has been a name we have known in our household for decades. Every time we started our first day of school, we wore our new school shoes, they were our Nikes. So many times as a teen we saved up to buy a new Nike gym bag or new sweatshirt. My brothers adored their Jordan's they asked for at Christmastime. Nike is no longer a brand we will be buying, or having around this house ever again. Into the garbage it all goes as of today. You care so little for those who have been faithful customers, and want to be controversial and trendy. Such a disappointment. The end of an era. Sad.

I am so disappointed that Colin Kaepernick is the face of Nike. He disrespects our country, insults the people of Cuba, and vilifies the brave men and women of our police department. He was a mediocre football player, and used the offensive gesture of kneeling before our flag to become relevant. A number of people can be fooled because they are uninformed. I guess you just proved the old saying, "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." Shame on you!

I wanted to let the decision makers at Nike know how disappointed I am in their decision to promote an individual that has complete disregard for this great country. I am a Marine veteran with two combat deployments that is absolutely disgusted that Nike has condoned and supports Kaepernicks behavior. I also wanted to share that I will no longer be purchasing and will discourage anyone that I can to reframe from buying any Nike products in the future.

As a historical consumer of Nike products, I wanted Nike's leadership to know that I will no longer purchase Nike products. I feel very strongly that a founding principle of our Nation is that everyone has a right to state their opinion and be heard and that right should be protected and available to every citizen without regard to their race, religion, or any other feature.

I disagree with Colin's approach to protest but respect his right to excersie his right. I am exceeding my right to no longer economically support Nike and as a shareholder stewards, you should be aware of that decision

I see several people protesting Nike because of Colin. I know all of them are white. I think that he has a right not to kneel. I do not see no one protesting the confederate flag. I guess it easy for them to call out Colin. Remember it was the blacks that was slaves and owned by Whites. America still have a long way to go. I was a nurse for over 40 years and you would be surprised how many of the old white people would let the white CNA walk out the room and ask me the RN to empty the bed pan. This is still not the land of the free for Blacks. So, I would like to tell all of you whites that are so upset about some darn shoes, how come you were not upset when Emmet Teal an innocent teenager was murdered because an old lying white woman lied an said he wa whistled at her How come you were not upset when Dr. King was murdered for no reason at all. How come you were not upset when Evers was murdered in Jackson. I bet you were never awakened in the middle of the night like I was with a huge cross burning in your yard. Get over it America suppose to be the land of the free.

I am extremely upset with your choice of Kaepernick to represent Nike shoes. I am a loyalist and I have supported many different brands for at least the last 25 years. Nike used to be one of those. I will no longer be purchasing your shoes . There are many other shoe brands out there. It hurts for me to do this. I have always liked your sneakers. This has turned political. Football was made to be a relaxing way for many people to enjoy a sport. Kaepernick picked the wrong platform to get his point across. Thank you for your time.

Nike you have made a horrible choice in the football player Colin for one of your representatives, a disrespectful Rebel who will not show respect to our country I have seven grandchildren neither I or any other parents will ever buy Nike products for them even though we used to, and we will tell our friends why we are not buying products from Nike anymore, very sad day when you can't pick someone honorable

Thank you for pushing your political agenda by appointing a coward to represent your company. Coward? Let him serve in any capacity (Police, Fire, Military) first, then see if the knee makes sense. The only thing he is qualified to represent is kneepads.
Just Do it! This is what we will be doing...
We will be banning Nike in family circles as well as military friends and family.
Shoes have already been destroyed.