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PJMcK

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3. So what?

Reply to hollysmom (Reply #1)

Tue Sep 20, 2016, 03:24 PM

Sep 2016

The Wrigley Company, (I'm not certain of their exact corporate name), has nothing to do with the meme. In fact, their public statement points out that they won't comment further because it would seem like they were marketing their product. Remember, public corporations generally avoid controversy because it alienates customers.

The use of "Skittles" by white supremacists has nothing to do with the candy company. It's all about racism and is connected to the murder of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman.

If you have the time, please read the article I linked.

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