Stop Walmart from invading TEOTIHUACAN's Ancient Ruins!!
Target:
Sam Walton, S.R. Walton, Walmart
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We need to stand together and stop another one of Walmarts violations against our life. These are Ancient Aztec ruins that they plan on building over. Lets start by signing this and try to stop them..
We need to stand together and stop another one of Walmarts violations against our life. These are Ancient Aztec ruins that they plan on building over. Lets start by signing this and try to stop them..
A Wal-Mart Superstore opened in 2004 in Mexico, 1.9 miles away from the historic Teotihuacán archaeological site and Pyramid of the Moon. Although Wal-Mart's proposal received protest and media attention, the location was supported by Mexico's National Anthropology Institute, the United Nations, and the Paris-based International Council on Monuments and Sites.
Local merchants, helped by environmental groups and anti-globalization groups opposed the construction, and poet Homero Aridjis joined the protest characterizing the opening as "supremely symbolic" and "...like planting the staff of globalization in the heart of ancient Mexico."
Archaeologists oversaw construction and discovered a small clay and stone altar along with some other artifacts where the store's parking lot is now located.
In 1998, Wal-Mart proposed construction of a store off of Charlotte Pike near Nashville, Tennessee. The building site was home to both American Indian burial grounds and a Civil War battle site. Protests were mounted by American Indians and the Civil War interest groups, but the Wal-Mart was eventually constructed after moving graves and some modifications of the site so as not to interfere with the battlefield. Civil War relics were also discovered at the site. The project developers, JDN Realty of Atlanta, donated land to permit access to the Civil War historic site. The Indian burials were removed and re-buried.
We are boycotting your stores indefinitely!
Local merchants, helped by environmental groups and anti-globalization groups opposed the construction, and poet Homero Aridjis joined the protest characterizing the opening as "supremely symbolic" and "...like planting the staff of globalization in the heart of ancient Mexico."
Archaeologists oversaw construction and discovered a small clay and stone altar along with some other artifacts where the store's parking lot is now located.
In 1998, Wal-Mart proposed construction of a store off of Charlotte Pike near Nashville, Tennessee. The building site was home to both American Indian burial grounds and a Civil War battle site. Protests were mounted by American Indians and the Civil War interest groups, but the Wal-Mart was eventually constructed after moving graves and some modifications of the site so as not to interfere with the battlefield. Civil War relics were also discovered at the site. The project developers, JDN Realty of Atlanta, donated land to permit access to the Civil War historic site. The Indian burials were removed and re-buried.
We are boycotting your stores indefinitely!
We signed the "Stop Walmart from invading TEOTIHUACAN's Ancient Ruins!!" petition!
# 1,982:
1:58 pm PST, Mar 2,
David Wuence, California
Wal-Mart is a power hungry over the top greed stricken company if they built at this site!
Wal-Mart is a power hungry over the top greed stricken company if they built at this site!
# 1,981:
10:49 pm PST, Jan 31,
Elena Marschino, New York
Walmart has committed enough evil acts such as child labour and sweat shops. It's time for them to be accountable.
Walmart has committed enough evil acts such as child labour and sweat shops. It's time for them to be accountable.
# 1,980:
4:14 pm PDT, Oct 17,
Name not displayed, Colorado
I think that ancient places should be left alone!
I think that ancient places should be left alone!
# 1,979:
11:04 am PDT, Sep 29,
Jason Massey, North Carolina
Wal Mart is totally greedy and they do not care what so ever !!!
Wal Mart is totally greedy and they do not care what so ever !!!
# 1,978:
3:11 pm PDT, Aug 25,
Julie Nelson, North Carolina
BOYCOTT WAL-MART!!!!!!!!!!
BOYCOTT WAL-MART!!!!!!!!!!
# 1,977:
8:59 pm PDT, Aug 17,
Patricia Osborne, New York
because walmart need's to have respect for our sacred places!
because walmart need's to have respect for our sacred places!
# 1,976:
6:14 pm PDT, Jul 4,
Bonita Martin, Oklahoma
Because better alternatives are available. They can go to another site. For that matter, they can go to another town!
Because better alternatives are available. They can go to another site. For that matter, they can go to another town!
# 1,975:
10:52 am PDT, Jun 29,
Amanda Cromwell, Illinois
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no0WqYWdH74
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no0WqYWdH74
# 1,974:
12:01 am PDT, Jun 26,
David Nazari-cohen, California
I value beautiful historical landmarks.
I value beautiful historical landmarks.
# 1,973:
3:19 am PDT, Jun 6,
Sherry Horne Taylor, North Carolina
WHERE DOES YOUR EGOTISM AND GREED END? DO YOU THINK YOU CAN GO WHEREVER IN THE WORLD AND DESECRATE HISTORY. BELIEVE ME WAL-MART WILL BE GONE AND DONE BUT HISTORY/ARCHAEOLOGY SHOULD BE HERE FOREVER.
WHERE DOES YOUR EGOTISM AND GREED END? DO YOU THINK YOU CAN GO WHEREVER IN THE WORLD AND DESECRATE HISTORY. BELIEVE ME WAL-MART WILL BE GONE AND DONE BUT HISTORY/ARCHAEOLOGY SHOULD BE HERE FOREVER.
# 1,972:
10:24 am PDT, May 19,
Nina M. Giordano, Arizona
Walmart? Dee Dee Deeeeee Mart!
Walmart? Dee Dee Deeeeee Mart!
# 1,971:
1:57 pm PDT, May 13,
Melmma Martinez, Illinois
That is insane! Those are beautiful sacred ruins. They can't go there or anywhere near.
That is insane! Those are beautiful sacred ruins. They can't go there or anywhere near.
# 1,970:
7:04 pm PDT, May 9,
Name not displayed, Texas
does not belong there
does not belong there
# 1,969:
11:27 am PDT, May 6,
Ruth Thomas, California
This is an outrage. These ruins are treasures of mankind's past....find another site.
This is an outrage. These ruins are treasures of mankind's past....find another site.
# 1,968:
9:44 am PDT, May 4,
Patricia Rodriguez, Texas
I am a longtime Walmart loving customer. But Walmart must be responsible and do the right thing. They are great for America. But could mean death for certain areas of Mexico!!
I am a longtime Walmart loving customer. But Walmart must be responsible and do the right thing. They are great for America. But could mean death for certain areas of Mexico!!
# 1,967:
12:32 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Laura Horning, Ohio
Walmart is killing the planet!!!
Walmart is killing the planet!!!
# 1,966:
9:09 pm PDT, Apr 18,
Name not displayed, Colorado
Because Wal-Mart is interested in expansion no matter what the cost, and that is wrong.
Because Wal-Mart is interested in expansion no matter what the cost, and that is wrong.
# 1,965:
8:59 am PDT, Apr 15,
Karen King, Canada
Walmart needs to learn respect!! Respect of people, cultures, countries, policies!
Walmart needs to learn respect!! Respect of people, cultures, countries, policies!
# 1,964:
8:58 am PDT, Apr 13,
Caroline O'Brien, Missouri
Wal Mart should not be allowed limitless expansion.
Wal Mart should not be allowed limitless expansion.
# 1,963:
8:21 am PDT, Apr 8,
Alan G Smolcic, Illinois
preserve the national cultural heritage of mexico ..
preserve the national cultural heritage of mexico ..
# 1,962:
8:42 pm PDT, Apr 4,
Holly Blackburne, California
i am an archaeologist and think we must leave the ruins to experts
i am an archaeologist and think we must leave the ruins to experts
# 1,961:
7:20 pm PDT, Apr 4,
Rebecca Carson, Missouri
I am discusted with the way Wal-Wart handles its slave labor sweatshops
I am discusted with the way Wal-Wart handles its slave labor sweatshops
# 1,960:
2:33 pm PDT, Apr 1,
Pat Patrick, Florida
Because it's wrong for Walmart to do what they want.
Because it's wrong for Walmart to do what they want.
# 1,959:
4:19 am PST, Mar 4,
Grace Penlain, Ireland
They shouldn't be allowed to do this!
They shouldn't be allowed to do this!
# 1,958:
6:07 pm PST, Mar 2,
Eric Miller, Oklahoma
Wal-Mart's desire to desecrate this site with its presence is to be expected. However, that UNESCO, the Mexican government, and anyone else in a position of authority allowed Wal-Mart to do this is a disgrace. I pray for the day when it is removed.
Wal-Mart's desire to desecrate this site with its presence is to be expected. However, that UNESCO, the Mexican government, and anyone else in a position of authority allowed Wal-Mart to do this is a disgrace. I pray for the day when it is removed.
# 1,957:
9:14 am PST, Feb 16,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
Ancient ruins are more important than corporate greed--especially this corporation's.
Ancient ruins are more important than corporate greed--especially this corporation's.
# 1,956:
11:21 am PST, Feb 11,
Aurora Adams, Minnesota
Walmart has enough stores. They can build a new store basically when and where ever they want. You cannot just up and build ANCIENT ruins when ever you please!
Walmart has enough stores. They can build a new store basically when and where ever they want. You cannot just up and build ANCIENT ruins when ever you please!
# 1,955:
6:04 pm PST, Feb 6,
Christine Iadeluca, New York
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# 1,954:
5:33 pm PST, Jan 31,
Tori Rumbaugh, California
to support the thought of NO WaL-MART building over ancient ruins
to support the thought of NO WaL-MART building over ancient ruins
# 1,953:
1:04 pm PST, Jan 16,
Lisa Cowdrey, North Carolina
We need to preserve history!
We need to preserve history!
# 1,952:
6:34 pm PST, Jan 15,
Drena Bowen, Utah
there are alot of places that walmart can build... leave the ruins alone!!!
there are alot of places that walmart can build... leave the ruins alone!!!
# 1,951:
2:11 pm PST, Jan 9,
Dustin Kane, Colorado
Wal Mart hurts the economy never helps the towns and cities they are in they should not be able to build more stores.
Wal Mart hurts the economy never helps the towns and cities they are in they should not be able to build more stores.
