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Response led to threats against the Muslim-owned business
MILWAUKEE - An American soldier in Iraq who e-mailed a U.S. company to ask for a shipment of floor mats got a brusque reply: "We would NEVER ship to Iraq. If you were sensible, you and your troops would pull out of Iraq."

The response quickly circulated on the Internet and led to threats against the Muslim-owned business, including demands for a boycott.

Bargain Suppliers, an online retailer, shut down its Web site Monday and fired the unidentified employee who sent the e-mail, television station WTMJ reported.

This is a U.S. company, Doing business in Milwaukee, WI while enjoying the freedom that has been preserved by the shedding of American blood. Perhaps this Muslim owned business should go back to the middle east to conduct business.

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posted at 14:56:40 on 01/24/07 - Category: Army

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Joe wrote:

I think everyone in the US should boycott this company.
01/25/07 16:35:27

Larry wrote:

I support boycotting any business that does not support our troops.
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