joy

Susan,

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I'm cross posting also to let
you know that I just spoke to a representative at CafePress who first
told me that CafePress provides an automated service, blah, blah, not
the opinions of CafePress, blah, blah... After I asked whether CafePress
was willing to have merchandise that advocates other violence such as
bombing schools or shooting people in the park, the representative told
me that CafePress has flagged that store and is doing what they can to
close the store.

I'll believe that when I see it and will call again if the items remain
for sale.

Joy

Susan Otcenas wrote:
> Sincere apologies for the cross posting to multiple lists. However, I
> feel strongly enough about the message to risk the ire.
> Please see the message below from the League of American Cyclists
> regarding items on cafepress.com advocating striking cyclists with
> motor vehicles. While some of the items displayed on the link are
> "Share the Road" messages, there's several orange designs with a
> decidedly anti-cyclist, pro-violence bent.
> If you care about your place on our streets, I hope you'll call
> cafepress and complain.
> Tailwinds,
> Susan
>
> --------------------------------------------
> Susan Otcenas
> TEAM ESTROGEN, INC.
> http://www.TeamEstrogen.com
> 1-877-310-4592
> --------------------------------------------
> Cycling Apparel and Accessories for Women
> --------------------------------------------
>
> ********************************************
> Please note our NEW address effective 3/19/2007:
>
> 21350 NW Mauzey Road
> Hillsboro, OR 97124
>
> ********************************************
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* Lou Elin Dwyer [mailto:louelin@bikeleague.org]
> *Sent:* Friday, May 25, 2007 7:54 AM
> *To:* SUSAN@TEAMESTROGEN.COM
> *Subject:* Bikeleague-"I Don't Share The Road" Accompanies a Car
> Striking a Bicyclist
>
> Dear Team Estrogen Inc:
>
> We wanted to bring the following issue to your attention. Please go to
> the address below and see the violence being promoted against
> bicyclists by CaféPress through stickers, t-shirts and coffee mugs.
>
> *The message: "I don't share the road," accompanies a car striking a
> bicyclist. There are others:*
>
> http://www.cafepress.com/buy/Share%20the%20Road/-/cfpt2_/x_19/cfpt_/source_searchBox/copt_/y_8
>
> *Please call CaféPress at (877) 809-1659, Toll-Free, to let them know
> you find this type of behavior reprehensible, offensive, and
> irresponsible. *
>
> *You would expect better judgment to be exhibited on behalf of
> management. *
>
> Cheers & Safe Cycling,
>
> Lou Elin Dwyer
>
> Advocacy Coordinator* *
>
> *******_Below please see CaféPress’s position on this: _*
>
> Thank you for contacting CafePress.com!
>
> Thank you for contacting CafePress.com. As you may know, CafePress.com
> provides an automated service to a rich and vibrant community of
> individuals across the globe who differ in their views about what is
> considered offensive. All product images and ideas used in connection
> with the CafePress.com Service have been provided to CafePress.com by
> users and do not reflect the opinions of CafePress.com. While we don’t
> endorse any particular position, we respect the right of individuals
> to express their own opinions. Thank you for bringing this content to
> our attention.
>
> If there is anything else I can do for you please let me know.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Mark M
> CafePress.com Support Associate
> (877) 809-1659 Toll-Free
> (402) 517-4480 Local/International
> 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Saturday (EST)
> www.cafepress.com
>