We, the undersigned concerned citizens, demand that Simon Property Group, Inc., owners of the Franklin Mills Mall, Philadelphia, close the "Army Experience Center."
This Center, run by the United States Army, and paid for with our tax dollars, allows access to real life military equipment, bloody video games, and gives our youth free reign to stay in its location for hours using machine guns aimed at life-like targets.
We are deeply outraged and upset by the militarization of our youth. Any and all citizens of this Country should be outraged by the militarization of our youth. If we do not stand against this, we are no better than those in third world countries with child armies that our government constantly criticizes.
Shut the AEC down. War is not a game. Shame on those who think it is!
Contact the owners of the mall and say no to the AEC: https://www.simon.com/about_simon/contact_spg/default.aspx
I have been spending my time reaching out to the mall management to let them know exactly how many people feel uncomfortable with this center. It is truly humbling to see so many of you standing behind this cause when I only started this hoping for a few neighbors to listen.
July 5, 2009
I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by the momentum this has gained so quickly. This movement belongs entirely to the people who recognize that a mall is no place for military recruitment tactics. Thank you for proving that we are not alone in wanting a safer space for our youth.
April 14, 2009
I honestly never thought this would move past my own small circle. Seeing over one hundred people join this effort is entirely due to your concern and not my own. Truly thank you for caring about this issue as much as I do.
Reached 100 supporters
April 11, 2009
6 Comments
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Tom Reeves
17 years ago
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Keep the army out of our retail spaces. We have enough problems without turning the food court into a training base.
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Jessica Bryant
17 years ago
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seriously who thought this was a good idea? kids dont need to be playing with machine guns at the mall. completely sick.
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Sarah Rao
17 years ago
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WAR IS NOT A GAME. STOP TARGETING KIDS TO PUSH YOUR AGENDA!
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Lisa Tan
17 years ago
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Disgusting to see this right next to stores where people have their families. Take it away.
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David Chapman
17 years ago
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Mall is for families and shopping. Not for military propaganda booths that glorify violence to teenagers. Shut it down now.
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Mike Phillips
17 years ago
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Get this out of the mall. My kids go there to shop not to get recruited by the army. Totally inappropriate place for this.
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We, the undersigned concerned citizens, demand that Simon Property Group, Inc., owners of the Franklin Mills Mall, Philadelphia, close the "Army Experience Center."
This Center, run by the United States Army, and paid for with our tax dollars, allows access to real life military equipment, bloody video games, and gives our youth free reign to stay in its location for hours using machine guns aimed at life-like targets.
We are deeply outraged and upset by the militarization of our youth. Any and all citizens of this Country should be outraged by the militarization of our youth. If we do not stand against this, we are no better than those in third world countries with child armies that our government constantly criticizes.
Shut the AEC down. War is not a game. Shame on those who think it is!
Contact the owners of the mall and say no to the AEC: https://www.simon.com/about_simon/contact_spg/default.aspx
I have been spending my time reaching out to the mall management to let them know exactly how many people feel uncomfortable with this center. It is truly humbling to see so many of you standing behind this cause when I only started this hoping for a few neighbors to listen.
July 5, 2009
I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by the momentum this has gained so quickly. This movement belongs entirely to the people who recognize that a mall is no place for military recruitment tactics. Thank you for proving that we are not alone in wanting a safer space for our youth.
April 14, 2009
I honestly never thought this would move past my own small circle. Seeing over one hundred people join this effort is entirely due to your concern and not my own. Truly thank you for caring about this issue as much as I do.
Reached 100 supporters
April 11, 2009
6 Comments
T
Tom Reeves
17 years ago
Featured
Keep the army out of our retail spaces. We have enough problems without turning the food court into a training base.
J
Jessica Bryant
17 years ago
Featured
seriously who thought this was a good idea? kids dont need to be playing with machine guns at the mall. completely sick.
S
Sarah Rao
17 years ago
Featured
WAR IS NOT A GAME. STOP TARGETING KIDS TO PUSH YOUR AGENDA!
L
Lisa Tan
17 years ago
Featured
Disgusting to see this right next to stores where people have their families. Take it away.
D
David Chapman
17 years ago
Featured
Mall is for families and shopping. Not for military propaganda booths that glorify violence to teenagers. Shut it down now.
M
Mike Phillips
17 years ago
Featured
Get this out of the mall. My kids go there to shop not to get recruited by the army. Totally inappropriate place for this.
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Keep the army out of our retail spaces. We have enough problems without turning the food court into a training base.