bluesguitar65 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I got this email from Gibson this evening. I think we should sign the petiton. HELP GIBSON MAKE A DIFFERENCE! We at Gibson wanted to thank you for all your support. For anyone wondering how they can make a true impact and tell the government how they feel–here's how! Simply Click here and sign the petition to help make the Lacey Act unfair. By signing you can ensure that you'll be heard—and that your message will go directly to the President. WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT On Wednesday, August 24th, 2011, agents for the U.S. government executed four search warrants on Gibson Guitar's facilities in Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee, and seized several pallets of wood, electronic files and guitars. The raids forced Gibson to cease manufacturing operations and send workers home for the day while armed agents of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service executed the search warrants for ebony and rosewood that was imported from India. The federal officials claim that Gibson violated the Lacey Act, which stipulates that a company cannot import wood in a manner that's against the laws of the country the wood is coming from. However, Gibson has complied with Indian law and no concerns have been raised by the Indian government. “Agents seized wood that was Forest Stewardship Council controlled,” Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz said. “Gibson has a long history of supporting sustainable and responsible sources of wood and has worked diligently with entities such as the Rainforest Alliance and Greenpeace to secure FSC-certified supplies. The wood seized on August 24 satisfied FSC standards.” Juszkiewicz believes that the Justice Department is bullying Gibson without filing charges. This is the second time Gibson has been raided by the federal government (the first was in 2009), yet no charges have been filed and the materials confiscated on both occasions remain in federal hands. Gibson is reaching out to all Gibson Guitar fans, Gibson Guitar dealers, artists, musicians, members of the media, bloggers, politicians and anyone who loves the guitar to sign this petition and demand: • The current investigation of Gibson will be stopped and brought to a fair and conclusive settlement • The Lacey Act will be amended to provide clear guidance on how corporations can comply • Consumers will not be prosecuted for owning or transporting instruments for their own use “Gibson is innocent and will fight to protect its rights,” Juszkiewicz said. “Gibson has complied with foreign laws and believes it is innocent of any wrong doing. We will fight aggressively to prove our innocence.” For more information go to www.Gibson.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I wouldve signed it, but I dont think us canadians could help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I signed it!! When should I expect the storm troopers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recsec Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Signed. Let's keep Gibson's "Made in America"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Tari Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Done and Done. I got a woody they can take care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Signed! Always happy to support an American company! Especially one that makes guitars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I signed it early this afternoon, they posted it on Facebook and I put it as my status to hopefully get more people on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I wouldve signed it, but I dont think us canadians could help Yes you can. I've signed and I'm in the UK. Once you open the link (as posted above), you fill in your name and address. There's an 'Outside USA' box/option which, when clicked, brings up a list of countries. Canada is there : I checked for you. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Just signed it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam011235 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 maybe start a thread saying sign petition we may get more signatures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesguitar65 Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 maybe start a thread saying sign petition we may get more signatures Great idea..I'll change the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash80 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 SIGNED!!!.. I wanted to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Signed it. Just my little way of sticking it to the man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I'll only sign it if Robot parts become available, as promised a few years back and thus far have never materialised ... Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Really? You guys have enough information to sign this with confidence? I'll take a pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam011235 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Really? You guys have enough information to sign this with confidence? I'll take a pass. i have signed ..i am respecting your choice here.. but heres a link from a third party that is quite informative if you are interested http://www.fretboardjournal.com/podcast/podcast-41-cites-lacey-act-and-gibson-guitars-raid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 i have signed and i think i know a fair bit about what happened..the info is there if u r interested..and it stinks what happened.. if you love guitar you should sign My love of guitar and the love of guitars of my peers began long ago, probably before quite a few of you were born. I and they have given Gibson and Fender enough money over the last 40 years to handsomely pay however many lawyers it takes to handle whatever their business affairs are. A business problem is a business problem, and that isn't my problem. My love of guitar and my integrity as a player won't be based on whether I sign some retard petition. Hey, Henry, have a meeting, get the appropriate* people on the phone, handle it. I'm pretty sure you were pretty well compensated this past year TO DO JUST THAT. Old guy shakin his cane here, so you'd better get in before the lock! rct *edited for the spelling of this word only. And I still think I got it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I'm not going to tell others how to respond here. If they feel they don't have enough information then perhaps they shouldn't respond. But I do know that Gibson suffered two armed raids with millions of dollars in property seized and after 2 years there are still no arrests and no charges filed. If Gibson did wrong let them have their day in court and face their punishment. But if after two years and two raids the Fed still can't build a case and file criminal charges then they need to drop the case. For me that's enough information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Really? You guys have enough information to sign this with confidence? I'll take a pass. How much info do you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 SIGNED!!!.. I wanted to help. I signed 'cause Clash80 signed it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Listen folks, this isn't gonna turn into a bickering match Simple 1. Those that do not want to sign, let those that do sign in peace. 2. Those that do sign, let those that do not feel comfortable, feel uncomfortable in peace. Either you sign or you don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam011235 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I'm not going to tell others how to respond here. If they feel they don't have enough information then perhaps they shouldn't respond. But I do know that Gibson suffered two armed raids with millions of dollars in property seized and after 2 years there are still no arrests and no charges filed. If Gibson did wrong let them have their day in court and face their punishment. But if after two years and two raids the Fed still can't build a case and file cr iminal charges then they need to drop the case. For me that's enough information. exactly its not rocket science there are some very concerning issues here not just for guitar but how our society is headed..may be i should just sit here and say nothing but to me it is wrong and in our democratic free speech culture we should speak up if concerned with out fear of ridicule or reprisal..i respect every ones freedom of speech i do not troll some one just because i dont agree with them..that is a respect thing ..this situation makes me feel concerned so i feel the need to speak about it..simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I'll only sign it if Robot parts become available, as promised a few years back and thus far have never materialised ... Matt Hi Matt, Robot parts are available for purchase at http://techstore.gibson.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Hi Matt, Robot parts are available for purchase at http://techstore.gibson.com/ I love Gibson Guitars and never doubted them for a minute, where's do you want my signature? LOL Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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