AFA - American Family Association - Target Getting the Message - Stock Drops 7% "There is an anti-Christian bias in this country, and it is more on display at Christmas season than any other time." – Bill O'Reilly, The O'Reilly Factor, Fox News Channel – (Speaking about the decision of Target and other stores to ban the use of "Merry Christmas" in their stores and advertising.)AFA is asking individuals to boycott Target during the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend—the busiest shopping weekend of the year.An edited version of this petition will also be sent to Costco, BJ's, Sears/K-Mart, Wal-Mart, Kohl's and other stores banning "Merry Christmas." Petition text to Target Chairman Robert J. Ulrich:I am concerned that you continue to ban Salvation Army kettles from the front of your stores and continue to ban "Merry Christmas" in your in-store promotions and public advertising.To express my concern, I will not be shopping at Target during the Thanksgiving weekend.