http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/call-to-boycott-carbon-tax-foes-20110721-1hqxh.html
I thought it appropriate to suggest seome responses to these types of threats.
So if you have recently been blackmailed by a left wing boycotter, then here are a couple of suggested responses:
First the polite way of telling them that you won't be capitulating under duress of their threats:
"Dear Sir/Madam,
We thank you for your recently letter expressing your concern regarding our [advertising/involvement] with [insert thing connected to boycott].
We understand that consumers have a variety of views in regard to [insert thing connected to boycott] and we wish to advise you that our [advertising/involvement] is not an expression of agreement or disagreement with one view or another regarding [insert thing connected to boycott]. Our company conducts [advertising/involvement] with [insert thing connected to boycott] for the purpose of reaching a wide audience of consumers of our [products/services]. The fact that you have identified our company through our [advertising/involvement] confirms that it is effective in achieving consumer recognition of our [products/services]. If you have mistakenly taken our [advertising/involvement] as being some form of agreement or disagreement with one view or another regarding [insert thing connected to boycott] then this is regrettable.
Our company supports the right of all individuals to make an informed decision on where they stand personally on matters regarding [insert thing connected to boycott].
Upon consideration of your concerns, we believe that if our company were to withdraw our [advertising/involvement] with [insert thing connected to boycott] then it may be considered by other consumers that we were taking sides or trying to coerce others into taking a particular position pertaining thereto.
Therefore with respect to your concerns we express our understanding and respect for your position regarding [insert thing connected to boycott], however in the interest of fairness and neutrality to the broad spectrum of our consumers we believe that decisions made by our company in regard to [advertising/involvement] with [insert thing connected to boycott] should be based solely upon its potential to reaching a wide audience of consumers of our [products/services]. We believe that currently this is being achieved however this will always be subject to our normal business review processes.
We trust that as one of our valued consumers, you appreciate the great quality of our [products/services], and we hope that you will continue to enjoy our [products/services] into the future.
We thank you again for your letter.
Yours sincerely,
[insert name]"
Now if receiving a blackmail letter from a crazy left wing organization has left you feeling uninclined to be curteous in reply then you may prefer the following suggestion:
"Dear Sir/Madam,
We have recieved your recently letter attempting to coerce us into altering or ceasing our [advertising/involvement] with [insert thing connected to boycott].
As a company that beleives in the operation of law and freedom of individuals and companies to go about their business without threat of attacks against their person or reputation, via acts of vilification, slander or defamation, we take seriously any threat that may harm the public standing, good will and potential earnings of our business.
We advise you that we view your letter to be an act of blackmail. Accordinlgy a copy of your threatening letter has been sent to our solicitors, and to the police, and if you do not issue us with an immediate retraction then we may seek injunctive relief with an application for damages to prevent you from completing the threats that you have made against us, and criminal prosecution.
Any threatened actions that you do take against us shall be cause for us to pursue criminal charges, damages, or equitable remedy by law.
Sincerely,
[insert name]"
Important Note: The proposed letters contained herein are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. If you are threatened by any form of boycott or blackmail we suggest you obtain professional legal advice on how to deal with the matter.