A popular Georgia-based credit union, Georgia United Credit Union, has recently sparked major backlash from members after making changes to their User Agreement. The credit union, which boasts over 150,000 members, has made amendments to its terms of service that prohibit the use of its financial services to purchase firearms, ammunition, firearms parts, accessories, and sexually-oriented goods and services.
This politically charged move has sparked outrage among members, as the credit union is clearly overstepping its boundaries as a financial institution. Many have taken to social media to voice their displeasure, calling out the credit union for trying to politicize their services and taking a stand against the Second Amendment.
The credit union’s CEO, who has previously expressed anti-gun sentiments, defended the changes, claiming they have the right to monitor and even reverse transactions for prohibited goods and services. However, this justification has done little to quell the anger of members, who feel that their right to purchase legal goods is being infringed upon.
This is their CEO, Debbie Smith.
In her bio on their website, she pledges allegiance to practicing DEI
This credit union is as woke as it gets, and it’s based here in Georgia!
Time to send a message my canceling your accounts and spreading this info far and wide! pic.twitter.com/Dkbc5UyYdW
— SETH WEATHERS (@sethweathers) January 15, 2024
This move by the Georgia United Credit Union is just another example of the dangers of companies getting “woke” and involving themselves in divisive political issues. Similar moves by other companies, such as Nike and Gillette, have resulted in major backlash and financial losses. It seems that Georgia United Credit Union is headed down the same path and may soon experience the consequences of alienating a large portion of its customer base.
SCOOP: Georgia United Credit Union updated their user agreement
They now monitor your account & block any purchase of guns or ammo
Yep, u can’t buy a gun with your own bank account if you bank with @GAUnitedCU!
Everyone should cancel their accounts!
But wait, there’s more 👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/jXzOcw2R7M
— SETH WEATHERS (@sethweathers) January 15, 2024
It’s clear that the Georgia United Credit Union has made a huge mistake in trying to enforce their personal political views onto their members. By restricting the purchase of legal goods, they are blatantly disregarding the rights of their customers and going against the values of many in the state of Georgia.
Time to drive Georgia United Credit Union out of business. pic.twitter.com/h5CD2vj75u
— LynnVac (@LynnVac66) January 16, 2024
In the end, it’s likely that this decision will result in significant financial losses for the Georgia United Credit Union. It’s time for companies to learn that getting “woke” doesn’t always pay off, and that it’s best to stay neutral on political issues and focus on providing quality services to their customers. Let this be a lesson to other companies who may be considering similar moves – get woke, go broke.
