While Nike strongly encourages debate and scrutiny from all perspectives, terrorism aimed at our employees, consumers and other innocent people in the community is absolutely unacceptable and has no place in such a debate. Nike calls upon anyone interested in the issues associated with globalization to denounce the Earth Liberation Front and any other people or groups who resort to violence as a means to draw attention to their cause. The ELF's arson attempt is only the latest in what is a disturbing trend among certain activists, who are forsaking productive and constructive debate and dialogue in favor of terrorism.
Terrorism is unacceptable no matter how noble the underlying cause.
Likewise, we will not tolerate violence of any kind aimed at working men and women in the name of anti-globalization. In the past, numerous non-governmental organizations with whom we have had discussions about these issues have chosen discourse over destruction. Nike sincerely hopes that these groups, and all others who are interested in the complex issues associated with globalization, will call on activists to engage in lawful and peaceful protest and expression. Nike understands that people have strong feelings about globalization and that not everyone recognizes the company's efforts to improve the lives and communities of workers who make Nike products. We have also been transparent about where we have needed improvements and have adopted specific remediation plans to correct deficiencies.