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Originally Posted by thymebalm
I guess my goal is to have the business I support (NHL) know that it makes it difficult for me to support them when the actions/investments of their ownership group negatively impact me and the place where I live, where we all live.
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I am pretty sure the Calgary Flames Limited Partnership did not cause the mine incident.
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The reason I want to write the Flames and the league is because I want to know that they care about about the same things as me. That my support of their enterprise requires their support of the environment. I want them to know that the things their ownership does affect me and my ability to support them. Maybe it will spark an uptick in environmentalism within the league, maybe it will do nothing, but I think that is my goal presently.
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I hate to tell you this, but the NHL doesn't care about the mining industry in the slightest. If they respond to you at all, the odds are high that all you will get lip service in the form of a form letter. Ultimately, something that happens with one of Edwards' investments has absolutely zero to do with another of Edwards' investments.
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I hope it's ok to say I'm still not 100% percent sure how all the pieces fit or how to make the most positive impact in the wake of a negative event. I just need to do something.
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In this case, I think the advice of others is wise. Sending a letter to the NHL is going to accomplish zero. Sending a letter to your MP regarding the incident and your hope for improved regulations and oversight to mitigate the chances of a future incident would be far more likely to bear fruit. Likewise, some of the suggestions of joining action groups (legitimate ones rather than the likes of Greenpeace) that aim to accomplish the same would be of benefit.