A Nike spokeswoman told the newspaper that the company doesn’t condone the use of banned or illegal substances.The mayor is insufficiently hip, apparently. Doesn't cotton to ambiguity.
“These T-shirts are part of an action sports campaign, featuring marquee athletes using commonly used and accepted expressions for performance at the highest level of their sport, be it surfing, skateboarding or BMX"...
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
"They are promoting drug use... This is the wrong message for Nike to send."
The Mayor of Boston — Thomas Menino — doesn't like the T-shirts in the window at Niketown.
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