What will our local and national economy lose out of the deal?

What are the long term ramifications of selling out at this price?

How many jobs will be lost?

Here is a link to the Board of Directors:

http://www.anheuser-busch.com/Press/Leadership.html

Well it has been a roller coaster of a week so far and the petition has really taken off! We have gotten a lot of supportive emails and personal stories from people around the world. As we've said before, this isn't about the beer, it's about so much more.

Here's one of many...

I am a new employee to Anheuser-Busch, and completely new to St Louis, MO. I have a young family, loving wife, and three amazing young children. I received an offer from A-B just 3 months ago to become a member of their family and help run systems in their I.T. Department. We were in no way interested in moving away from all of our family and friends back in Tulsa, OK. But after alot of research in A-B, we fell in love with what the company stands for.

 One of the last large businesses that do anything they can to support what our nation used to live by. People came in the thousands to the US for not just more work, but a better life for their family. A stronger community to raise their children in. The idea that there was somewhere better out there that would make them proud of who they are, and what they are a part of.

 Anheuser-Busch started their company with all of these ethics back in the 1800's, and I can tell you after becoming a part of the family here, it is still very much alive. I have never seen such a large body of people that are genuinely happy with were they work, management that is more focused on your quality of life than your performance.

 A-B is constantly promoting local and national charities. They rose over $103,000 last year locally to support the cure against breast cancer. They spent millions during the Super Bowl after the attack on the twin towers, simply to run a commercial that gave respects to those that were lost.

 You can feel this sense of pride resonating throughout the entire city of St Louis. The kind of pride that encourages people to risk their life fighting to protect. The kind of pride that makes men want to become better fathers and husbands. This pride helps us become the leaders that other feel compelled to follow.

 This is what Anheuser-Busch stands for, and it is all in jeopardy. August Busch IV stands against this merger, because he realizes it will rip out the heart of their families company. Unfortunately, there are other controlling interests that are led by money and not the sense of pride that built this business. If this company falls, and many loose their jobs to cut backs and financial restructuring, it will be these people that walk away with full pockets.

 Just like so many times in the past, our family’s futures lie in the hands of those who do not care for our well being, but their own. I pray that I'm not just another statistic in this merger that looses his job due to cutbacks. Only 3 months in, I fear that I may be left with nothing if this merger takes place and everyone starts getting laid off to cut costs.

 I hope this in some way helps everyone see that there is much more at stake than money, when a business is sold and cut up to make a profit. I wish my best to all those out there working hard to build good lives for their families as well. God Bless.

Jonathan S.