Posted on 08/06/2012 10:18:22 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
The gay rights battle is now covering everything from soap to clucks. Following the uproar over Chick-fil-A and same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates are pushing for a boycott of cleaning and beauty products company Amway—and its affiliates, including the Orlando Magic basketball team. The boycott call is in response to a $500,000 donation to battle gay marriage made by a foundation funded by Amway president and founder Doug DeVos. The recipient of the donation, the National Organization for Marriage, "has been one of the most virulently anti-LGBT organizations in the country," says a statement launching the boycott by Rights Equal Rights. "A global boycott of Amway will let others know that there are consequences for giving massive amounts of money to take away the rights of a minority."
Amway officials said the donation represents the personal beliefs of DeVos. As "private citizens, the DeVos family supports causes and organizations that advocate for policies aligned to their personal beliefs," Amway said in a statement to ABC News, adding that the family believes "one of the highest callings of any individual is to express their own personal beliefs as a participant in the democratic process." The Magic has reported no dip in ticket sales.
My wife and I used to have Chick Fil A about once every two to three months. Since all the fuss and muss we have eaten there at least twice a week, even before the BUYcott.
I will not have bigots dictate my preferences to me.
They do. I use it to clean bugs off the front of my car. Does a great job!
cheers,
Jim
Amtrack?
WTH?
OMG! Seriously....Wow. I really was WAY off course on that one. I guess since Amtrack has been pro-gay lately, I thought that is what the story was about. I wrote my post first thing after waking up....I guess I should have stayed a sleep. Now that is embarrassing. Thanks for the laugh (at myself)...
“Jumping the rails while half asleep” and “Amtrack” sorta go hand in hand so it’s not unexpected, I reckon.
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Very funny....well deserved. lol.
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