Posted on 09/27/2013 7:17:29 AM PDT by NYer
The head of Barilla pasta says he won’t run advertisements featuring gay couples, citing his belief that children deserve a mother and father:
Guido Barilla, whose firm has almost half the Italian pasta market and a quarter of that in the US, told Italy’s La Zanzara radio show last night: “I would never do an advert with a homosexual family…if the gays don’t like it they can go an eat another brand.
“For us the concept of the sacred family remains one of the fundamental values of the company.”
He added: “Everyone has the right to do what they want without disturbing those around them”. But then the pasta magnate upped the ante by attacking gay adoption. “I have no respect for adoption by gay families because this concerns a person who is not able to choose,” he said.
Calls for a boycott are ringing out. It’s a replay—with the sides reversed—of the controversy over Starbucks’ advocacy for redefining marriage:
Starbucks is proud to join other leading Northwest employers in support of Washington State legislation recognizing marriage equality for same-sex couples. . . . This important legislation is aligned with Starbucks business practices and upholds our belief in the equal treatment of partners. It is core to who we are and what we value as a company. We are proud of our Pride Alliance Partner Network group, which is one of the largest Employer Resource Groups for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) employees in the U.S., helping to raise awareness about issues in the communities where we live and work.
Starbucks has been boycotted by customers who disagree, suffering a measurable drop in earnings according to one investor-analyst. Despite this, Starbucks has refused to back down. So far, Guido Barilla isn’t either: “I’m sorry if my comments on La Zanzara have created misunderstanding or polemic, or if I’ve offended anyone. In the interview I only wanted to underline the central role of the woman in the family.”
God bless him!
Moral absolutes list, ping!
Good for them. I always have their pasta in my kitchen.
I saw the article yesterday, and by coincidence, noticed the brand at the store - I bought some ravioli to give them a try.
I bet their sales jump 30% after this.
We usually buy generic, but it is Barilla from here on out!
I’ve only bought Barilla for years. They make the best pasta of all the brands you find in the store.
Good for Guido, I agree with him
Ouch ... generic brands are very high in starch that renders the pasty gummy. When purchasing dried pasta, always check the country of origin! Barilla is an Italian company and some of its products are manufactured locally in the US, following their formula. It is an excellent pasta. I had an opportunity to visit their factory in Parma, Italy, many years ago.
Note to self: Stock up on Barilla pasta.
I’m going out to buy more Barilla today.
We have plenty in our pantry, but this is as good an excuse as any to stock up, prepping and all that.
We usually buy cheap store brand noodles. We will buy Barilla now.
Barilla President Apologizes for Comments About Gays where Mr. Barilla backtracks and sounds like a wuss.
I’ve used Barilla products for many years. My pantry is stocked with it right now. But I think I’m going to buy some more and take it to my church’s food pantry. God bless Barilla and give them strength to stand.
just looked in the cupboard and I have Barilla spaghetti sauce...........
Will pick up a couple more Barilla pastas today.
crap really
Good. We love Barilla pasta and sauce. Eat it all the time.
Let’s see if Mrs. smith (the lib) will join the boycott. She only buys Braille! and usually stocks up when it’s on sale. Probably find some enriched, more organic sh*t at a health store to “try out”. But it won’t last.
Pasta for the blind?
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