Apple: no to Proposition 8, yes to equality
All the more reason for me to like Apple:
Apple is publicly opposing Proposition 8 and making a donation of $100,000 to the No on 8 campaign. Apple was among the first California companies to offer equal rights and benefits to our employees’ same-sex partners, and we strongly believe that a person’s fundamental rights — including the right to marry — should not be affected by their sexual orientation. Apple views this as a civil rights issue, rather than just a political issue, and is therefore speaking out publicly against Proposition 8.
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Yeah, on the same day that Rick Warren endorsed Prop 8. Sigh. Two hipster religions battling it out.
nice new blog style, btw. Hadn’t noticed it yet, thanks to RSS.
Jeremy!
24 Oct 08 at 10:57 pm
i hadn’t heard about warren. that’s too bad. though i can’t say i’m all that surprised.
thanks for the comment on the new layout (it is funny how RSS keeps you from noticing things). i’m turning over a new leaf — and rethinking my blogging. mainly because i suddenly don’t have as much time as i used to.
blake
25 Oct 08 at 2:10 am
In this matter Apple’s decision is rotten to the core. In contrast Warren has consistently demonstrated a fine grasp of faithfully and practically applying Christian faith to challenging social issues. In this instance his courage in speaking out is remarkable and commendable.
Anonymous
25 Oct 08 at 8:43 am
anonymous – i am failing to see how warren’s decision here is not the one that is rotten to the core. when i read the new testament and study the life of jesus — one who stood for the outcast, accepted the unacceptable and offered love to those his society and religion held at arm’s length — i come to the conclusion that warren here is in no way, shape, or form “faithfully and practically applying Christian faith to challenging social issues” nor is he displaying courage. at best he is showing us all how religion can be used to exclude and marginalize others. warren has done some remarkable and commendable things, but this is not among them. rather, this decision is indicative of the bigotry that is all to typical among so-called religious leaders and i find it to be completely antithetical too the heart of the christian faith.
blake
25 Oct 08 at 11:17 am
This is excellent information! It’s refreshing to know that these sometimes faceless companies are interested in such things.
Brandon
26 Oct 08 at 12:03 pm
I am a part time apple employee and very proud to associated. they promote this diversity in their stores and corp offices in who they hire and how they manage their employees. It is a very fun enviroment to work in no one is afraid of expression. I also applaud apple in this decision.
Phil
27 Oct 08 at 3:38 pm