Posted by eric on October 24, 2008 - 7:38am
I'm proud of Apple Inc. today. My former employer and computer manufacturer of choice had this posted as the top story on the "Hot News" page at thier website:
"No on Prop 8
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."
There is no reason to support this Proposition. And please don't site your religious beliefs, this country was founded on the idea that everyone should be able to practice any religion, and defining LAWS to support, defend or outlaw religious beliefs is wrong. It's also hypocritical since I have a feeling most people who are FOR Prop. 8 would be outraged if there was a proposition to not allow people of their religion to marry since it is not recognized by the state. There is no difference, if you don't believe in marrying people of the same sex... don't marry someone of the same sex. This is an attempt to make homophobia law and I can't support it. They really need to change the state constitution to make it so gay partners can't visit each other in the hospital? The LGBT community isn't making any attempt at stopping male-female couples from doing the same thing, so what is thier issue with that? It is honestly a backward and ignorant proposition that should incite nothing but rage in anyone who has given it thought. Plus some would be surprised how much their views change when they realize a family member, close friend, or anyone they truly care about is gay or lesbian. If you feel as strongly as I do, please vote AGAINST this Prop. If you don't feel strongly either way, either don't vote on this proposition, or vote in the favor of human rights and help defeat this homophobic legislature.
"No on Prop 8
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."
There is no reason to support this Proposition. And please don't site your religious beliefs, this country was founded on the idea that everyone should be able to practice any religion, and defining LAWS to support, defend or outlaw religious beliefs is wrong. It's also hypocritical since I have a feeling most people who are FOR Prop. 8 would be outraged if there was a proposition to not allow people of their religion to marry since it is not recognized by the state. There is no difference, if you don't believe in marrying people of the same sex... don't marry someone of the same sex. This is an attempt to make homophobia law and I can't support it. They really need to change the state constitution to make it so gay partners can't visit each other in the hospital? The LGBT community isn't making any attempt at stopping male-female couples from doing the same thing, so what is thier issue with that? It is honestly a backward and ignorant proposition that should incite nothing but rage in anyone who has given it thought. Plus some would be surprised how much their views change when they realize a family member, close friend, or anyone they truly care about is gay or lesbian. If you feel as strongly as I do, please vote AGAINST this Prop. If you don't feel strongly either way, either don't vote on this proposition, or vote in the favor of human rights and help defeat this homophobic legislature.