Apple takes stance on Proposition 8

[bbloke]

I just noticed this on Apple's Hot News page:

Originally Posted by Apple

No on Prop 8
October 24, 2008
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.

It's not often that I've seen companies publicly state their views on civil liberties issues!

[Doctor X]

Good.

--J.D.

[icemanjc]

I am with Proposition 8.

[andychrist]

Don't Mac users and gays alike each constitute about 5% of the population? One would expect Mac users to be less bigoted.

Go Apple!

[Doctor X]

You should note that that was your 777th Post.

--J. "777! Is No Longer Alone!" D.

[Rhisiart]

Should Mac users to be allowed to marry each other?

[Doctor X]

. . . always considered it an upgrade to marrying a PC user. . . .

--J.D.

[fryke]

I'm not entirely sure what I think about companies sponsoring political propositions, but I guess that's the capitalistic world. At least I find it's a good cause.