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It's part of what you're buying, so why not factor it in to your purchasing decision? Because one hallmark of a civil society is the ability to have vigorous d
by twoodfin 14y ago
It's part of what you're buying, so why not factor it in to your purchasing decision?
Because one hallmark of a civil society is the ability to have vigorous disagreements in the political sphere and yet continue to live and work together as a community.
- johnpowell 14y agoI know quite a few people that are gay and would love to have the opportunity to get married in the state they reside in. So when Chick-fil-A dumps money into campaigns for ads against equality bills I sure as hell will not give them a single cent. I can't pick and choose if I want to pay for tanks but I can certainly not pay companies that are actively trying to hurt the people I love with my money.
- pi18n 14y agoAnd if a charity is going to toss out donations of Harry Potter toys because they "promote witchcraft" they are out as well. I'm going to try this app.
- twoodfin 14y agoIf your neighbor showed up on a list of people who donated to support Prop 8, would you stop inviting them to your BBQs? What if they "just" voted for a candidate who professed to be against marriage equality (like our current President in 2008)? That's what I mean about civil society. Obviously its fabric will survive your boycott of Chick-fil-A, but letting the political bleed into all aspects of our lives is something I find intensely distasteful.
- fyi80 14y agoIf someone goes out of their way to specifically actively hurt me, for no reason other than perpetuate hate, then yes, I don't want them at my BBQs.
- alan_cx 14y agoAnd fund things you object to? Why imply not funding things you object to as not being civilised? Makes no sense. Or is it just a justification for laziness?