Originally posted by Davo:
Isn't insisting that Ford take a loss in order to cater to the needs of a tiny population also 'economic terrorism'?



I am not insisting that Ford do anything but hold their ground on principles they have chosen to make a part of the company. These principles have stood (and stood out) as a part of the employment, benefits, and marketing, recently earning a 100% rating from the Equal Rights Campaign.

FWIW, I do not consider a group representing the second leading concentration of wealth in the United States, and as much as 10% of the population "tiny".

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Again, I'm not sure why the Christians are the bad guys in this case. Afterall, it was Ford who made the decision to end the advertising. If you want to think they're terrorists because of certain views they hold, then good for you, but what happened to the open-mindedness and acceptance of views that you're wishing for here?



I have an issue with Ford for caving in to these terroristic threats. I have no problem with the views of the AFA. They can believe that homosexuality is sinful and wrong all they want. The views don't make them terrorists. The actions of requiring others to act according to those beliefs under threat of boycott does.

I would have no issue if Ford advertised on Pat Robertson, as much as he represents the American Taliban movement in this country. I do have an issue when they won't allow the same courtesy to me.

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If you owned your own company, especially if it was an American car company, you wouldn't think that.



Actually, if I couldn't make enough money operating my business according to my principles, I would get out of that business.

Brad "Diva": 2004 Mazda 6s 5-door, Volcanic Red Rex: 1988 Mazda RX-7 Vert, Harbor Blue.