Apple No On 8 - donates $100,000 to No On 8!

[FreeState]

October 24, 2008
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.

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Cross posted to GD for more exposure... Im happy about this - Ima graphic designer who is a huge Apple fan - Im proud they did this:)

[Newsjock]

1. But, but ...

... they might get a threatening letter! :)

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2. Good for them.

So I guess that means freepers will continue to suffer under Windows a few more years.

[amdezurik]

6. that made no sense whatsoever...

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8. I mean that they will boycott Apple because of this.

[amdezurik]

10. so.. I cannot be a "good democrat" if I use Windows?

Just making sure here since i refuse to spend an extra $500-1,000 bucks just to be able to run MS Office like I can do on the Windows machines I build...

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11. No, I didn't say that. I'm saying

that conservatives will boycott Apple, because of Apple's support of same-sex marriage, and by boycotting Apple, conservatives are choosing for themselves the eternal damnation that is Microsoft.

[GodlessBiker]

3. I'm a proud Apple shareholder, regardless of the current price, dammit.

[Duncan Grant]

4. Isn't it great to see real leadership on gay issues?

Thanks, Apple! K&R

[meegbear]

5. As an Apple user, it's nice to see part of my $2500 money ...

and $600 iPhone and $200 iPod going to something good.

[LeftCoast]

7. Yet another reason to spend my money on Apple products

Yay for equality!

[Maven]

9. So glad I'm a Mac user - Steve Jobs is the man

And I want a new Macbook Pro!

[Mimosa]

12. Shoot is that why MACS are overpriced?

In August I bought a new probook after my 5 year old laptop died. Apple needs to reduce their prices.