Apple and Google take heat for donating to "No on 8"
Proposal 8 essentially defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. That has some significant socioeconomic implications for a whole segment of people who identify themselves as gay. Apple and Google both oppose the measure, and have backed that up with cash donations.
Google’s founders were the first in this group to demonstrate their dislike of Proposal 8 with a $140,000 donation to the “No on 8” campaign, according to Mercury News. Apple has now also joined in with another $100,000.
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, according to a statement on the company’s web site.
Is it a coincidence that two of the world’s currently most valuable brands are supporting gay rights? It’s a strong statement, and one that alludes to a recognition of the contribution gay people have made to their success.
Supporters of Proposal 8 claim that unless marriage is clearly defined as the union between a man and woman then kids will learn about same sex marriages in school. Check out the video below:
Those who oppose Proposal 8 claims that point of view is “using kids to lie” about what is and isn’t required teaching material is wrong.
Proposal 8 is creating a fair amount of tension in the tech industry, and the stakes are high for companies Apple and Google who have a not-inconsequential segment of gay employees contributing to their stardom.
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October 24th, 2008
I wish I lived in CA and could vote for 8.
October 25th, 2008
I’m all for gay rights, but I see no need for marriage to be extended to same sex relationships.
October 26th, 2008
bravo, apple!
bravo, google!
hello, yahoo?
October 28th, 2009
No problem, David and Gary. People will just think of you as jerks, that’s all.
August 4th, 2010
So i am thrilled that Prop 8 was challenged. I’m not even homosexual. Yet I’m close friends with those who are. I merely don’t see just what the big deal is all about gay men and women getting the identical privileges we have.
July 8th, 2011
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