Re:New App Lets You Boycott Koch Brothers, Monsanto And More
by twoodfin on Wednesday May 15, 2013 @03:05AM
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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 disagreements in the political sphere and yet continue to live and work together as a community.
Re:New App Lets You Boycott Koch Brothers, Monsanto And More
by johnpowell on Wednesday May 15, 2013 @03:56AM
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I 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.
Re:New App Lets You Boycott Koch Brothers, Monsanto And More
by twoodfin on Wednesday May 15, 2013 @10:04AM
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If 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.
The Citizens United decision means the money you spend is used to influence the political process. It's part of what you're buying, so why not factor it in to your purchasing decision?