No, not another new product or feature to drool over. Today, Apple released a brief statement in opposition to California’s Proposition 8.
Prop 8 is a ballot initiative to elimiate same sex couples’ right to marry in the state. The California Supreme Court struck down a prior statute that defined marriage in terms I'm frankly sick of hearing: “between one man and one woman,” and effectively granted everyone the right to marry whomever they choose.
Apple is taking an unusual stance for corporations—a type of corporate citizenship that is refreshing—and not only opposing Prop 8, but donating to the No on 8 campaign. Apple’s full text:
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.
Google also spoke out publicly against Prop 8 last month in a posting by co-founder Sergey Brin on Google’s official blog. Good job guys. Americans appreciate your support. One more reason to buy a new MacBook…
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