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"Just because someone donate to a political campaign that wants to stop same-sex marriage doesn't automatically make that person homophobic."

Really? What's the point in arguing stupid semantics.

People are defined by their actions.

He has a right to believe what he wants.

He also has to accept the consequences of those beliefs.

At the end of the day it's just a job. As CEO or an executive you're a figurehead. Your actions are publicly associated with the company you head.

You can decry the evils of "wokeness" or "social justice" but it's also the right of the employees of the company to complain or even campaign against the CEO.

Why is one political campaign acceptable and another not?

Because it really seems like you just don't agree with the politics of one.

Your disingenuousness is what I'm calling pathetic. Like calling up China?

An authoritarian country where the state owns all business whilst discussing the actions of a private company in America.

There are plenty of conservative companies in the USA which would be fine with his political contributions.

The idea of having no social consequences or accountability for your actions isn't a Chinese thing and it isn't an American thing. But it seems to be an effective playbook adopted by conservatives worldwide.

But anyway, it's not like I'm going to change your mind :)



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