Bigot-led boycott of Disney ends
Conservative Christian group, American Family Association, said it will end its 9 year boycott of Disney.
From the AP article:
The Tupelo-based Christian group has protested Disney’s extension of benefits to domestic partners of gay employees, promotion of gay-related events at its theme parks and violent and sex-filled content of movies made by its Miramax subsidiary.
The article goes on to say that the boycott had “limited impact”. No shit. I’m sure it was unsettling to Eisner when it was started 9 years ago. “What? Intolerant hate-mongering rednecks are going to avoid my park? Oh noes!”
danger Said,
May 25, 2005 @ 11:50 am
Gay-rights activism aside, since when does protesting violent and sex-filled movies make you intolerant and hate-mongering? Sounds like they’re just being responsible parents.
you shoulda hung out Said,
May 25, 2005 @ 12:46 pm
It’s either that or they just don’t know a good porn when they see one!
If i was Disney, I’d be upset to find out that they now will be making apearances at their theme parks.
Boxen Said,
May 25, 2005 @ 7:41 pm
“Gay-rights activism aside”?
In this case, it’s the anti-gay rights position that encourages hate. The sex-filled and violent movie bit was just part of the same sentence and that’s why it was included. The movie part I don’t have a problem with.
danger Said,
May 27, 2005 @ 9:59 am
Well, then you’ll be more careful next time, won’t ye?
Boxen Said,
May 27, 2005 @ 11:53 am
Not likely.