Apple applauds US Supreme Court decisions on same-sex marriage
Following a pair of landmark decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday in favor of same-sex marriages, Apple issued a statement celebrating the ruling.
?Apple strongly supports marriage equality and we consider it a civil rights issue," the company said in a statement to AllThingsD. "We applaud the Supreme Court for its decisions today."
The court voted 5-4 to throw out part of DOMA that prevented a number of federal benefits to same-sex couples. In another 5-4 decision, the high court also paved the way for gays and lesbians to marry once again in California, Apple's home state.
Earlier this year, Apple joined a coalition of U.S. corporations in support of same-sex marriage in an effort to sway the court. Other companies in the group included Facebook, Intel, and Morgan Stanley.
The companies banded together in response to California's passage of Proposition 8, a 2008 voter initiative that banned gay marriage. That same year, Apple donated $100,000 to the "No on 8" campaign.
Google on Wednesday also celebrated the decision by covering its search box in rainbow colors when users search terms such as "gay," "lesbian," or "bisexual." A rainbow-colored flag has been used as part of gay rights advocacy since it originated in California in the 1970s.
?Apple strongly supports marriage equality and we consider it a civil rights issue," the company said in a statement to AllThingsD. "We applaud the Supreme Court for its decisions today."
The court voted 5-4 to throw out part of DOMA that prevented a number of federal benefits to same-sex couples. In another 5-4 decision, the high court also paved the way for gays and lesbians to marry once again in California, Apple's home state.
Earlier this year, Apple joined a coalition of U.S. corporations in support of same-sex marriage in an effort to sway the court. Other companies in the group included Facebook, Intel, and Morgan Stanley.
The companies banded together in response to California's passage of Proposition 8, a 2008 voter initiative that banned gay marriage. That same year, Apple donated $100,000 to the "No on 8" campaign.
Google on Wednesday also celebrated the decision by covering its search box in rainbow colors when users search terms such as "gay," "lesbian," or "bisexual." A rainbow-colored flag has been used as part of gay rights advocacy since it originated in California in the 1970s.
Comments
Good on Apple
So just to be sure I have my facts straight, gay marriage is still not legal on the Federal level, and it's still up to the states themselves to decide if they recognize gay married couples or not, correct?
What is everyone getting so excited about, exactly, and how long does Obama think this distraction will last before another scandal blows up in his face?
Sorry, I'm waiting for the whole cake. Too old to be celebrating over crumbs.
Why is Apple commenting on this?
Apple should stay out of politics.
Is Apple going to comment on gun control also and other issues? And why not?
Quote:
Originally Posted by ghostface147
This thread could go south anytime.
That's where they serve the Chick-fil-a.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Apple ][
Why is Apple commenting on this?
Apple should stay out of politics.
Is Apple going to comment on gun control also and other issues? And why not?
Tim Cook *is* the most powerful gay man in the world. It would be bizarre if Apple didn't give their reaction to this.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gordio
Tim Cook *is* the most powerful gay man in the world. It would be bizarre if Apple didn't give their reaction to this.
True.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gordio
Tim Cook *is* the most powerful gay man in the world. It would be bizarre if Apple didn't give their reaction to this.
Yeah, I know that Tim Cook is gay, but so what? I don't care what he is.
His personal preferences or personal life should not be a part of Apple's official policies, in my opinion.
Good on Apple for taking a stand on I consider a human rights issue. Cue all the Apple fans who like the idea of Thinking Different but just cannot bring themselves to actually do so.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gordio
Tim Cook *is* the most powerful gay man in the world. It would be bizarre if Apple didn't give their reaction to this.
Whether Cook is gay or not is nothing more than tawdry gossip. It is pretty poor form for a rag like Gawker to out him when he clearly does not want that part of his life in the public spotlight, IMO. And other companies, including Google and Microsoft, have come out in favor of gay rights without having (supposedly) gay CEOs.
It's relevant for a global corporation to want each country it does business in to have laws that will not negatively effect the family life of anyone they want to hire. DOMA denied federal benefits to same-sex married couples.
Really? "Human rights"? The "right" to pay more taxes? The "right" to... what exactly? No where in any part of the US Constitution does it say marriage is a "right" nor should they be involved in what the definition of marriage is in the first place.
Apple must think it's good business. Seems like good business in California. Did they not already offer equal benefits? If so, won't this level the field and be in their favor?
It's irrelevant. I ain't electing them to public office. I just want awesome computers.
Quote:
Originally Posted by bigmc6000
Really? "Human rights"? The "right" to pay more taxes? The "right" to... what exactly? No where in any part of the US Constitution does it say marriage is a "right" nor should they be involved in what the definition of marriage is in the first place.
The 14th Amendment guarantees "equal protection of the laws." Look it up.
Quote:
Originally Posted by bigmc6000
Really? "Human rights"? The "right" to pay more taxes? The "right" to... what exactly? No where in any part of the US Constitution does it say marriage is a "right" nor should they be involved in what the definition of marriage is in the first place.
You know, equal rights, discrimination... that kind of stuff. I consider it a human right to be treated equally by the state and not discriminated against for reasons of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion etc. Prejudice and bigotry has no place in a civilized society. Anyway, I always expect people who subscribe to the 'think different' idea to be completely on board. I am always a little surprised when I am reminded it ain't so.
This is sick! Human rights my ass! Think different? WTF? Why not eat dead human flesh then? They are dead, they don't feel anything, they don't have "rights"! Right? Dead people don't have rights! So, let's eat them! Think different!!!