What I was disturbed to find out was that the Salvation Army is an evangelical organisation that hires lobbyists hoping to influence politicians in DC. IMO charities, even secular ones, shouldn't have lobbyists. They should do what it says on the tin ie give the donations to the people who need it most, not try to affect government policy.
Yep, I hear ya on the boycotts, particularly the Prop 8 boycotts: either they're unsuccessful in drumming up major support and fly under the radar, or the assy ones like the El Coyote restaurant fiasco (http://laist.com/2008/11/12/el_coyote_restaurant_prop_8_lunch_h.php) serve as fuel for the other side. It's hard not to feel as if the boycotts will serve no larger purpose. And who knew about Domino's? Anti-choice AND anti-gay. What a charming combination.
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Date: 2009-02-26 03:43 am (UTC)Yep, I hear ya on the boycotts, particularly the Prop 8 boycotts: either they're unsuccessful in drumming up major support and fly under the radar, or the assy ones like the El Coyote restaurant fiasco (http://laist.com/2008/11/12/el_coyote_restaurant_prop_8_lunch_h.php) serve as fuel for the other side. It's hard not to feel as if the boycotts will serve no larger purpose. And who knew about Domino's? Anti-choice AND anti-gay. What a charming combination.