LJ-SEC: (ORIGINALLY POSTED BY cold_poet)

Hi all, it was requested when we made our entry posts to mention what we're doing to combat Dominionists, so I hope I'm correct in thinking this post has a place here.

I keep an eye on the AFA so I know what they're up to and can try to negate some of their efforts by doing the opposite, and encouraging others to do the same - and also because they are very kind about providing me with lists of politicians who support gay rights and letting me know when to send Ford Motor Co. a THANK YOU letter for supporting gay rights. *G*

I just got another call to arms for the Ford boycott. THIS is a link to BoycottFord.com where they detail the many sundry ways Ford has supported the "homosexual agenda." *rolls eyes*

An earlier post regarding doctors who won't provide certain care mentioned concern over making a list of doctors who DO NOT deny care on a religious basis, out of fear that they would be targeted and harassed. It's a very well founded fear, I think.

The best way I can think of to respond to these kinds of actions is to respond in kind. SUPPORT the companies, tell them you appreciate what they are doing. I was dead serious about sending thank you notes, I do, every time I get one of these notices. I would HATE to see Ford, or any other company, give in to this kind of pressure because these people managed to affect their bottom line. The domino-effect that could have would suck. If the risk to profit is shown to outweigh the karmic points, other companies won't be so eager to step up and support organizations like PFLAG, either.


Ford Motor Company
Customer Relationship Center
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, MI 48126

I send happy, *tasteful* postcards that say "THANK YOU for your support of PFLAG" "THANK YOU for your support of GLBT rights. My next truck will be a Ford, you can count on that." etc. Maybe people who are anti-gay rights get them and throw them away, maybe they never make it to the decision makers. But I hope they do, and I hope they help, I hope that just one person can smile and say "hey, we're doing the right thing."

Optimism never hurt, right?