StMichael Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 (edited) [url="http://fightpp.org/"]Link[/url] The above link goes to "fight Planned Parenthood." To date, at least 108 corporations have ceased funding Planned Parenthood through their efforts. Amazingly, some of the ones listed, THAT STILL SUPPORT ABORTION AND ARE PART OF FIGHTPP'S BOYCOTT, are as follows: - Bank of America - CIGNA - Gannett (which owns many newspapers and television stations throughout the USA) - Adobe Systems - Pfizer - Blimpie Subs & Salad - Hilton Hotels, - J. P. Morgan Chase (including Chase Manhattan Bank & Bank One) - Prudential - Kenneth Cole - Johnson & Johnson - The New York Times (which owns many newspapers and television stations throughout the USA) - Unilever (Calvin Klein [fragrances & cosmetics], Degree, Lifebouy, Lux, Pears, Q-tips, Rave, Suave products, Vaseline, Dove, Caress, Lever 2000, Mentadent, Ponds, Red Rose & Lipton teas, Best Foods, Wish-Bone, Ben & Jerry’s, Good Humor, & Breyers ice cream, Slim-Fast, etc.), - - Hearst - Small Dog Electronics - Nationwide Insurance - Levi Strauss - Microsoft (Hotmail, Expedia.com, etc.) - Newman's Own - Kaiser Permanente - Patagonia - Wachovia - Whole Food Markets. You now know, what you now need to do is avoid these companies and let them know you are not buying from them until they change their policy. Edited October 12, 2004 by StMichael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Wow... I'm going to have to change a lot of the things I buy and use... that list is rather large! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy the Ninja Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 You need to clarify that the above listed businesses still support abortion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Hilton Hotels Another reason my mother and brother work at Marriott...you won't find the Mormons supporting Planned Parenthood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Okay, however, let's be realistic about material cooperation here. What do you do when your very trade and ability to make a living is dependant on working on Microsoft Windows OS, (who doesn't use Microsoft software?) or in my case, working with Adobe software? I think Anna had said something about eating grass a while back about this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 k4th0l1x0r Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 [quote name='Raphael' date='Oct 12 2004, 12:30 PM'] Hilton Hotels [/quote] We can only guess at the morality level of the Hilton family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 [quote name='1337 k4th0l1x0r' date='Oct 12 2004, 01:52 PM'] We can only guess at the morality level of the Hilton family. [/quote] You get me wrong...I'm not guessing at their level of morality...my family is very loyal to Marriott, one of their major competitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StMichael Posted October 12, 2004 Author Share Posted October 12, 2004 [quote name='Ash Wednesday' date='Oct 12 2004, 12:47 PM'] Okay, however, let's be realistic about material cooperation here. What do you do when your very trade and ability to make a living is dependant on working on Microsoft Windows OS, (who doesn't use Microsoft software?) or in my case, working with Adobe software? I think Anna had said something about eating grass a while back about this... [/quote] Excellent question. In the case of work, the general answer is to whom you worship? To choose against God is a choice meaning you worship money. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide and help you. As for MS, switch to Apple or find alternative programs. Bottom line is to try and change these companies thinking by having them STOP funding PP or you will stop funding them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 (edited) I wonder how many Catholic books, artwork, and publications are published using Adobe software? Oregon Catholic Press, who is non profit, I believe publishes the Missal and songbook that my parish uses for Mass -- and works on Mac... and Windows. And their print and praise sells their publications in Adobe PDF. I suppose they worship money before God, too. Edited October 12, 2004 by Ash Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StMichael Posted October 12, 2004 Author Share Posted October 12, 2004 [quote name='Ash Wednesday' date='Oct 12 2004, 01:49 PM'] I wonder how many Catholic books, artwork, and publications are published using Adobe software? Oregon Catholic Press, who is non profit, I believe publishes the Missal and songbook that my parish uses for Mass -- and works on Mac... and Windows. And their print and praise sells their publications in Adobe PDF. I suppose they worship money before God, too. [/quote] Or they can be absolutely unaware. No need to be snide. Make'em aware and see how they move away from Adobe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Haven't read the whole list, but I can't effectively boycott Microsoft nor Adobe. I use Adobe Photoshop which is [b]thee[/b] most advance digital imaging program in existence, and I need it for what I'm doing. If I had an equal alternative (or better), I would switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 [quote name='StMichael' date='Oct 12 2004, 02:01 PM'] Or they can be absolutely unaware. No need to be snide. Make'em aware and see how they move away from Adobe. [/quote] Sorry, I didn't mean to be snide. Let's just say it is frustrating how many companies support PP. I'm all for supporting and encouraging open source software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 [quote name='Ash Wednesday' date='Oct 12 2004, 03:05 PM'] Sorry, I didn't mean to be snide. Let's just say it is frustrating how many companies support PP. I'm all for supporting and encouraging open source software. [/quote] Which is why I have Open Office ([url="http://www.openoffice.org"]www.openoffice.org[/url]), and why I am considering switching to Linux...just need to learn some programming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 [quote name='Paladin D' date='Oct 12 2004, 02:03 PM'] Haven't read the whole list, but I can't effectively boycott Microsoft nor Adobe. I use Adobe Photoshop which is [b]thee[/b] most advance digital imaging program in existence, and I need it for what I'm doing. If I had an equal alternative (or better), I would switch. [/quote] Pal, in the words of slick Willie, "I feel your pain" -- the design and publishing industry is monopolized by Adobe. I think at this point in time, boycott of Adobe is very difficult and next to impossible in the creative and publishing field. However I think writing the company is always good, and offering support for open source. There are a lot of people that are very upset about Adobe for other reasons (not just the PP issue) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 [quote name='Raphael' date='Oct 12 2004, 02:08 PM'] Which is why I have Open Office ([url="http://www.openoffice.org"]www.openoffice.org[/url]), and why I am considering switching to Linux...just need to learn some programming... [/quote] My boyfriend is a big Linux man. I've actually used it and it's easy to use, and I'm a mac person! I bought him a big Linux kernel chart a while back for his birthday. "Geeks in love" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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