FATCAT 60,886 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Apple was among a group of almost 400 companies which yesterday filed a so-called “friend of the court†brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that same-s-x couples should have just as much of a right to marry as anyone else. Interestingly, the brief doesn’t just focus on moral or ethical reasons that the Supreme Court should be on the right side of history, but actually makes a business case for the legalization of gay marriage; arguing that the confusing legality around the issue “places significant burdens on employers and their employees — making it increasingly hard to conduct business.†Essentially the argument is that the varying state laws concerning gay marriage makes it tough for companies to recruit top talent and hand out employee benefits. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on April 28 about whether states such as Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee can continue to ban same-s-x marriage. This isn’t the first time that Apple has pleaded with the Supreme Court on behalf of gay marriage. Back in early 2013, a similar banding together of companies argued against the “societal stigma institutionalized by Proposition 8 and similar laws,†referring to the Californian ballot proposition created in opposition to gay marriage. But while yesterday’s filing made a predominantly business case for LGBT rights, there’s no doubt that it is a human rights issue that has been particularly close to Apple’s heart over the past few years. Tim Cook came out as gay last year, and has spoken publicly on many occasions about how people should have the freedom to “love who they choose.†Cook has even had an anti-discrimination bill designed to protect LGBT employees named after him. Last month Apple fired Jay Love, a former politician hired by the company to lobby on its behalf to the Alabama state legislature — who, unknown to Apple, also had a history of lobbying for anti-gay laws. If you want to read the entire Obergefell v. Hodges document in which Apple is named, you can do so here. Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/314492/apple-asks-supreme-court-marriage-equality-across-u-s/#9kRSQL7uvUEf0Zlc.99 Link to Article I love Tim Cook. Truly the perfect successor to the legendary Steve Jobs. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoxo cupcakke 4,781 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I just want 2015 to be the year there is marriage equality in the US. I cannot believe we are already 15% into this century of modernity and more acceptance and marriage equality is not a thing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boobtank 9,090 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I still don't understand why people are so concerned with other people's lives... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey 3,017 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 "Interestingly, the brief doesn’t just focus on moral or ethical reasons that the Supreme Court should be on the right side of history, but actually makes a business case for the legalization of gay marriage" Well yeah, their motive is "if we publicly support this we can sell more iPhones". Large corporations never do anything out of the goodness of their hearts, you better believe it. "I am the world's greatest person that does not want to let people into the country."—US President Donald J. Trump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NE1LG 193 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I just want 2015 to be the year there is marriage equality in the US. I cannot believe we are already 15% into this century of modernity and more acceptance and marriage equality is not a thing ​Honestly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,886 Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 "Interestingly, the brief doesn’t just focus on moral or ethical reasons that the Supreme Court should be on the right side of history, but actually makes a business case for the legalization of gay marriage" Well yeah, their motive is "if we publicly support this we can sell more iPhones". Large corporations never do anything out of the goodness of their hearts, you better believe it.​The entirety of Apple may be reaping the benefits of standing up for equality, but the current CEO, Tim Cook, is Gay. So, it stands to reason that with him at the head, this could be a move from the goodness of their hearts. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valextra 58 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Slay Apple Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 26,836 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I still don't understand why people are so concerned with other people's lives...​This. It literally harms no one, I just fail to understand and it makes me angry. People use religion as an excuse to cover the tracks of their ignorance. Or, they just say 'I'm allowed my opinion leave me alone!!!' without giving any justification.Where are the legitimate arguments against gay marriage?? I can't recall hearing a single one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,886 Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 ​This. It literally harms no one, I just fail to understand and it makes me angry. People use religion as an excuse to cover the tracks of their ignorance. Or, they just say 'I'm allowed my opinion leave me alone!!!' without giving any justification.Where are the legitimate arguments against gay marriage?? I can't recall hearing a single one.​That's because you haven't heard a single one. The only defense people can pull from is religious in nature, which has nothing to do with how laws are formed in secular nations (Like America). This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 26,836 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 ​That's because you haven't heard a single one. The only defense people can pull from is religious in nature, which has nothing to do with how laws are formed in secular nations (Like America).​ADAM AND EVE NOT ADAM AND STEVE PEOPLE I'M ALLOWED MY OPINION LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORD GAGA 1,271 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 YAS APPLE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumi 3,512 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Nice move from apple. (Still buying samsung tho ) underneath the pine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayla 7,595 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Don't bring drama from the other thread here. At least let this one be a discussion about the article itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayla 7,595 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I struggle with things like this because on one hand I don't think corporations should get to have weight in political things, but on the other hand I like when well-known figures stand up for equality. Corporations already have too much of a presence in the political realm and I loathe how companies are essentially treated as people but with less restrictions...except they're using their power here to give people MORE instead of taking things away.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgusPop 4,162 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 ​ADAM AND EVE NOT ADAM AND STEVE PEOPLE I'M ALLOWED MY OPINION LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!!!! ​Adam and Eve do not exist. "I'M ALLOWED MY OPINION LEAVE ME ALONE" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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