aTypical Joe: a gay New Yorker living in the rural South
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Say thank you, buy Kraft
Kraft is contributing the 2006 Gay Games in Chicago. AZnomad at DailyKos quotes an email to employees from Kraft Foods EVP Marc Firestone:
The true test of any commitment is how you respond when challenged. Kraft is experiencing this to a degree right now, as a result of our decision to be one of several contributors to the 2006 Gay Games in Chicago. The games will bring together thousands of athletes in a competition that will take place in our corporate hometown.
In recent days, the company has received many e-mails, the majority of them generated through the America Family Association, which objects to our sponsorship. We also have received calls and e-mails - - not as many, but equally passionate - - thanking us for supporting this event. A member of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley’s team said, “We applaud the businesses that are sponsors of the Gay Games, including Kraft Foods.”
John at AMERICAblog:
Call Kraft and thank them for doing the right thing: 1-800-323-0768. Ok, everyone, go out and buy some Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, NOW.
