| In most, if not all, of the states that have passed marriage bans, corporations have pretty much stayed out of the ballot fight. After all, who wants to get boycotted by the Family Research Council. I mean that's three bottles of soap that you could have sold right down the drain.
So, the introduction of a "Equality Business Advisory Council" at a presser tomorrow is something of a big deal. No on 8 needs to pick up a few points from CalChamber types who not only see the importance of equality from a fairness perspective but also see the value of marriage equality to their bottom line. And first up is Pacific Gas & Electric.
PG&E is a big political player. They know exactly what they are doing here. They need some credibility with the left, especially in San Francisco. It doesn't hurt that they are in a fight over a possible public power measure in SF either. Of course, being something of a monopoly doesn't hurt. Where else are people going to go to get the electricity to turn on their lights?
As for other companies, I expect we'll see a few other businesses. Maybe a few similar monopolies, but also a group of businesses that cater to the rising creative class. As the title and summary of Prop 8 mentioned, this ban will have an effect on the bottom line of some businesses in the state. I have confidence in the voters of California seeing the fairness and logic in voting NO on Prop 8. |
