The American Family Association - an ardent, socially conservative organization that uses the guise of 'family protections' and a skewed sense of Judeo-Christian morality to promote a radically anti-gay agenda - has issued a national boycott. Sound familiar? Recently failed boycotts include McDonald's and the Public Broadcasting Station. They have also called upon the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice to outlaw "adult publications" used by soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are a leading lobby in raising money for prop 8 - a proposition in California that will overturn the State Supreme Court's decision that has given same-sex couples the right to marry. And now, they are fighting the evil, disruptive, despicable.... Greeting card company, Hallmark?
The nation's largest greeting card company is rolling out same-sex wedding cards. Hallmark spokeswoman Sarah Gronberg Kolell says, "It's our goal to be as relevant as possible to as many people as we can." One card has an image of two overlapping tuxedos with the words, "Two hearts. One promise." This has not been Hallmark's first disgusting display of acceptance. Just last year, the card Goliath designed cards that celebrate "coming out". The AFA has branded Hallmark as the promoters of "same-sex marriage for profit" and has vowed to never use their premeditated sayings, witty jokes or endearing pictures to summarize their feelings toward someone on any given special day ever again. American Greeting Cards, Hallmark's top competitor, has no plans to promote "a lifestyle illegal in 48 states" (Note: the AFA believes that because same-sex marriage is only legal in two states, all LGBT people are illegal in the other 48).
The AFA is starting a massive campaign to derail Hallmark by bombarding the company with complaint mail and by supporting Hallmark's competitors - by the ineffectiveness of their McDonald's and PBS boycotts, I can only assume that this one will go just as well. I have made the effort to thank Hallmark for finally including us in their business plan. Below is contact information for Donald J. Hall - Chairman of Hallmark Cards. You'll also find a letter I have sent to the company. I encourage you to do the same.
The nation's largest greeting card company is rolling out same-sex wedding cards. Hallmark spokeswoman Sarah Gronberg Kolell says, "It's our goal to be as relevant as possible to as many people as we can." One card has an image of two overlapping tuxedos with the words, "Two hearts. One promise." This has not been Hallmark's first disgusting display of acceptance. Just last year, the card Goliath designed cards that celebrate "coming out". The AFA has branded Hallmark as the promoters of "same-sex marriage for profit" and has vowed to never use their premeditated sayings, witty jokes or endearing pictures to summarize their feelings toward someone on any given special day ever again. American Greeting Cards, Hallmark's top competitor, has no plans to promote "a lifestyle illegal in 48 states" (Note: the AFA believes that because same-sex marriage is only legal in two states, all LGBT people are illegal in the other 48).
The AFA is starting a massive campaign to derail Hallmark by bombarding the company with complaint mail and by supporting Hallmark's competitors - by the ineffectiveness of their McDonald's and PBS boycotts, I can only assume that this one will go just as well. I have made the effort to thank Hallmark for finally including us in their business plan. Below is contact information for Donald J. Hall - Chairman of Hallmark Cards. You'll also find a letter I have sent to the company. I encourage you to do the same.
Donald J. Hall, Chairman Hallmark Cards
2501 McGee Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 816-274-5111 OR 800-425-5627
E-Mail: Donald J. Hall
Dear Mr. Hall:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for including same-sex marriage greeting cards in your merchandise. As a gay man, there have been many occasions when I have felt excluded and ashamed of who I am. This feeling is onset by not being able to identify with images that surround me. Before now, I walked into greeting card stores with the intent to find that special card for my significant other or that congratulatory note for my recently engaged friends, who happen to be both male or both female, and I have left empty handed and disappointed. Today, I feel validated and proud that you have decided to include us in your mission. Thank you again.
Sincerely,
Josh (a new lifelong patron)
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I LOVE THAT HALLMARK HAS DONE THESE CARDS. IT SHOWS THAT THEY HAVE HEART @ THAT COMPANY
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