“I had no idea about Pepsi/Miller/Coors in this way, and it will affect my buying habits going forward.”
I was a lifelong (50+ years) Pepsi drinker until about 2 years ago when I saw one of their TV commercials promoting homosexuality: (3 young guys sitting a table in a bar; two of the guys were encouraging the friend to walk up to the bar where a pretty girl was sitting and introduce himself, telling him “you know she wants you to, she keeps looking at you, etc.” Finally he gets up; walks toward the girl, she swivels on the stool to face him, but he walks past her; toward another girl further down the bar, who also turns to face him, but he walks past her too and proceeds to a pool table where a fag greets him and they get cozy.)
I swore off Pepsi right then and there.
I’ve known about Miller being a “proud sponsor” of some of the depravity in SF known as the “Folsom Street Follies” for many years, so when Coors merged with Miller brewing, I had to give up another of my favorite brands.
I’m afraid however, that the force of the evil tide will eventually inundate all the public corporations, and leave us with no choice but to grudgingly patronize the products.
I’ve sworn off soda for years, but my wife drinks Diet Coke quite a bit. I won’t buy any Pepsi products anymore.
As far as Miller/Coors, I’ll speak with my wallet. I prefer Anheuser-Busch and Sam Adams beers anyway, and local breweries are prolific. Not all of them can support this sickness.