ExxonMobil's gay problem (Barf Alert!)

CNNMoney.com ^ | May 11, 2006 | Marc Gunther

[DBeers]

ExxonMobil's gay problem

The world's largest oil company is under fire for refusing to specifically prohibit discrimination against gays in its employment policy.

NEW YORK (FORTUNE) - Does ExxonMobil have a problem with gay people?

While much of corporate America has embraced gay rights - by promising not to discriminate against gay workers and offering domestic partner benefits - the world's largest oil company has steadfastly resisted pressures to become more gay-friendly.

ExxonMobil has been boycotted by gay rights groups, peppered with angry phone calls, criticized in gay-oriented consumer guides and pressured by shareholder resolutions - all to no avail.

To be sure, Exxon Mobil says that it does not discriminate against gay and lesbian workers or, for that matter, anyone else. Nor have its critics brought forward evidence that the company has refused to hire gay people, or treated gay workers unfairly.

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[Darkwolf377]

They should be grateful to Exxon. Where would gays be without petroleum products?

[Puppage]

Dude, you beat me to it!! LOL

[N. Theknow]

Saving this tidbit for replying to all those emails about boycotting Exxon/Mobil to make them drop prices on gas.

[randog]

Where would gays be without petroleum products?

High and dry.

[Brilliant]

What makes them think it's Exxon Mobil that has the gay problem?

[L98Fiero]

"Where would gays be without petroleum products?"

Root-Beer Float through the nose. Thanks. ;-P

[ClearCase_guy]

To be sure, Exxon Mobil says that it does not discriminate against gay and lesbian workers or, for that matter, anyone else. Nor have its critics brought forward evidence that the company has refused to hire gay people, or treated gay workers unfairly.

Apparently, it's not about being treated fairly.

It's about getting special rights.

[Darkwolf377]

Too easy...I'm ashamed of myself... ;)

[stephenjohnbanker]

ROTFLMAO

[Darkwolf377]

High and dry.

GETTING high BECAUSE they're dry?

[Darkwolf377]

Yeah, like you weren't thinking the same thing! ;)

[Puppage]

Too easy...I'm ashamed of myself... ;)

Go easy on yourself....there's comfort in numbers!

[samadams2000]

That's it!! They make gay oil AND spoil the environment. Not for me any more mister.!..

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To be sure, Exxon Mobil says that it does not discriminate against gay and lesbian workers or, for that matter, anyone else. Nor have its critics brought forward evidence that the company has refused to hire gay people, or treated gay workers unfairly.

Exxon Mobil does not recognize those that self-declare sexual feelings and or choose to engage in certain sexual activities as a protected class deserving any privelege beyond the unalienable human rights and Constitutional guarantees already accorded them and all others...

[Centurion2000]

Does ExxonMobil have a problem with gay people?

Only if they ever think about how gay people use their non-fuel products.

[P-40]

While much of corporate America has embraced gay rights

Really? When did that happen?

[Paleo Conservative]

Another reason to support Exxon. Check out this link to threads about a failed boycott of Exxon in Bee County, Texas.

[Manfred the Wonder Dawg]

And this is one of the key reasons I buy gasoline from Exxon stations, rather than Shell, et. al.

[PsyOp]

Give a whole new meaning to the term "drilling a dry hole".

Perhaps they need to do a sequel to "broke-a** mountain", in which we all learn that the original wildcat oilmen were all gay, too.

They could call it... naw, I won't go there...