I am ok with your dissagreeing with my dissagreement of your opinion. :o)
I think Ellen Degenerate is funny and don't care one way or another for her political views. I do not shop at JC Penney and any move they would make would be a sissy paper statement (of which they have already made). I would be no more inclined to support Obama if he sent me a personal check for $1 Million dollars than I would be to change my behavior to support a business that flip flops over political pressure.
I am happy to show my unwaivering support for a successful value based (and value practiced) business with employees reflective of those values that come under the attack of politicians. Chick Filet didn't blink and still have not made any overt effort to capitalize on the publicity they are getting but rather are continueing on with business as usual.
I heard that several Wendy's on the East Coast were showing support for Chick Filet as well. I give them a nod and will consider patronizing them as well. But theirs was also a smart PR move to gain some attention in the swell of small business support. Any business coming forward now is simply acting to take advantage of conservatives.
JC Penney made their bed. They picked their horse. Our collective statement sends a very clear message to the right business leaders. Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda is the message to the fakers.
Like I said, I'm not a customer of JC Penney. In my busy life, I don't see myself being motivated to take political action on their behalf.
I'm just being honest and do support your effort and respect your opinion.
I understand your point in disagreeing with your disagreement with my disagreeing with your disagreement
But I think repentance can be rewarded too. We like to encourage that sort of thing.
I would LOVE to see them stand up and say straight out "we screwed up- we let the libtards bully us into making a political statement when what we really just want to do is treat ALL our customers equally- SO WE ARE RESCINDING THIS POLICY"