JC Penney stands by hiring of DeGeneres

[OKNancy]

JC. Penney Co Inc said on Frida said it fully backs its partnership with chat show host Ellen DeGeneres after a conservative group urged the retailer to reconsider the move because DeGeneres is a lesbian.

A spokeswoman for the retailer declined further comment on the issue but did say in an email to Reuters, "jc penney stands behind its partnership with Ellen DeGeneres" and added that its announcement of the agreement last week sums up the company's view of the popular TV personality.

In that statement on Jan. 25, company president Michael Francis called DeGeneres "one of the most fun and vibrant people in entertainment today, with great warmth and a down-to-earth attitude."

Penney's decision to hire DeGeneres spurred conservative group One Million Moms, a division of the American Family Association, to slam the company for not being "neutral in the culture war."



http://www.vancouversun.com/Penney+stands+hiring+DeGeneres/6102380/story.html#ixzz1lPL4JHkP

[Lasher]

1. I like Ellen.

I don't care if she's a lesbian or not. I like to watch her show. I think I'm more "neutral in the culture war" than One Million Moms.

[blaze]

4. "neutral in the culture war"

What a weird phrase. I wonder how many women actually belong to "One Million Moms."

[blaze]

2. Good to hear!

I'm not much of a shopper... but I'm tempted to pay them a visit just to show my support.

[OKNancy]

3. commenting on my own thread

after thinking a little.

These right wing groups seem so out of touch with popular culture. They must live in a cave. From my observation here in the reddest of states is that Ellen is universally loved. I'm glad JCPenny is not listening to these nuts and that they are backing Ellen.

A few years ago I told an online friend ( on another non-political discussion site) that " liberal thought always wins in the end, right now we are just arguing over how fast it happens" Her response: "grrrrrrrrr"

[blue neen]

5. I'm going to place an order right now.

These busy-body meddlers are getting ridiculous. American Family Association...what a joke.

[ellie]

6. I sent JC Penney

a note of encouragement and support.

[and-justice-for-all]

7. As did I...nt