Thank Pepsi for their Support of LGBT Rights

[t0dd]

As a company, we made a commitment to promote and support diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our business. We’re proud of the success we’ve had in attracting some of the best and the brightest from around the world and in building a workforce that is truly reflective of the consumers we serve.

Conservative activists have launched a boycott of Pepsi products because of the company's ongoing support of LGBT rights. Instead of a boycott, Pepsi deserves to be applauded for their efforts to root out discrimination in the workplace, and for supporting organizations like Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG).

Read and sign the petition here: http://gayrights.change.org/actions/view/thank_pepsi_for_their_support_of_lgbt_rights

[Tangerine LaBamba]

1. When I learned about Pepsi's stance,

we finished up the last 12-pack we had of Diet Coke, and, on our next shopping trip, loaded up with five 12-packs of Diet Pepsi. Can't tell the difference, but Pepsi's won some lifetime customers.

[Bluenorthwest]

2. Us too...

not that I endorse the drinking of soda at all, I just do it. Bad for us, but still, Pepsi One is my new favorite vice....

[Tangerine LaBamba]

3. Hey, it's not like we live on it,

and it's sugar-free colored water with bubbles and flavoring.

The people who chug the regular, high fructose corn syrup-laden stuff - they're the ones in trouble.

[Sub Atomic]

12. I read the other day that Pepsi and Mt. Dew are going to be made with sugar again

instead of HFCS.

I don't drink soda, but I think it's a great idea.

[Cheap_Trick]

7. Haven't cared for Pepsi One since they reformulated it a few years ago.

Diet Pepsi Max is pretty good though.

[WillParkinson]

4. Pepsi is evil!

They make that sweet, sweet Mountain Dew. Used to drink 8 - 12 cans a day of that stuff. I still remember the caffeine headaches when I stopped.

Mmmmm....caffeine.

[tbyg52]

5. Signed the petition. Don't drink much soda, though.... ;-> nt

[Cheap_Trick]

6. Been working for Pepsi going on 26 years now.

Our health insurance options include "domestic partner".

[Iggo]

8. Signed......K&R.

[Smarmie Doofus]

9. Done. But if memory serves, Pepsi is an evil empire.

On any other number of grounds.

OK... baby steps, dude, baby steps.


I guess that should be: any number of other grounds. Gotta get the big pc fixed.

[SacredCow]

10. If I'm not mistaken, the Coca-Cola company has earned perfect ratings from HRC....

for the past few years, too....

The little cola I drink, I prefer Coke- but I drink a fair amount of Propel fitness water, so I guess I'm good both ways.

[AB_Positive]

11. Hooray Pepsi

Now all those Pepsi Maxes I drink sound like the serve a cause as well!

[The Brethren]

13. Signed. I very much applaud them for their support.

I hope they don't let the bigots push them around for supporting our community.




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[bluedawg12]

14. PepsiCo. deserves our support and recognition.

Good for them!

This is key: "Pepsi deserves to be applauded for their efforts to root out discrimination in the workplace."

Many business operate like the military with a covert DADT policy against gays.

It's refreshing to know that a company is actually proactive.

We should honor a company a week, if we know who the good guys are!!! :P