Scalped from: Multiple recipients of list GLB-NEWS Originally from: EGDAMLAT@AOL.COM Don't Let The Fundies Take A Bite Out Of Apple. Apple Computer is under a well organized phone-fax-mail attack by the Religious Right, demanding that Apple Computer drop its pro-human rights policy of non-discrimination against lesbian and gay employees. This current round of hate-mongering is being spearheaded by the same groups that spearheaded bigoted anti-gay initiatives across the country, including those in Colorado and Oregon, according to Apple Computer employees. Many of the calls are being placed by people from Texas, Colorado and Oregon. Calls to Apple Computer regarding its non-discrimination policies and domestic partnership benefits for gay and lesbian employees is currently running 500 callers in opposition to every 1 in support of current policies. We need to tip the balance back in our favor. Apple Computer helped lead the way in Silicon Valley's pursuit of equal rights for lesbian and gay employees. The Company's non-discrimination policy, which includes sexual orientation and benefits for partners of lesbian and gay employees, has been copied by a growing number of leading high-tech corporation across the country. Apple Computer has also donated substantial amounts of product to gay and lesbian and AIDS non-profit groups nationwide. If Apple perceives that these policies are threatening their financial position, or, if perceives that the Religious Right's hate-mongering could invite a substantial boycott, it may be forced to rescind its equal rights benefits. The Company has already suffered a steady sell-off in stock and company officials may begin to take a look at the Religious Right as the source of at least part of this financial set back. E-mail, fax, write and call Apple Computer to support their anti-discrimination policies. Fax number: FAX: 408-974-9974 Address: Apple Computer RE: Policies 20525 Mariani Avenue Mail Stop 72P Cupertino, CA 95014 Phone: 408-996-1010, ask to speak to Kevin Sullivan, Dir. Human Resources OR voice your support to an Apple representative at 800-776-2333, ext. 4. There may be a LONG wait. This seems to be the number the Fundies are calling. Here is another easy way to express your approval of their current policy in hopes that it won't change. please direct your comments to: AppleLink: SULLIVAN6 internet: sullivan6@applelink.apple.com (please use a meaningful title so these messages can be collected and distribted among other Apple HR folks) paper mail: Kevin Sullivan, Sr. VP Human Resources Apple Computer, Inc. 20525 Mariani Ave., MS 72-P Cupertino, CA 95014