article_snippet.sent: Everyone from Apple CEO Tim Cook to the head of the NCAA slammed religious freedom laws being considered in several states this week, warning that they would open the door to discrimination against gay and lesbian customers.
article_snippet.sent: Hill added: Same-sex marriage, "while divisive, it's becoming more common place here within the U.S., and the businesses by definition have to follow the trend of the businesses by definition customer.
article_snippet.sent: The backlash over the religious freedom measures in Indiana and Arkansas this week is shining a bright light on the broader business community's overwhelming support for workplace policies that promote gay equality.
article_snippet.sent: What we're seeing over the past week is a tremendous amount of support from the business community who are standing up and are sending that equality is good for business and discrimination is bad for business," said Jason Rahlan, spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign.
article_snippet.sent: I think it is unfortunate that large companies today are listening to the extreme left wing agenda that is driven by an aggressive gay marriage agenda," Cruz said.
article_snippet.sent: his said businesses are not afraid to wade into a politically controversial debate to ensure inclusive workplace policies.
article_snippet.sent: When it comes to culture and quality of life, businesses are extremely interested in engaging in debate simply because it impacts it more precious resource -- and that's it people," Chesshir said.
article_snippet.sent: Therefore, when issues arise that have negative or positive impact on those things, then the business community will again speak and speak loudly.