Same-Sex Marriage Decision ‘Step Forward for Equality and Humanity,’ Shapiro Says
Friday’s 5-4 Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage “not only is a step forward for equality and humanity, it allows American businesses to attract the best employees without regard to the marriage laws of their state,” CEA President Gary Shapiro…
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said in a statement. That’s why “a progressive and inclusive view of marriage is pro-business, pro-innovation policy,” Shapiro said. Diversity is served because “my nation's highest court recognizes that a person should not be discriminated against on the basis of their sexuality,” he said. Other tech leaders reacting to the decision included Apple CEO Tim Cook, who tweeted: “Today marks a victory for equality, perseverance and love.” For Verizon, "when you’re in the business of connecting people across the planet, diversity needs to be a part of your DNA and your blueprint for success," wrote Senior Vice President-Public Policy and Government Affairs Mike Glover on the carrier's blog Friday.