Ford Affirms Gay Publication Support. No Victory For AFA

I have been Ford man all my life. As of this decision by Ford I will no longer buy FORDS and I will work to see that all my friends and family do not patronize the ford Line of vehicles any more.

I have purchased two Ford F-250 Diesels in the past 5 years but will purchase a GMC Diesel this year because of For advertising in Gay publications.

Being a very loyal customer of Ford and being gay as well, I applaud Mr Laymon for his support of ALL publications and for not bowing down to the AFA.

In choosing to advertise in homosexual publications, Ford is engaging in the same self-destructive behavior as its prospective 'alternative lifestyle'clientele. Perhaps Bill Ford has not yet heard of the AIDS epidemic, or of the culture war we are fighting for the soul of this nation, but many of his consumers are aware of it. I am not a member of the group sponsoring the boycott, but I will gladly forego consideration of any Ford product for the indefinite future.

I have been a Ford fan for many years. I will no longer patronize a company which supports people, who through their actions and words, diminish the importance and necessity of male/female marriage and relationships which is contrary to the teaching of our Lord and nature which he created for us.

This is great--if there's anything that ever affirmed the lies that AFA likes to put whether about gays or even about businesses, this certainly does. Too funny. Great.

Once again, the right thing is done and frightened, pathetic organizations such as the AFA lose...yet again. This is about smart business not promoting some ficticous "agenda".

Ford made the right decision in reversing their advertising ban. Discrimination against gays and lesbians is not just morally wrong but it is a poor business practice. I thought by the time we reached the 21st Century that such bigotry would be behind us as decent human beings. It is too bad that groups like the American Family Association would attack the Ford Motor Company for being inclusive in their business practices. My message to a bigoted group like the AFA is to look for me at my local Ford dealer. I'll be the guy buying a new Mustang.

So, not only did the AFA's boycott fail, now Ford will run more ads for more products then they did before ... good work, religious fascists!

This decision by Ford is an earthquake for corporate public relations. In the past, right-wing groups like the AFA have been highly organized, and largely unanswered by their political opponents. When a company like Ford was challenged by someone like the AFA, the rational business decision was to cave to the right, appease the people who read their direct mailings, and hope for the (likely) possibility that the left would never find out about it.

Those days are through. Liberals are organizing, and they have begun to form their own communications network around grassroots organizations and blogs. From now on, when a right-wing group starts aggitating for new corporate policies, the target of their aggitation must assume that liberals will find out about it, and will make life very difficult for a company that gives in to the right's demands.

No major corporation should discount the importance of the recent Ford affair. With both sides organized and ready to aggitate, the rational business will stop taking the AFA's phone calls.

Good for Ford for not giving in to these wolves in pastors' clothing.

Good for Ford!

It's about time people started standing up to the theocracy craving A.F.A.

After the let up on Ford, they started boycotts against Walmart and Target for saying "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas." They say it's to put the "Christ back in Christmas."

When I was a kid, religious leaders complained that Christmas was too commercialized. Now, religious organizations are boycotting stores who don't use Christ and His birthday as marketing tools! Don't shop in stores that don't cheapen and commericalize Christmas???

The A.F.A. has gone too far - and it's time people realize it - and stop them!

Mel Gibson. True Patriot for Governor of California. Much more patriotic than Ford. And a Christian.

DraftMelGibson.com

Have I driven a ford...lately?
You bet! I'm gonna buy one tomorrow.
Thank you Ford for being such a catalst for AMERICA.
Peace

Dear Bill Ford, CEO

I want to thank you and all of your executives, for not only overtuning last week's decision to pull advertising from any gay publications but, for increasing the number of products advertised.

I had called last week in protest having just turned in a Ford Focus for a 2006 Escape three weeks earlier. I see myself as a satisfied "life-long" customer of Ford which, last week was in doubt. Your reversal has renewed my commitment.

All the best,

Joe Adams
Grantham, NH

Married White Active Protestant seeking out businesses who don't buckle under to religious nuts.

I've never bought a Ford before, but I'm a whole lot more likely to now.

its an absurd, the fact that american automakers are losing their competition to the japanese automakers, now Ford, is alienating its customer base, i mean how intelligent are the japanese for staying out of this problem, although they could afford to get into some ehtical issues, but no, it had to be one of the american manufacturers who is allready losing its customer base,, so stupid to say it in plaind language, just this fact alone will postpone any of my plans to buy any Ford for a long time, and the fact is,, im pretty sure about 80% of Ford truck buyers care about homosexual, abortion, and other ethical rights."ford, you're going down deeper than before".

Hogwash- I will NEVER AGAIN buy any Ford product and will encourage others to take the same stand.
You just lost a lot of potential and past customers by advertising in GAY publications.

If the AFA is against gay marraige, then for heaven's sake,
they shouldn't marry members of the same sex. I'm overly
tired of people using "tantrum* tactics" when things aren't going their way. It didn't fly with our parents when we were children and it shouldn't fly now! Please! Sometimes we just have to hear the word NO!
*Synonyms: anger, animosity, cat fit, conniption, conniption fit, dander, duck fit, flare-up, hemorrhage, huff, hysterics, outburst, storm, temper, temper tantrum, wax
*Antonyms: calm, contentment, peace Need I say more

I am sick to death of militant Christians and their judgemental garbage. America, get off your knees and pay attention to reality. Thank you, Ford Motor Company.

im cancel buying ford and million christian will the do too

I'm extremely straight and Christian but I'll keep buying Ford trucks. The AFA doesn't seem to be very good for this country. How Americans choose to "love" each other doesn't really bother me, doesn't impact me and won't hurt my family. In fact, maybe we should be supporting the ones who want to get "married". Ford simply denied that dropping ads for Jaguar and Land Rover was in response to the AFA. This is America-- good for Ford.

Praise be to God. This is the second time this year that a major American corporation has politely told a bunch of theocrats what they can do with their un-Christian threats and boycotts. First Microsoft, now Ford. I hope Target and Wal-Mart similarly give the AFA the shove.

Hell yes(!) to Ford for having the guts to stand up to hate groups masquerading as "family friendly". As to the homophobe who won't buy anymore F-Super Duty trucks, go ahead and buy yourself a Chevy/GMC or, if you really have no repect for yourself, a Dodge. I'll be the gay redneck (yep, we exist)in the new F-250 Lariat 4x4 Power Stroke who stops to tow your new Duramax or Hemi after it breaks down on the side of the road. Man, I love America!

Congratulations to Bill Ford and the Ford Motor Company for not bowing down to the AFA. Ford Motor Company has refused to pull its advertisements in gay and lesbian publications - and has decided not to bow to the AFA's mission of bigotry, segregation, and discrimination.

Anyone who refuses to purchase a car based simply on whether or not the company advertises in a gay or lesbian publication should take a look then at every single product that they purchase and make sure that they don't advertise in any of these publications as well.

Ford doesn't discriminate based on race, religion, or sexuality when they hire people, so why should they do it when they advertise? Because it has no relevance to designing, producing, and selling cars. These are personal factors which should remain private.

Given study and research one will find that in other countries religion is not viewed in the way the fanatical AFA views it. In Japan these ideas would not fly and a company that sided with religious groups like the AFA - would be viewed in a horrible light. Ford did not ask for this, the company was simply targeted because they are so large.

Finally, the people who are posting here about not buying a Ford product - should think a bit more with their own minds. Base your decision instead on the fact that Ford Motor Company is a company that has given jobs to hundreds of thousands of Americans. A company that supplies medical, dental, and eye benefits, 401 k, and retirment plans to their employees. Ford has been a company that has driven the US and Global ecnomies for many years.

By not supporting GM, Ford, and other American companies - you are not supporting America, Amercian jobs, or the American economy. You then become anti-Americn. Think before you make rash judgements based on your faith - don't be a hypocrite!

Why should I buy a Ford if the company acts in a way that is inconsistent with my morals & values? There are other automakers, and if I have to, I'll buy a foreign car.

My parents taught me to act with integrity and to stand up for what I believe.

As an employee of Ford Motor Company, I am proud of the fact that my company has not caved-in to fanatic religious ANTI-American organizations.

Let's face the fact that ANY group of people that tells you that you can not do something - which is legal and does not harm another individual - goes completely against the great constitution of these Untied States. The AFA (which should stand for ANTI Family Association) is in the same league as the Nazi party. They are a group of fanatics that want to control the masses through fear and hate.

Any American that does not buy an American product is considered Anti-American in my book. Buy a Toyota or Honda and watch all those profits sail across the Pacific to Japan. If you buy a Ford or GM product, then the profits stay here in the good ole USA. If you buy a foreign car, then YOU are the reason that America is suffering -- it's your fault, so own up to the blame.

An American company should be allowed to advertise and promote their products to whom ever and where ever they want -- THAT is the American way. To deny an American company to make a profit goes completely against capitalism -- which is what this country was founded on.

BRAVO Ford!!

AFA, A century ago it was called KKK

How dare they advertise to customers who don't agree with me?! I want to make damn sure that a corporation that I buy from doesn't want to sell to anyone but people like me!!!

Jaguar ads in a gay magazine are the gravest threat this country faces! I mean, they're imposing the gay lifestyle on me by advertising in a magazine I don't read so that people I avoid will buy cars that I can't afford!

I'm the victim!!!

Was considering one of those hot new mustangs for my future, and had my eye on a Ford 250 FWD.
But this family will never see another Ford parked in it's drive.

Could someone please explain to me why the AFA thinks it should be able to dictate everything in this country? The AFA soes not stand by american values, as they claim. America is a democracy. What the AFA wants is a THEocracy.

I have never bought a Ford in my life, but my next car may very well be one because of this.

GOOD FOR YOU, FORD MOTORS. Most companies don't have the nerve to stand up to these bullies.

Stupid sinister liberal commie sinners corrupting our great American standards. How dare they question the will of God anyway? Who are THEY to argue against the Lord Almighty? *HE* knows queers are demons in disguise, why can't everyone just let go of their stupid left wing "free-thinking" or whatever and follow the teachings of the Christian faith? For that matter, why can't everyone see that it IS the truth?

Oh and I won't be buying one of those cars ever again. They've always offered me and my family great transportation, but now I can see the light: that Ford is a company of demons, and its treachery is dire. I'm outraged.

I guess that's a mistake because they may lose a lot of normal clients. I myself know a lot of people who think that now it'll become gay vehicle and do not want to buy it any longer.

It's amazing to me if you scroll up and look at all the nasty/hateful language, it's coming from people against the AFA. The AFA is simply an organization that informs people like me of things that intrest me and gives me the freedom to take action. I don't love, not bash gays, but I certianly don't support the lifestyle either. So no need to be hateful...

I will be buying a new car in the near future-I was thinking about a Ford Fusion, but it has lost its appeal.

Goodbye Ford!! You've just lost my business and the business of everyone I know that believes in pure Christian values and morals. This country is on a downward spiral straight to hell and doesn't even see what's about to hit them! Wake up people, the more you accept and welcome this free thinking, radical leftist bull, the more you are slipping away from God and his promise of eternal bliss. Satisfy your selfish cravings greed, lust and disgusting behavior now and you will reap what you sow! Think about it America... do you really want to continue down this unrighteous path of hedonism. God may mercy on your souls!

Our company was currently looking for new vehicles to purchase. As Christians, we should love everyone. However, homosexuality is wrong the same as murder, rape, adultery, lying, etc. But to just say any of those is okay dooms this country to a downward spiral that will end in its own destruction, as all other dynasties before it. I hate to see America lose its moral values, and it saddens me to hear people call Christians names just because they don't want to call a spade a spade.

No more Fords for this Christian.

Ford needs to be NUETRAL!! Lighten up everyone!! Here's a joke:
A father watched his daughter playing in the garden. He smiled as he reflected on how sweet and innocent his little girl was. Suddenly she just stopped and stared at the ground.He went over to her and noticed she was looking at two
spiders mating.
"Daddy, what are those two spiders doing?" she asked.
"They're mating," her father replied.
"What do you call the spider on top, Daddy?" she asked.
"That's a Daddy Longlegs." Her father answered.
"So, the other one is Mommy Longlegs?" the little girl asked.
"No," her father replied. "Both of them are Daddy Longlegs."
The little girl thought for a moment, then took her foot and stomped them flat. "Well, that might be OK in California and Colorado, but we're not having any of that in Texas!"

Mr. CEO, MY father was always a Ford man. He always said nothing but a Ford would be parked in our driveway(and there wasn't). He was a very religous man, I know he would be appalled by what you are promoting, if he was still here. Tell me how can homosexuals confess to be Christians, or even yourself by promoting it, when it clearly states it in the Bible! Ask yourself why did God destroy a whole city then. I am a Clerk-Treasurer of a small town, and in the position to purchase new police and utility vehicles. Guess what kind of vehicles I will not be purchasing. Yes your right, Fords. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to voice my opinion. You don't have to answer to me for what you promote or believe in. But you will answer to him. Remember the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.

My WORD! What hateful language from both sides!

I have my own beliefs about what is right and wrong as everyone does. If I choose to join an organization that shares those beliefs, that is my choice. The AFA only exists because the millions of people who choose to receive information from them. I do not agree with everything they do but I do support them in some aspects. They represent millions of real people with real concerns. There is nothing "militant" or "theocratic" about that. I believe that is the sort of thing a democracy is made for.

Whether a person chooses to be in a homosexual relationship IS their choice. It is NOT, however, on par with racial bigotry and discrimination based on male or female genetics. They are not comparable.

If Ford chooses to advertise in homosexual magazines, that does not effect me in any way. The fact that they choose to support Gay and Lesbian parades and the London Mardi Gras are completely different matters. I would not support any organization that funded those types of PUBLIC activities for homosexuals or heterosexuals. It's garbage, period.

I will not buy a Ford product again.

(And as for the unrelated Target and Wal-Mart comments: Seriously, what holiday IS it that the vast majority of the country celebrates? To promote the holiday with incredible energy and marketing dollars and then remove the word "Christmas" is so hypocritical! "Holiday trees"? Really? I am all for celebrating Hanukkah and Kwanza and respect their importance! However, I think you can understand the point I'm making. Inclusiveness is necessary in the market place but Christmas has it's own specific traditions and to remove "Christmas" from it is disrespectful of the holiday and disrespectful of and offensive to those who reverence it for what it is. What respectful company would market a Menorah as a "holiday candelabra"? Yikes!)

I WAS GOING TO BUY A FORD, BUT SINCE FORD WOULD RATHER HAVE HOMOSEXUALS BUY THEIR CARS, I'LL BUY A TOYOTA. IT'S A GREAT CAR!
REMEMBER: ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN MAKE A MARRIAGE

I have been a Ford girl from my teen years. I raced more Fords (1958-1968)than any others. I instilled Ford quality into my kids and grandkids, but I will surly change that! I have preached that the best truck on the market is Ford trucks and I hate to depart from that but I will!.. I want nothing to do with any company that cannot maintaine grass-roots integraty and be in touch with main-stream American. I will not come back to Ford untill they clean up their act and get back to clean healthy businness! If you don't you are on your way out!

While heterosexual myself, I have homosexual friends and relatives. But, regardless of your sexual philosophy, it is interesting to me to see a company turning its back on the majority of its potential customers.

Report after report states that 86% of Americans are against homosexuality. Knowing that, it seems that "good" business practices would dictate doing whatever it takes to ensure the continued support of that simple majority.

If 14% of the people can dictate the actions of any corporation, I would feel very hesitant about the security of that corporations future.

Ford Corp. will do whatever it wants to do, under the law. We all have that right as Americans. As for myself, I will not be buying Ford stock anytime soon.

I am VERY disappointed in Ford's decision. I am now making a decision within my rights to withhold any of my hard earned money from supporting Ford's Gay, Family Destroying position. James Kratz

Well, we went out and bought a Chevy Impala SS over the Ford 500 the other night, directly due to this issue. It never ceases to amaze me that a company will bend to the will of a minority smaller than 5% of the population. Maybe the other 95% not spending money on them will help change their minds about endorsing sin.

It is so sad that our great country has come to this. America was founded on Godly principals, but the Lord must be very sad over what we have become as a people. Show me anywhere in the Bible where God accepts homosexuality. I can show you many places where He condemns it. He destroyed Sodam because of it. Where do you think we got the word sodomy? I don't believe we can any longer call ourselves a Christian nation. Thank God for the AFA and organizations like it that are trying to speak up for those of us who would stand up for morality.

I Work at a Ford store,I deliver parts,it does bother me that Ford would sponsor the gay community. I is a coustmer base of 2 or 3% of the nation, not good thinking. I have 2 ford focus cars I will no longer buy a Ford product, even though I am pleased with my cars. If Ford dwill drop their suppor for gay addvertising I would reconcider and buy Ford products. My cars are 2001's getting close to replace

If Ford would produce more enviable products at competitive prices they wouldn't have to suck up to anyone. Forget the targeted advertising and donations to every goofy group on the face of the earth. Put all of that money in the product and have a profitable year for a change.

Ferrari and Porche hardly ever advertise. They never have a rebate or even a sale. They don't donate cash, cars, community centers, or even sponsor parades, yet they sell every vehicle they make usually at a premium...and some are sold out before the first one is produced. My son is on a waiting list for his Ferrari to be delivered in June of 2007.

I have watched the stock price slide from $30 down to the current $8.10. These giveaway programs are not working. How much does anyone really appreciate something they got for nothing. Ford can not be all things to all people...it is a company that makes vehicles, not the United Nations/Cultures/Genders/Etc. STOP all the B.S. and make desirable machines that people will buy. Then, invest the profit in better product. Stay focused. Please!

II Pet 3:3 Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, . . . . . . .

I John 2:15 - 17 Do not love the world, or the things in the world. If any one loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, . . . . . . . . . . the lust of the flesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and the lust of the eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . and
the boastful pride of life, . . . . . . . . . . . . is not from the Father, but is from the world. And the world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God abides forever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eph 5:15 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time because the days are evil.

Ford, I've always been a total "Ford fan", until now! I'm just so discusted Ford would lower itself to the sinful, dirty tactics of this cult! Remember Ford, "You reap what you sow!!!"

This country was based on the bible, & many of you seem to be in denial of that, but all who continue to promote these cults are just blind to the truth! Read Luke 6:39!
May you confess your sins & stand up for the truth this country was founded on: The Word of God. May we again be "One nation under God"!!!

Oops-the AFA couldn't get Ford to cave in. Must suck to be a hateful, right wing Christian right now!

Bill Ford, your ancestors would be so disappointed in how you are running "their" company. I know they were god-fearing men, but YOU will never see them in heaven!

Henry Ford made you what you are, and would turn over in his grave if he could see what you are doing to destroy his company.

I am a Christian and a Ford driver. I am sadden by the emails that I have just read- both pro and con for the Ford Corporation and the AFA. One only needs to read these emails to know just how far down in the muck and mire we are in America. I disapprove of homosexuality. Actually, I detest it but I love the homosexual. I love them because God loves them. You can hate the lifestyle but you can't hate the person. This is the only hope we have. I pray, and it will be because of the prayers of Christians, that every practicing homosexual realizes the error of their ways before it is too late. It is my hope that everyone who opposes God will come to the knowledge of Him before it is too late.

I applaud the efforts of AFA for trying to do what they believe to be the right thing. I can't say that I agree with the boycott because it can affect so many innocent people at Ford that might stand to lose their jobs but I do support their effort to do something. I am sorry that Ford feels they have to take such a "strong" stand against the AFA. Compromise would have been a better option. Regardless, I will no longer purchase Fords as long as they take this position.

"War. Rape. Murder. Poverty. Equal rights for gays. Guess which one the Southern Baptist Convention is protesting?" -- The Value of Families

Ridiculous. Good for Ford! All the hate and judgment these self-righteous “Christians” spew is frightening.

I don't think this discussion is necessarily about where a company advertises, but about the support of a particular "life-style" that is dangerous to America, morality, and the individuals who are involved in it. We should all value the right of anyone to choose the life they want to persue, but not to the detriment of society. I, as an individual will not buy a Ford automobile again as I very strongly disagree with this "life-style" and refuse to support those who do.

There is an old adage about never talking about religion or politics. As a company, I think FORD should follow this advice. Just like I don't need a person that works in the film and/or TV industry to tell me how I should think, or what I should support, I don't think it wise for any company to support one side of a hot issue like this. For the last 30 years I have bought only Ford products. I don't know if that will continue. I can't understand the business sense in alienating the majority of people in order to appease a minority of citizens. I certainly believe it is their right to advertise wherever they want. But for me to buy a producet from a company that spends hundreds of thousands of dollars to push an agenda I don't believe in seems counter productive.

I own a Ford and WAS planning on buying a Ford again. I am puzzled by the fact that Ford would take such a drastic measure that would alienate their base. They have just made it even easier for foreign compitition to ruin them. Chevrolet here I come. Hopefully, they still support the American way of life and don't buy into what Hollywood culture says is acceptable....it's not!

I wonder if Bill Ford realizes that he is feeding the movement that is trying to rationalize and even dignify sex between people of the same sex, and basically encouraging his family to engage in this behavior. When you really understand homosexuality you know what a tragic condition it is to live with and that it needs to be managed and not rationalized.

I'm sorry to hear that Ford has taken this stance, and has chosen to alienate such a large customer base, but I guess that is their prerogative. As for the "christian militants", I don't think that is a fair term. The homosexual agenda is as aggressively pushed, and it only goes to show that there is, indeed, a fight for the values of the nation. Is America on a decline morally? Absolutely! Will it suffer from a boycott on Ford? Not really. Will Ford suffer? Maybe. Anymore, the majority of American vehicles are at a disadvantage to foreign. This is due to poorer quality, and other bad corporate finance decisions (just look at GM). A Boycott of the one profitable american car co. will not severely damage the nation. Those who complain it will don't fully understand how our economy.
There is much more to be said, but these things carry such little weight anyhow. Will I buy a Ford after this? Probably not. I can choose to vote for my values with my dollars, and that is my prerogative.

I think it is terrible, not only advertising that I can understand I guess, But the actual support for the homesexual " cause. " I mean what does this cause do? they are not saving whales, or babies, or trees. They just help more people to turn to an alternate way of life that is unhealhty and makes them unhappy. And for anyone on here who said they are "christian" and they " don't care" about homosexuals and they think it is all good for them to get married and it is no big deal. I have news for you, you might have some problems at the end of you rlife. If you read the bible it will tell you about these things. Now if you feel you just pick and choose from the Bible and believe what you want, then you disbeieve. You are either "for" God or against him. You can't walk down the street in public and disown him by saying that gay, or many other things are ok, but then go home and say thanks Jesus. You are not Christian, you are just not an atheist. And if you don't believe EVERYTHING that the bible says why would you believe ANYTHING that it says? Then make up your own religion and be your own god.

Everyone has their "opinion" and their "agenda", I say that is wrong, what do we know? Read the bible that is the answer the rest is just stupid people trying to think.

The next car I will buy will be a VW. I will never buy a FORD, not only because they support the homosexual lifestyle but my Focus has been in the shop more times then I can count on my fingers... and it only has 25,000 miles on it! What most people do not understand is that most companys stay nutral on this issue. Another thing is I dont dislike the person I dislike the lifestyle which is a choice not something you are born with. I pray that Ford Motor Company will become nutral on this issue in the Name of Jesus, Amen.

To understand the depth of Ford’s support for the homosexual groups, one has only to look at Ford’s forcing their employees to attend “diversity training” classes. In these classes, the employees are captive as homosexuals lecture the employees on the acceptance of homosexuality. Ford does not allow any other view of homosexuality to be presented in the “diversity training” courses. There is no “diversity” in the classes. The only view presented as being acceptable is that of the homosexual activists. If Ford was going to be "EQUAL" then why dont we see a lot of ford advertising traditional marrige???

I don't care what people do in the privacy of their own dwelling; however, I'm fed up with their abnormal life style being shoved in my face. They don't like our normal life style shoved in their face. I feel Corporations should remain neutral on controversial matters and don't support the agenda. If we are sicko facists for expressing our right to free speech, what does that make the gays for expressing theirs? Nevertheless, we had an F150 Crew Cab set aside at our Ford Dealer when we heard about Ford's promotion of the Gay agenda and exercised our right to change our mind. We decided to support Chevrolet and bought a Silverado. End of story...

Everyone is mad at the AFA for standing up for what Christians believe. We as Christians have just as much right to take a stand. If a Christian takes a stand then we are called all kinds of bad names. Where is our 5th amendment rights? If we want to organize and boycott, we should be allowed without everyone coming down on us. If Ford had pulled its ads out of the gay market, no one would have been upset over the gay community for boycotting.

Ford as a business (who is not doing very well at this point)( and by the way my husband works for Ford) needs to look at what the market is and who they need to market to. The larger market for the marjority of their products is not the gay community. I know quite a few homosexuals. They are not driving Ford trucks. If they get 70% to 90% of the gay population to buy Ford but lose 90% of the Christian community does that seem like a good trade and sound business decision.

I am not saying that any business has to bow down to any group, but I am saying that you need to look at the future of your company and decide what it the smarter move.

Ford has every right to advertise to any group that it choses. The AFA boycott simply says 'we won't buy Ford products because Ford is using money to sponsor and support lifestyles that it belives to be inconsistent with the teachings of God.'

It is sad that Ford, a company who is already struggling financially, has chosen to alienate itself from a large consumer base to satisfy a much smaller consumer base. Bad economics in my opinion. I have read all of the postings listed above and am ashamed at the language and bigotry from the other side.

It is not my impression that AFA is trying to dictate what Ford does or does not do. Ford has chosen to cater to supporting the lifestyle of a very small segment of society at the expense of alienating themselves from the majority of society. Good business sense? I don't think so. But then, maybe that's why Ford and the other major American auto makers are going belly up.

Looks like I may be buying another brand than Ford next time. I have been a loyal Ford owner for more than 30 years. I am a consumer and have choices just like Ford does. I chose to spend my income somewhere that values my beliefs. If Ford openly supports the gay/lesbian movement, that's their choice. I, for one, will shop elsewhere for my vehicles until Ford changes it's diversity and advertising strategy.

To Ford employees and dealers, I'm sorry but I will be taking my business elsewhere until Ford changes it's corporate 'diversity' strategy.

I have a stance on this issue. However, I can see there is a lot of hate on both sides. I feel many bigots are using Christianity as a voice for their hatred.

Diversity, smersity, it’s about the cars not the sexual, political, or social preferences of the buyers. Ford should focus it's time, energy, and money on building better and more fuel efficient and affordable vehicles instead of promoting social and political agendas of special interest groups. I never was a fan of Ford vehicles to begin with and now I will never ever consider purchasing a Ford product if they continue down this path of taking sides in sociopolitical agendas. If Ford would produce a better and more fuel efficient product then they would not have to resort to wooing special interest segments of the population to improve vehicle sales.

Ford should learn from the "foreign" automakers that continue to outsell American manufacturers by continuing to improve their vehicles and stay neutral on social and political agendas. Get a clue Ford! You will sell more cars by making a high quality and more fuel efficient vehicle, not by targeting special interest groups and thereby alienating large segments of the population.

NEVER IN MY LIFETIME WOULD I HAVE BELIEVED FORD WOULD SPONSOR,SUPPORT, OR ALLOW THE NAME "FORD" IN ANY CONNECTION WITH HOMOSEXUALITY.

FORD HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITE CARS, AND PRESENTLY, I AM DRIVING A CROWN VICTORIA.

I AM SO DISAPPOINTED IN FORD'S DECISIONS ON PROMOTING HOMOSEXUALITY. IF FORD DOESN'T WITHDRAW FROM PROMOTING HOMOSEXUALITY, I CAN HONESTLY SAY I WILL NOT BE DRIVING A FORD MUCH LONGER NOR IN THE FUTURE.

Just paid off my truck last fall. Was looking to buy a new mustang this spring. Not now. If Ford wants to pander to the gay/lesbo community, they better hope everyone of them in this country buys their vehicles. It's the only way to keep Ford from going down. Next they will be putting out rainbow colored cars and vehicles.
Get in your Ford and drive it straight to hell!

No more Ford buying for me.

So let me get this straight. From the comments on this site, a person that believes in traditional family relationships is a religious nut, KKK member, part of the Nazi party, a right wing religous fascist, a bigot, militant, a wolf, anti-family, anti-American, homophobic, and a hate monger. Wow! That's quite a tall order to fill. Your adhominem arguments (based on personal character attacks rather than solid intellectual reasoning) amazes me. Why not seek to understand first rather than assume? I'm talking about both sides of this issue. Ford took a stance. Fine. The beauty of America is that people DO have the right to agree or disagree...let's just quit the name calling and labeling.

Christians of America need to unite and stand strong in the face of this horror against our morals. This great nation was founded on Biblical principals, and that has been our strength. To remove those will cause our nation disastrous results. I choose to stay on God's side.

I was a loyal FORD customer, but not anymore. Goodbye FORD!

For those patting Ford on the back for it's good business sense. Go check the figures yourselves (media.ford.com)

Ford sells 5 times more F-Series trucks than any other vehicle model in their lineup.

I hope they have fun convincing their new effeminate customer base to buy into their "macho" trucks.

GM and Chrysler will welcome Ford's alienated heterosexual customers with open arms.

I have a ford fleet account and own 8 fords right now. I am in the market for three more vehicals as of right now. I will not purchase Ford. Not because the chose to advertise to gays. But because they are promoting the lifestyle that I do not agree with and I do not want my money spent to promote something like that. I personaly do not care what you want to do with your love life. But I will not support a company that promotes a life style that I do not.

I never thought I'd see the day when I wouldn't be driving a ford But I guess a person should not say never. We are ready for a couple vehichles but sad to say won't be a ford. By the way I'm not religous But even nature tells me it has to do with male and female. sorry you lost me.

One side is right and the other side is 100% wrong. Praying for you.

Not a Ford person and it looks I will not be one for a while. Love all of you.

It's so simple!!! Men weren't physically made to be with other men, likewise women weren't physically made to be with other women......GOD had it right from the start, do I need to elaborate further? I've owned 3 ford vehicles in my lifetime, now I have a new Chrysler. Too bad for you ford. And I'm a Christian woman who believes that THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD, and that the homosexual lifestyle is an ABOMINATION TO THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY. and, YES i HAVE TOLD EVERYONE I KNOW ABOUT ford's AGENDA.

You people that are hyped up about Ford now....since they chose to support this ad campaign with gays and lesbians...I bet you didn't care about buying a Ford before they got into this. You all need to stop being such dramatic sissys! If you all would just act like normal people and not throw your lifestyle in everyone's faces...maybe so many people wouldn't care. I have driven Fords all my life, so has my family, and I will not stop now. Even though I do not support gay marriage (because, it's not a good example for your children, they need a normal family at home to talk to about the messed up things in this world.) I will still buy Fords. Please think about this and how you're telling straight people that are upset that Ford IS supporting Gays that it's wrong because the "Christians" don't agree...well, then you're wrong for telling them that they are wrong. just get over yourselves and live your life normally..you can be gay, that's not up to Christians to judge, but just get over it..and do it. Noone cares. I love you all. and Fords.

"militant christians"...oh boy the name calling starts. anyone that has values and stands for them is always called names by those who will fall for anything. some of us have backbones and others are amoral cowards. i won't buy a ford ever again. i hope their sales continue to plummet and when they close their doors, they can thank their "open minded" leadership.

Ford is closing many plants over the next 10 years.I guess all the extra money they have will go for advertising in gay magazines. Gee,aren't you proud to be an American?

No more Fords for us!!

The fall of Rome (and every other great civilization for that matter) was the result of the very hting we are witnessing in our country: a turning from God and godly values, unnatural affections (gay and lesbian lifestyles), self-centered lives as opposed to God-focused lives. No doubt FORD will lose much more than it gains in this campaign. Christians, as well as non-Christians with traditional family values, will pull away from FORD and trun to GM, Toyota, etc. God is a righteous God, and will not be mocked. Scripture states, "There is a way which seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death." Those of you who are spitting in the face of the AFA, and maybe even God - you may think you are right... but, the end will reveal what is Truth.

For many years we and our large family have been Ford drivers. I have loved my Mercury Sable and was planning on a new one soon. Now I will loook elsewhere.

The sad thing here is that Ford would risk sacrificing 100 years as a pioneer in mass production and a leader in the auto industry over
an issue that they could just remain silent about. A stand for MORALITY would SELL MORE CARS!
You won't see my family driving to church in a Ford!

Sales down?? Here in Texas I don't think too many truck drivers are going to wish to have the title broke back truck driver. Sales dropping?

It seems so many of you have forgotten that our country was founded on having a belief in faith. Founded on having a Christian belief that helped hold us to good, sound morals and ethical behaviors. That is what having "faith" does for us. If we don't stand for something, our country will crumble into mindless floundering.
Businesses have a responsibility to the public to be a good role model whether they like it or not. Grandpa Ford, who founded the business nearly a century ago, would not approve of such decisions. Ford should stay neutral.

We will never buy another Ford, even though my husband liked Ford vehicles very much prior to this, and has an older Ford truck.

When a company panders to homosexuals, and doesn't care about the rest of its customer base, then it is doomed to fail. After all, it is customers buying your products that keep you in business, and considering that homosexuals only make up a small portion of your customer base, then you figure it out for yourself, do the math.

Make no mistake about these people who live a homosexual lifestyle, they have been deluded by Satan into thinking their lifestyles are okay or even approved by God, but God calls homosexuality an abomination, read Romans 1: 26-32, and Leviticus 18:22 and Leviticus 20:13. Everyone has sinned and come short of the Glory of God, but in order to be saved, we have to repent, take Christ as our Saviour, and turn from all our sins to be forgiven. It isn't that we will live a sin free life, but our sins are under the blood, when we accept Christ as our Saviour. Jesus' return is very near, and to those of you reading these words, if you don't know Jesus Christ as Lord, before it is too late, bow your head and repent as every person professing Christ has had to do in time past, and ask Jesus to come into your heart, and to save you. He died for you and me, and you don't want to be left behind to go through the great tribulation God is going to bring upon this earth very soon. I know most of you reading this will mock me and call me crazy, but just read the verses I've mentioned above and see for yourself. God loves you and sent His precious Son to die for you, don't reject Him for sin for a season, when eternity is looming before all of us. I would love to meet each of you in heaven.

Hi,

To all the pundits that attack me and others who profess and try to walk the walk that Christ calls us to walk I say I'm sorry you have a belief in things of the here and now.

FORD - you to also live for the here and now and want money, you're not interested in the lives of people... you're like Aaron (brohter of Moses) who crumbled at the feet of the peoples' demands - you satisfy the cravings of those around you to quell them - but you don't care to make the tough decision here in the peoples' interest.

I will NOT buy ANY items sold by FORD or it's affiliated companies such as LINCOLN, MERCURY, MAZDA, VOLVO, JAGUAR, LAND ROVER or ASTON MARTIN.

Just like all the people who decide to live an alternative lifestyle, FORD has decided to tell people they think it's okay to live this way.

It's not okay, I know biblically Jesus died for them (sinners: including me) but we had to repent of our wicked ways to receive forgiveness and salvation... We are taught to hate sin (the gay/lesbian lifestyle in one of the sins) not the person.

It seems the way of big corporation is to look at the bottom dollar and not worry about the people. It seeks profit and if you're gay/lesbian or not but work for them making these cars you understand that they do not care about you (only enough to not get into legal trouble).

People have to understand that sometimes we can't see the truth but are blinded by (whatever type of) love. Everyone can sin, but there are some rules and basic guidelines that God put down that everyone knows and has put in plain view. IF being GAY/LESBIAN would be right then a long time ago the human race would have died out because naturally this lifestyle could not bring off spring other than from a man/woman relationship... but biblically it is stated
“Everything is permissible, for me”—but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me”—but I will not be mastered by anything (NIV).

Ah, just because you can drive 100 mph and crash into a wall would you do it?

Much success in your life people!
May God reveal to you wisdom (not earthly wisdom).

Sonny

Yet another reason to buy foreign cars. Thanks Bill for, yet again, devaluing the American product. I guess I should be expecting to see a lot of homosexuals mount up their F-350s and go see Brokeback :)

FYI. The AFA is simply stating that the Bible, in the old testament, does specifically say that homosexuality is sin (wrong), just like baring false witness, and adultery. The United States was founded by imperfect Christian people. I am also an imperfect Christian. Christ in the new testment said to follow the old testament. I read the Bible and it does say homosexuality is wrong. Therefore, I will not be buying any Ford products because Mr Ford has associated his company with a sinful lifestyle. Love the sinner, not the sin.

It,s too bad that Bill Ford doesn,t have the moral background that Henry Ford had. He would definitly not be making such a bad decision. I presently own a Ranger and a Volvo and am very disapointed by this action.

Many of you are missing the most relevant point. It's not that the AFA and many other pro-family organizations are against Ford Motor Company for advertising in gay publications. It's the advertising and marketing purchase incentives that are used to fund the the political agenda for same-sex marriage. Not only cash purchase incentives, but when Ford underwrites large ticket items for Gay events (especially annual events), the funds of these gay/lesbian groups aren't spent on their functions but are used to further their No. 1 agenda item, which is to continue the legalization of same sex marriage.

Although I own a Ford, I refuse to spend my money in the future on a company that is turning around and using its profits to support a political cause that is against the principles of not only our Lord and Saviour, but also our Founding Fathers. I believe that companies - especially publicly owned companies, should not promote one side - they should remain neutral. Ford isn't even trying to remain neutral - it is my understanding that it has given millions to gay/lesbian groups - including donations for the construction of buildings and grounds to be used by gay/lesbian groups. If that is what the Company wants to support, then we have the right to decide to boycott their goods. That is our freedom in action!

One last comment: freedom isn't the ability to do whatever you desire - that is license. Freedom is having the ability to do/practice/support the proper thing. We have both in this country and they constantly get confused. We have freedom of religion - we are free to practice any religion we want - in other countries, people can be killed for practicing a particular religion. We don't have the freedom in this country to drive over the speed limit, even if we so desire - that isn't the "proper thing". We need to keep these two in perspective or our Country will cease to be great - and what a tragedy that would be!!

Also, remember that being against same-sex marriage doesn't mean that a person believes homosexual people are "bad or wrong". God created all of us. It's how we choose to live our life and whether it is within the commandments that have been given - that is what is correct or not correct.

Same sex marriage is a hot-button issue in this country right now. Ford chose to bring this grief and controversy on themselves by not being politically neutral and by choosing to respond to gay demands to show they weren't discriminatory. Bad moves on all sides. If Ford wants to stay in the political area by "promoting" marriage between two same-sex people they will suffer the consequences. If AFA and other boycott groups don't deliver their messages of concern tempered with grace and love for fellow countrymen then they will suffer the consequences of their actions as well.

I'm unloading my 2004 F-150 this week. I can't stand to drive it anymore. I'm also distributing 1000 flyers to homes around my city this month to make everyone aware of this issue and encourage them to spread the word. Outside of the Internet, I haven't seen any coverage in the media.

Despite the fact that Ford's stock continues to plummet, many seem so determined to claim that it has nothing to do with the boycott. Yeah, right. And "Brokeback Mountain" was a huge hit.

If people have the right to choose their sexual orientation, then they certainly have the right to choose where there money is going. People can live however they choose, but I think it's fantastic that so many conservatives are still making themselves heard in an era where the "politically correct" media is trying so hard to suppress them. That, my friends, is America.

Just watch that stock price drop (ticker symbol - "F") and you might begin to understand just how many of us are out here.

I have owned Ford products all of my life and currently own an 2004 F-150 Lariat and a 2001 Volvo S85. God has warned us and history has proven to us that when societies have embraced the homosexual (that is deviant and morally repulsive) lifestyle their downfall soon followed. I say to my kids "that the quality of life depends on the moral decisions that we make." I would like to relay this quote to the Ford executives. I will not purchase another Ford product, however I will continue to buy American.

I find it interesting that people praise Ford for not caving in to pressure from the AFA but didn't Ford recind their promise to the AFA to stay neutral on the issue of gay marriage because of pressure from gays? These poeple that support the gay ajenda must choose not to look at the pictures of how gays act at their rallies. If a man and a woman acted like homosexuals do, they would be arrested for indecent exposure. But the police just stand there and watch homosexuals do thier thing that hetersexuals would be arrested for becuase the ACLU will file hate crime law suits. Who really is the hypocrit? I've purchased my last Ford product.

The AFA is really being stupid over this. Its blatant discrimination, this bunch of crazed conservative homophobes are discriminating against homosexuals and thats wrong. All this saying GOD says homosexuality is wrong is just bullcrap. GOD never said anything about homosexuality, some person who wrote part of the bible did, and some other people who want to sue the bible to push their point decided to capitalise on this. The fact that Ford is supporting these groups is just further credit to them as a socially aware country. GO FORD! DIE YOU AFA HOMOPHOBIC CONSERVATIVES!

Any buying a Toyota or Honda is perfectly okay. Unlike many American brands Japanese cars actually guzle less fuel and with the rising petrol prices unless American companies take the tip they are gonna suffer even more.

Our family has bought a Lincoln Navigator, Ford Excursion, and Ford Taurus. Ford Motor Company is blindly jumping into an ethics war in America and the world. I will see to it that my family and friends refrain from buying Ford products in the future. My next vehicle is probably going to be a Jeep or Honda Hybrid.

From what I understand, the AFA is a representation of a mostly christian community in America. I'm not a member or anything, but with liberal groups like the ACLU it doesn't suprise me that this organization also exists.

America is not a true democracy, we are a representative republic. That means we vote for politicians to make decisions, decisions that can be altered by activist groups that represent voters.

lm with you guys..and will do tell all my family and friends to do the same God bless www.visionsofjesus.com

I was looking at a Ford 4x4 F150 Crew Cab lariat. I will instead purchase a GMC product.

First THANK YOU FORD!!!
Wow by reading some of these posts, you would think this is the 1950's. To the people against fords decision, do you people also think slavery should be reinstated? Its sad that people have so much HATE towards people who are different. I pray to God one of you childrend isnt gay. This boycott is meaningless anyway. The AFA is nothing more than a hate group.

I just read through all of these comments and this is ugly, people. I am a Christian and I do not approve of the homosexual lifestyle, but God made us a free people with the right to choose how to live. However, if you choose to live in sin, you are also choosing the consequences of that sin. If you believe that God supports you in your sin, you'd better pray you are right.

Although the Ford supporters are repeatedly saying that those in support of traditional values are filled with hate, most of the HATE that I'm seeing in these posts is from the Ford supporters toward the traditionalists. The traditionalists, Christian or not, are concerned for the morals and values that this country was founded on. Ford supporters seem to be mostly interested in a philosophy of doing whatever you want, because as long as you make enough noise, someone will validate you and make it "okay". America was founded on God and the Bible. If you want to live in a country that is founded on something different from that, that's fine. I'm sure there are still locations available where you can start your own country and live however you like. But why should America be changed from the design of her founding fathers just to satisfy a minority of the population? For those of you who complain that America is supposed to a democracy, not a theocracy - great! Let it BE a democracy and be run according to the wishes of the majority, not the wishes of a small group with an agenda to push. America is supposed to be a government of the people, by the people, for the people. It is not supposed to be a government of the vocal, by the few, for the cause.

Oh, and if you think God didn't say anything about homosexuality in the Bible, perhaps you missed the section about Sodom and Gommorha?

Why does Ford feel the need to take sides on sexual issues? Shouldn't they just build and sell cars and not get involved in promoting the gay & lesbian agenda?

I've driven Ford products for many years. I'm in the market for an SUV and on my list WAS the Land Rover LR3, Ford Explorer, and Mazda Tribute among others.

Now, they are not. Too bad though because I test-drove the LR3 and loved it. Now my short list includes the Honda Pilot and VW Toureg and NO FORD products.

I can't wait to get rid of the Ford Taurus I'm driving now.

Isn't it just like non-Christians to tell us Christians what isn't Christian.
Putting Christianity aside, what ever happened to what the majority believes? The numbers are not even close in disregarding traditional marriage and giving "rights" to gays (which takes away rights from straights)
The gay agenda is not just pro gay, they are anti-family with a detailed plan to pervert the younger generations and chip away at straight person’s rights.
15 years ago we would have never even thought we would have to deal with such a topic. Don't come out of the closet.... clean it!
You call me a bigot, intolerant and militant... is that what a conservative person like me is when I decide to stand up to garbage like this being forced on our nation by gays and ignorant gay supporters? I know the answer to that,,, I am also aware of the evil tactics and angles the gay community uses to manipulate the public. Just read the comments above,,, it appears that several are from the same person using 3 different angles - sounds like he has them down pat.... also sounds so foolish.
Ford... I have owned several, but not anymore unless CEO Mr. Ford finds a moral base that is pro American.
Shame on you Ford for your anti-American stand!

While considering the purchase of a Ford 150 for pulling a camper, I no longer would consider any Ford products with your current agenda. America is a home of the BRAVE not the home of the Gay! We who have decent morals and want to raise our family's in a moral society don't have to have this kind of stuff pushed in our face at every turn. I have many gay friends and have never once judged them for their lifestyle choice and have never had any of them push their choices on me. Your consideration is appreciated.

How sad it is that our country that was born and built on Christian morality has gone so far in the opposite direction. Too bad that Ford is pushing the gay/lesbian agenda on their employees through mandatory "Diversity Training". At Ford, "Diversity Training" means forced attendance at company sponsored meetings which are used to promote the homosexual lifestyle. Attendance is required. Employees cannot opt out. In their "Diversity Training" homosexual leaders present the homosexual lifestyle and teach employees to accept that lifestyle. No other view of homosexuality is allowed to be presented. No one is allowed to speak against the homosexual lifestyle or present the serious health problems associated with it. At Ford, "diversity" means there is only one view of homosexuality--that presented by the homosexuals--and that is the only view Ford will allow. My family has driven Fords for over 50 years but when it comes time for the purchase of another vehicle it will likely be another brand. We will not support a company that pushes immorality!

Ford has gone WAY beyond just advertising vehicles in homosexual oriented publications. Ford has been the main financial sponsor of major homosexual events that celebrate, promote and encourage the homosexual lifestyle. Ford actively funds and promotes legalization of homosexual marriage and has mandatory homosexual diversity training for their employees.

More details are provided at www.boycottford.com:
To understand the depth of Ford’s support for the homosexual groups, one has only to look at Ford’s forcing their employees to attend “diversity training” classes. In these classes, the employees are captive as homosexuals lecture the employees on the acceptance of homosexuality. Ford does not allow any other view of homosexuality to be presented in the “diversity training” courses. There is no “diversity” in the classes. The only view presented as being acceptable is that of the homosexual activists.

Ford's disregard towards those with traditional values will cost them a lot of money. It is obvious that there must be homosexuals or at least strong homosexual advocates in powerful places at Ford, and that is why they have taken this approach. It won't change until those people are replaced. Hopefully they will be replaced soon.

I support the boycott and believe Ford is wrong to actively support homosexual behavior and agendas. They would have been wiser to have stayed neutral and avoided the conflict, but people in powerful places are driving this. I really enjoy my Ford Explorer but I will no longer go to Ford to get it serviced, and if purchase time comes up and this is still going on, I will buy another manufacturers vehicle.

I will not buy a ford product and the rest of my family have said the same. The rest of my family goes from calif. to South Carolina. We are thinking about GMC or Nissan right now.

I am so very disappointed with the recent decision of Ford Motor Company to support the perverse lifestyles of homosexuality.

Our last car was a 2002 Explorer, and we have enjoyed driving it. However, it will be the last Ford product we buy.

Families worldwide are constantly praying to have their children, brother and sisters delivered from the a life that is so very far below what God intened for them to have.

Ford, we are part of this boycott and remain so until you come to your moral senses and start supporting a healthy, moral world.

Back in 2001, homosexual group GLAAD organized a national boycott of advertisers on Dr. Laura Schlessinger's radio and short-lived television show with the stated goal of driving her off the air. In the process, they spread inaccurate accounts of what she has said regarding homosexuality and vicious rumors with no basis in fact.
Why is it called "Nazism," "hatred," "anti-American," "fanaticism," and "bullying" when the AFA organizes a boycott but not when GLAAD does it?
Has anybody got the courage to explain how that's not a hypocritical double standard?

If being a homosexual or even a gay or lesbian supporter is your right and your freedom of speech then why be upset with christianity because we state our freedom of speech and say that we do not support it?

The fact is that many other groups and organizations oppose christianity and we're expected to sit idlely by and do and say nothing about it. The first amendment does not exclude christianity and if it does why didn't anyone tell me?

It seems to me that the predjudice is against the christian community. It seems hipacritical to me that the church is told that we should be bias and to tell Ford Motor Co. that they may support whomever it chooses.

I guess that its no more hipacritical than the court system that was founded on the Word of God to say the Ten Commandments are not good enough to be displayed on their courthouse walls but to say it is good enough to put my hand on and sware to tell the truth so help me God!

I guess that'll give you something to think about!

Sad.

Sad that Americans don't read American history books. Sad that Americans have bought into the lies regarding "intolerance" and "bigotry". Sad that if a person tries to hold onto Christian values, and asks American companies not to blatantly promote an agenda that is in opposition to their faith, suddenly the people that demand tolerance become very...intolerant. Read the above posts. Christians are called Nazi's? It's NAZI-like to ask, as a consumer, for the American corporations to stop taking sides in a very sensitive issue? Not take THEIR side, just please STOP taking sides? To please remain neutral? This is NAZI-like? Do you know what Nazi's did? Don't cheapen the past. Don't cheapen real attrocities, real intolerance by bandying the word about when someone else chooses to act in the exact same way your forefathers would have acted. The people that wrote the Constitution you so blithely tred upon, and refuse to fight for.

Is it "bigotry" to hold onto the exact same values that our founding fathers had? "Bigotry" to defend Christianity? So many words are used out of context, in an attempt to make Christians look like "the bad guys". The Christian stance against homosexuality is not "discrimination". This is not prejudice against a class or category of people that is "different" on basis of race. Or age. Or gender. You choose to be gay. You choose to be straight. That is your CHOICE to live a lifestyle that is sinful according to the faith of our founders. You live in a country founded by Christians, where the Christian faith has predominated for centuries, a faith which teaches very clearly that homosexuality is wrong. The Bible is not ambigious on this matter. It is not "gray". It is not "fuzzy". Dont believe the lies. READ the book for yourself.

And if you think it is "unpatriotic" to purchase foreign cars, wake up. Stop spouting opinions based on hearsay and start forming opinions based on fact instead of cheezy 30 second advertisements on television. Read how much of the "American" cars are actually made in America next time you are looking at a Dealer sticker on that window of that new "American" car. Then walk over to your Honda and Toyota dealer and read how much of the "foreign" cars are made in America.

Regardless...Ford should have stayed away from the fence entirely. That would have been an intelligent business decision. Instead, it appears the small, weak few who run the company have decided to focus instead on political agendas as opposed to improving the product. The saddest part of all this? How the media will spin this as the most wonderful thing in the world. Oh my! how "tolerant" Ford is! They didn't succumb to the "bigots"!

Let the word games begin.

Oh yeah. Not buying another Ford. Until they realize how foolish it is to blatantly thumb your nose at a group that comprises the majority of America.

Okay...I can't recall if I have posted this before, but I will now.

Ford supports gay media, yes. They also support so-called Christian media outlets. In other words: the company spreads its ad dollars around to many specialized and niche media.

The people who are boycotting Ford because it supports gay media...you are entitled.

I just wish I could figure out what you all are so afraid of. I can't help thinking that people who are so, for example, hysterical about gay marriage must have a really low opinion of their own marriages if they believe someone else's marriage could somehow make them feel worse about their own.

When I was a chubby kid, my parents taught me that self-respect was far more important than what other people said about me in the quest to pump themselvs up at my expense. I learned this when I was seven years old. It carries me through today when I am in my 40s.

By the way...GM and Chrysler support such media as well. Toyota and Honda too. What the heck are you people going to buy anyway?

Try to do what the Japanese do, like make a better car, and not scrape up clients by acting like you care about the gay man or women, what's next, advertising in Hi Times Magazine, or Alcoholics newsgroups.

Obviously Moral People are refusing to buy Fords or Fords sale would not be way down! America was built by MORAL man/women couples of Christian faith.
Is anyone else tired of people saying "stop shoving God down our throats?"
When are they going to stop shoving their demon filled lies and hate down our throats?
The street has to go both ways not one way!
And the AFA is winning because the BOYCOT goes on!!! See you in Bankruptcy Ford!!!

Only ever owned one Ford - it was used, never will buy another - not even used. I can see them becoming a symbol of Gay activism or deviant pride, like how these queers have perverted the rainbow.

Welcome to the new F.O.R.D.
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God Bless America and organizations like the AFA!

I often differ with AFA. This time they are right. Ford is way out of line when they openly back perversion in the form of those deluded and confused about their sexual identity.

Its bad enough that perhaps a majority now considers this gay delusion to be okay and even natural...a majority thinking something is so, doesn't make it so, unless its true in ultimate reality. Henrik Ibsen said the majority is always wrong in his play Enemy of the People. This scientist sees a bunch of deluded folks pretending they were born that way, because so many others have joined them in their delusion. Therapists once got it wrong by saying that gay was a sickness, much like those who go nuts and end up murdering their children. This was wrong then and its wrong now. However that doesn't mean either of those types of behaviors are normal or natural. Both are due to deluded people acting out their delusions, they are simply out of reality, or confused about what reality really is in fact. Its what God says it to be, imo.

We buy Fords, Mercurys, and Lincolns. My son just purchased an F-150 Ford Truck. We own Ford stock and I just advised my wife to buy some more while it is down. However, upon becoming informed about Bill Ford deciding to push the gay delusion even further upon folks who may not wish to join in the delusion that the Bible calls a perversion, makes me have to stop and reconsider not only investing in the company's stock and debt, but perhaps no longer buying its products. Its that serious. Bill, do you hear me? Are you willing to just write us off in your war to disagree with the AFA? I don't ask you to give in to the AFA, I wouldn't either, just to give in to reason and reality, and decency.

I have an MBA in Finance. From where I sit, Ford could make a great comeback, but it will not happen if Ford continues to alienate its existing customer base. No company can afford to do that. You cannot replace us with queers {i.e. deluded folks of the sodomite persuasion--God bless em, and God change them and place them in your reality, the one they were born into but have convinced themselves that they were born gay}fast enough to keep your competition at bay, or your debtors from foreclosing.

Its time right now to end this insanity. Make the right call or else go down without us. Its your choice. Please choose wisely. The consequences are so great and the tragedy of a Ford demise now appears so real to me.

It isn't about hating homosexuals. I true Christian knows that the Bible says to Love everyone.

What is it about then? It is about preserving traditional family values. It is about keeping homosexuality from becomming "the norm". It is about protecting our children. But most of all it is about God!

Please continue to support God and the AFA!

I HAVE BEEN A FORD FAMILY SINCE 1911. JUST MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BOUGHT OVER 9 BRAND NEW TRUCKS FROM FORD IN A MATTER OF 19 YEARS. IF THIS ISSUE KEEPS UP IN NOVEMBER I WILL BUYING FROM SOMEONE ELSE. IN SUCH A TIME THAT FORD IS SLOWLY LOSING TO FOREIGN AUTOMAKERS AND THEN TO SUPPORT SUCH A SUBJECT SOOOOOO STRONGLY. WHY CANT FORD SUPPORT MORE THINGS THAT WE CAN ALL AGREE ON SUCH AS OUR CHILDREN-----OUR FUTURE.

After reading some of the previous comments, I have to say that I don't know if "Ford is a company of demons" or if the AFA is "Dictating everything", but I do think that Ford is just confused and misguided about things. A lot of the comments I read stated that America stands for the freedom to live your life as you choose. One thing seems to be forgotten and that is that AMERICA is founded on Christian belief. when that belief is lost, so is America. We have already started dropping everything the constitution stands for and changed it's meaning, so I guess the Christian belief is next. Read I Corinthians 6:9. There are others, but this will give a start.

It has been estimated by Polls that the Gay population is between 10% to 20% that number is about 10 to 20 million, Ford has decided to only sell to them and don't care about the other 80% of America that translate to about 200 million people that are in the car buying age, this seems to be a stupid choice for Ford to cater to the few and forget the majority. I will trade-in my ford and purchase another brand since Ford does not care about the majority let them sell their car to the minority and see how long can they survive with this business practice. "Hasta La Vista Ford"

I just bought a Freestar 2 weeks before I knew about the disgraceful actions of Ford. If I could I would take it back and buy another Chevrolet. I can't but rest assured this is my last Ford. As a matter of fact I am having a front tag made that will read "MY LAST FORD" When I am asked why I will tell them.

I like to be gay. I think America is about sexual freedom. Infact 50 years ago you wouldn't see two guys walking down the street holding hands. They hid it because it was considered wrong morally... But now, now you can do anything and not be considered a freak! Hell, if things go the way one group is pushing their agenda, it will be legal to have sex with animals and kids!

If you don't believe me, check out the organization lead by homosexual leaders that wants to legalize sex with children. I believe it is called MEMBDA or something like that.

Anyway, Ford has proven that they support the movement to make what has never been ok, be ok! Yea!

I hope I can marry an animal next.. that will be great! A gay redneck marrying a sheep and another man (yes we do exsist) driving a big Ford! Thank you Ford!

ramon...dude. why do you say that ford, by advertising to the gay population, is writing you, "the majority," and others off. Is Ford supposed to run its marketing plan according to your prejudice?

Shane...of course its about hating homsexuals. Its the only way your position makes any sense. Don't back away from what you really mean.

oh my God Mr. Johnson. Where do I begin.

"Isn't it just like non-Christians to tell us Christians what isn't Christian.
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How the heck do you know who is Christian and non Christian?

"Putting Christianity aside, what ever happened to what the majority believes?"

Perhaps the most important function of the Constitution is to protect peace loving, law abiding, tax-paying citizens who may find themselves in the minority of a belief from the tyranny of a majority.
If two people of the same sex form a family...how does that hurt you in any way shape or form? Let's get to the point. It bugs you. That's it, plain and simple. You are bugged by it. The last time I checked, it's not the job of the State or Ford Motor Co. to marginalize the rights or liberties of peaceful tax-paying citizens because their behavior bugs you.

I HAVE WORKED FOR FORD 22 YEARS. I DONT REALLY CARE ABOUT FORDS GAY AGENDA UNTIL IT AFFECTS ME. BUT OF COURSE ITS ALWAYS GETS FORCED ON THE REST OF US. FORD IS FORCING ME TO TAKE A TRANSGENDER COURSE REFERING TO THEM AS A ETHNIC GROUP. I WONT DRINK THE KOOLAID AND I WONT CERTIFY AS A FORD SERVICE MANAGER. I WONT BUY A FORD EITHER. I HAVE BOUGHT 15.

My family has always been FORD people, but I take a stand for what is right, and will not be buying another Ford. and will encourage the rest of my family to do likewise.

I think that it is a shame that our country is going down the drain. Our country was built on Christianity and family values and morles. All it seems to be about now is Money! To hell with what is right any more. It is a terrible shame. I will never buy a Ford again.

I have owned Fords since I turned 16. I just bought a Pontiac instead. I don't consider myself a radical. I believe that the bible is the inspired word of God and it says that homosexuality is wrong. Plain and simple. Do I hate gays? NO! We all sin. There is a difference between living in sin, not wanting to do anything about it and stuggling not to sin every day. Those who live in perpetual sin do not care about your rights in this country. They want to "do what feels good", not what is good for the whole. We have to take the country back somehow and this is a small step on that road back to where our founding fathers and our Father in heaven wanted us to be. God Bless the USA and USA lets start blessing God again!

Being a gay female I fully give my support to ford and suggest that all the people against homosexuality should get a life and leave us alone.!!!!!!!

I wonder if these radical rightwing christian (small c emphasized) twits realize that GM, Chrysler, and many foreign automobile manufacturers advertise...and have advertised for years...in GLBT publications???!!!
I tire of these Pharaisaic zealots who probably don't know how to drive that well anyway...maybe we should relegate them to "real" horsepower! Pity the beasts of burden. Sad...sad!
George M Melby

Bill Ford,
I have been a Ford man for over fifty years with my last two cars being Towncars. I want buy any more.
It is one thing for a person to live his/her life in private way but to have a company like Ford to stick it in my face - I don't like that.
I will try in my small way to do what I can to promote a way of life that I want for my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren for America's sake. That just 1 plus 38

As of right now, I need a new car. Last year, I was thinking of buying a Ford Focus, but right now, after discovering that Ford wants to promote homosexuality, I will not buy a Ford. I will probably support a Japanese car company like Toyota. I have already called my local Ford dealership to tell them of my disappointment in the leadership of the Ford Company. The dealership said they didn't have a voice in these issues, but would see what they could do. I wish American automakers would focus on making good cars again and stay out of the cultural war that is occurring in our Great American Republic.

In response to "Could someone please explain to me why the AFA thinks it should be able to dictate everything in this country?" posted by Cyrstal: I am the AFA, along with millions of other concerned parents. You are correct, America is democracy - but America was founded on Christian values. I am proud to support the AFA!

I've always highly respected Ford for excellent vehicles, but as a Christian, I cannot spend my hard earned dollars supporting a company that I feel totally clashes with my values. As a religious director of a large organization in Missouri, I am also encouraging thousands to boycott Ford as well... and will never purchase from Ford again unless action is taken. Forget Ford... what about Toyota?

It should be understood that both me and my wife, as well as my entire family are not going to support the FORD MOTOR COMPANY either by buying their products or participating in ANYTHING sponsored by FORD MOTOR COMPANY including any products advertised on the NASCAR circuit as long as there is a FORD car participating. The leaders of the homosexual community are to be compared to the likes of JESSE JACKSON whom hold the work place of AMERICAN CITIZENS hostage in order to get there way. SHAME ON THE LEADERS OF FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ONGOING RAGES OF HIV AND AIDS BY SUPPORTING THOSE WHOM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPAIT IN THE ACTIVITY THAT PROLIFERATES THOSE DREADED AND DEADLY DISEASES. HOMOSEXUALS PARTICIPATE IN THE NASTIEST LIFESTYLE ON THIS PLANET. IF YOU THINK EVEN FOR A MOMENT THAT KISSING UP TO THE HOMOSEXUALS IS GOING TO SAVE FORD MOTOR COMPANY FROM TOTAL FINANCIAL CALAPSE, A DIRECTION THAT YOU ARE ALREADY HEADED, YOU BETTER TAKE ANOTHER LOOK! The only reason that the big three car makers in the United States are in trouble is a direct result of poor labor negotiations with Walter Reuther, And, now you want to believe that negotiations with the HOMOSEXUAL COMMUNITY will help save you. Know what? I’ve got a bridge for you…! Nobody knows better than those whom participate in this nasty lifestyle that it is not a normal or acceptable behavior for the human race. Hence, their ongoing efforts to cover up their NASTY lifestyle by trashing two perfectly good names, Gay and Fairy in order that folks be able to discuss them without regurgitating (throwing up)! Any of the leaders of FORD MOTOR COMPANY ever heard of AFRICA? Millions of innocent folks are dying every day from the ravages of HIV and AIDS while the world funds billions of dollars (one big band aid) to discover a cure. This when the cure is so simple, STOP PARTICIPATING IN THE LIFESTYLE THAT CAUSES HIV AND AIDS!!! Gentleman, you have not seen the likes of a financial disaster if you do not wakeup and discover that American Families are choosing to purchase ANY OTHER AUTOMOBILE IN THE WORLD OVER THE FORD. You must remember, the United States is the leader of, THE NEW WORLD ORDER in which our/your automobile industry is failing miserably. In the words of Walter Reuther, “if you don't listen to our demands we will strike you and the other two of the big three shall get all the car business.” You folks have chosen to support one of the nastiest life styles on the planet (practiced only by the human race) over that of wholesome American Families. As this former FORD owner believes, in order to embrace homosexuality each one of you are no less homosexuals YOUSELVES! IT’S ALWAYS THE BOTTOM LINE $$$ and nothing else matters I can see the FUTURE FORD advertisements now with homosexuals participating in their NASTY lifestyle while driving a FORD. Isn't that a delightful vision...(what would Henry say?) NOW, if you and yours do not allow the homosexuals to participate in the aforementioned advertising practices, you shall be revisited by the leaders of the HOMOSEXUAL COMMUNITY TO INSURE THAT THEIR LIFESTYLE IS INCLUDED IN YOUR ADVERTISING AS WELL! HELLOOO. Picture that in your tiny little minds!!! May God have mercy on your souls.

And God Bless a ‘homosexual’ free America.

I have just stumbled accross Ford's promoting the homosexual agenda, I have always told my friends that no one will ever see me buying or even riding a Subaru for their ad campaign (a different kind of car for a different kind of people). Now my favorite brand has adopted the same deviated style's philosophy. I think it a matter of time until the Ford company would catch AIDS as well.

I have been a life-long Ford driver and consumer. I have two Fords sitting in my driveway right now. I was a committed Ford driver because I grew up in a family where Fords were driven exclusively.

I have 5 children.

All of them are now being educated and trained to be committed drivers of other makes. Ford has not only lost my sales, but those of my children in the future.

How many sales do the children of gay parents provide?

Oh, yeah. They don't have children, do they?

I know God is the truth and the life and His word truly is what we should follow after. No one is perfect except Jesus, but that doesn't mean we should all just throw right values away. I guess it just depends on how much we want to follow the ways of Jesus. I feel bad that this issue has gotten to this point. But we do need to take a stand for what we believe. Do we choose Jesus' way or Ford's way? It's your choice!!!

Back in the 80's, they first offered the 100,000 mile warranty. That committment sold me. All of my vehicles since then have been FORD's. I am no longer purchasing any FORD. I find it a serious lack of judgement that a corporation would risk offending so many for such a small market. What a ridiculous business decision!

I am sick to death of Homos & Lesbos trying to shove their perverted lifestyle down our throats.
They do have a hidden agenda and that is to convert our children into perverts just like them.
I will never buy another Ford. The last Ford auto I bought (Lincoln) was a piece of junk.

I think Bill Ford must be gay himself, otherwise
why would he push their agenda as hard as he does. Maybe there are enough gays to keep Ford afloat but I doubt it.
Keep up the great work Bill. It will be fun watching your company go broke.

It's Ok to bash christians but by damn you better not bash guys.

Just ask Ford. F.O.R.D(Fix Or Repair Daily)

I am disappointed that Ford would bow down to the almighty dollar and what they see right as promoting wrongful activities. Those who support homosexuals will be judged by God, not man...we live in a society that has turned it's back on the Bible and go with what society says is ok to do. Fear God, not man...confess, repent, and change your ways in order to be saved before the Savior returns to pass judgement on all mankind. As a reborn Christian I will never buy a Volvo again and my husband or father will never buy a ford pickup again. It's a sad world we live in today when corruption takes over...but then again maybe it'll bring on the end of the world sooner:-) Hopefully those of you who are not living by the word of God will be saved by then and ready to see God face to face..God Bless!

Do people who are boycotting Ford over this drag a comb through every company they buy products from and check off their behavior with bible teachings?
What seems cheap to me here is that the AFA has singled Ford out for this one small thing. Ford's sin was in making itself such an easy target. I'd like to know how much work and resources of the AFA's are devoted to finding out if the behavior of Toyota, GM, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft, etc. down to the media buys, employee benefits, financial transactions, etc. can be interpreted to be afoul of bible lessons, commandments, etc.

It strikes me that this was all just too easy.