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Originally Posted by Kali Yuga
Does this line of argument apply to, say.... Left-wing groups that criticize Rush Limbaugh's recent comments about Ms Fluke?
Was it wrong for advertisers to pull from Limbaugh's show as an expression of their disapproval, and desire for him to apologize and/or tone things down?
Was it wrong for students in the 90s to pressure colleges and universities to divest from companies that did business in South Africa, as a means of applying pressure to the apartheid regime?
Is it wrong to stop buying any type of book from Smashwords, or to cancel your PayPal account, as an expression of discontent with their current policies?
Withdrawal of business and boycotts are not a "problem," they are a perfectly normal and acceptable way of applying pressure on a company.
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If left wing pressure groups did work on Limbaugh's advertisers they did themselves a great disservice --- it would have been much better for the left if Rush would continue unabated with his rants. Every time Limbaugh opened his mouth Obama's rating went up.
As far as South Africa is concerned --- I don't think we would equate working to end Apartheid with trying to impose one's religious beliefs on others?