HRC has published its 2009 Buying For Equality Guide. i think this is a great idea and i appreciate all the hard work that goes into producing this shopping guide annually. i guess the beef i do have is that it is one-dimensional, whereas i try to be a multi-dimensional or holistic shopper. Just as i identify as a queer woman, being queer is only one aspect of my identity and not the totality of who i am. i appreciate and want to support companies that support the LGBTQ community and issues that affect us like partner benefits. Yet, for example, i cannot support a company that may support our community but is bad for the environment. i am not saying that all of the companies HRC gives a high rating to are bad in all areas. i just want to see a more holistic approach. Maybe HRC can be more proactive in this area. Especially if a company contributes to human rights abuse by using a company in China where sweat shops are rampant. Any thoughts or ideas?
