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Google Challenging Proposition 8

Posted by kdawson on from the not-being-evil dept.

theodp writes "Coming the day after it announced layoffs and office closures, Google's California Supreme Court filing arguing for the overturn of Proposition 8, which asks the Court not to harm its ability to recruit and retain employees, certainly could have been better timed. Google's support of same-sex marriage puts it on the same page with Dan'l Lewin, Microsoft's man in Silicon-Valley, who joined other tech leaders last October to denounce Prop 8 in a full-page newspaper ad. But oddly, Microsoft HR Chief Mike Murray cited religious beliefs for his decision to contribute $100,000 to 'Yes On 8', surprising coming from the guy who had been charged with diversity and sensitivity training during his ten-year Microsoft stint. "

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  1. Comment removed by account_deleted · · Score: 4, Funny

    Comment removed based on user account deletion

  2. I must need new contacts by thewils · · Score: 2, Funny

    I read that as Google Challenging Preparation H

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    1. Re:I must need new contacts by ryanvm · · Score: 3, Funny

      I'll challenge Preparation H too. It tastes disgusting and doesn't work at all. I may as well shove the tube up my ass for all the good it does.

    2. Re:I must need new contacts by kindbud · · Score: 2, Funny

      These are not the 'rhoids you're looking for.

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  3. Re:I don't get it by clone53421 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Unless Google is marrying them, I don't see how that works.

    I mean, that old joke about being married to your job... it's only a joke.

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  4. Re:I don't get it by camperdave · · Score: 4, Funny

    Being a web based company, they only want people with surfing experience.

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  5. Re:I don't get it by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    So how are you enjoying Leopard?

  6. "charged with diversity and sensitivity training" by aardwolf64 · · Score: 2, Funny

    "charged with diversity and sensitivity training"

    So, he was charged with giving someone a class on diversity and sensitivity? I agree, the people that teach those classes should be punished...

  7. Re:I don't get it by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Wow, a genuine optimist!

  8. Get with it man! by WiiVault · · Score: 4, Funny

    Wait didn't you hear about the new Google Gay Marriage beta? Dude, seriously, get with the times! I'd be more than happy to share my invites.

  9. Typo in proposition 8 by kj_in_ottawa · · Score: 2, Funny

    Upon closer examination a typo was found in proposition 8 that limits marriage to being between one man and one wolfman.

    http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/typo_in_proposition_8

  10. Re:Citation needed. by Tanktalus · · Score: 2, Funny

    Gives a whole new meaning to "Old Boys' Club", don't it?

  11. Re:I don't get it by PachmanP · · Score: 2, Funny

    "Hon, I'd like to have another kid...think we should? I dunno hon, but, before you take that rubber off, lets go downstairs and consult our 1040 instructional form, and see what the tax benefits are? What?? We can get how much for procreating tonight?? Rip off that rubber lover, and put that thing in me!!"

    I am soooo hot right now! Is she wearing horn rimmed glasses? OMG...

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  12. Re:I don't get it by bugs2squash · · Score: 2, Funny

    I thought in fairy tales it was one woman and seven men

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  13. Re:I don't get it by sexconker · · Score: 2, Funny

    Hot stuff, comin' through!

    There's a spark in your hair!
    Get it, get it!

    We work hard, we play hard.

    Etc.