tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post115008007812548116..comments2024-03-13T14:53:25.892-05:00Comments on Advance Indianaâ„¢: Why Burd's The Word And Don Hinds Is Not One Of A KindGary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1150133454025068532006-06-12T12:30:00.000-05:002006-06-12T12:30:00.000-05:00I am very happy to say that my car was purchased f...I am very happy to say that my car was purchased from Burd. They really stepped up to the plate at the last minute and saved the day for Pride. That fact will not be lost on me when I am car shopping again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1150112986063871872006-06-12T06:49:00.000-05:002006-06-12T06:49:00.000-05:00Thanks Paul. The Pride event actually took place t...Thanks Paul. The Pride event actually took place this past weekend--and was a big success with 25,000 attendees.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1150082840122084512006-06-11T22:27:00.000-05:002006-06-11T22:27:00.000-05:00Sent this to Don Hinds Ford:As a gay American, I a...Sent this to Don Hinds Ford:<BR/><BR/>As a gay American, I am extremely dismayed that your company caved into the religious extremism from some individuals. <BR/><BR/>By removing your support of the upcoming Pride Festival, your company has set an example that it condones bigotry, discrimination, and homophobia. <BR/><BR/>By ending your support for this pride event, you have caused a great disservice to your loyal customers who accept the GLBT community as outstanding Americans. At a time where your dealership should be celebrating diversity, you have chosen to divide. <BR/><BR/>No matter how you try to put a positive spin on this situation youonly managed to solidify your dealerships actions as hateful, hurtful, and divisive. <BR/><BR/>I ask that your dealership do the right thing and celebrate along side the GLBT community during their community strengthening pride celebrations. Show the right-wing extremists that their discriminatory practices are wrong for business and your store's reputation. I ask that you become one of the highest sponsors of this great event and prove that Don Hinds Ford stands for diversity, integrity and above all united with its surrounding community, no matter what.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Thank you, <BR/><BR/>Paul BashlineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com