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(MCDevinney) wrote:

> I heard that Dial Corp has pulled their suport of the museum until the
> exhibit comes down, I for one have stoped buying Dial products.

I've been watching this discussion without complete knowledge of the
exhibit and its contents so it's rather hard to contribute to the
conversation, but I have some thoughts that will no doubt raise the ire of
many. I do support the right of individuals to boycott a company's
products because he/she disagrees with the company's actions. That's the
good 'ol USA way.

But in the same vein, does anyone else out think that the company has a
right to express its opinion and convictions? They don't approve of the
project that they are putting money into to support and I do think they
have a right to pull their support if they disagree. (This is about a
private company NOT public funding, which is another issue.)

I know there are many ramifications to this situation...creating "safe",
non-controversial exhibits, art shows, etc. What defines "unpalatable" and
so forth. It's not a clear cut issue. But on a constitutional level, so to
speak, I think the company has a right to disagree.

I supppose part of our musuem professional challenge is to find the
supporters for the projects we wish to launch.