At 12:33 5/1/96 -0800, you wrote:
>In article <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask]
>(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.
>
>

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