After Indiana, in the USA, passed a law that allows commercial establishments to ban gays from entering, Tim Cook – the CEO of Apple – decided to speak out against homophobia in his column in The Washington Post.
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Cook, who is openly gay, declared that segregation and discrimination against a group, as occurred with black people, are "very dangerous" and should remain in the past. Regardless of religious belief.
"This is not a political issue. This is not a religious issue. This is about how we treat each other as human beings. Opposing discrimination takes courage. And with the lives and dignity of so many people at risk, it is time for everyone us to be courageous", he declared.
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In addition to the Indiana law, Cook highlighted that there are several bills that aim to discriminate against the LGBT population. Among them, a PL from Texas, which allows the withdrawal of salary and pension payments from employees who imitate same-sex marriage licenses.
"These bills rationalize injustice in the name of defending something many of us hold dear. They go against the very principles our nation was founded upon and have the potential to undo decades of progress toward greater equality. Therefore, in On behalf of Apple, I oppose this wave of legislation wherever it appears."
