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Originally Posted by MysticCat
Which is one reason why you're mixing apples and oranges and why your analogy doesn't fit.
Go back and read the original post and note the sequence of events:
From his description, OP was at all times polite. Even when he was pissed, he was polite and managed a smile and a respectful response. He didn't, so far as I can tell, actually say "You sell cancer" to the proprietor -- he said that to us as indicative of his state of mind, his frustration and his perception of hypocracy. As to why he might have perceived it as hypocracy, what Skylark said.
I certainly agree with what DSTCHAOS said ( how could I not  ) about not wanting the money of businesses that are inhumane, unethical, etc. But that doesn't seem to be the case here. |
Have you sold your soul, too?
This is where the issue of ethics is subjective. My undergrad and alumnae chapters did not, and probably will not, have alcohol or tobacco sponsors because of the conflict of interest, even if the event is filled with people of legal drinking and tobacco purchasing ages. Our events were/are mostly (legal and illegal) substance-free and the party fundraisers that were held at "clubs" did not need sponsors and were also not associated with the name of the sorority. Not everyone is a fan of seeing tobacco or alcohol sponsors listed beside sorority or fraternity's names because there is a stigma with such associations for many people. I don't know if organizations have national rules regarding this.