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Originally Posted by AtLastHome

As messed-up as it is, the only way we can know if a major business we want to do business with is LGBTIQ friendly, is to do research BEFORE joining or buying from them.

Also, there are several websites that identify large corporations as well as small businesses all over the US that are either for or against us. After researching, as individuals, we have to make decisions about who we will buy from (or what gym, etc. to join). I hate WalMart and Target for example, yet, times are tough for a lot of people and I have access to more local type businesses because of where I live. So, I have more choices than many people in more rural areas. Plus, my kid is raised, but there are a lot of people here raising (and supporting) children and trying to make ends meet. We also have quite a few military people/families- and they sure as hell don't make a boat load of money!

On the other hand, our wanting less expensive goods has contributed to large corporations producing goods in countries that it costs less to do so. We can't have it both ways. Are we going to support labor in the US and bringing back manufacturing here. And are we willing to pay more for this? No, we shouldn't have to pay crazy proces, but, we won't be getting things at the prices we now see due to what has gone on with trade in the US.

We try very hard to buy made in the usa, problem is not much is made in the usa any more. While we have choices on where to buy, it is the what that we are having difficulty with. So I am voting on Tuesday to do my part. I hope all who are registered to vote do so as well. If I can make it to the polls, then the rest of you can too.