Apple CEO Tim Cook voiced his opinion on the Employment
Non-Discrimination Act in a piece in Sunday’s Wall Street Journal. He explained
that he and Apple support the bill, and believe it to be a positive step for
American lawmakers.
As we see it, embracing people’s individuality is a matter
of basic human dignity and civil rights. It also turns out to be great for the
creativity that drives our business. We’ve found that when people feel valued
for who they are, they have the comfort and confidence to do the best work of
their lives.”
Apple Inc. is noted for cutting edge technological advances,
and it appears that Cook is helping make the company known for leading the
charge into more open views regarding sexual preference and the protection of
employees’ rights in the workplace.
Cook joins President Barak Obama, and a string of other
celebrities and politicians to voice their approval of the bill.
The Senate voted on Monday night to move forward with
discussion of the legislation. This is the first forward motion the bill has
seen since it was defeated in the Senate vote in 1996.
