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Tristan Phillips:

Maybe the reason people aren’t buying Fords, or any US manufactured car, is because they’re crap.

I own a Ford F150 and the only reason it’s on the road today is because it’s bought & paid for. When it comes to finally retire the junker, I’ll be looking at the imports. I’m not overly concerned with Ford’s, or any other car manufacturer’s, politics. I want to own a vehicle that can do the job I want for a decent price and isn’t plagued by constant, silly, repair needs. And the domestics aren’t producing that.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:41 am Jeff:

“The AFA itself claims to have over 3.3 million supporters.”

Is there any evidence whatsoever that this claim is true?

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:44 am Quality Weenie:

The last round of buyouts were offered to ALL hourly employees also.

They are offering to all hourly employees again because then they would hire in employees at half the rate due to the new concessions in the contract.

The reason Ford is doing so bad is weak product line and poor management decisions in the past that they are paying for now and the fact that management at all levels are in it for themselves not the company.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:48 am Sassenach:

What boycott?

I don’t buy Ford “products” because I don’t like Ford “products.”

I’ve had my Honda Accord for 4 1/2 years, driven nearly 100k miles, and NO auto repair expenses in that time. Oh…I did have to pay $13 (installed, no less) for a new headlamp. I have NO idea what Honda’s politics are.

Jan 28, 2008 - 7:29 am Don L:

The reason this is not living room knowledge is because the leftist media controls the information. You will not find them allowing this information to become well known for the same reason that they would die before allowing film of an abortion to be put out to the masses.

Can there really be fair voting in America when the agenda of one side is the only one mushed by the mainstream media?

Jan 28, 2008 - 7:41 am Disgusted American:

Maybe IF they MADE cars/trucks that got GOOD Gas Mileage…they’d sell more..period! No car should get less then 45MPG city/maybe 65 or more hwy…with todays technology theres NO excuse! Im driving a 1981 Ford F150,not because I love it..but because I can’t afford a new car..and IF I could Buy one..Id want a Prius!

Jan 28, 2008 - 7:48 am BMoon:

While the American Automotive industry leadership, especially Ford’s, has certainly brought their industry to a painfully uncompetitive and inefficient state, it wasn’t exactly brilliant either to spit in the face of the one consumer who would have bought their deficient product on the basis of pure patriotism (albeit misguided patriotism) - the millions of Heartland Christians and conservatives who buy minivans and pickups - the biggest-selling US automotive products. These pompous, benighted geniuses put the nail into their own coffin and I, for one, do not shed a tear for them.

Jan 28, 2008 - 7:57 am Fat Man:

I had no idea about this boycott. I had stopped buying Fords because the last one I bought disintegrated after 50,000 mi. I think most of their problems are generated in the design production process, not in HR or marketing.

Jan 28, 2008 - 7:57 am MF:

I am a Ford employee.

Ford does, like many companies, have PC tendencies. But Ford is also a strong supporter of employee religious activity, allowing Christians, Jews, and others to organize prayers *on company property*. Ford is also a major supporter of many religious community organizations such as Habitat For Humanity.

If you add up all the pro-Christian and pro-family things Ford does, it at least equals if not far exceeds the liberal cultural efforts.

Think of Ford’s marketing to and support of gay issues not as taking sides in a culture ware, but rather as customer outreach–Ford is reaching for any segment it can to improve sales.

I speak for myself and not for Ford Motor Co.

Jan 28, 2008 - 8:08 am A. N. Pierson:

I too had no idea of this boycott. Therefore, I am deeply suspicious that Ford’s problems are in any significant way connected to it. In fact, it is the reverse. If I were a stockholder in Ford, I would hold the company to the flame about the quality of its cars vis a vis Toyota and others. This is a distraction. And a potential excuse. Basically, it’s nonsense with no provable correlation.

Jan 28, 2008 - 8:31 am Wally:

As a child in the sixties and seventies, I remember my father refusing to buy a Ford because of Henry Ford’s anti-semitism. He wouldn’t buy German cars either. Somehow, a particularly fabulous looking Mustang convertible allowed him to make a one time exception. I say bravo to Ford for distancing itself from its’ founder’s creepy values. Now, if it could just make a decent car…

Jan 28, 2008 - 8:41 am Boris 2:

Okay, AFA, you hate homosexuals, especially monogamous ones. We get it.

Jan 28, 2008 - 9:30 am MF:

Wally,

I am a *Jewish* Ford employee.

Ford has been going out of its way to distance itself from the less savory aspects of Henry Ford’s personality.

In Michigan, Ford is a frequent and steady sponsor of various Jewish community events. Ford even allows a group of Orthodox employees to use a conference room in WHQ (though they can’t always get a minyan) to say the afternoon prayers.

Jan 28, 2008 - 10:12 am whatever:

The question to Ford is whether the “outreach” made more gays buy Fords than Christians boycotted.

I would submit “no”.

Anyone who who identifies themselves as a queer is going be driving a Volvo, not a Ford.

Go to San Francisco some time and see how many Fords you can find on the road. Heck, I bet there isn’t even a dealership there.

Jan 28, 2008 - 10:41 am BMoon:

Oh cut the mindless PC-crap out, Boris. It has nothing to do with hate, it has to do with conservatism. Conservatives want to conserve things, right? What better thing to conserve than the family unit, traditional marriage, and male-female roles? Without that, even gays are toast.

Jan 28, 2008 - 11:53 am Linda Frank:

“Anyone who who identifies themselves as a queer is going be driving a Volvo, not a Ford.”

Evidently you missed Brokeback Mountain, whatever.

In fact, you are so square you don’t even realize that the number of gays in pickup trucks with cowboy hats is huge to the point of cliche. Where do you live, the moon?

Meanwhile, this whole business is absurd. The logic of this article is ridiculous. It’s the cars, stupid.

Jan 28, 2008 - 12:08 pm MarkD:

I too was unaware of Ford’s policies. I’ve owned two new Taurus wagons and both have had transmission problems in under 70,000 miles. That’s just not right and they are expensive repairs.

Conversely, I had a Probe that was bulletproof - I gave it away after 183K and 12 years because I wanted something new. The only repair was a clutch and a water pump.

Since the kids started to drive and it’s got to be automatics, no more Fords for me. Three Hondas, no issues yet.

Ford can give their benefits to whomever they like, gay or straight. If they want my business, they need more reliable cars. Since it takes a long time to rebuild a reputation, that means long warranties. They are in a deep hole. I hope they survive.

Jan 28, 2008 - 12:11 pm Deborah:

Ford executives might like to have a meeting with the executives at K-Mart (if there are any still around) and Levi Strauss. Both companies were boycotted and both companies nearly sank out of sight. They will never recover the market shares they lost. Levi wanted to blame their losses on imports and K-Mart was just clueless, which was self-evident: they hired Penny Marshall and Rosie O’Donnell to do television advertising for the company.

Jan 28, 2008 - 12:26 pm RIck Bennett:

This is by far one of the most juvenile and the most insipid analysis I’ve ever seen.

This from a CPA??

Jan 28, 2008 - 1:03 pm craig petty:

I truly think the boycott has a great impact on Ford. There is close to 800,000 people who will not buy a Ford Product, whether it be a Volvo, Mazda, etc. I really dont think there are that many gay people that will buy a Ford product to offset the loss of 800,000!

Jan 28, 2008 - 1:15 pm John P:

How does he get from the 3.3 million supporters the AFA claims to saying in the third-from-last paragraph “Assuming there are 17 million boycott participants….” Perhaps he meant to write 1.7 million, in which case the lost sales drops dramatically. Can anyone help me out on this?

Jan 28, 2008 - 1:18 pm RPB:

Jeff asked:

“The AFA itself claims to have over 3.3 million supporters.”

Is there any evidence whatsoever that this claim is true?

First off, I own a 69 Mach 1 428 CJ.
That makes me a Ford fan. For those that don’t know what that is, link here:

http://musclecars.howstuffworks.com/classic-muscle-cars/1969-ford-mustang-mach-1-428-cobra-jet.htm

I can personally vouch for over 20 friends that are members. Take that times however many sons/daughters/aunts/uncles/parents/grandparents… You get the picture.

And yes, when a boycott like this is put together we look at it, decide if we want to join and if we do, then we actively get friends and family involved. That’s how a grass roots effort works.

Jan 28, 2008 - 1:24 pm Goldie:

My friends and family are not shopping Ford and it’s partners.

Jan 28, 2008 - 1:38 pm Robert Wayne:

The AFA is 100% right. As a consumer and a driver I’ll keep on driving Chrysler products until they either go out of business or become a bunch of politically correct pansies the way Ford has done.

Jan 28, 2008 - 1:40 pm Bernie:

I and other family members have been involved in the boycott. I am buying another car in May and if boycott is still on-it won’t be a Ford. If I was working for Ford I would be shouting for the CEO to step down or adopt other policies.

Jan 28, 2008 - 1:51 pm Thresa:

I have been aware of the boycott and when I purchased a car for myself last year it was not a Ford. I love the Taurus and did not replace it with a new one because of the boycott. I bought a Camry instead. Not only did I not buy the Ford but neither will any of my 6 children or their spouses. Nor will any of my extended family. Seems everyone is moving to Toyota since we did and are so pleased with it. Ford needs to wake up.

Jan 28, 2008 - 1:52 pm Larry Dickens:

I believe

You can’t fight against God’s people. On an encouraging note, when the rapture comes we will be gone, maybe then your sales will climb again.

Jan 28, 2008 - 1:54 pm louis gander:

Ford Motor Co. might think that people don’t pay attention….

We do. I do - and I now drive a Dodge truck.

Jan 28, 2008 - 1:56 pm charlie:

I’m a member of the AFA as are the rest of my family. i’ve been boycotting them for the past 2 years and will continue to do so. until they either go out of business or change their policies.

Jan 28, 2008 - 1:57 pm Steve Smith:

Call it whatever you want, but the fact of the matter Ford is in trouble and I can gaurantee you this just part of Ford’s failure. Sure they build a crap car and I will NEVER buy one again! Probably most people do not know that Ford made and sold tanks to the Nazi’s in WW2. Anything for a buck. No ethics then and certainly not now. The automaker continues to advertise in gay and lesbian publications. Ford is the fifth highest corporate supporter of homosexuality. Ford offers medical benefits to help pay expenses of those who choose to undergo sex change operations. If you think the religious right does not care about these things, then dream on. They talk, spread the word and take action. ALL FACTS!

So again, call it whatever you want but the boycott is a part of Ford sales going down. Ford has their own agenda, the only thing they worship is money! So this is the only way things will change. Hit them in the pocket book. The executives are so filthy rich though, they will be the least to get hurt. They got what they wanted. The rest can fight over the spoils!

Jan 28, 2008 - 2:34 pm Jeanne:

we boycotted ford. I had a ford focus and my husband a ford truck. Being a loyal customer, I

would have tried to find something at ford first in August ‘07 when it came time to buy something for carpooling. I didn’t even consider ford this time. We bought an ‘08 GMC Acadia and love it.

The lifestyle ford supports now makes raising our children much more difficult. It’s not okay.

Jan 28, 2008 - 2:35 pm Used Car Dealer & Hobbyist:

The author said he does not personally support the boycott and then uses real number projections to advance the theory that the boycott may have something to do with Ford’s problems. Nowhere does he say the boycott is the sole, or even a major, factor in Ford’s problems. In fact, his writing stresses the contrary.

He’s simply asking a question that should have been asked at Ford (or listened to, if it was asked behind closed doors), “Why intentionally offend a sound customer base (family-oriented folks who have to buy new vehicles to cart around their offspring) and subsequently burn off scarce money and good will for no good reason?

Possibly, the company should have been focusing more on product and market than falling all over itself being politically correct. That’s the point being made by the author; no more / no less.

You bleeding-heart liberals are free to go buy a new Ford instead of the BMWs, Saabs, Volvos, and Hondas with which you are so enamored, if it is important that you show family-value Neanderthals how gallantly you support culturally destructive behavior and companies that promote its “rightness.”

Otherwise, read the excellent analysis this author makes and quit shooting the messenger because you don’t like the message. Sheesh.

Disclosure: I drive an old Ford Taurus because I bought it cheap. My wife drives a newer Chevy Lumina because it’s a damn good car…and when it does need repair (which isn’t often), it costs pennies on the dollar compared to similar repairs on a Beemer, Saab, Volvo, or Accord.

Jan 28, 2008 - 2:47 pm Warren Ecker:

I used to support the AFA until this boycott. For the AFA to attack Ford and not all the other companies the advertise in gay magazines tells me there is something beyond this guys self-rightous attitude. I am a Christian but I firmly believe this boycott against this American company is very wrong. I would examine my real motives if I were this guy at AFA.

Jan 28, 2008 - 2:55 pm mishu:

I love the Taurus and did not replace it with a new one because of the boycott. I bought a Camry instead.

Oops Theresa.

“The Post reports that Procter & Gamble, Health Alliance, Toyota and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Ashland, Federated Department Stores, Delta Air Lines and E.W. Scripps all offer marriage or domestic partner benefits to employees.”

I suppose you could buy this car. You know that company won’t offer same sex benefits.

Jan 28, 2008 - 2:56 pm mishu:

As a matter of fact, the horse has left the barn on this one for all Major car companies. Big Three Automakers to Offer Benefits to Same-Sex Partners

Jan 28, 2008 - 3:01 pm Annette:

The Ford Boycott is for real. I’m one of those who signed the petition. I’m not totally anti-gay, but I do draw the line at “same sex marriage”. Ford appears to have stepped over the line in more ways than one. And, although I have had Fords in the past, I have to agree with those who say they need to worry about the quality of their products. Maybe a Pontiac? I had a new Grand Prix that I kept for 13 years, put over 230,000 miles on it and when I finally parted with it, it still drove good, did not burn any oil and everything still worked! Anyway, I will not buy another Ford until they become a little more family friendly again, the “traditional” family.

Jan 28, 2008 - 3:03 pm Vickie V:

Gay or not… its the product and the price. I was a big ford truck fan. Then I tried a Dodge with a cummins… Ill never go back. The Ford International made diesels are grenades

Jan 28, 2008 - 3:08 pm Ted Brown:

Your comments re: AFA boycot of Ford are spot on.

My first new car was a 1957 Ford and most have been Ford products since. My brand loyalty was lost over this very issue. I’m currently driving a Dodge product rather than a Ford.

My wife’s Ford product will be replaced before the end of this year. As this is written, it will not be with another Ford product!

Forget the so-called weak product line. I would have purchased a F-150. You have identified the core issue with many buyers.

If the Board of Directors were doing their job, Ford would not be having this problem!

Jan 28, 2008 - 3:14 pm pch1013:

Since we’re all using anecdotal evidence to prove our points here, let me just say that I live in an all-gay household, and 3 out of 5 of us drive Fords.

Jan 28, 2008 - 3:19 pm Angie:

I’m glad that there’s at least this one article admitting to the fact that the AFA boycott might have something to do with their huge drop in sales. Yes, Fords are crappy cars, but people have been complaining about Ford’s crappy cars since back in the 80’s with the cute addage “Found On Road Dead” came about. Since their cars have been crappy for so long, but their profits only recently started dropping - at the same time as the boycott started - I have to believe that the boycott is what affected their bottom line.

Here’s the reality - AFA was not asking for all the execs to get saved and hold 24 hour prayer vigils in their offices!! AFA was only asking them to take a “non-commital” stance on the subject of homosexuality - in other words, all they had to do to avoid this mess was say “We don’t support or deny homosexual rights. We make no particular stand in this area.” THAT’S ALL THEY HAD TO DO!

They are a business, not a place of social reform. If the execs wanted to make social changes in America, they should’ve done it on their own time and their own dollar. Instead their going down and taking blue collar jobs down with them.

I support the AFA boycott.

Jan 28, 2008 - 3:35 pm AG - South Carolina:

We just purchased one car (within the past 4 months) and plan to buy another truck / SUV within the next 2 months - - - Ford is not an option - - - we drive right past the dealership… We won’t support businesses that actively promote the gay lifestyle!

Jan 28, 2008 - 3:35 pm Mike the roofer:

I have been aware of the boycott since it’s inception, and personally know 6 other individuals that are participating. I buy 2 vehicles per year, and up until the boycott they were all Fords. I don’t know what effect others around the country are having on Ford, but the boycott is responsible for every non-Ford vehicle purchased that I controlled.

Fords have been good to me. Once a die hard Chevy man, about 12 years ago I switched and never regretted, until now. If Ford apologized and discontinued their support, I would buy Ford again.

The AFA does not want Ford to take an anti-gay stance, but simply remain neutral, not taking ads in such publications as The Advocate and ceasing support of public gay pride events.

Jan 28, 2008 - 3:36 pm Scott:

Most people were not aware of the AFA and their boycott. I work for a public utility with a large Union work force.

However, I am one of those signed on the boycott petition. I never would have bought a Ford (because I spent my youth working under them with my dad). (however, the union employees do put peer pressure for management to drive “American” cars).

However, I did forward the boycott notice to all of my Union employees who were making fun of my 1980 Mercedes Diesel with now 550,000 miles on the original engine and transmission and 33 mpg.

That shut them up really fast when I showed them who they were supporting (The whole anti-traditional family agenda). Enough said on that topic. (PS: I have noticed much less union people driving Fords).

Jan 28, 2008 - 3:41 pm Nilo Cantonjos:

AFA has sent me this e-mail that Ford has been supporting and promoting the immoral homosexual agenda. Therefore, I never bought Ford and I actually told a lot of my friends regarding this and they all agreed not to buy Ford. They also spread the news.

There are still a lot of well-meaning christians who will never succumb to this immoral act.

That’s why. God Bless us all.

Jan 28, 2008 - 3:46 pm Bruce Whitesell:

“The AFA itself claims to have over 3.3 million supporters.”

Is there any evidence whatsoever that this claim is true?

If they count people who only subscribe to their emails, definately not! I subscribe and pass them around to my friends so that we can keep abreast of what they’re up to. They’ve never gotten a dime of my money or an ounce of my support.

They don’t provide public income statements, but Federal filings show them with an income of about $17,000,000/year, or less than $6 per claimed supporter. That’s less than the price of a Double Whopper with Cheese Meal at Burger King.

American Family Association

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2005 Revenue: $17,595,352

Location: Tupelo, Mississippi

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Jan 28, 2008 - 3:47 pm Raymond Morgan:

From a ford to a Chrysler. We are a Christian Family and believe what the Bible says about homosexuals.

Jan 28, 2008 - 3:52 pm Diana F.:

My husband and I are among those who boycotted. I’m pleased to read the article and see that it has been felt. Volvo, being owned by Ford, was our desired replacement commuter car (XC90). We are two years into the decision not to buy Ford products and we are very pleased that the nearly-eighteen-yr-old Accord is functioning flawlessly with 210K (and it was stolen and wrecked when only five weeks old!) If we get our Volvo, it will have to be pre-owned unless the boycott is lifted. We love to buy American, but only if it will strengthen the country from the inside. Ford’s stance is one that will only weaken the US.

Jan 28, 2008 - 3:52 pm Ford Owner:

I own a Ford F250 diesel crew cab. I haul horses in a huge trailer and need power. Ford has always been my favorite truck; a lot of that is simple brand loyalty. I’m also a member of AFA and won’t buy another Ford vehicle because of the boycott. And, no, Boris, I don’t hate gays. That demonizing comment is just an easy out for a liberal unwilling to look at the real issues. I just don’t want a minority agenda shoved down the majority’s throat, especially if I believe it is ultimately hurtful to society.

Mr. Ford has a right to lead his company into taking sides in the culture war, even to the detriment of his company and stockholders. Likewise, as a consumer I have a right to buy from whomever I wish. If a company like Ford is actively supporting a political agenda I disagree with, I will give my hard earned money to a company which is at least neutral in the culture battle.

For those who claim the AFA boycott has no effect? Ask my Ford dealer’s opinion of that after he sees me pulling into the competing next-door dealership when I get a full ton replacement truck.

You would think instead of getting rid of 90+% of their hourly workforce, Ford would first consider getting rid of a boycott which is completely within their ability to remove and is certainly causing at least some of their financial crisis (I’m proof of that). Mr. Ford would not have to dis the gays (who are not buying his product anyway, regardless of what Linda Frank saw in Bunghole Mountain) - just become neutral in the culture battle.

But hey - you have to respect a guy who’s willing to watch his his company go down the toilet while he hugs his PC agenda… right?

Jan 28, 2008 - 3:52 pm fickle:

I boycotted Ford because of their position on homosexuality. I am not a member of AFA. I do not support promotion of the homosexual agenda. What they need is help not encouragement. I also skipped Toyota as well for the same reason. I also don’t see how this makes business sense. I strive to be a person of values, morality and conviction. I know, too much for some to handle.

Jan 28, 2008 - 3:54 pm C3:

I bought a Ford BECAUSE of AFA’s Boycott…

I’ve Driven more than a few Fords and I love them. I used to DESPISE them…

I bought a Mustang GT. Its awesome and since GM supports the GLBT community just as much as Subaru and Toyota does…I think AFA is more ineffective at this boycott than they were with Disney and ABC…

Finally, Gays and Lesbians Tend to own more Honda and Subaru Products than any other car, so if you want to boycott something, you better go after Honda, because they are busy selling more cars to more Gays, and HOLY CRAP! They NEVER refuse to sell them to a homosexual!!

Quick!! Boycott Honda for selling cars to Gays!

Jan 28, 2008 - 3:54 pm Melissa:

My family and extended network of other family and friends are also boycotting Ford. We count as at LEAST 45 car buying individuals who will not buy a FORD product. This boycott should at least be a heads up for a struggling company looking for any way to turn things around. We’re not asking that they come out AGAINST the homosexual lifestyle, just that they don’t go out of their way to support it.

Jan 28, 2008 - 3:55 pm JR:

We are also taking part of the boycott. It is not a question of “hating” gays or whether gays are driving cars made by Ford.

Instead, its about whether Ford will take a neutral stance on the support of gay advocacy or continue with its definite support of the gay lifestyle and agenda.

Unfortunately, Ford has made its position clear. They can do whatever they want with their company and their position- just as we can choose to do what we want with our consumer dollar.

Makes cents (sense) to me.

Jan 28, 2008 - 3:59 pm Charles:

Is there a coincidence to the AFA and Ford’s sinking like a rock due to their gay stance? Didn’t Ford check the Bible and see what happened to Sodom and Gomorrah for the same behavior? I think not, but their sales figures do not lie. GM and Chrysler’s are as bad as Ford’s, so something is amiss. It’s time Mr. Ford thinks twice about his gay stance and the AFA.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:01 pm Melissa:

We have been loyal Ford truck owners for the last 20 years. We have sold two of our big trucks and gone to Dodge…not my favorite, but I agreed to and will stand by the AFA Boycott. They should spend their money on building cars and trucks, not public issues. They are a car company, period. I have participated loyally to all AFA boycotts and will not purchase products from any company that is blatantly pushing anti-family values, abortion or destructive behavior. I would rather be right and in the minority than part of the “in” crowd. As told in scripture: “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it.” Matthew 7:13

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:01 pm Todd W:

I joined the boycot and told everyone I know and work with about it. I got 3 people I work with to join AFA and the boycot as well as my Mom and an Aunt. I don’t hate gays, but I am against a major corporation pushing the gay agenda. I have a right not to accept the gay lifestyle and not to have it shoved in my face just as gays have a right not to have my values shoved in thier face. Get a clue FORD!

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:01 pm Mark Isaac:

Great article. I’m a Ford boycotter and, though I haven’t heard it talked about in the news I’m quite sure it’s having its effect as you identified. When I rent vehicles (which I do about once every 3 weeks) I request no Ford vehicles as well.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:01 pm Matt:

I am a member of the boycott. I did NOT purchase a Shelby GT500 this year, as I had planned, due to the boycott. I purchased a GM product instead of the Ford. (Corvette Z06)

I personally know of six other local folks who have done the same thing. GM buyers all. I think GM is happy about this!

My best friend planned to purchase an F150 and bought a Silverado… same reason!

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:03 pm marie wheeler:

i belong to the AFA and indeed, we are boycotting Ford Motors. This country was founded on principles that Ford does not see any reason to honor. Therefore, being good citizens and patriots. the boycott still stands.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:05 pm steve:

thank you for your article. I am one of those boycotting Ford products because of this, and you are right in stating that the boycott has been very effective. I know I personally have spread the word to many others not to buy Ford products and I’m sure many of them have passed that on to many others too.

All Ford had to do was simply remain neutral. Instead they began aggressively pursuing the homosexual agenda, and because of their stance, it has cost them dearly. If they wind up bankrupt, they will have no one to blame but themselves.

The fact that the “mainstream” media and the business community have completely ignored this boycott speaks volumes about them as well. But then, many of them support the same agenda that is now killing Ford.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:05 pm J. T.:

Homosexuality is becoming accepted as an alternative lifestyle, and after all, it is the 21st century isn’t it? So what’s the big deal? Oh yeah! God mandates that homosexuality is wrong! It’s in His word and He’s not changing His mind, so why should we accept a sinful lifestyle as the norm? God doesn’t! Go against God and you’re standing all alone, friends. My experience with Ford products has been excellent. I just wish that Ford would stick to the business of making fine cars and trucks.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:07 pm Lew D.:

I can tell you personally that the boycott is working. I chose a Touareg over an Edge and my wife chose a Toyota Avalon over a Ford. Actually, she didn’t even consider going into the Ford dealership this time although we have owned three Fords in our past car history. I have seen the ads and read of the active support of non-car issues. If they just were smart enough to be neutral, it would be palatable.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:09 pm pch1013:

It’s amazing the lengths some people will go to to get some other people’s health-insurance benefits canceled.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:10 pm KAY HUGHES:

I am a member of AFA and have owned only Mazda’s for many years now. Our family has had a 626 that went to 200K and we got rid of it and got a MX-6, I’m on my 2nd MPV which I bought in 2004. Haven’t had to buy that many because they run forever. Sadly, I won’t buy another Mazda as long as there is a boycott. Unlike how we Christians are vilified, I do not have any hate in my heart for gays. I just do not like the way the way they are pushing their radical agendas and trying to compare themselves to the struggle of African-Americans. There is a great difference there and it offends me to relate the two. I will continue to boycott Ford and Mazda until they stop pouring money into causes like this. I will research the next automaker before I buy another car or van.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:15 pm Dan Kaufman:

What a crock. The AFA is obsessed–OBSESSED–with homosexuality. I subscribe to their email list, and about 75% of the crap they crank out is along the lines of “the homosexuals are going to take over the world and ruin your lives and bring God’s wrath and goshdarnit, lookie there, the sky is falling, too!” So they’re boycotting Ford because Ford advertises in gay publications. If Ford advertised in gay publications to the exclusion of any other publication, that would be one thing. But they advertise everywhere. So to say that Ford somehow favors the gay community is just silly. Acknowledge that gay people drive cars? Yes. Support gay drivers and encourage them to buy Fords? Yes. Favor gay drivers over everyone else? No. And they’re not. But the AFA knows how to manipulate information so that it shows a false bias. Keep looking, boys and girls, but you won’t find it at Ford.

Protect your family from the American Family Association–they’re the ones you should be afraid of.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:17 pm Scot Larsen:

Nice article. I agree the mainstream media has, for the most part, ignored the boycott. So has Ford.

The article mentions petition signers have influenced 3-5 people, on average, not to purchase Ford products. I know I have influenced at least 10x that number. I am an active member of my church and talk, at any chance I get, of our social responsibility to uphold Christian ethics in our society. And I use Ford and the AFA boycott as a frequent example. This position was recently bolstered by an ethics professor we had speak to our members. He stressed the need to live out our beliefs, including the boycott of companies that actively undermine Christian ethics.

So, Ford is the architect of their own demise. I hope all the unemployed auto workers appreciate Ford’s efforts to advance the GLBT agenda.

Scot

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:17 pm tony:

I am an AFA member, I support the boycott. Yes there are a few (maybe 10%) true conservatives left. Might as well boycott, nobody to vote for on the political seen, country way out of whack to the left. No Bush is not close to a conservative. A NeoCon maybe. They are just liberal war protesters from the 60’s who became yuppies.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:18 pm Patrick:

I support the boycott. Over the past several months my family has purchased 5 new vehicles, and another two will be bought this year. No Fords.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:24 pm nofordforme:

Linda Frank you must live on the moon! If you believe that if Hollywood makes a pro gay cowboy movie it represents reality then you must believe Christopher Reeve could fly. I have lived in the mountain west for nearly fifty years and I have never met a man who actually made his living on a ranch who was gay. Ford has a lot of problems but to intentionally upset millions of formerly loyal customers to the point they refuse to buy your product is insane.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:24 pm Denny Cox:

I own two Ford Motor Car’s and will never buy another after reading this. I was thinking of getting a new Jag XKR, but not now..Thanks

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:25 pm Builder:

Ford has a new Lincoln LKS coming out summer of ‘08. I would love to purchase this beauty; however, I am a member of AFA and will have to forego the desire. I’m steering my family to Chrysler; to wit, my daughter just leased a 300.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:26 pm Jim Richey:

Ford has a great looking heavy duty pickup to pull a camper. Sorry, Ford you where not even on my shopping list this past fall when I bought a new GM product (50K) for pulling my camper. I would stop camping if I had to buy Ford to get there and if you don’t know why and can’t figure out why, then die.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:32 pm tom:

f*#% those crazy AFA. I hope their kids grow up to be gheys…

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:32 pm Spoon:

I’m a college student who takes part in some AFA boycotts when I feel that are doing right. Personally, I do not purchase any American cars - BMW only. However, I would not purchase any Ford product anyway simply because they are complete junk and also for their stance for gay-rights. Nevertheless, this boycott has been going on for a while, but of course if you are a CNN, MSNMC, or a NY Times reader you probably have not heard about it. Why? Well, we all know that those are left-wing media outlets and more than likely side with Ford. Watch FOX News and maybe you will become more knowledgeable. FYI, AFA is a strong voice so if you are not familiar with the group you might want to take a look at some of their positions on certain issues. *Extreme lefts no need to bother.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:35 pm Spoon:

I’m a college student who takes part in some AFA boycotts when I feel that are doing right. Personally, I do not purchase any American cars - BMW only. However, I would not purchase any Ford product anyway simply because they are complete junk and also for their stance for gay-rights. Nevertheless, this boycott has been going on for a while, but of course if you are a CNN, MSNMC, or a NY Times reader you probably have not heard about it. Why? Well, we all know that those are left-wing media outlets and more than likely side with Ford. Watch FOX News and maybe you will become more knowledgeable. FYI, AFA is a strong voice so if you are not familiar with the group you might want to take a look at some of their positions on certain issues. *Extreme lefts no need to bother.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:37 pm Lee:

For those who do support the boycott, they should let their local Ford dealership know. That is the best way for the Board of Directors at Ford to know the true impact of this action. Those who make the decisions at Ford can choose for themselves their own actions and then should be held accoutable. It is up to each member of the public do decide for themselves how they spend their money and who they will support. I decided about 17 years ago to no longer buy Levi’s. Why? They made a big deal of the fact they would no longer support the Boy Scouts of America because of their stand against homosexual leaders in the scouts. I still have not bought anything produced by that company since that day. If the decision makers at Ford want to be responsible for the shareholders and the employees of their company, they should make a change in their policy and hope to win back some of those they have lost.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:39 pm Mac08:

I used to think the organizations like the AFA were run by a bunch of zealots, but then, I would never have dreamed that American companies would promote morally and socially corrupt agendas, but they do.

A friend sent me a link to AFA about 2 years ago and I signed the boycott. Ford has some good products. Too bad.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:44 pm David:

I support this boycott. When I called a local Ford dealer and left a message asking them to stop the pro-gay agenda, my call was returned by a salesman who was rude beyond belief. He said I was stupid and needed to get a life, that I was doing this because I couldn’t get a girlfriend (I’ve been happily married for 25 years), that I was secretly gay. Well, I’ll never buy a Ford even if they lift the boycott. It used to be my favorite US-made brand. I’ve owned several of them. So stupid to lose US jobs and manufacturing capacity over this.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:46 pm Carl:

I agree with the AFA, but that is not the only reason I won’t buy another Ford. I bought a 2005 F250 SuperDuty. What a piece of JUNK. I traded it for a Chevy with a Duramax and Allison. It is sweet and gets 18 MPG trailering!

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:47 pm Paul E:

My family and I had purchased Ford’s for the last 15 years about one every other year yet no more. I have been a supporter of the boycott for the last 18 months or so and find an opportunity to tell most people I meet about this. I understand that 1 or 2 of Ford’s highest echelon of management are gay and this makes sense for the stand they are taking yet still just as disgusting.

Instead of focusing on meeting the customers need with high quality products, they have embarked on another program of aberrant social engineering.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:49 pm Bill Suskevich:

Maybe the corporate geniuses that are now failing to run this company should revisit the mission statement of Ford Motor Co. I don’t think it has any mention of supporting sexual practices. The only conclusion that I can come to is that there are probably many homosexuals at the helm of this failing company at this time. What other motivation could be strong enough to permit them to watch the company fail rather than returning to the original purpose of this once great organization. I was a Lincoln TC owner for many years. That is over.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:49 pm F. E. Blay:

The boycott by AMA is just plain criminal based on an admitted bias that should be outlawed. If there were not such narrow minded views, maybe, just maybe, we could see people as people and not differenciate between sex, color, etc.?????

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:50 pm Daniel:

I am also supporting this boycott, I also advise friends/relatives who are socially conservative to boycott Ford. So yes, the boycott has a greater effect than what is seen on paper. The writer of this article seems to be aware of the effects of this boycott.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:55 pm Fred Lehmann:

I support the boycott and have since I first heard of it. The sad thing is I like Ford products. I currently have a Grand Marquis, a Crown Vic and a Ranger, all bought before I learned of the boycott. I have over 100K trouble free miles on two of them and 50K on the other. I really want another Ford and have personally talked to a couple of local dealers with no indication of any hope for a change at Ford. I can not support Ford as they are now so I’ll look else where.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:56 pm John:

Hey… I am a member of AFA (and signed the petition). And I assisted my family and a couple of friends these past two years in buying 6 vehicles. I can assure you none of them were Ford vehicles. AFA works! Ford doesn’t. They would rather go down in their ship than turn off the sewer water that they are pouring into their business by this biased pro-gay stand.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:56 pm Bobbie Jo:

We are AFA members who have proudly put our money where our mouths are—we support AFA financially and are boycotting Ford products even though we qualify for Ford’s retired employee discount. It is illogical for Ford to actually believe that the small market it picks up by taking this in-your-face PC stand can possibly make up for the main-stream America market it has lost.

Jan 28, 2008 - 4:58 pm corey bratt:

I signed the boycott in the beginning. I was raised to buy Ford. My husband and I both bought Fords. We got the first one paid off and got rid of it, and we just got rid of our Explorer to buy Honda. Out with Ford. When people say they’re being “PC”, they’re not being neutral, they’re being pro-gay, and pro-whatever else.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:01 pm califorchrist:

I never liked Fords, had two in my life time. Always engine problems. Being a member of AFA, means not planning on buying any more in the future. Ford, you messed up big time. You messed with the wrong folks. Time to repent!

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:02 pm Ryan Woodcraft:

In response to this comment left by MF:

“If you add up all the pro-Christian and pro-family things Ford does, it at least equals if not far exceeds the liberal cultural efforts.”

Your attempt to justify that it’s okay for Ford to support eccentric homosexual causes publicy, because Ford “allows” christians to pray is weak. As long as everybody is equally offended than everything is fine, and nothing is morally wrong. But I will give it to Ford, they are willing to go bankrupt and out of business for what they believe in.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:02 pm Peewinkiedoodle:

Ford blew the 10 year window they have to sell me a car. I recently purchased a new vehicle and, since I’m participating in the boycott, I didn’t even visit a Ford dealership. As a result, I’ve discovered General Motors makes a much better product and throws in OnStar and a year of OnStar service too on my new Saturn Vue! And Saturn service leads the industry.

All AFA has asked is that Ford remain neutral in this culture war and Ford’s response has been “in your face” defiance. Stupid move for any business.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:03 pm HisMan:

I would have bought a Ford Mustang Cobra and a new Explorer were it not for the boycott.

I will not buy any Ford products until they change their efforts to reshape morality in this country.

They are in the wrong business and their balance sheet shows it.

Go AFA.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:03 pm John:

FORD has always stood for Found On The Road Daily or Fix or repair Daily in my opinon. My family and I strongly support the boycott. Ford has never had any good prodcuts anyway and to use money to support unnatural causes is like a nail in their own coffin. If they continue headed the way they’re going they may not even exist in a few years. That’s pretty sad for a company that’s been aroung almost 100 years.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:03 pm Keith:

I drive a ford f150 , my wife drives an f150 . We are both AFA members and we will not buy another Ford , maybe , until they get a new CEO along with new policies

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:03 pm russ:

Your kidding right? You honestly beleive the AFA has the power to make any difference in a company the size of Ford? Do you hapen to remember their pathetic boycott of Disney? During that their “boycott” Disney made record profits and then they used some phoney story to call off their “boycott”. North American cars suck…that’s all there is to it. GM sales are down, Chrysler sales are down (Daimler just dumped them) and Ford’s are down because they make crappy gas hogs that don’t give people what they want. AFA can say it’s because of their boycott all they want but it has nothing to do with them. I wish people would stop giving this group more power than it really has. BTW I noticed that after the AFA sent their little minions a note about this article they all started showing up here….so let me put this challenge down. Any and all AFA supporters please log a small comment indicating your support of this boycott. If in 2 days I see even 1 million pro boycott statements I will eat my words….but I doubt it.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:04 pm Kathy:

Angie…thank you for your post.

‘Here’s the reality - AFA was not asking for all the execs to get saved and hold 24 hour prayer vigils in their offices!! AFA was only asking them to take a “non-commital” stance on the subject of homosexuality - in other words, all they had to do to avoid this mess was say “We don’t support or deny homosexual rights. We make no particular stand in this area.” THAT’S ALL THEY HAD TO DO!’

That’s exactly right!! And I also support the AFA for that reason. I and my friends have been boycotting them. Everyone should try a Dodge.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:05 pm john:

Interesting opinions, all with feeling. From this side, there has been a Ford in my family since 1917. My last Ford was a ‘98 Lincoln, excellent auto (still a Ford, you know). But purchases since have been competition and will be until their policy changes.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:07 pm Jason D:

I was going to replace my 2004 Explorer, which I absolutely LOVE!, with a new one as it just passed the 75,000 mile mark, but decided against it because of the boycott.

Political Correctness is far less important than morality, my friends. It’s not about gays, it’s about supporting people whose sexuality is their identity.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:10 pm cammy:

It sounds like to me, between the boycott and the bad quality of the product both are contributing to Fords down fall. Yikes!

I use to be a Ford user, but I don’t like Fords attitude toward it’s consumers. It cares little what you think.

I want a quality car with low gas mileage. Foreign cars seem to do a better job of that.

I do want to keep work in America, but as a single woman I need inexpensive but dependable. Many car manufacturing employees make twice what I do. Seems they could use a pay cut. I want quality and good gas mileage at a price “I” can afford. The average joe doesn’t make UAW wages.

Also, I do think Ford would be better off if they stayed neutral. Seems to me that if you are having financial difficulties you wouldn’t want to tick off anyone.

Good business is neutral. All are your customers and if you want all to be your customers, you need to stay in the neutral zone.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:10 pm Charles Hyde:

My support of the boycott has been a fact since before there was a boycott. I would like to see all auto makers doing more about increasing the milage of their products than whether or not they advertise in gay publications. I do not feel that homosexuals are endangering our planet, but I do feel that global warming IS a real threat. Homosexuality is basically a matter between the individual and God. I do not support the gay lifestyle, but God did not give us the right to judge them as individuals. The gay and lesbian communities pose no spiritual ill to me or anyone else. All other matters in this issue can more properly be dealt with through legislation.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:11 pm cammy:

It sounds like to me, between the boycott and the bad quality of the product both are contributing to Fords down fall. Yikes!

I use to be a Ford user, but I don’t like Fords attitude toward it’s consumers. It cares little what you think.

I want a quality car with low gas mileage. Foreign cars seem to do a better job of that.

I do want to keep work in America, but as a single woman I need inexpensive but dependable. Many car manufacturing employees make twice what I do. Seems they could use a pay cut. I want quality and good gas mileage at a price “I” can afford. The average joe doesn’t make UAW wages.

Also, I do think Ford would be better off if they stayed neutral. Seems to me that if you are having financial difficulties you wouldn’t want to tick off anyone.

Good business is neutral. All are your customers and if you want all to be your customers, you need to stay in the neutral zone.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:12 pm Randall G:

I recently purcahsed a import simply because of this boycott. I prior OWNED 4 different Ford vehicles and used to take my vehicle regularly to their shops for maintenance. When AFA publicized this and I happened to be looking I did not even consider Ford in the mix because of their stance.

I am currently considering another vehicle to replace my F-150 Super Crew that I traded in to get the Camry Hybrid … and until Ford changes their stance ..sorry Ford I cant support you or your Products… I would prefer the F-150 FX4 but I would rather go with the Toyota Tacoma instead of Ford and their support of the agenda..

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:15 pm Ben:

I can personally vouch that I, for one, have specifically avoided Ford because of the AFA Boycott. I am shocked that a company so large could be so deficient in marketing savvy as to continue this bullheaded display of PC reasoning at the expense of the shareholders and employees. Shame on you, Ford. I will discontinue my boycott as soon as Toyota acquires all of your assets, which won’t be long at this rate.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:19 pm PG:

The reason the AFA picked Ford to boycott, even though all of the Big Three automakers give same-sex couples benefits like they’re married, is that Ford was a soft target. The company was already in decline, and jumping on the bandwagon by starting a boycott allowed the AFA to boast that it was responsible for Ford’s losses.

IBM also gets a 100% rating from the gay-rights group HRC. Let’s see AFA start a boycott of IBM — I doubt they will be able to pretend to any success in hurting the company. Ditto for the hundreds of other businesses on HRC’s list of favorites. Provided here for the benefit of AFA’s fans:

http://www.hrc.org/documents/HRC_Corporate_Equality_Index_2008.pdf

I’ll be amused to see how y’all manage without patronizing any major software, hardware, pharmaceutical or financial company, plus boycotting Coke, Coors, Clorox, Dow, DuPont, General Mills, Kraft, J.C. Penney, Proctor & Gamble, Macy’s, Time Warner, UPS…

And remember, stop using Google! They’re actively supporting pride parades, recruiting gay employees and have a RAINBOW for their logo!

http://www.google.com/jobs/gayglers/

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:20 pm Ann:

I am not a member of AFA but support the boycott and shall continue to based on personal moral principles. Perhaps someone should look into the lifestyle of those making Ford’s decisions. How can the lives of so many Ford employees be ruined by so few?

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:21 pm Guy:

Greetings, i really like Fords, and am disappointed in their stance. I am also boycotting Ford. I believe this is the first time in my life my family has not had a Ford in the Driveway. like so many before has stated it is not that we hate the gay community, we just do not approve of their life style. We choose not to support them. The press or anybody else cannot force us to buy against our core values. Remember we choose to love the sinner, but we can hate the sin. When Ford changes their mind and stops pushing that type of life style on us…we will forgive them, and i can go back to buying Fords. i hope it is soon. I guess you can say i have a Freedom to chose..so lets thank our Vets for this. God Bless

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:23 pm California Jack:

June 2007, I bought a Camry instead of a Ford 500. It’s the first foreign car I ever bought and the first non-Ford in over 10 years. I did so after inquiring to Ford about their vigorous support of the gay community. Like the AFA, I was not asking them to denounce the lifestyle, merely to be neutral. Their response to me was basically “in your face, we don’t care what you think”. So after my 1992 Aerostar, ‘94 Thunderbird, ‘98 Windstar, ‘01 Windstar, ‘03 F-150, and ‘04 Excursion, the chain was broken by an ‘07 Camry, and the chain will remain broken until they change. Let FoMoCo go the way of history and let the world understand WHY.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:24 pm Mark:

I will not buy a FORD until they are neutral regarding the gay agenda. That includes my 3 adult children, my sister and her family, my parents and my aunt as well as about 30 other friends and acquaintances. I suscpect the news media would LOVE to rip the AFA if the boycott were not effective. However, I am sure if they have any idea that it is effective it will never be reported for fear of others joining. Any public company that took this approach towards politically incorrect groups such as white men, Christians, conservatives etc… would be blasted.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:24 pm Don Osman:

I support the AFA boycott. My wife

and I are Chevy people. Even if we

were not, I would not buy a Ford

product. Why don’t the Ford

executives wake up and face

reality. Shame on them!

Don

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:26 pm Jack:

I’m not a Ford fan but wood love to have a 2008 Shelby Cobra KR-500. But… I agree with the AFA. No Ford in my future.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:27 pm George Chenarides:

I have read most of the comments and with one exception see one aspect consistently left out about FORD’s actions with support of the gay and lesbian community, and that is the fact that they offer monetary and phsycological assistance for surgical procedures to change gender. Sure they can advertise anywhere they believe is a potential market but this goes way beyond just trying to spend advertising money with certain magazines not in the mainstream of things. It is an outright admittance of another agenda all together. I am a member of AFA and I support their boycott to the point that I have even changed car rental preferences.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:27 pm Linda O.:

My husband and I and members of our family are very keenly aware of Ford’s efforts in undermining marriage. We own an F150 (made the last payment in July) and have been very pleased with its performance, but we will not buy another Ford product while Ford supports extremists who work fanatically to destroy the foundation of our society, traditional marriage and the family.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:28 pm Ron:

Ford has definitely stepped in it!I’ve been a ford fan for 45 years.No more fords till they get their selves back straight!

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:31 pm May:

There are several drivers in our family and we own multiple cars. We replace one or two of our cars with a new one or two almost every year. (We bought 2 new luxury cars in 2007.) This year my husband came back from the Detroit area auto show wanting to buy me a new Ford. I told him about Ford promoting the gay agenda. He readily agreed NOT to buy a Ford - there are plenty of other choices. So that’s one REAL sales loss for Ford, not just someone saying they “wouldn’t buy one IF they were looking for a new car”.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:32 pm RPB:

Based on the number of posts, looks like there are more than just a “few” boycotters out there.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:32 pm Gabe Larsen:

I am a member of the AFA and I contacted all of my local Ford dealerships and told them I would boycott their stores. I also sent and personally signed up 5 other people in the AFA to boycott Ford.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:32 pm Kevin:

Having just graduated with a BS in Automotive Technology I would say that I know more than most about Ford’s technology. Ford is a pretty good company. I really admire their drive for alternate fuels and safer vehicles but…

Their engineering has a lot to be desired (as does GM), but they are getting better. (For you Toyota fans out there Automotive News reports that a 3 year old GM is as reliable as a 10 year Toyota).

Then Ford throws in their marketing agenda of gay lifestyle and marriage, and a group is all up in arms. If I bump into someone considering a Ford, I tell them all the bad stuff about their products not because they are bad but because am boycotting their products.

Thanks for for the article Tom.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:32 pm Craig:

I and my relatives are supporting the boycott of Ford Motor Company and their product lines. Ford is socially irresponsible for supporting the homosexual agenda which is condoning the spread of HIV and AIDS with their actions. The social and economic costs are horrendous, and affect all of us in the United States and around the world. We are currently looking for a replacement vehicle for our Ford Windstar, and we will not consider FoMoCo products.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:33 pm G:

I am gay - not by choice but because I was born with an homosexual sexual orientation. That is what all scientific studies to date strongly indicate. I have never been romantically or sexually attracted to women in the least.

Do some research into sexual orientation before you join a boycott intended to hurt a company b/c it wants to treat people - not with “political correctness” - but with respect and dignity. As a gay person I can tell you we need more of that. That’s not politics - it is basic human decency.

I also have a right to a romantic and sex life - I am not going to be celebate b/c I have a different sexual orientation. If that makes you feel uncomfortable - I don’t know what to tell you.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:36 pm Ron:

We signed onto the boycott way back when it was first brought up and we have publicized it to many we know. We were always a Michigan Ford family, and in the last 2-3 years I would guess the extended family has bought 30+ new cars & pickups AND not one of them is a FORD!

We believe in traditional family values. We are not anti gay, as there are many gay friends of the family, but neither will we support the destruction of our society and our values by buying from companies that flaunt anti-family values.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:36 pm Fire Dawg:

No Fords for me until Ford wakes up and the boycott is over.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:37 pm Ford Stinks:

I am one of the supporters of the Ford boycott because of AFA. I also own a Ford Explorer and purchased it new in 2000. My transmission is going out. Both of the heads on the engine had to be replaced when the car was under warranty (only because I bought the extended warranty). Now my warranty has ran out and I will have to pay for the transmission to be replaced. I have less than 40,000 miles on this car. I would never buy a Ford product again due to the problems I have had with my vehicle as well as what the company stands for.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:37 pm Jay:

There is nothing more bogus than AFA, Virtually useless organization made-up of not so intelligent people. In their last crusade they wanted people to stop shopping at Sears, I believe American Families work there and make a living out of Sears. AFA’s philosophy does not work in the real world. It is best to ignore AFA.

Ford is an American ICON and must be supported irrespective. I have no association with Ford, but I strongly believe AFA is useless org. I even tried to communicate with AFA, but no reply from them.

I am for supporting any American Business, no matter what.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:38 pm G.:

Jason D.,

I am gay and my sexuality is no more or less a part of my identity than your heterosexuality is a part of yours. I guarantee you your heterosexuality and all the implications of same - is a part of your identity. Think about it.

Thanks.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:39 pm DON:

For Russ: here’s one for AFA

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:40 pm Deana:

I am a member of the AFA and I support the boycott. I think Ford is going down, and unfortunately, the taxpayers will end up mopping up the mess. I am amazed that Ford does not pay attention to this issue. They seem to FLAUNT their extreme support of extreme gay functions. I hope they go to prison for the crimal flushing of the company down the drain.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:40 pm HTA:

I am an AFA member, and support its boycott. If Ford would just remain neutral, I think this would never have been an issue.

I mean really, did you see the RAINBOW under the latest Ford commericals? Oh…..no targeting gays there by any means, huh?

Also, since when is the RAINBOW a sign of being gay? The last I heard, the rainbow stood for peace after the rain. Get real.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:41 pm Marie:

I’m a member of AFA and I refuse to buy Fords for the following reasons:

1) I disagree with how the Ford Motor Company is being run.

2) Their cars are pieces of crap.

I have a 1998 Contour that is sitting in my driveway; something within the computer is kicking the A/C light on. Prior to that was a 1990 Escort that was also a piece of crap (the engine had to be replaced).

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:41 pm Carol:

I am an AFA member, and because of Ford’s policies we refuse to buy any more Ford products. We have also encouraged family members and friends to do the same. Our local Ford dealership just went out of business, by the way. I have a cousin who is a lesbian and who I love very much. I don’t hate gays, but refuse to support a company who openly supports the gay lifestyle.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:46 pm parrothead:

Kudos to Tom for an impartial evaluation of the facts–especially since he does not support the boycott. Ford’s products are the reason it has been so easy for myself and others to sign the boycott pledge. The same goes for entertainers: If you provide a valuable product/service, I will buy based on your quality. If you decide to enter the political arena, you’ve just taken the chance that you will lose my business. Odds are you just did. The UAW is obsolete and bailouts can only save unprofitable companies for so long. Sure, it worked for Harley-Davidson, but because of quality, I gladly paid the tariff to get my Honda. The fact that workers are happier working in all the foreign car factories in the south than in Detroit is proof that the union is just not needed–and Ford will be next.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:46 pm Jan:

I will be buying a new SUV this winter but it certainly won’t be a Ford, even though I am collecting a Ford pension. As consumers we have POWER and I personally feel good about that. Tick me off and I’ll spend my money elsewhere. Businesses fail to realize how smart consumers are these days. That’s why we see so many of them going under. Will Ford be next?

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:48 pm JHB:

We support the boycott… as do our daughters, a son-in-law and his parents. Our son-in-law and his parents bought Ford products exclusively for decades. All have now moved to other manufacturers for vehicles… and this is the reason. Also, we travel many times during the year. Hertz uses mostly Fords. As a Hertz #1 Gold Club member, my profile specifies that I will not drive a Ford product. $ here and $ there… alone it doesn’t amount to much. But put enough people together doing the same and soon it “speaks” loud enough to be heard [note the article we’re all now talking about]!

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:51 pm stan:

In Ford’s attempt to us its company to make a “moral” stand (homosexuality), they are laying off thousands of employees, hiring others at half the current wage.There moral stand is currently taking food out of the mouthes of its majority. That appears to me to be the greater immorality!

Ford, if you keep it up, you may close it up!

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:52 pm Brett K. Kiser, Sr.:

My family have been Ford owners since 1970. I would not have any other vehicle. I work construction and have always relied on Fords. They have never let me down. This year, I will need to replace our family car and buy my daughter a car to travel to college. This is a big decision but I will be looking somewhere else other than a Ford. This hurts me as much as it does Ford.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:54 pm William Bruner:

No way I would ever drive a Ford!!!

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:54 pm Sherrill:

I owned three F-350 4 door duallys and several Mazdas prior to Ford supporting the Gay-lesbian groups. I got rid of them and now drive a Dodge and a Toyota Prius. I will never own another Ford product as long as their support goes to these groups–why–Because I am proud to be a Christian. If they would change their course of action and i hope they will, then i would consider a Product of the company. Ford, Mazda, Juagar, Volvo, ETC.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:55 pm Jim:

It’s working and I’m all for it. The Ford Board of Directors and stockholders will eventually see the light.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:55 pm Tom:

I thought that Ford’d first responsibility was to it’s shareholders and not to the personal whims of it’s executives. I am sick of the blatant in your face promotion of the homosexual agenda. As a person trying to follow biblical principles I cannot support any company that actively pursues these sodomite agendas. It’s a matter of putting my money where my mouth is.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:57 pm Gary:

Some gays will do anything to claim “victim status”. Sorry, it doesn’t wash. I support the boycott simply because I resent a company that actively promotes the redefinition of marriage. Who are they to tell all of us that Biblical morality is FALSE. Oh really? Based on what evidence? Trendy gay propoganda of the last 30 years? Is that where you get your moral values? I’ve got a choice where I spend my money just as any gay person does. This has nothing to do with hatred (just another “victim” game anyway).

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:57 pm Jerry:

I run a landscape yard with lots of landscaping that come in. The ones that drive fords I would tell about boycott and all they could say was “Your Kidding” or “Thats hard to believe that Ford would do that”. Its good for Ford that the news media has not taken off on this cause if they did it would wipe them out within 6 months. Every landscaper said they would not buy another ford even if that was their favorite truck. Their is more people out their that care about doing the right thing if they can hear the truth. I own a 99 ford f-450 and I am going to buy a new Chevy this May. Ford just don’t be for either.

Jan 28, 2008 - 5:57 pm Chris:

I am part of the boycott. I currently own a 2002 Explorer and love it. But instead of purchasing a new Ford last year, I purchased a Chevy for the first time. I will continue to purchase Chevy vehicles or another american made car during this boycott.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:00 pm D.L.:

When i was just a kid, my Grandpa taught me that Ford was a four letter word that started w ‘F’.

I owned a Ford ONCE. Biggest piece of crap I’ve ever owned & I’ll never own another one. Wouldn’t take one if it was given to me.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:00 pm Todd Moss:

Over my life time I have owned over a dozen Fords. I have not bought a Ford since the boycott began. As long as Ford continues to support the anti-family agenda then I will continue the boycott. I will continue to lobby all my friends and family to join with the boycott too. I have talked many people into buying something else.

If Ford and the press decide to simply ignore the boycott then so be it. Ignoring the boycott will not make it go away. Folks claim that God doesn’t exist and they ignore Him too but that doesn’t make Him any less real.

Fords own actions will continue to drive the company to bankruptcy. That is not something that I want to see. I want to see Ford concentrate on building cars and stay out of family politics. I want to see Ford stop pushing the homosexual agenda. Ford has every right to ignore me and I have every right to continue driving my Dodge.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:01 pm Patrick Covington:

I last bought a Ford (Mustang) in 1991. Near the end of the 4th year with less than 70,000 miles, I began having transmission problems and annoying computer problems, having to replace the OBD system every 7,000 miles which was ludicrous. After several calls to Ford, I was laughed at and told I could not possibly have the problem I was describing. Then as the final conversation with the Ford exec ended, I was told they were looking forward to my next Ford purchase. Hearing the smugness of his voice, I proclaimed I would inform everyone of Ford’s shoddy manufacturing and would insist everyone I could convince to not buy a Ford product. This didn’t move him either. I am so so glad Ford is losing it’s shirt. I knew about this boycott over a year ago and pray for the proponents of it success on a regular basis. Hey Ford, payback’s a bitch. It couldn’t happen to a worse, more self-serving company. If you would treat your customers better, you might make a profit but we all know you’re too proud to admit your mistakes. Good for AFA. Screw you Ford. Who’s laughing now? And who’s BEGGING me to buy their product? No thanks, Ford. Other manufacturers really appreciate their customers. I LOVE my Dodge Ram. And I will keep telling everyone to not buy Ford. Let’s see, maybe 20 to 30 people I have convinced to not buy a Ford over 14 years..that would be around 200 vehicles I have cost Ford. Word of mouth gets out Ford. Do you realize that now?

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:03 pm Rodney:

I have one test that I try to apply to any decision I have to make in life. I call it my “hundred year test”. Basically, I ask myself, what impact would this decision have on the human race if everyone in the world did this for the next 100 years? After doing this for a number of years now I have only found 2 things that would absolutely destroy the entire human race, if everyone participated in those activities. Those 2 issues are homosexuality and abortion. If any activity is good, everyone should be able to participate if they so desired. If that activity would eliminate our entire species it might not be such a good idea. For those of you who find it difficult to understand or accept God’s word, maybe this logical approach will help you legitimize our thoughts. Since I absolutely agree with the AFA stance on this issue, I am proud to also support this boycott of Ford Motor Company.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:05 pm Vanessa:

I wish the top management of Ford would think of their employees & their families. I know the Ford dealerships that depend on their Ford sales have written to Ford and asked them to please remain neutral in cultural battles because people are coming into their dealerships complaining! Not because they are fanatical Christians, but everyday families that have always liked that Ford represented the “American Family”, but now are extremely bothered by the fact that their benefits extend to sex change medical expenses not to mention the hard core gay porn they send tens of thousands of dollars to. There are so many issues that need attention that they could be contributing to & yet Ford supports gay porn & sex changes not to mention going against the very “family friendly” environment that they have always claimed to represent. As a Christian it is not my place to jugde what others do nor would I, what they do with thier lives is not for me to look down on them,but what they do with my money is a concern I have.I don’t know where all of my money goes when I buy things, but when I do know I also can’t justify buying and supporting a company knowing my money will be used to support the very things I try to protect my family from.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:06 pm Tim:

I’m a strong believer in the traditional family and will not buy Ford until they stop fighting their cultural war against the family.

None of my extended family will buy Ford either. Many of us have also visited our local dealers and let them know we will support them once again when they stop taking sides in the cultural battle, and when the business of making cars becomes their sole purpose once again.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:07 pm Sheri:

I love my 2000 Ford Expedition and do not hate homosexuals, however, we are a christian famiy and support the boycott as do all of my family and friends. Because of the boycott, we recently bought a Honda. We have 3 children who will all be driving in the next few years as well as 11 nieces and nephews. I promise you that if ford does not change it’s position, the cars they drive will not be fords. I am thinking about having a custom magnet for my Ford that reads ” I regret my choice, I should have bought a Chevy”. As to those who don’t believe the AFA has affected Ford’s bottom line, it is the traditional households that produce the future consumers of tomorrow…….think about it.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:08 pm Mike:

There are hundreds of reasons not to buy a Ford, and all of those reasons are due to the arrogant boneheads “running” Ford (into the ground). The boycott is only one factor in Ford’s impending demise. Starting with the fact that while Ford could build some really decent cars, other than the Mustang, Ford chooses not to. Engineering-wise, all cars have idiosyncracies, but of all the cars I’ve worked on, Ford has some of the most dumbass ones I’ve ever encountered. Add to that another un-reported aspect of Ford the lamestreem meejuh refuses to report on which is Ford’s anti straight white male bias. Francois Nasser made the mistake of letting the world know that Ford doesn’t like straight white males (probably Fords largest (ex) marketing sector), and then Ford going totally pc with the homolobby, and it didn’t take much for white America to figure out that if Ford didn’t like them, why bother. I will never buy a Ford for all of the reasons listed above.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:08 pm Matt:

I think the AFA is on track. There is a reason that Ford is falling apart. The Management of the Ford Motor Company are not paying attention to the cars and trucks they build or the people that are buying them. Maybe the active groups they choose can support the Ford Motor Company, but I don’t think that is happening. Ford needs to think before they act. God destroyed many things, Ford is no exception.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:09 pm DON:

Well, PG, I’ve got to hand it to you- you’ve given me something to think about. This is just such a tough topic: the minute you stand behind your moral beliefs, you feel like you’re standing against others (who are possibly our co-workers, friends, and relatives) and then perceived as being hateful, when that is not the case at all. I don’t want to stand against anyone but I do want to provide my children with a set of standards.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:09 pm Chris B.:

I currently own a 2000 Ford Taurus and a 2003 Ford Expedition. Previous to these two vehicles I owned a ‘87 Ford Mustang and a ‘95 Ford Thunderbird. The Taurus has been a great car with no problems. The Expedition is outstanding and has had one minor problem, which Ford quickly fixed. However, it is now time to replace the Taurus, but because of this boycott, we are not looking at any Fords. I learned about the boycott about a year and half ago and for this reason, we held off on replacing the Taurus. Now we just cannot wait any longer. I have several family members and friends who feel the same way. We are tired of corporate America participating in political fights which are completely unrelated to their business. I could understand if Ford Motor company was in the fashion industry or a retail chain like Macy’s, but an automaker?

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:11 pm Denise:

The boycott is the reason that when I buy a new vehicle the one thing that I’m certain is that it won’t be a Ford. The number of the people supporting the boycott is probably significantly understated. My husband agrees with me and we haven’t even listed him on the petition yet. I’ve told at least 20 people about Ford’s position and they were upset that Ford would take such a position. I would not drive a Ford right now even if it was given to me.

The author of this article substantiates his points well.

Proud to be an American but you won’t catch me driving a Ford.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:11 pm Kirk:

I bought a car in November. I wanted to consider the focus because it was very inexpensive. We did not consider it because of the boycott. I spent more on honda civic instead.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:12 pm Kim:

I WAS and AM aware of the boycott, and have signed the petition. Individuals are aware of things that are meaningful to them, so just because one isn’t aware of it, doesn’t mean it isn’t having an impact. I don’t like Ford’s politics or their pathetically-manufactured cars.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:14 pm K.J.S.:

My whole family has been buying Fords since the late 40’s. In the time since the boycott began, we have bought 9 non-Ford manufactured (all brands Ford owns) new vehicles. We are 3 generations of extended family that has turned away from Ford.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:15 pm Another Boycotter:

Ford is doing far more than just advertising to the gay community. They are actively promoting a lifestyle that is fundamentally flawed. Until they change their stance I will be actively anti-Ford and influence my family and friends to also boycott Ford.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:15 pm Kent:

I’ve been a Ford man since 1976. My first car was a Pinto. I currently have 3 Fords (1 is actually a Mercury). As a result of this boycott, which I support, I just bought a Toyota Tundra which I love. Even if Ford reversed their position I probably wouldn’t buy another Ford. Toyota is a vastly superior product and, to my knowledge, isn’t a pro-sodomy company. I will rid myself of my Ford’s as soon as possible. I’m tired of constantly replacing Ford’s substandard brake rotors anyway.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:16 pm Rick:

AFA, You need to get this in the hands of Nascar Ford Fans. They don’t have the slightest idea. You would get a lot of support their.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:16 pm Scott Shepherd:

My business owns Fords, I personally own a 65 Mustang convertible with 24k miles that I love. However, since I do not support the gay lifestyle, and I do support the AFA commitment to family values, and support the traditional values where sex is concerned (as do MOST religions, NOT just Christians).I no longer consider purchasing FORD products as long as they support the homosexual agenda. Each of us must decide on based on our OWN principals and make decisions based on our principals. I will continue to teach my beliefs to my children and share them with my friends and family. Ford will continue to be a negative consequence of THE CHOICES OF EXECUTIVES OF THE PRESENT for year to come. HOW SAD FOR AMERICA!!

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:21 pm Roberta:

I am boycotting Ford, though my family has been Ford faithful for over 30 years. My boycott is in response to the AFA alert, and my most recent purchase was other than Ford.

There has never been one scientific study that has proven that gay is biological. The idea that it is a matter of genetics is only speculation. It has never been proven that this lifestyle choice is other than a choice.

I have a niece who is gay (who admits that it is a choice because of hurt in her life) and do not hate or fear gays. I also do not believe that they should be given preference or preferential treatment - further enablement in advancing the “homosexual agenda.”

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:21 pm Tom:

I have a 1999 Ford Expedition, but in support of the boycot, I have discontinued the use of Ford dealerships for all maintenance work, and when I replace the car, I will buy something other than a Ford. In fact, because of Ford’s defiance on this issue, I will never patronize Ford again.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:23 pm LD:

Wow! I’m really surprised at the number of supporters for the AFA boycott. I am among them. We have 2 old fords and as soon as they are “found on road dead”, they’re outta here. Being Christian, we are very firm in our beliefs. I hold no animosity agains gays and lesbians, however, I am intolerant of those that choose to shove their lifestyle down my and my family’s throat. Do you see hetrosexual couples and families parade down a street in drag, kissing each other or worse? To me that is infringing on my freedoms.

We will continue to boycott Ford and any other company we feel is doing just that - shoving their pc lifestyles down our throats. As for a list of all the companies that we need to look into if we want to boycott, I have another suggestion - buy local. True, you can’t do that with vehicles and a lot of technology, but you can support mom and pop restaurants, shop at your local farmer’s market, buy local goods made and grown in your area - 99% of the time, you get to meet the owner and over time you will even get to know them and what their values are. Support them - there are a lot of us out there that don’t agree with Ford, we just have to be able to find ways to support businesses that think like we do.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:23 pm Mark:

I am part of the boycott and currently own a Ranger. It has been a great vehicle for our family and will be buying another truck soon. With Ford’s support of the GAY movement and other liberal positions, I will not be buying another Ford. I believe in principles and I must take a stand. I live in Cincinnati and have several friends who works as the transmission plant. They agree and have been frustrated with some of the positions Ford has taken.

I believe the boycott is effective as I know several who have made the decision not to replace their vechicle with another Ford product.

When will Ford learn????

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:23 pm Matthew Swisher:

Radical Christians are just as bad, if not worse, than radical Muslims. AFA thinks they are doing God a favor over their attack against Ford Motor Company. I wonder if anyone is concerned about the thousands of employees that have lost their jobs of AFA’s boycott, probably most of them Christians?

They have lost their homes, their cars, can’t pay their bills, and some of them are living in the streets - children included. Ford dealers have lost their businesses and a means to support their families.

I am totally against AFA’s boycott against Ford. Who do they think they are trying to control other people’s lives? That’s a typical Pharisee attitude.

God is perfectly able to stand up for Himself and defend His own self and AFA needs to stay out of it. What AFA is actually doing is turning people against God. They begin to think that God is like AFA, and nothing can be further from the truth. AFA is nothing more than rabble rousers.

FYI: I have been an ordained minister for 45 years, married, five children, 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. No, I don’t think the gay lifestyle is acceptable in God’s eyes. Neither is adultery and fornication. I wonder how many AFA employees are involved in those things?

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:24 pm Kelly:

I have been a long time member of the boycott. The reason was not so much the gay agenda as was the gay poligamy agenda. I saw the add that American Family was protesting, from their link. We have 4 Jeeps at the moment and may never own a Ford again.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:27 pm Mike:

as for myself, my family, and my many friends and their families, we no longer support Ford and its partners in any way, not even to purchase parts.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:28 pm Howard:

Russ,

Count me as one who supports the boycott.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:29 pm lizanne:

My husband & I are also participating in this boycott - even informed our local dealership of that. And, like many others in here, we have alerted our family & friends. We do not wish to have any of our funds go to FORD because of their financial support of militant gay groups & the gay agenda.

Normally in the past our first consideration would have been to buy an American-made vehicle from FORD (my husband loved his Ranger), but not anymore. If they can’t remain neutral, then neither can we. Last year we were in a position to buy a new vehicle - needless to say it was NOT a FORD.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:30 pm jmp:

Some people have the wrong idea about the boycott. It is not a boycott simple because Ford gives benefits to homosexuals or because they advertise in homosexual publications, it is because they give thousands of dollars to pro-gay organizations that are trying to push the homosexual lifestyle on the 90% of us who think it is wrong. I do believe it is wrong but I also believe that God has given us/them free will. They can do whatever they want behind closed doors but why do I have to know about it!? And why do my children have to be exposed to it? I do support the AFA boycott and did purchase a car about 6 months back and it was not a Ford.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:31 pm Beanie:

to russ: I don’t know if you’ll get 1 or 2 million boycott supporters to sign on or not. I am only to let you know there are many like me who will gladly sign a petition they believe in and read comments on message boards who won’t actually post a comment. I am a Christian from the deep South. I do not hate homosexuals or judge them in any way. My former father-in-law is unabashadly gay and I love him dearly and invite him (and “friend”) to stay in my home when he is in town. Communication is best done through love, not hate or judgment. My former in-law knows my beliefs, yet we never argue over them. Unfortunately, many who disagree with the AFA boycott respond in anger and hate, which makes them look bad. I do not agree with everything the AFA states, but seriously, the Gay Pride Parade? The gay magazines? Vulgar and obscene. On the straight side, I strongly disagree with Playboy and Cosmo. Immoral is immoral.

I also strongly agree that Ford is junk. I drove a Nissan for 10 years and would’ve kept driving it if I hadn’t hit a deer. We bought an Expedition before the boycott and HATE it!! Needed a large vehicle with a blended family, but would love the chance to turn the clock back and buy something else…sorry Ford, you’ll never get me back.

So count me in your boycott column, russ, and have a great, blessed evening.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:32 pm Arky Christian:

What the AFA fails to mention (although they link to the magazine ads that confirms this)is that Toyota and Daimler/Chrysler also advertise in the homosexual-targeted publication. It just makes them look tough to pick on the weakest of the three. Ford has many problems that complicate their sales. But let’s see AFA take on World #1 Toyota! They won’t do it because they can’t claim that power. Also, how does the author do his math? 17 million? If the current US population is 300 mil, that is almost 30%! Honestly, how many of you ever heard of the AFA before this? 30% of the US inhabitants don’t go to church on a weekly basis. Please, the author is really stretching. While it may be PC, Ford was losing market share long ago.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:32 pm An AFA supporter:

I am one of the people who are an AFA member. I am 44 years old, am married with 4 kids. Our household income is > 200K (only mentioned because if we wanted to, I could walk in and pay cash for any car Ford sells. And they dont want my business because I support the AFA’s goals.) I have owned mostly Fords since I graduated college some 20 years ago. I WISH Ford would get it’s head on straight (pun intended) and stop pushing the Homosexual agenda. I wont even look at Fords. I wont buy Foreign cars regardless of their gas mileage. ( I have walked away from accidents that I wouldnt have if I would have been driving a little car.) I drive a 2004 Suburban (my first chevy). I traded in My 1997 Expedition (REALLY LOVED that SUV -would have purchased a new one just like it but we wont buy Fords now.) My other car is a 1997 Ford Chateau van. (Before that had 96 Lincoln Continental, 2003 Merc Gr Marquis, 1989 Ford Aerostar, 1996 Ford Escort, and bought my mother a 1999 Merc Sable.) I was always buying Fords. When Ford gets it, then I will look again. Ford’s management refuses to look at it from their responsibility to share holders, not a small number of vocal homosexuals. Do they not get that the Bible Belt South buyers were ALWAYS Ford people?

Too bad. Ford was an american icon. When it goes under, it will be a sad day brought about by idiot management.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:32 pm Mark:

First, I am a supporter & a signer of the boycott and am thankful that it is having an effect.What I’m really grateful to see, is not that an auto maker is doing poorly in our country but rather the Christians are standing for what is biblically right. If only we were bolder in these areas of immorality, our nation would not be struggling with issues such as homosexuality, abortion, etc. Since the homosexual community makes up less than 2 % of the total population in our country, why do they have the loudest voice. Why are Christians being persecuted for expressing their first amendment rights in society when they speak out against immorality. The spiritual heritage of this nation was founded in Christianity and the moral standard revealed in the Holy Bible is what we believe to be true. God makes it very clear that homosexuality is a sin and it is our duty as Christians to make a clear & firm stand against it. That’s why the boycott is in place & I believe the decline of Ford’s profit is a direct result. For those that are neutral or either support homosexuality, the Christians are not saying we hate those involved in it, but rather the sin itself. If anybody has ever read the bible, the clear message is one of love & forgiveness for sinners who have a repentant heart & turn to Jesus Christ for forgiveness of their sins. It’s not the people that are hated, but rather the sinful lifestyle that they are involved in & I’m thankful to see the movement against it and look forward, as well as continue to pray, that God will give His people the strength & courage to allow their voice to be heard as they stand for God’s moral standard for our lives.

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:33 pm Stang Lvr:

I must confess this is a dilema for me. I’m an 80’s kid and I grew up a Ford Fan (especially my all time fav 69 Mach 1 with the 428 CJ). But since I’ve grown up I’ve learned that there are more important things to me such as family and as one of those Conservative Christians and a member of the AFA it pains me to say that I won’t consider a Ford even if it ran perfectly and looked like the 69 Mach 1. And you can bet I’ve told a few people!

Jan 28, 2008 - 6:34 pm Tim:

I am also part of the ford boycott, I used to only buy ford products, trucks, cars, but not now.

In fact, I tell