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Score one for the good guys.

Which major corporation recently beat back a challenge from Christian Conservatives among its shareholders and will continue to sponsor the 2006 Gay Games in Chicago, as planned, to the tune of some $25,000?

A. Wal-Mart
B. Kraft Foods
C. General Motors
D. Starbucks



ANSWER

B. Kraft Foods. The challenge was lead by shareholder Dr. Marcella Meyer of Chicago, who proposed that Kraft “disassociate itself” from the Gay Games or any other event that supports gays and their lifestyle.

It was overwhelmingly rejected by the company and its other shareholders.