Would You "Do It" for $1,000.00?

[Sam]

My boss came back fron a managers meeting this morning, and warned us that we might have protesters, and picketers, in front of the dealership.
We asked him why? He said , "Well, not in front of this building, but in front of the Jaguar, Volvo, or Land Rover buildings."
Again, we asked why?
He said it is because Ford is giving a $1,000.00 rebate for every gay person who buys a Ford.
HUH? You mean all you have to do is say you're gay, and they'll knock off another $1,000.00?
He said, "No that's not what I meant, Ford is donating $1,000.00 to GLAD when a gay person buys a car, and there's a church here in town that's mad about it, and they're going to picket Ford dealerships, and any other car company Ford owns, even thought the donations are ONLY when someone buys an actual Ford."
We started talking about what we thought it was at first, you go into a Ford dealership, tell them you're gay, and they give you another $1,000.00 off the price of a new car, or truck.
Like, how would they prove it?
Then we started laughing about how you'd have to get a buddy, or girlfriend, to walk in the dealership holding your hand, and wear tank tops, and ear rings, men acting swishy, and women acting all butch in boots.
It kept us entertained for at least 30 minutes, while we said how we'd act, dress, or talk, we were in tears!
Now the question is this;
If you knew you could get an extra $1,000.00 discount off the price of a new Ford, would you go in and tell them you were gay?

[Johnny Gumballs]

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Sam.......with all due respect to you..........is your elevator working properly tonite?

[Proboxfan]

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Another slow day at the office, eh Sam?

Anyway, no, I wouldn't do it for $1000, because I've heard all about how a lot of car salesmen are gay stalkers, and I wouldn't want them to have my home address, phone # and other information!

I think anyone claiming to be gay in this instance ought to be put to the test to validate their claim........in the form of a stripper. Eunuchs are not eligible!

[archiea]

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wow.. touchy subject....

You know.. if people's sexual orientation became as much a non issue as someone's ethnic origin (or at least it should be a non isssue), then you wouldn't need GLAD.

I find that if you equate prejudices towards Sexual orientation to that of prejudices towards any other groups (women, african americans, etc) in the past, then the fog tends to clear up. I mean if you can think about how women were treated as second class citizens.. and then blacks.. why are gays any different? Personally I can't stand "queens" but there are straight women, and even some straight guys that act like "queens". Nor can I stand hetero's that can't shut up about who they schtumped the night before. Point is, whether its about faith, religion, sexual orientation, or politics, please don't wear it on your sleeve. Its personal stuff that's not for public consumption. If people were treated equally, then you wouldn't need activist shouting in your street corner... and really.. alot of people who are screeching activitst are just that.. people who just crave attention. I;m not talking about activist who labor to raise public awareness of an issue. thats different..

back to the point.. Since GLAD is an organization, it would seem that its in keeping with any other charity. However, I would say that the policy shouldn't be that if you're just gay, but rather that you were a member of GLAD for at least a year. To offer rebates just to gays kinda does the opposite of treating people equally.. it segragates.

BTW, was the church upset when they caught priest fiddling children? Think about how and why there are so many gays in the church, as it was the only avenue for many to be "accepted" by their community while quelling their "personal demons" with the taboo of homsexuality in this quaker nation of ours. Personally, I think that Priest should be allowed to marry and have children.. call it part of God's package deal .. why should priest be denied that gift (or hell if you consider the statistics!). I know of alot of regular folks who's morals are outstanding, and having a spouse, or even a sex life hasn't tainted them. Nor should it be taboo if a priest decides to remain celebit (sp?).

Remember prohibition? Well, at least reading about it in history books.. What did it accomplish? Crime. Thats it.

Remember our nation's motto.... "the pursuit of happiness"? Why should Gay's be denied that? Being gay is no different that being born blonde, with a big nose, or with blue eyes.. its the cards that your are dealt. Why should this "group" be treated any differently.. either by prejudices or by being offered rebates at a ford dealership?

See how simple it is?

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Oh and back to the vote.. would I sashay into the dealership with a melodic "heelllloooooo" to shave off 2K off a Ford? Hell yeah! Depending on the neighborhood, though,I wonder if the 2K that I saved would be lost in the therapy bills of being ostracised from my community because they think now that I'm "one of those".

[Lonestar]

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Man, this is almost like a topic regarding the best oil, best oil filter, religion, or politics..... strong opinions and everyone is entitled to theirs. Having said that, the thing that came to my mind when reading the post was wondering if those with alturnate life styles favor Jaguars, Volvos, and Land Rovers. Do not think making the same deal on F Series trucks would have very good results.

[Proboxfan]

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Just a thought here.

If Michael Jackson is found guilty soon/tomorrow, then he'll be eligible for the discount by default, and no one would argue with him!

Of course, he'd have trouble driving his new vehicle from inside the walls of prison, where we KNOW a lot of guys reside who would GLADly take advantage of Ford's offer!

[Blue Heaven]

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Don't we have anything better to talk about?

[taflocks]

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of course you silly bitch.................

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by the look of this thread i thought it had merged with the "can i get blown for $4000 thread

[Aquabird]

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of course you silly bitch.................

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by the look of this thread i thought it had merged with the "can i get blown for $4000 thread

Tom, I was reading this and it is late and everyone is in bed in my house except me. My mouth was agape and I was trying to read my feelings on what was being said, but when I read your reply, I just laughed out loud.
May I add that Ford is now offering insurance coverage for employees "partners" as if they are married. I'm not really sure how that is going to set with lets say a male employee who has a live-in girlfriend. Or a female employee who has a live-in boyfriend. They do not get coverage. Plus, now Ford wants employees to pay the 1st $1,000 of medical. That does not include dr. bills, they do not cover those. That ought to save them the 22million dollars they gave Bill Ford this yr.

[Sam]

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Tom, I'm "glad" you got the fun from this post, which is what it was meant to be!
We have a lot of gay customers at our dealerships, not so many in Porsche, but a LOT in VW, and BMW. Most are as nice as they can be, and are pleasant, and kind. One of the lesbians is a bit mean to the service department, and some of the 's throw "Hissy Fits", but in reality they don't act much differently than the straight people.
This was meant to be FUN!
We have one guy we call "Old Elvis" because he must be 75 or older, he's about 6'5", and when he comes in his typical outfit is a boufant dyed hairdo, BIG 1980's Sally Jesse Rafael glasses, a vest with fringe, cowboy boots, and LOTS of jewelry. When he's in green EVERYTHING he has on is green, including the boots, and glasses, and he wears Emeralds, and Diamonds. When he wears red, it's Rubies, and Diamonds.
If we had any drapes in the building he'd set them aflame.
I had to deliver a car to his house once, and he invited me in for a drink, and to swim in his indoor pool. I wanted to burn rubber in his driveway!
But, he's a nice guy, and his money spends like everyone elses.
I just COULDN'T imagine going in to a dealership and actually telling them you were gay, would they make you pass through one of those things like they have at the airport, and see if the bell rang? (The Gaydar Detecter?)

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And yes Gary, I remember the Mel Brooks movie, "The History Of The World".
"The Jig is up!"

[Sam]

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Can't you just picture a couple of old country a$$ed boys right out of "He Haw" trying to pull off a stunt like that?
Hell, I just came up with an idea for a new reality TV show!
I could make MILLIONS!!!!
"Is this couple REALLY gay?"

[Proboxfan]

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And yes Gary, I remember the Mel Brooks movie, "The History Of The World".
"The Jig is up!"

Sam,

To quote Gregory Hines, "AND GONE!"

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Can't you just picture a couple of old country a$$ed boys right out of "He Haw" trying to pull off a stunt like that?
Hell, I just came up with an idea for a new reality TV show!
I could make MILLIONS!!!!
"Is this couple REALLY gay?"

I thought you just invented Straight Deal for The Queer Guy?

Anyway, your description reminded me of the movie "Armed and Dangerous" with John Candy and Eugene Levy, where they go undercover as a couple, with John Candy dressed like a drag queen, and Eugene Levy wearing leather pants with the @$$ missing.

Man it's a good thing it's long after dinner!

[traveler]

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*ROTFLMAO* Thanks Tom....I needed that!!!

[archiea]

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May I add that Ford is now offering insurance coverage for employees "partners" as if they are married. I'm not really sure how that is going to set with lets say a male employee who has a live-in girlfriend. Or a female employee who has a live-in boyfriend. They do not get coverage. Plus, now Ford wants employees to pay the 1st $1,000 of medical. That does not include dr. bills, they do not cover those. That ought to save them the 22million dollars they gave Bill Ford this yr.

The difference is Aquabird, that boy friends and girfreinds (hetero couples) have the choice to marry. Gay couples have no "marriage" to speak of, thus the "domestic partner" thing.
Yeah... medical coverage.. Ask any business owner and supposedly its the #1 cost. What is one to do.

[Bruce]

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My answer is no I wouldn't but I got to tell you that sometimes with some of these threads its hard to understand their motivation.