Tag Archives: Salvation Army

Common objections to boycotting the Salvation Army

by Zinnia — 2 December 2011

Over the past few years, a number of LGBT groups have drawn attention to the anti-gay views and activities of the Salvation Army. Many people aren't aware that in addition to its charity work, the Salvation Army is also a … Continue reading →

15 comments — Filed under , , ,

Status quo bias, charity, and the trolley problem

by Zinnia — 8 December 2010

The excuses for supporting the Salvation Army, rather than one of the many non-discriminatory charities out there, are becoming progressively more flimsy. But even after I've addressed a number of objections to a boycott of the Salvation Army, there are … Continue reading →

11 comments — Filed under , , , ,

The Salvation Army and "the most good"

by Zinnia — 28 November 2010

In the brief time since I proposed a boycott of the Salvation Army for their anti-gay policies, I've received quite a wide variety of responses. It's clear that there are a lot of people who weren't aware of this, and … Continue reading →

11 comments — Filed under , , , ,