Standing by Ellen and JC Penney

The One Million Moms (a sub-group of another bigoted and intolerant group, the American Family Association) recently attacked JC Penney for hiring Ellen DeGeneres as their spokesperson. I just read some of the nasty, negative comments on the JC Penney Facebook page and had to respond. So, to one particularly hateful senior citizens (Stanley Minor of Florence, Alabama) I posted the following response:

Take a look at this and tell me exactly what values Ellen DeGeneres does NOT share with you. I will now shop at JC Penney every chance I can to show them that I share their and Ms. DeGeneres’ values, which she lists as “Honesty, equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way you want to be treated and helping those in need. To me those are traditional values. That’s what I stand for.”

If you believe in “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” fine… I now consider YOU a second class citizen based on your bigotry and ignorance.

Hopefully you will educate yourself by watching the following from Ms. DeGeneres and learn what it means to be a caring and considerate human being.

http://www.hulu.com/embed/NnAXoBcEuBYsSTHR_1AFXw?shared_ad_id=87327

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About the author

I’m Tommy, a writer and storyteller who works in marketing for the arts and cultural communities. I’m the author of Mabel Stanley and the Town That Was Built All Wrong, a fun and heartfelt book, and I’m currently working on a novel about self-discovery and the complexities of memory. Writing is a big part of my life, but I also enjoy creating experiences that bring people together, which is why my husband, Matt, and I co-run the online store Have Fun Spread Joy. It’s all about embracing the playful side of life and giving back along the way. I’m married to Matt, and we share our home with our two pets, Zoey (the cat) and Dixie (the dog). When I’m not writing, working on our store, or doing marketing for the arts, I like to dive into theater, something I want to get more involved with over time. I was diagnosed with ADHD, and while it comes with its own set of challenges, it also gives me a unique perspective that I try to channel into everything I do. Whether it’s writing, working on creative projects, or finding ways to spread joy, I’m all about making a lasting impact in whatever I do.

Tommy Karr