Should companies take public stands on controversial political issues? Why, or why not?

1. Should companies take public stands on controversial political issues? Why, or why not?
2. Should a company be free to hire, or not hire, people on the basis of sexual orientation? What reasons can be given for either answer?
3. Would Dan Cathy have legitimate grounds for claiming that his own religious freedom would be violated if he were prevented from doing business in cities or states that legally allow same-sex marriages?
Diversity and Discrimination 237
4. Assume that Chick-fil-A provides health and other benefits for employees
and their families. Should they be required to include same-sex partners under such family coverage?