The King of BOHICA withdraws support for the BOHICANS

Microsoft Caves on Gay Rights, Pressured by Evangelical Minister, Microsoft Withdraws Support for Civil Rights Bill, by Sandeep Kaushik (04/21/05)

Now I found this while going through Slashdot and just had to comment. Does anybody else think it's a little odd that a company, known for bending consumers over and taking them up the ass should be so anti-gay/lesbian? What possible motivation could the management at Redmond have for denying people, regardless of sexual orientation, basic legal rights?

I'm not fan of MS, but even I find this type of ultra-conservative action contrary to good faith business. I'm sure there are gays and lesbians employeed and Microsoft's various offices, and I hope they never face persecution.