Walmart Comes Out Against Anti-LGBT Bill, Huff Post:

[Stuart G]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/25/walmart-lgbt-discrimination-proposal_n_6751626.html?ir=Business

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Wal-Mart on Tuesday criticized a "conscience protection" measure in the retail giant's home state that opponents say sanctions discrimination against gays and lesbians, while Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson also expressed concerns about the legislation.

The proposal to prohibit state and local governments from imposing a "substantial burden" on someone's religious beliefs faced new resistance a day after Arkansas became the second state to bar cities and counties from expanding anti-discrimination protections to gays and lesbians.

Bentonville-based Wal-Mart's criticism of the pending legislation was nearly identical to concerns it raised about the new law regarding local ordinances. The world's largest retailer includes sexual orientation and gender identity in its non-discrimination policy.
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For the 2nd time in a couple of weeks, this company has done something is correct. improvement.

[sinkingfeeling]

1. Maybe. They didn't issue a statement against the state banning local governments

from passing anti-LGBT discrimination ordinances until after it was a new law.

Even Walmart knows that the rest of the country thinks Arkansas is a backward state and they're aware of their own image.

[Exhibit A]

2. Weird.

They've had a lot of really bad PR for a really long time. Maybe their reputation is finally costing them enough to make them change some things. I doubt it has much to do with any sincerely-held beliefs, though.

[n2doc]

3. Covering. Their. Butt.

They did nothing while the bill was being considered. There was plenty of press on it. They knew and did nothing when all it would have took was a statement like this and a few words to the bought members of the lege. Cowards.

[Stuart G]

4. Yes, Covering Their Butt.

Perhaps this company is making some small changes in its attitude...maybe.. that can't hurt.

[Ron Green]

5. It's Gaywashing.

You know, Monsanto is one of the top LGBT companies to work for. This is an easy and cheap move when your mission is REALLY harmful.