The Petition titled NIKE : SAY NO TO HATE SPEECH are iniatiated by GAYMARRIAGE USA.
Pacquiao allegedly quoted Bible excerpts in an interview saying that homosexuals should be put to death: If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads,".
Pacquiao has Opposed U.S.A. President Barack Obam'sa announcement of support for marriage equality.
Pacman has been Nike endorser since 2008.
COPY OF THE PETITION
(http://www.change.org/petitions/nike-end-sponsorship-of-homophobic-boxer-manny-pacquiao)
NIKE: SAY NO to HATE SPEECH
Boxer Manny Pacquiao (based in LA) has been sponsored by Nike for a number of years. In 2012 Forbes named him the 4th most influential sports star in the world. Following Obama's recent announcement of support for marriage equality, Pacquiao quoted bible excerpts to state that homosexuals should be put to death: If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads.
Nike is a multi-billion dollar industry and LGBT people contribute billions to this company. It is completely unacceptable that such a high-profile company should be sponsoring a boxer who is encouraging violence towards LGBT people. Tell Nike to drop its sponsorship!
Short URL of petition for sharing: http://chn.ge/L8J5Xe
SOURCES
"Interview: Pacquiao rejects Obama's new twist on the Scriptures""Manny Pacquiao Says Gay Men Should Be 'Put to Death'""Manny Pacquiao Challenges Obama on Same-Sex Marriage" "Nike-Sponsored Bible-Quoting Top Boxer Slams Obama: ‘Gays Must Be Put To Death’""Pacquiao Makes Anti-Gay Remark, Barred from 'Extra'"Nike Store: Manny Pacquiao Collection
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