Ready for this one? The American Life League, a Catholic anti-abortion organization, is protesting Krispy Kreme for offering Americans their “choice” of a free doughnut on Inauguration Day.
Here’s the innocuous press release from Krispy Kreme that caused the uproar:
“Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) is honoring American’s sense of pride and freedom of choice on Inauguration Day, by offering a free doughnut of choice to every customer on this historic day, Jan. 20. By doing so, participating Krispy Kreme stores nationwide are making an oath to tasty goodies — just another reminder of how oh-so-sweet ‘free’ can be.”
And The American Life League’s response:
“The unfortunate reality of a post Roe v. Wade America is that ‘choice’ is synonymous with abortion access, and celebration of ‘freedom of choice’ is a tacit endorsement of abortion rights on demand. [...]
We challenge Krispy Kreme doughnuts to reaffirm their commitment to true freedom - to the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness — and to separate themselves and their doughnuts from our great American shame.”
Read the full response at Miami New Times. I’ll be in D.C., looking for powdered strawberry!
*cross-posted at Our Bodies, Our Blog
AARON COPLAND (did they even mention him?) & John Williams beautifully interpreted this well known Shaker song , however they did not write it.
The "Aire" part of this song is an original composition by John Williams written specifically for this event. The "Simple Gifts" section, that sounds so familiar to you, is taken from the Shaker hymn which was made famous by Aaron Copland in his classic composition,"Appalachian Spring."
