Mormon-owned Marriott Against Anti-gay Marriage Law? Hardly a Surprise
Peggy Fletcher Stack of The Salt Lake Tribune considers Marriott International’s decision to join the Human Rights Campaign’s coalition of companies that call for the repeal of DOMA. Despite being founded by a devout Mormon, Marriott hotels have hosted gay-related events and functions for years, as well as offer domestic-partner benefits. Bill Marriott, the executive chairman of Marriot International, said, “We have to take care of our people, regardless of their sexual orientation or anything else.”