Boycotting a Threat to Unity

For John, BLUF:  Our unity should include the idea that it is the person with the best product who deserves our custom.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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Hyatt Hotels fires back at Democrats demanding boycott of hotel chain for hosting CPAC

Here is the sub-headline:

'Looks like we must #boycottHYATT immediately for supporting Nazis!!'

From The Blaze, by Reporter Chris Enloe, 28 February 2021.

Here is the lede plus four:

Hyatt Hotels responded to critics on Friday who demanded a boycott of the hotel chain over its decision to host the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida.

What did the hotel say?

A spokesperson for Hyatt said Hyatt is committed to providing "a safe and inclusive environment" to "care for people so they can be their best."

The statement further added that Hyatt believes in diversity of thought, which made hosting CPAC a no-brainer.

We take pride in operating a highly inclusive environment and we believe that the facilitation of gatherings is a central element of what we do as a hospitality company.  We believe in the right of individuals and organizations to peacefully express their views, independent of the degree to which the perspectives of those hosting meetings and events at our hotels align with ours.  Our own values support a culture that is characterized by empathy, respect and diversity of opinions and backgrounds, and we strive to bring this to light through what we do and how we engage with those in our care.

I think we should be careful to not divide ourselvess into camps, camps that won't countenance going shopping in a store associated with "the other side."  That is not the way to grow the economy, and thus grow jobs.

Hat tip to the InstaPundit.

Regards  —  Cliff