Int. Coalition Demands Answers from Mozilla Corp. Over
Forced CEO Resignation
Two Dozen Organizations
Release Open Letter Seeking Clarification of Diversity Policy
Washington, DC
-- Following CEO Brendan Eich’s forced resignation from Mozilla Corporation due
to a $1,000 contribution in 2008 in support of California’s Proposition 8
referendum supporting traditional marriage, Voice of the Voiceless (VoV) has
joined two dozen organizations in signing an open letter, asking for a formal
clarification from the technology company’s policy on free speech and diversity
for heterosexuals, former homosexuals, and religious individuals who adhere to
a traditional Biblical view of marriage. The coalition is also seeking an
explanation as to why Mr. Eich was forced to resign due to his sincerely held
religious beliefs and support for traditional marriage. The letter can be
viewed by clicking here...
“Mozilla
claims to adhere to an inclusive, safe atmosphere embracing and defending
diversity within its organization, yet it contrarily allowed for a workplace
environment so hostile to Mr. Eich as to pressure him into resignation,”
commented John Ozanich, Advisory Board member of VoV. “Mr. Eich did not make
any statements or donations on behalf of Mozilla, but rather, exercised his
first amendment rights as a private citizen in his support of Proposition 8.
Why is he being punished for living out his faith? Diversity must also embrace
free speech and expression, which includes the right to support one’s sincerely
held religious beliefs in the public forum.”
Mozilla’s actions call into question why some employees that
have privately contributed to certain political causes are scrutinized, yet
others are not. “Will Mozilla conduct investigation’s into all of its
employees’ political and charitable donations, or only examine the
contributions of those who give to pro-family and conservative causes? In the
spirit of fairness, Mozilla owes an explanation to its employees and customers
as to what constitutes diversity and inclusion,” commented Ozanich.
“That Mozilla would allow this type of workplace hostility
to cause the forced resignation of its co-founder and new CEO should be a
concern and call into question the priorities of the corporation, which is
placing political correctness over their purpose and mission – and by
extension, its employees, users, customers, investors, and dependent businesses
of Mozilla products,” commented Ozanich.
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Voice of the Voiceless is the only anti-defamation
league defending the rights of former homosexuals, individuals with
unwanted same-sex attractions, and their families. For more information,
visit: www.VoiceoftheVoiceless.info 
