By George Anderson
According to a report in The New York Times, Wal-Mart has expanded its corporate policy to protect homosexual employees from discrimination.
Mona Williams, vice president for communications, Wal-Mart told the Times, "It's the right thing to do for our employees. We want all of our associates to feel they are valued and treated with respect -- no exceptions. And it's the right thing to do for our business."
Wal-Mart's new policy does not include offering medical benefits to unmarried couples.
Moderator's Comment: What are your thoughts on Wal-Mart's decision to include gays in its anti-discrimination policy?
Senate Majority leader Bill Frist probably doesn't agree but Mona Williams is correct. Wal-Mart's decision to protect gays from discrimination and harassment in the workplace is the right thing to do. [George Anderson - Moderator]