Doug Manchester, owner of two San Diego area hotels including the Manchester Hyatt (downtown San Diego) and the Grand del Mar Resort, has donated $125,000 to fight for the passing of Proposition 8. Proposition 8 is the California prop to amend the California State Constitution to state marriage as a union between a man and a women. If this prop passes, it will effectively reverse the State Supreme Court decision earlier this year in favor of marriage equality in the state.
The fight for equality leading up to November’s vote is huge and such a large sum of money donated to fight for inequality must be countered with a stronger boycott of Mr. Manchester’s businesses. The list of donors to this horrible cause continues to grow and the best way to stop such large donations is to continue to boycott.
A call for a boycott of the Manchester Hyatt and the Grand del Mar Resort has been made. Spread the word to your family and friends to avoid these properties. www.boycottmanchesterhotels.com
If you need alternate places to stay or visit in the San Diego area, visit one of the Evan’s Hotels. The Evan’s Hotel family has faithfully supported and continues to support equality both amongst its employees and within the local San Diego community. www.evanshotels.com
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July 11th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
The sad this is that people will probably specifically go there because of his donation.
Bastards.
July 11th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Unfortunately I am not scheduled to stay downtown San Diego because if I was I would in no way give my business to the Hyatt. It sickens me that this man would do this. I am happy to say my boyfriend actually interviewed with him a couple of years ago and thank god, turned the job down. I would hate to think of him working for this backwards man. My boyfriend, like myself, totally support the gay community!!!!! Shame on you Hyatt, get with the times.
July 13th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
I think the Hyatt owns Luxor in Vegas!
July 14th, 2008 at 8:26 am
Doug Manchester doesn’t directly own Luxor in Vegas! Thank goodness! Although, I may have to research and see if he has any investment in the MGM Mirage Group which does own Luxor. That would just be horrible because that group owns half of the strip!
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