Apple CEO Tim Cook called on the government of Arkansas to veto the bill, according to which religious beliefs may be sufficient grounds for action against the rights of same sex couples. Executive Director considers it discriminatory.
"Apple is open to all. We are deeply disappointed by the new law in Indiana and urge the Government of Arkansas veto it" - wrote Cook in his microblog Twitter.
According to this bill heads of local administrations have the right to refuse to carry out registration ceremony gay marriage "because of their beliefs". In the case of adoption of the law in Indiana, they will be able to oppose, guided by ethical or religious considerations.
"With every customer all over the world, we are treated the same - regardless of where he came from, he believes, or someone he loves" - said Cook.
Tim Cook actively oppose discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender. For this bill to protect the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in Alabama decided to call in his honor. Initiators appreciated the contribution of head of Apple in the fight for equality employees.
In early March, Apple asked the Supreme Court to "make marriage equality a reality for all Americans." Total appeal was signed by 370 leading US corporations. Together with Apple did such giants as Google, Microsoft, Facebook and Adobe, Cisco, eBay, Electronic Arts, Intel, Oracle and Twitter.