Appealing to {Apple.com} - Restore the Manhattan Declaration App!!

Earlier today I read a disturbing article by Chuck Colson in the San Francisco Chronicle about Apple.com removing the Manhattan Declaration app from their App Store because some people claim to be offended by it.

In the article, Mr. Colson rightly states:

"It was a triumph of political correctness and ad hominem attack over civil discourse. And I am saddened - and very concerned - that a pioneering company like Apple, whose products are used by untold millions to interact and communicate, chose to shut down the dialogue over one of the defining cultural issues of our time." 

Today, I submitted this letter to Apple.com via their feedback system and encourage you to voice your concerns as well:

Dear Apple,

My family has been a member of the Apple Family for years. We have loved the products and unparalleled service you provide to your customers. You are a marvelous group seeking to serve the customer above and beyond. 

However, I heard recently that the Manhattan Declaration app was removed because it was offensive. That app promotes values that Orthodox Christianity has espoused for centuries. I am confused and very hurt by your decision as it runs contrary to what I understand your position would be on free speech and religious freedom. How can an app be "offensive" when it is a graciously written statement of disagreement. Have you even read the Manhattan Declaration or are you simply allowing yourselves to be railroaded by loud, overpowering political activists? Because someone feels offended does not mean something in fact is offensive. That app merely differs with the political position of a group of people. Even so, there are some positions which President Obama backed in his political campaign with regard to marriage. 

Whenever I see an app that I do not like, I simply choose not to install it. I believe in freedom of speech and religion as I hope that you do as well. Please reinstate the Manhattan Declaration app as a testimony to your company's belief in our country's core values and as a recognition of the validity of the support of the 500,000 people who have already signed the Manhattan Declaration. 

Sincerely, 
me

Please CLICK HERE to sign petition to have the app reinstated.