Sometimes reality is far stranger than fiction or even satire:
Let No Good Doughnut Go Unpunished: Anti-Abortion Group Protests Krispy Creme’s “Freedom of Choice†Doughnut Giveaway
Ready for this one? The American Life League, a Catholic anti-abortion organization, is protesting Krispy Kreme for offering Americans their “choice†of a free doughnut on Inauguration Day.
Here’s the innocuous press release from Krispy Kreme that caused the uproar:
“Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) is honoring American’s sense of pride and freedom of choice on Inauguration Day, by offering a free doughnut of choice to every customer on this historic day, Jan. 20. By doing so, participating Krispy Kreme stores nationwide are making an oath to tasty goodies — just another reminder of how oh-so-sweet ‘free’ can be.â€
And The American Life League’s response:
“The unfortunate reality of a post Roe v. Wade America is that ‘choice’ is synonymous with abortion access, and celebration of ‘freedom of choice’ is a tacit endorsement of abortion rights on demand. [...]
We challenge Krispy Kreme doughnuts to reaffirm their commitment to true freedom - to the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness — and to separate themselves and their doughnuts from our great American shame.â€
So now the word CHOICE becomes owned lock, stock and barrel by the anti-abortion crowd. What happens now to Tasters Choice coffee?