[geek][politics]Why Microsoft's 'neutrality' matters

From 365Gay.com:

The district where Microsoft is located is represented by Sen. Luke Esser (R-Bellevue) who said he was going to vote against the bill anyway. But, he said, having the largest employer in his district come out neutral on the issue "strengthened the case for the no vote I was already going to cast."

Did you hear that Bill? How about you, Waggner Edstrom? I know you're taking the pulse of the blogosphere... How're you gonna spin the HB 1515 fuckup for your Redmond-based client, particularly since Microsoft is still touting their participation in GLAAD's upcoming Media Awards event on their corporate diversity website?