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'Hangover' Star Ed Helms to Boycott Chick-fil-A Over Gay Marriage Stance: Will You?

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Chick-fil-A shocked many of its fans when its president came out this week and said his company is opposed to gay marriage. And one famous fan who won't be returning to the fast-food joint is "The Hangover" actor Ed Helms.

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"Chick-fil-A doesn't like gay people? So lame. Hate to think what they do to the gay chickens! Lost a loyal fan," Helms tweeted.

In an interview with the Baptist Press, Georgia-based Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy said he is "guilty as charged" when it comes to accusations that his company opposes gay marriage. He also said Chick-Fil-A is "very much supportive of the family -- the biblical definition of the family unit."

However, the company quickly went on damage control, saying its policy is to treat everyone with "honor, dignity and respect" without regard to sexual orientation. "Going forward, our intent is to leave the policy debate over same-sex marriage to the government and political arena," the company wrote on its Facebook page on Thursday. Too little, too late?
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  • Crische 2012/08/08 20:26:39
    No
    Crische
    But it is certainly stupid.
  • HOMBRE 2012/08/01 19:44:37
    No
    HOMBRE
    Hell no. There none around here. I would send them a donation if they had a place just for the hell of it.LOL
  • Dean 2012/07/27 16:42:13 (edited)
    Yes
    Dean
    +1
    I mean to say no!!!! I don't agee with his stance. that is there given right. People in this country thank that we as straight people shouldn't have the right to our opinion when it come to gay people. I hope that more people like Chick- fil- A will stand up for what they believes in. they did not say that they hate gays. They just said that they don't agree with it. Its amazing how people try to always put hate in there when someone don't agree with the gays.
  • Kira Bravo 2012/07/26 19:57:49
    Yes
    Kira Bravo
    HELL YAH FACE :3
  • Rock Kira Bravo 2012/07/26 20:15:55
  • Dean Rock 2012/07/27 16:46:18
    Dean
    +1
    I will be there to support them with bells on.
  • JAA 2012/07/26 05:45:43
    No
    JAA
    +1
    Isn't it illegal for mayors & other elected officials to block businesses from operating in their cities because of religious beliefs? What happened to the 1st Amendment?
  • Mtnsmith JAA 2012/07/27 15:40:03
    Mtnsmith
    +1
    Thank you!
  • Willy 2012/07/26 04:22:49
    No
    Willy
    +2
    No, they may have lost one moron customer but they have gained thousands. August the 1st, they will have more customers than they can handle.
  • Mtnsmith Willy 2012/07/27 15:40:46
    Mtnsmith
    +1
    Yeah, I think the boycott will backfire, big time.
  • Bureauc 0webama 2012/07/26 03:41:41
    No
    Bureauc 0webama
    +2
    Who gives a rat's @ss what Ed says?
    I would support Chick-fil-A.........
    If I could ever get in the parking lot. They are always busy.
  • Shanra 2012/07/26 02:00:18 (edited)
    No
    Shanra
    +3
    Psh, no.

    I eat where I please.

    If the food is good, the food is good.

    If the service is good, kudos to them, I'll be back later.

    If the owner's opinion is different from mine, let's just agree to disagree and go on our merry way.

    I don't have to stop being friends with someone, or stop visiting them if we disagree do I?
  • Angryface01 2012/07/25 02:47:11
    Yes
    Angryface01
    +1
    At first I didn't care. So the dude is a homophob... whatever. But then I found out that he uses his proceeds from Chic-fil-A to fund anti-gay groups. We don't need more idiotic hatred in the world... and we don't need someone using their celebrity to engender hatred in others.
  • JAA Angryfa... 2012/07/26 05:47:31 (edited)
    JAA
    I support hatred of immorality & ideology that is harmful to society. We don't hate gays (even though they seem to want to be martyrs of some kind), but we DO hate the lifestyle choices of gays that harm society as a whole.

    What you're essentially saying is that to disagree with a liberal view is to be discriminated against, hated, & locked down. Who, precisely, sounds like the bigot & hater? Certainly NOT Chick-Fil-A.
  • nilboGtheGoblin 2012/07/24 20:44:00
    No
    nilboGtheGoblin
    Don't really care. It's not gender or racially based, so it really shouldn't drive down sales.
  • Mr. Smith 2012/07/24 20:34:09
    No
    Mr. Smith
    +3
    Mr. Cathy is entitled to his opinion, everyone knows that Chick-fil-A is a Christian organization, they are even closed on Sunday's. To boycott the organization over an opposing opinion is stupid, it's not like he announced that they're denying service to the LGBT community, he simply voiced his opinion. He just said he doesn't support gay marriage, and good for him, if it goes against his morals, he shouldn't support it. As for Ed Helms, he's just another example of liberals being tolerant only with points of view they agree with.
  • WankerBait 2012/07/24 20:19:19
    Yes
    WankerBait
    I always have personally boycotted organizations owned and/or run by bigots...
  • JAA WankerBait 2012/07/26 05:48:09
    JAA
    +1
    You don't do much shopping, then, do you?
  • WankerBait JAA 2012/07/26 16:35:56
    WankerBait
    I do just fine. I only boycott those which have been brought to my attention. I don't actively investigate all vendors...
  • JAA WankerBait 2012/07/26 16:47:54 (edited)
    JAA
    +1
    I go eat where I want. My food preferences are not contingent on the beliefs of the owner, including owners who may be homosexuals, miscreants, adulterers, Muslims, etc. I find that boycotting is silly & those who participate in the endeavor as being judgmental & uppity, thinking they are better than others. They are led by their emotions, & emotions don't think.
  • WankerBait JAA 2012/07/26 17:08:55 (edited)
    WankerBait
    Good for you... I obviously disagree and consider your approach as not only being a cop-out, but a rather flimsy excuse to remain uncommitted. Reading your comment, it becomes quite clear that you are as guilty of the very emotions you project onto those who live by their convictions in protest. You do realize it's not about individual belief, but instead about promoting/condoning/supporting bigotry and inequality - don't you?

    - Peace
  • JAA WankerBait 2012/07/26 17:13:11 (edited)
    JAA
    +1
    You are promoting/condoning bigotry and inequality by boycotting a business just because you don't like their personal beliefs. The mayors of Chicago & Boston (& people like yourself) are stating that the First Amendment to the Constitution is null & void. This company serves gays & there's been nothing that states they have refuse to hire gays. They believe in God & that marriage is between a man & woman. You guys don't like what they believe & don't feel they should have freedom of religion or speech, so you discriminate against them.

    You do realize that telling someone they have no right to individual beliefs that you are promoting/condoning bigotry and inequality - don't you?

    If you meant "Peace", you'd not be boycotting & telling others they have no right to their own beliefs, & that they should be discriminated against because of their beliefs. Sarcasm is a nasty business & hateful when used as you have done.
  • WankerBait JAA 2012/07/26 18:14:23
    WankerBait
    Do you even understand the words you write or how irrational and circular your reasoning is? According to your rationale, since I oppose bigotry and discrimination, I'm bigoted and discriminatory... Really?

    Sorry, but I'm not discriminating against anyone. I'm not suggesting they be denied their business; I'm not suggesting they be denied their religion; I'm not suggesting they cannot be bigots or that they be denied their freedom of choice - which, BTW, is very much to the contrary of what they are promoting.

    I'm merely exercising my freedom to choose not to support their bigotry through the support of their business which provides the means for them to promote their discriminatory beliefs and prejudices against others.

    http://equalitymatters.org/fa...

    You could say I'm very bigoted against bigotry if that suits your ideals on fairness, but to say I'm discriminating against them because of their beliefs is a fallacious argument and plainly just some defensive posturing often used by bigots in an attempt to rationalize their bigotry and prejudices while placing their opposition (those opposed to their bigotry) on the defensive.

    Sorry, that dog won't hunt ...

    - Peace (and yes I mean it)
  • JAA WankerBait 2012/07/27 01:29:53 (edited)
    JAA
    ROFL!! Flattery will get you everywhere! Bottom line is that you are a hypocrite, as your own bigotry and hatred is written all over your post. In fact, you cannot put together more than two sentences without insulting someone or using ad hominems. No, you're not "bigoted against bigotry", you're a bigot, plain and simple. You've now got your panties in a little wad & your claws have come out.

    And honey, the phrase is, "that dog don't hunt", not "won't hunt". You must be a visitor to Texas (or a damn Yankee?).

    No, your words are not congruent. In other words, as we say here in the real deep part of Texas, "you speak with forked tongue." Next time, when you're attempting to be a peaceful poster, don't start out your post with an insult such as, "Do you even understand the words you write or how irrational and circular your reasoning is?"
  • WankerBait JAA 2012/07/27 15:00:31
    WankerBait
    Why I do believe your emotions have gotten the better of you - honey.

    If calling you out for your fallacious argument and your erroneous assertions against my motives (and thus my character) is insulting, well then maybe you should stay in the shallow end of the pool.

    I provided information showing how the owners of Chick-fil-a are financing organizations to promote their bigoted, exclusionary beliefs. Their actions go far beyond their personal belief. They actively pursue the discrimination and subjugation of a specific group of citizens. Their religiosity does not trump the civil rights of other citizens.

    I am absolutely (and proudly so) biased against bigotry and discrimination against any and all of my fellow human beings. Attempting to flip my abhorrence against me is a flawed tactic used by those who generally approve of bigotry, intolerance, and discrimination as long as it furthers their ideological agenda. I pegged you.

    And FYI, the idiom "that don't won't hunt" is correct and makes sense grammatically - that dog would not hunt. Of course, for some way down there in "deep" Texas, grammar don't matter much - do it?

    - Peace
  • JAA WankerBait 2012/07/28 11:34:44 (edited)
    JAA
    "fallacious" - I bet you've been waiting for weeks to use that big word, lol.

    Citizens have a right to protest anything they want. It was only a few short decades ago that there were sodomy laws on the books & that homosexuality was considered a mental illness. Through activism & pressure, the American Psychological Society succumbed & removed homosexuality from their list. Isn't it interesting that they are close to doing the same thing with pedophilia as we speak. I bet you would like that, too, wouldn't you? Anyway, I'm sure Chick-Fil-A, a multi-million dollar business, would not notice your $4.50 order being missing from their coffers, & the place will stay cleaner without your patronage.

    Now, please don't bother responding back to me as this back & forth exchange is not accomplishing anything & seems to be getting you more upset, as can be seen by your increased use of two-syllable words & resorting to debate terminology, lol. We'll have to agree to disagree.
  • Deborah Donnison 2012/07/24 19:09:14
    No
    Deborah Donnison
    I VOTE YES ...I don't know how NO got checked I had not marked anyting yet.....

    This statement from Chick-FI-A "However, the company quickly went on damage control, saying its policy is to treat everyone with "honor, dignity and respect" without regard to sexual orientation. "Going forward, our intent is to leave the policy debate over same-sex marriage to the government and political arena," the company wrote on its Facebook page on Thursday."
    What they mean is "we will sell our food to anyone who has $$$".
    Religious fanatics....can't live with 'em, can't kill 'em.
  • Shanra Deborah... 2012/07/26 02:05:03
    Shanra
    Or we'll sell our food to anyone who walks in. You would generally go to a restaurant with money in your pocket right? You wouldn't try selling food for free right? I mean, I'd totally buy it from you if it's free.

    "What they mean is 'We will sell our food to anyone who has $$$.'
    Religious fanatics....can't live with 'em, can't kill 'em."

    Mainly because it's illegal. ;)
    And I'm just fine with that.
  • JAA Deborah... 2012/07/26 05:49:16
    JAA
    Yep, businesses don't stay open if they give away their merchandise. Liberals have no business sense at all, it seems.
  • bert 2012/07/24 18:30:05
    No
    bert
    +2
    So Ed Helms boycotts chick-fil-a, big deal!! Who is Ed Helms??!! Get a life Ed!!! That's why this country is so great Ed, we have the right to have our own opinion!!! Look it up buddy!!!
  • imsmarter 2012/07/24 18:19:52
  • Dyonus 2012/07/24 17:22:47
    No
    Dyonus
    +1
    I don't eat enough Chick-Fil-A to create any sort of dent in their income, so it's a moot point for me.

    (I will on occasion get their breakfast items, but again...that's like once ever three months at the most.)
  • SK-LIBERTY OVER EQUALITY 2012/07/24 17:10:40
    No
    SK-LIBERTY OVER EQUALITY
    +3
    In fact i think i'll go eat there right now. How do you like me now? Now that i'm on my way ...to Chick-Fila.
  • Deborah... SK-LIBE... 2012/07/24 19:10:59
    Deborah Donnison
    WEIRD!
  • SK-LIBE... Deborah... 2012/07/24 20:38:43
    SK-LIBERTY OVER EQUALITY
    +3
    I agree, Ed Helms is very WEIRD.
  • Gracie ... SK-LIBE... 2012/07/24 20:54:55
    Gracie ~Gun Totin' Gracie~
    +2
    He sho is!
  • Gracie ... SK-LIBE... 2012/07/24 20:14:21
    Gracie ~Gun Totin' Gracie~
    +2
    I love ya now! lol
  • SK-LIBE... Gracie ... 2012/07/24 20:37:28
    SK-LIBERTY OVER EQUALITY
    +1
    LOL Thank you, thank you very muuuch!
  • Gracie ... SK-LIBE... 2012/07/24 20:54:40
  • dekecds Gracie ... 2012/07/26 14:31:41
    dekecds
    Lol! This whole subject matter made me think "Stupid Bronies!" when I saw your pic, XD!!!! Just had to share :)
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