Does the Same-Sex Marriage Controversy Affect Whether You Will Eat at Chick-fil-A?

by ABC News U.S. Posted 2012/08/01 13:50:50

Related Topics: Marriage, Sex, Eat, Same-sex Marriage, Controversy, Chick

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Dave**Gay for Girls** 2012/08/01 14:31:51

No

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Catch224u 2012/08/20 00:04:55

No

It's not that there are so many people that advocate the homosexual life style. It's that the majority of us that don't, are too busy trying to make a living and live our lives. But when we have an opportunity to speak our minds, or show our support, we do.

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RTHTGakaRoland 2012/08/19 21:13:35

Yes

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I had never eaten their before, now I do.

The Left's fervor for squelching free speech has to be resisted at every opportunity large or small.

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Catch224u to RTHTGak... 2012/08/19 23:59:32

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Good answer, wished I'd of thought of it.

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Jdogg 2012/08/19 21:09:36

No

I didn't eat there before all this even happened,

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Deere Guy 2012/08/19 21:04:01

Yes

Love Chick Filet and here in NC it has boosted their business far beyond imagination....no matter what CF you fo to at lunch, they are packed inside and long lines at the takeout......Love Chick Filet food.....they're all very clean and very well operated.....all other fast food chains should follow their model......

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HAlex1972 2012/08/08 10:05:00

No

Actually, even if it did, there is no Chick-fil-A anywhere around me anyway.

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studioeastrat 2012/08/04 22:25:35

No

Although, I think that their views on same sex marriage are ridiculous and deplorable they have a right to their opinion. I don't eat there because they are expensive and their food isn't worth what they charge. So, I guess I kill to birds with one stone. I save money and I don't support a company that has hateful opinions of something that has nothing to do with them.

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ticlo7 2012/08/03 20:24:39

No

I've never eaten there before (nor had I heard of it before SH) and probably will never eat there regardless.

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mikeeonly 2012/08/03 17:36:46

Yes

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It makes me want to eat there. They have a right to support their religios beliefs. I live in an area with a high Mennonite population, and some Amish. I've found them to be wonderful, real people.

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Boudicca7 2012/08/03 05:59:26

Yes

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Yes, everyone has a right to his/her/their views. This is the United States of America and that is gospel truth under the appropriate amendment. But when an established business supports *and* needlessly broadcasts obvious, biased hatred and antiquated distaste for the gay population, then I will not support that business. I have a right to choose where I will spend my money and feed myself...and I will not patronize a place that espouses any kind of enmity for people who happen to love members of their own gender.

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Michelle 2012/08/02 19:10:24

No

The fact that I've never seen a Chick-fil-a before in my life and do not visit the States, so I probably won't ever get a chance to eat there does. However, if I do get the chance to eat there-- which is very unlikely-- I probably won't.

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SABLE 2012/08/02 18:36:46

No

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The CEO has a right to his opinion

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glass_butterfly ~YSU~ 2012/08/02 18:20:14

No

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I like their food... who care if someone has a different opinion...

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Bastion 2012/08/02 17:44:39 (edited)

Yes

Sure, the really awful, heart attack-inducing food is only part of the reason I avoid the place as I would E.coli.

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frequent–antagonist 2012/08/02 17:01:04

No

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What ever has happened to freedom of speech? So what if Chick–fil–A doesn't support gay marriage, that is their opinion! It's not going to make their food any better or worse!

You can call them ignorant for not being a supporter of same sex marriage, but it is also all you who voted "Yes" who are ignorant for forcing your opinion down seemingly everyone's throat. You are ignorant. It's you.

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Seiryuu 2012/08/02 15:56:19

No

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Don't have one where I am and this is rather stupid. It's just the Streisand effect all over again.

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Happy 2012/08/02 15:36:26

No

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Since either way there is no Chick-Fil-a anywhere near here.

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Ol'Dave 2012/08/02 14:50:41

No

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The nearest Chick-fil-A is over a 2 hour drive away. I support free speech!

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Bob S 2012/08/02 14:41:08

No

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Why should it. When a decision on any subject is made because you don't like someone because they don't agree with you is really bad. I appreciate that the gays want certain things and they have the right to free speech. I totally disagree with their motives and actions when someone uses their 1sr ammendment rights and the gays do not like them exercising their free speech and go into action in a negative way.

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Eddie 2012/08/02 14:26:14

No

I never ate there anyway. Though now I have a reason not to.

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Bob S to Eddie 2012/08/02 14:42:14

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WHY won't you eat there now?

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Eddie to Bob S 2012/08/02 14:53:14

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Because this country is "supposed" to be all about freedom and equality. Preventing intelligent, committed and loving people from the privilege of entering into socially recognised marital unions flies in the face of that ideal.
Aside from that, I'm just not that wild about fast food chicken and besides Popeye's is a lot better in my opinion.

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Piwan 2012/08/02 14:09:36
Bob S to Piwan 2012/08/02 14:42:36

WHY???

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die Küss der Tod 2012/08/02 13:56:23

Yes

I have only been there once or twice in my life but I certainly will not be going back there, now.

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Bob S to die Küs... 2012/08/02 14:42:51

WHY????

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die Küs... to Bob S 2012/08/02 16:31:07

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I choose not to. I don't like the owner's stance on gay marriage. I think they should have kept that to themselves. It was never one of my favorite places but now I have a reason not to go back.

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Bob S to die Küs... 2012/08/03 02:05:51

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and you are certainly entitled to you opinion. I just happen to disagee with you.

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die Küs... to Bob S 2012/08/03 02:29:57

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OK then.

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lstl5 2012/08/02 12:41:11

No

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First of all, he has a right to express his opinion the same as gays have a right to protest his businesses. I am more concerned that he doesnt discriminate in his hiring practices. If he has no problem hiring gays, I dont have a problem with him. I probably wont eat there because I dont eat fast food chicken much and if I do, I would rather go to popeyes mostly because they have great sides.

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Bob S to lstl5 2012/08/02 14:43:23

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That certainly is your perrogative.

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brutusin~ Proud Apetheist 2012/08/02 12:29:07

No

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Wouldn't eat there anyway. Also it isn't in my town.

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Bob S to brutusi... 2012/08/02 14:45:34

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So the main reason is that it isn't in your town. I'm in a big city and I'm aware of only one chic-fil-a. Yesterday the lines were very long but the people endured the heat for personal reasons.

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brutusi... to Bob S 2012/08/02 15:14:19

No the main reason is I would rather eat at KFC or even Poppeys then Chic-fil-a.

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Bob S to brutusi... 2012/08/03 02:07:03

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I'm with you but it is a choice rather than a sit in type. Gays are certainly entitled to their opinion and I'm entitled to ine. Aren't you..

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Gordon 2012/08/02 12:16:12

No

The Chick-fil-A's in central Florida have terrible food that is greasy, nasty tasting, and undercooked. I will avoid them also because I don't want some extremist to murder me while he/she shoots up the place.

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Bob S to Gordon 2012/08/02 14:47:01

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How have you determined that they are terrorists? Maybe you ae being a little extreme.

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Gordon to Bob S 2012/08/02 16:31:49

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In today's USA with nutcakes murdering strangers in a movie theatre... I would not want to be at a controversial place or location that might attract one or more nutcases.

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EDWARD G 2012/08/02 11:30:27

No

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Frankly, gay marriage is about 50th on my list of issues that need to be addressed;

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Bob S to EDWARD G 2012/08/02 14:47:48

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I say they have the right to speak their mind, but like you it is a very low priority for me.

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