This question is awkwardly worded. Because ChikFilA dares to be honest and state an opinion and because they are being unfairly demonized and vilified by the Left, it will be my first choice for good food at a good price. Until Obama repeals it, we have both freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
50 years ago prior to the civil rights movement if a business owner said that he would not allow persons of color to eat at the counter of his restaurant, the masses would have agreed with him and said that as the owner of his business he had that right. Of course federal leglislation saw things differently. Looking back most would agree with the course of action by the federal government for imposing laws against ignorance and prejudice. Gay marriage is also a civil right, the problem lies in the semantics of the word "marriage" because many people believe that the marriage institution is between a man and a woman, and I would agree that the RELIGIOUS institution is just that, the rights that go along with the secular portion of the institution (inheritance, hospital visits etc. )should not be denied to ANY two consenting adults that choose to share a life together, I will not mention the ridiculous arguments from people like Rick Santorum who obfuscate the issue by making foolish comparison (e.g. a brother marrying a sister etc.) any person with a brain would see that that sort of arrangement would certainly have been founded on pschological problems, to clarify to the ignorant: gay people go out and meet new people date them etc. just like straight people, the "meeting rit...
50 years ago prior to the civil rights movement if a business owner said that he would not allow persons of color to eat at the counter of his restaurant, the masses would have agreed with him and said that as the owner of his business he had that right. Of course federal leglislation saw things differently. Looking back most would agree with the course of action by the federal government for imposing laws against ignorance and prejudice. Gay marriage is also a civil right, the problem lies in the semantics of the word "marriage" because many people believe that the marriage institution is between a man and a woman, and I would agree that the RELIGIOUS institution is just that, the rights that go along with the secular portion of the institution (inheritance, hospital visits etc. )should not be denied to ANY two consenting adults that choose to share a life together, I will not mention the ridiculous arguments from people like Rick Santorum who obfuscate the issue by making foolish comparison (e.g. a brother marrying a sister etc.) any person with a brain would see that that sort of arrangement would certainly have been founded on pschological problems, to clarify to the ignorant: gay people go out and meet new people date them etc. just like straight people, the "meeting ritual is the same" . So regarding Chik fil A? I believe that anybody who believes in civil rights for everyone should vote with their dollars and patronize another restaurant and it will be healthier for them too. For those that want to eat fried chicken at Chik fil A to indicate their support for retrograde attitudes towards civil rights they are welcome to do that and get coronary artery disease in the processs. In the end Gay Marriage will be the law of the land just like in other more civilised countries than this one such as Spain, Canada, Argentina, Norway, Sweden, Portugal and Argentina to name a few. by civilised I mean that these countries understand what what the word "civil right" actually means.
Much ado about nothing. Let me put this another way:
When I want chicken nuggets, I go to Chick Fil A. Why? Because when it comes to fried chicken treats, no one does it better.
When I want ice cream, I eat Ben & Jerrys. Why? Because they sell the best frozen milkfat on the planet.
One organization is very right wing, the other left. Both are foods I'd eat for a last meal. Does this make me a fencesitter? Nope. It just means I don't give a f*** when I'm hungry.
I don't care who marries who, but I do appreciate the right to have and state my own opinion as I see fit. This man was not spewing hate, he was simply stating his position on a topic. Stop over-reacting for Pete's sake. Reactions like this just make you protesters look like fools. He has the right to his values just as you have the right to yours. This whole things is rediculous! That is why we live in a free country, and have freedom of speech, you morons!
Personally, I'm not going to support a restaurant that supports organizations that are trying to prevent my possible future marriage. Simple as that. It has nothing to do with their opinion, but their actions. I support freedom of speech (:
Never have eaten there, probably never will. I don't agree with his statement, but he HAS the right to his opinion.
What I disagree with is corporate money used to influence politics and decide who has/or will get civil rights and who won't in this country. Since marriage is considered a civil union, I believe two consenting adults should be able to enter into one regardless of sexual orientation.
Don't you READ???? I said, "I don't agree with his statement, but he HAS the right to his opinion. " And stop yelling for no reason...it's rude, like your comment.
I don't eat junk food so I won't be eating there. Yes, this is junk food. As for the controversy, I don't agree with the COO of the organization, but he is entitled to his opinion just as I am. And to my knowledge, based on friends who have eaten there, they have never done anything or said anything that would indicate the individual store are trying to convert the customers. There are just as many people who support same sex marriage and they too, have the right to their opinion.
That's the funniest part of this whole little ploy to me.
Many people will have to go out of their way just to eat there, yet the bad publicity from this stunt will likely last far longer than the small bump in patronage that they get today.
Bad fast food is still bad fast food, no matter what politics is behind it.
Respect me and I respect you, they don't respect gays
When I want chicken nuggets, I go to Chick Fil A. Why? Because when it comes to fried chicken treats, no one does it better.
When I want ice cream, I eat Ben & Jerrys. Why? Because they sell the best frozen milkfat on the planet.
One organization is very right wing, the other left. Both are foods I'd eat for a last meal. Does this make me a fencesitter? Nope. It just means I don't give a f*** when I'm hungry.
What I disagree with is corporate money used to influence politics and decide who has/or will get civil rights and who won't in this country. Since marriage is considered a civil union, I believe two consenting adults should be able to enter into one regardless of sexual orientation.
And stop yelling for no reason...it's rude, like your comment.
Many people will have to go out of their way just to eat there, yet the bad publicity from this stunt will likely last far longer than the small bump in patronage that they get today.
Bad fast food is still bad fast food, no matter what politics is behind it.