Chick-fil-A for lunch today

[caldera]

My wife, daughter and I are heading out to Chick-fil-A now.


Lambo

It was an inspiring experience.  Every customer I passed on the way in was happy.  Not in a smug, self-righteous way, but they were glad to show how they felt about political correctness gone amok.  This one older gentleman was grinning ear to ear and tried to high five me on the way past.    It's good to know that people can express their opinions in a pleasant and non-threatening way.  People were "making their voices heard", so to speak.

Enjoy and grab an extra sandwich for me. 

[kilo2]

Why does the view of the CEO of chick-fil-a matter?

They make good food and that is all that matters to me.

[Slash27]

I think you have that backwards. At least Chick-Fil-A does.
I'm a "Land of the Free" supporter. Everyone is entitled to their pursuit of happiness as long as it doesn't encroach on my rights. I see no encroachment on my rights with gay marriage.
YMMV

I think TJ asked you a question.

[rpm]

Does he prevent gays from eating or working at his restaurants? Does his business discriminate against them in any way? What's the problem, again?

I didn't call for a boycott, did I? It's his business to run as he sees fit. He can't legally prevent anyone from eating at his stores because of their marriage status. But he would if he could. The problem is his attitude on "marriage".

"We are very much supportive of the family -- the biblical definition of the family unit," Cathy said. "We are a family-owned business, a family-led business, and we are married to our first wives. We give God thanks for that."

Not only does that include gay marriage, it includes people that have been divorced, marrying a divorced person or not marrying the wife of your dead brother.

Again, I've no problems with gay marriage, straight marriage, divorce or choosing not to marry. It's none of my (or anyone else's) business when two people decide to marry or not... I don't care. Personally, I follow a different part of the Bible, Matthew 7:12. YMMV.

[TonyJoey]

I didn't call for a boycott, did I? It's his business to run as he sees fit. He can't legally prevent anyone from eating at his stores because of their marriage status. But he would if he could. The problem is his attitude on "marriage". Not only does that include gay marriage, it includes people that have been divorced, marrying a divorced person or not marrying the wife of your dead brother.

Again, I've no problems with gay marriage, straight marriage, divorce or choosing not to marry. It's none of my (or anyone else's) business when two people decide to marry or not... I don't care. Personally, I follow a different part of the Bible, Matthew 7:12. YMMV.

You're entitled to your beliefs, he's entitled to his. I'd be hesitant to characterize a different opinion as a problem.

[TwinBoom]

chicken shack could not of publicly announced that. a little consideration and class goes a long way.

"True" Christians are not supposed to hate or pass judgement, sounds like hypocrite city here .

I guess none of you have gays in your family's. And isnt it "We the people" or "We the people except gays"?

[kilo2]

chicken shack could not of publicly announced that.

Why not if that is his view why should he hide it. I may not agree but I will always say its his right to state his opinion.


It was the CEO making his own personnel opinion known.

[Slash27]

Why not if that is his view why should he hide it. I may not agree but I will always say its his right to state his opinion.


It was the CEO making his own personnel opinion known.

I don't agree with him but love his food. What should I do?

[rpm]

You're entitled to your beliefs, he's entitled to his.

Exactly. I'm pretty sure if people took a deeper look at what he actually said, they wouldn't be so quick to back his opinion. He wasn't just slamming the gays. Rape victims should be forced to marry their attackers (after a 50 sheckle fine) under "the biblical definition of the family unit".

chicken shack could not of publicly announced that. a little consideration and class goes a long way.

"True" Christians are not supposed to hate or pass judgement, sounds like hypocrite city here .

I guess none of you have gays in your family's. And isnt it "We the people" or "We the people except gays"?

Well said.

[Bodhi]

Getting peeved over the comments from that interview and then starting a nationwide boycott (that included several prolific mayors) that horrifically backfired is totally awesome!

[TonyJoey]

chicken shack could not of publicly announced that. a little consideration and class goes a long way.

"True" Christians are not supposed to hate or pass judgement, sounds like hypocrite city here .

I guess none of you have gays in your family's. And isnt it "We the people" or "We the people except gays"?

I'll tell you right now, I don't agree with what he said. However, he has the right to voice his opinions. Homosexual and Heterosexual relationships are two different kinds of relationships. They are not Constitutionally guaranteed equal protection. There are people on both sides of the issue, and as such I respect his beliefs. 

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Again, I've no problems with gay marriage, straight marriage, divorce or choosing not to marry. It's none of my (or anyone else's) business when two people decide to marry or not... I don't care. Personally, I follow a different part of the Bible, Matthew 7:12. YMMV.

awesome post

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wanna type more but cant.

[rpm]

They are not Constitutionally guaranteed equal protection.

The Constitution says nothing about marriage or relationships. Nothing.

[jimson]

"You better agree with us or we will try to destroy you."
How American.

Here's a suggestion.

Don't like it, don't eat there.

[kilo2]

I don't agree with him but love his food. What should I do?

Why are you asking me?