Chick-fil-A for lunch today

[jimson]

In what way were his rights being trampled in the first place?

Mayors of certain cities are trying to prevent him from opening restaurants because of his support of traditional marriage definition.

That goes way beyond criticism and way beyond even urging a boycott.

[rogwar]

Think I will go again today just for fun. I bet there will be a lot of folks still. Probably even tomorrow.

[lambo31]

In what way were his rights being trampled in the first place?

I never said his Rights were, please don't put words in to my mouth. Cathy was asked about his beliefs and then attacked by certain persons/media. One mayor in particular is trying to prevent a Chick-Fil-A from being built in his city over Cathy expressing his beliefs, which is why chose to show support by going to eat at Chick-Fil-A yesterday.

They don't get that point. It's just wrong because some guy on TV told them it was. Reading the Bible is #toomuchhassle.

 I read the Holy Bible every day, do you?

Lambo

[SEraider]

it really seems like a "hey, look at us!!!" thing.

Yes it could be like that.  It is social engineering and they are tinckering with children in the process. 

[TheAssi]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUmoTOujJ7Q

"It just come downs to it....If I want a chic fil a sandwich, I'm gonna have a chic fil a sandwich.  So you can run and Tell That!"

[Shuffler]

I like my Chick-Fil-A with extra self righteousness and a slice of bigotry. I'd ask them to hold the pickle, but that just sounds gay.

Sorry if you don't like folks having an opinion then you don't get one either. lol

Those restaurants around here had long lines down the road all day long.

Funny how it works when some group or another doen't like honesty in an opinion and the Americans flock to support it.

[Dead Man Flying]

I've known you for some time on here and you have my respect. That was a bit uncalled for in relation to my daughter. I recommend you research the whole story utilizing a variety of sources. I went in support of 1st amendment rights.

You talk of First Amendment rights, but I'm not sure that you understand them.

Realize that the right to say whatever you want does not entitle you to the right to remain free of criticism.  People boycotting Chick Fil-A - and those going there to show support - are all exercising perfectly reasonable methods to express their views.  The First Amendment really doesn't apply here at all.

[rogwar]

You talk of First Amendment rights, but I'm not sure that you understand them.

Realize that the right to say whatever you want does not entitle you to the right to remain free of criticism.  People boycotting Chick Fil-A - and those going there to show support - are all exercising perfectly reasonable methods to express their views.  The First Amendment really doesn't apply here at all.

They certainly have a right to do their thing in terms of a boycott and protest. Likewise so do the people who went yesterday. Therefore you are absolutely incorrect. It is an expression of the 1st amendment in its purest form.

[Dead Man Flying]

They certainly have a right to do their thing in terms of a boycott and protest. Likewise so do the people who went yesterday. Therefore you are absolutely incorrect. It is an expression of the 1st amendment in its purest form.

It's an expression of free speech.  The First Amendment protects free speech from government intervention.  You said that you went to Chick Fil-A in order to support First Amendment rights, which implies that those boycotting somehow threatened those rights.

Where's government in this?  I'm unclear.  It's a bunch of people acting kind of stupid over a fast food joint from what I can tell.

[TheAssi]

Where's government in this?  I'm unclear.  It's a bunch of people acting kind of stupid over a fast food joint from what I can tell.

The mayors of Boston and Chicago.

[rogwar]

Where's government in this?  

Mayors of Boston and Chicago.

[Dead Man Flying]

The mayors of Boston and Chicago.

Are you arguing that cities don't have a right to determine the kinds of businesses they allow to operate there?  So Salt Lake City can't do anything to prevent adult stores from opening there if they don't want them?  Let's say David Duke decided to open Grand Wizard Pizza in New Orleans.  Would you argue that the city has no power to disallow such a venture?

Of course you wouldn't.  That'd be crazy.

[TheAssi]

Are you arguing that cities don't have a right to determine the kinds of businesses they allow to operate there?  So Salt Lake City can't do anything to prevent adult stores from opening there if they don't want them?  Let's say David Duke decided to open Grand Wizard Pizza in New Orleans.  Would you argue that the city has no power to disallow such a venture?

Of course you wouldn't.  That'd be crazy.

No.  You just made that argument up for me.

You asked where government was involved in this and I answered you.

[rogwar]

Are you arguing that cities don't have a right to determine the kinds of businesses they allow to operate there?  So Salt Lake City can't do anything to prevent adult stores from opening there if they don't want them?  Let's say David Duke decided to open Grand Wizard Pizza in New Orleans.  Would you argue that the city has no power to disallow such a venture?

Of course you wouldn't.  That'd be crazy.

What is it that you want anyway? What does rpm want?

Would you rather people have not gone? Do you want to belittle the people who went? Or are you trying to educate the people who went in some way?

Bunch of people went to show support of a business. Nothing really anybody posts can make those that went feel any different about their motivations. It's really entertaining to see the reaction from various groups across the nation. It's also kind of rewarding.

[Shuffler]

Are you arguing that cities don't have a right to determine the kinds of businesses they allow to operate there?  So Salt Lake City can't do anything to prevent adult stores from opening there if they don't want them?  Let's say David Duke decided to open Grand Wizard Pizza in New Orleans.  Would you argue that the city has no power to disallow such a venture?

Of course you wouldn't.  That'd be crazy.

They are not targeting a type of business.... they are singling out one business. That is illegal.