Danno went to Chick-Fil-A

[Danno 1,228]

I have no problem with his opinion changing either. My point is that he held, or at least said he held, the exact same views as Dan Cathy for over 8 years and there was no outrage by anybody. Mayors in Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco are condemning Dan Cathy and Chick-fil-A. Why didn't they feel the same way when it was Barack Obama?

And as far as I know Hillary has not repented yet from her "bigoted" views, if Chick-fil-a is not fit to serve sandwiches how is she Sec. of State?

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"I do not support gay marriage. Marriage has religious and social connotations, and I consider marriage to be between a man and a woman." – Barack Obama

"Marriage has got historic, religious and moral content that goes back to the beginning of time, and I think a marriage is as a marriage always has been, between a man and a woman." – Hillary Clinton

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I have no problem with his opinion changing either. My point is that he held, or at least said he held, the exact same views as Dan Cathy for over 8 years and there was no outrage by anybody. Mayors in Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco are condemning Dan Cathy and Chick-fil-A. Why didn't they feel the same way when it was Barack Obama?

That's not accurate. The gay activists were not happy when Obama said that, and they let him know. However, this CEO is not running for public office. He's representing a fast food chain. So, while ordinary citizens can't vote him out, they can send a message by choosing not to patronize the restaurant. While I don't think a boycott is the right way to address his political statement, those who made a point to support CFA because of his opinion are being no less political.

[Danno 1,228]

That's not accurate. The gay activists were not happy when Obama said that, and they let him know. However, this CEO is not running for public office. He's representing a fast food chain. So, while ordinary citizens can't vote him out, they can send a message by choosing not to patronize the restaurant. While I don't think a boycott is the right way to address his political statement, those who made a point to support CFA because of his opinion are being no less political.

Hang on, let me get this straight.

The anti-marriage crowd holds a private citizen to a higher level of accountability than an elected official? huh?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Hang on, let me get this straight.

The anti-marriage crowd holds a private citizen to a higher level of accountability than an elected official? huh?

You don't have it straight, Danno. I don't think you ever do which in of itself is ironic.

[Danno 1,228]

You don't have it straight, Danno. I don't think you ever do which in of itself is ironic.

Well help me out here... why is it when those on their political team share the same veiws as the CHick-fil-a guys they get the pass?

How come Those mayors welcome Muslim businesses .... it's only when a Christian asnswers the question that they suddenly get outraged..... that he doesn't support illegal activity?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Well help me out here... why is it when those on their political team share the same veiws as the CHick-fil-a guys they get the pass?

How come Those mayors welcome Muslim businesses .... it's only when a Christian asnswers the question that they suddenly get outraged..... that he doesn't support illegal activity?

I can't help you out with your lack of comprehension skills.

[Danno 1,228]

I can't help you out with your lack of comprehension skills.

You're duckin again..... come'on you have an opinion thats cool now "articulate" it and for once you might convince someone.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I have no problem with his opinion changing either. My point is that he held, or at least said he held, the exact same views as Dan Cathy for over 8 years and there was no outrage by anybody. Mayors in Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco are condemning Dan Cathy and Chick-fil-A. Why didn't they feel the same way when it was Barack Obama?

People from all angles are trying to make a political statement and its reached a.level of nonsense. However, the CEO or COO should have known that he was making a political statement by making his views public, and there would be ramifications to his business. He in effect, drew the first line in the sand. Do I really care if he's anti-gay or believes in the Tooth Fairy? No. Does it bother me that gay activists are boycotting CFA? Nope. Do I find it ironic that those who came out to support him for having an opinion don't think they are being political? Yep.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

That's not accurate. The gay activists were not happy when Obama said that, and they let him know. However, this CEO is not running for public office. He's representing a fast food chain. So, while ordinary citizens can't vote him out, they can send a message by choosing not to patronize the restaurant. While I don't think a boycott is the right way to address his political statement, those who made a point to support CFA because of his opinion are being no less political.

The boycotts pro or con are not the biggest issue to most. To most it is elected Govt officials trying use their power as elected officials to shut down the restaurants. There are many like me, who generally support gay rights, who are fervently supporting Chick-fil-A, because of free speech issues.

Yet another Liberal Politico uses their influence to call for a ban on Chick-Fil-A

mash here

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

People from all angles are trying to make a political statement and its reached a.level of nonsense. However, the CEO or COO should have known that he was making a political statement by making his views public, and there would be ramifications to his business. He in effect, drew the first line in the sand. Do I really care if he's anti-gay or believes in the Tooth Fairy? No. Does it bother me that gay activists are boycotting CFA? Nope. Do I find it ironic that those who came out to support him for having an opinion don't think they are being political? Yep.

Does it bother you that elected Gov't officials are trying to use the power of the office to have Chick-Fil_a banned from their areas ? Also I am supporting Chick-fil-A and I know it's a political statement. What makes you think we think it is not ?

This is about freedom of speech without fear of Govt reprisal.

Hang on, let me get this straight.

The anti-marriage crowd holds a private citizen to a higher level of accountability than an elected official? huh?

I was about to say.. Someone has it backwards.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Except when it's freedom from discrimination, right?

And there is the rub. I don't think Chick-fil-A as a company has discrimniated against anyone. There are laws against that. This is about people being able to voice their opinion without Liberals using the power of Government to silence them. Many elected officials are calling on a ban against Chick-fil_a. That is wrong. I am actually pro -gay rights

If a conservative group of Mayors was calling for bans on their Ice Cream because of their pro gay marriage stand I would have the same reaction.

If you make personal choice to eat or not eat there, great. However elected officials saying that they will not be allowed in their city is way wrong

[Darnell 8,480]

No actually the line was too long, guess I am not that dedicated.

No Chicken for you.

Come back on the third? Whilst there will be lots of people there - the lines for ordering should be really short, almost non-existent.

[JohnSmith2007 353]

OK, here's a question for you.

If you were a gay person, would you feel comfortable going into a Chik-Fil-A franchise to look for a job?

I wouldn't.

From what I hear he has gay people working for him. Evidently they are not made to feel uncomfortable. If a gay person didn't want to work there then it would be a self imposed discrimination.

[natty bumppo 297]

From what I hear he has gay people working for him. Evidently they are not made to feel uncomfortable. If a gay person didn't want to work there then it would be a self imposed discrimination.

and of course somebody elses fault

[JohnSmith2007 353]

and of course somebody elses fault

As usual.