Culture War Over Marriage Consumes Chicken Chain
Hundreds of people lined up outside Chick-fil-A in Southern Pines Wednesday for "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day," a nationwide effort to support the fast-food chain, after the company's CEO was criticized for his comments on gay marriage. Photo by Hannah Sharpe
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The national debate over Chick-fil-A’s stance opposing gay marriage spilled out the doors of its restaurants Wednesday as supporters showed up by the thousands to back its position.
At the local Chick-fil-A on U.S. 15-501 in Southern Pines, patrons lined up around the small brick and glass building for hours, and police had to direct traffic that backed up travel lanes on the highway.
Chick-fil-A gained attention last month when company President Dan Cathy expressed his opposition to gay marriage.
“We are very much supportive of the family, the biblical definition of the family unit,” he said. “We know that it might not be popular with everyone, but thank the Lord, we live in a country where we can share our values and operate on biblical principles.”
Supporters and opponents have taken to the Internet and social media ever since to either stand with or against the fast-food chain. Late last month, the Jim Henson Co. announced it would no longer partner with the restaurant to supply kids’ meal toys.
Gay rights activists have since begun a boycott of Chick-fil-A, hoping to pressure the company into being more tolerant of homosexuals. To counter this, supporters of Chick-fil-A are going to the restaurant en masse.
“I think he’s done a really great job,” said supporter Matthew Kane of Cathy. “I’m out here to support somebody who, through a huge corporate organization, has chosen to stand up for what he believes in.”
“Liberty is liberty,” said patron Bonnie Dougherty. “This man is taking a biblical stand on an issue that concerns all of us: marriage. Our country was founded ‘in God we trust.’”
“I agree with Dan Cathy 100 percent,” said Lorraine Landry, who also turned out Wednesday at the Southern Pines location. “The family should be the way God created it. It doesn’t work any other way.”
Some saw support for Chick-fil-A as a continuation of support for Amendment One, the controversial state constitutional amendment that passed in May restricting the legal definition of marriage as between a man and a woman.
“I voted for the marriage amendment,” Pamella Leroy said. “It’s an important issue because it’s what the Lord demands. [Chick-fil-A] is taking the Lord’s stand and they will succeed in their business.”
Eric Corbett, operator of the local Chick-fil-A, declined to comment on the controversy but said he appreciates the jump in business.
“It’s been a challenge, but a pleasant surprise,” he said. “It’s been difficult keeping everybody upbeat, keeping the food in supply, but we’ve met the challenge.”
Corbett estimated that the restaurant served between 7,000 and 8,000 customers. He said the restaurant ran out of some menu items about 9 p.m.
“We did a lot of preplanning,” he said. “We had a lot of management meetings to go over our expectations for the day. And quite frankly, toward the end of the night, we started running out of products, but all the customers were very understanding and just wanted to come out and voice their opinions.”
Gay marriage supporters have called for a boycott of the chain, and same-sex couples around the country plan a kiss-in at Chick-fil-A restaurants today.
Contact Andrew Soboeiro at andrew@thepilot.com.
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golflady 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Where is the other side of this issue in the Pilot? Today members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community are participating in a same-sex "kiss-in" at Chick-fil-A. Let's see those pixs and comments editors!.
AndrewSoboeiro 9 months, 3 weeks ago
As I type this, one of our staff writers is at Chick-fil-A covering the kiss-in.
churchill 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Golf Lady - For crying out loud lady. Give them a chance. The event hasn't even happened yey and you're looking for pictures. One man sates his beliefs (In answer to a question) and liberals go berserk. And by rhe way - We have a transgender community? What the hell?
MikeNC 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Here you go golflady. I don't know where it came from other than posted on someone's facebook page. That in itself will most likely come back to haunt him as a regret in the future... Both Hims ....Mike
Aren't they a cute couple by MikeNC
churchill 9 months, 3 weeks ago
And while I'm on the subject - bisexual people want something also? What do they want ... A male AND female spouse? No end with you people.
NewspaperReader 9 months, 3 weeks ago
I'm a little confused as to the goal of the "kiss-in." Is bringing even more attention to Chick-fil-A supposed to hurt their business?
Sounds to me like there will be entertainment to go along with everyone's chicken sandwich today. I think I know what I'm having for dinner.
Courseaire 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Hey, Kiss me if you want, but don't touch breast or thigh! Uh, can I get fries with that?
skylinefirepest 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Well, guys, my wife and I just got back from the Chicky place and there weren't any "kiss'n" going on while we were down there...just the usual large crowd looking for a good sandwich!! This whole episode was based on a minority of people thinking that they somehow had been slimed by a Christian business owner who never discriminated them in the slightest way. Get over it!! And I thought it was hilarious that the mayor of the murder capital of the United States said that Chick-Fil-A didn't meet Chicago's values...you know something??? HE WAS RIGHT!!! Not many people in the country have Chicago or Rahm "dead fish" Emanual's values!!!
AngelofMercy 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Didn't the Lord teach us to spread love and not hate churchill?
I'm sure if you were on the other side of this argument (one of those condemned) you would be just as hurt and ready for action as they are.
This shouldn't be about your interpretation about the Lord's word, but about the way you treat others and live by the golden rule. You can choose to eat there and show your support for Mr. Cathy and his opinions but to write such hateful comments about people you have never even met or could possibly understand is just wrong. Love knows no gender and that has been scientifically proven, maybe someday you can come to terms with the fact that we are all God's children and deserve our right to live with freedom from persecution from the likes of intolerant people like you.
DaveyNC 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Oh, I'm gonna get in troouuubbbllleeee for this. New Chik-fil-a ad campaign targeted to the LGBT community:
"Eat mor___"
churchill 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Angel - This is NOT about MY beliefs. It is about OUR right to have beliefs. So please pontificate to someone who is as close minded as you and the rest of your crowd claim not to be.
AngelofMercy 9 months, 3 weeks ago
All those hateful words, label me however you want. Have a good weekend and I'll be sure to see you in church on Sunday.
buskwon 9 months, 3 weeks ago
I drove by there today and did'nt see anyone kissing but did see a man holding up a sign that said (we love Chick-fil-a) I also heard faint music in the background.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E4MAq...
teufelhunden 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Courseaire, churchill and buskwon---you guys need to go on tour!!! HAAAAA
dustyrhoades 9 months, 3 weeks ago
What makes me sad is to see eating Chick-Fil-A become like saying "Merry Christmas." You know, something that used to be pleasant, but now has become something right wing jerks do to get in your face: "HAW! HAW! I'm eatin' Chick Fil A! Take THAT, gays! HAW! HAW! HAW!"
RonCoffmanJr 9 months, 3 weeks ago
I don't see how this is going to win people to their side. They just lost an election in NC that they would have won if they were not so obnoxious in their criticism of their ideological opponents. Do they want to be able to get married? Or do they just want to show how obnoxious they can be. The gay community leaders need to step up and condemn acts like this. Chick Fil A exists to serve chicken biscuits and sandwiches, not to be a social think tank. Who cares what the CEO thinks about this or anything else, other than chicken.
smoochielarue 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Could see your point RonCoffman if this man did not use the money from the profits to support trying to make gay people straight.
RonCoffmanJr 9 months, 3 weeks ago
The "right wing jerks" didn't do anything until the pro gay marraige community declared war on Chick Fil A because the CEO says he opposes gay marraige. Then the "right wing jerks" went to Chick Fil A in droves.
churchill 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Angel - OK. See you in church. I will be able to recognize you. You'll be the one telling everyone how tolerant you are because you allow others to have YOUR opinion. Go eat at McDonalds after church. They're open I will wait 'till Monday. I prefer hot chick filet over supersized.
dustyrhoades 9 months, 3 weeks ago
How DARE gays and lesbians criticize Dan Cathy for saying they're "Shaking their fists at God' and "inviting God's judgment" for trying to get married like you and I do!? How DARE they speak their minds! Haven't' they ever heard of free speech? Don't they know it's only for corporate Presidents and straight people!? The NERVE! IT'S A DECLARATION OF WAR, I TELL YOU! WAR! WAR! ATTACK! ATTACK! EAT MORE CHIKIN! FASTER! FREEDOM DEPENDS ON IT!
dustyrhoades 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Now I hear the haters are boycotting J.C. Penney because Ellen Degeneres is their spokesperson. If this keeps up you'll all be fat and naked by Christmas.Not a pretty thought.
JeremyG 9 months, 3 weeks ago
How many of these "good Christians" bought a sandwich for starving kids or the homeless? The power of mythology is amazing.
getreal 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Good one DR!
getreal 9 months, 3 weeks ago
I just wanted to post this, I took it from another site about this very subject. I wish I could take credit for it, but wanted to pass it along.
If you were at chik fil A only yesterday you probably had a coke product to wash down your chicken product, and some people probably used their visa master card and or American express card to pay for their meal. If the people drove there they might have driven in a Ford, Chrysler, General motors' or a Toyota and so why I am mentioning this? Because each thing I mentioned is a supporter of gays and gay marriage, so sometimes folks, sometimes when you win, you lose and when you are protesting gays, you in all reality supported more gay groups by doing this than by not doing it....so I suppose the gays and gay supporters of America should say thank you for all the support you gave the gays that day.
Worth repeating.
AngelofMercy 9 months, 3 weeks ago
God loves us all Churchill, no matter how much we argue nothing will change that.
dustyrhoades 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Good one DR!
Thanks. Just remember: boycotts and protests by the right are free speech; boycotts and protests by the left are brutal and despotic attempts to stifle free speech. Failure to fully support intolerance is itself intolerance. War is Peace. Freedom is Slavery. Ignorance is Strength. And everything's permissible to the members of the Party.
Now you know all you need to know about how the right wing thinks.
teufelhunden 9 months, 3 weeks ago
I love the Ellen show and I still shop at JCPenney, whaddyaknow?
cantstandya 9 months, 3 weeks ago
getreal- OK, now was there a real message in that comment, having a difficult time making out what you are trying to convey. Only the guilty can come up with so many defense arguements, seems that you have listed some, when I buy those products I really do not care how they spend their money.
teufelhunden 9 months, 3 weeks ago
She's also a covergirl and I do buy some covergirl cosmetics. Hmmm...isn't Queen Latifah a lesbian? IDK, and I don't care. She makes a beautiful spokeswoman for Covergirl.
getreal 9 months, 3 weeks ago
@cantstandya, I am not guilty of anything, just making a point that obviously went over your head. The point is, by trying to show support AGAINST something, there is a chance you may be actually contributing TOWARDS the very thing you are protesting. Now if you still don't understand, have someone read this to you. I don't care what people do with their money, they can support for or against their causes, it is when they make a public issue out of it, as Chick-fil-A did, that they invite well deserved criticism.
Guy_Forks 9 months, 3 weeks ago
I got just one question for the guy rights supporters (whom I also,used to actively support):
Is it OK for Mr. Obama's former chief of staff (Emmanuel) to ban a lawful business because it doesn't conform to "his", and by extension of action, government's ideology? Or Bloomberg or the loony SF mayor no one cares about?
Because that's what this is about. These folks may talk about gay marriage, but their action was motivated by the blatant fascism displayed government. You leftys want to talk about civil rights, well a government that can ban a chicken restaurant based on religiosity, offers no rights.
This is the land of the free, don't we believe that anymore? Or better yet don't we live that anymore?
I was raised (recently) on freedom, liberty, and equality. I open my eyes and see that oppression, dejection, and tyranny have come ashore, wrapped in a cloak of benevolence.
golflady 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Thanks MikeNC for the contribution but since The Pilot has gone to all the trouble of making a video and interviewing the people who supported one view on Wednesday, where is the video/story/pix of what went on today - "local" pix and opinion please. Perhaps Sunday's paper?
teufelhunden 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Guy_Forks-I open my eyes and see that oppression, dejection, and tyranny have come ashore, wrapped in a cloak of benevolence.
Wow. That pretty much says it all.
churchill 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Angel - I am not sure He loves you:). By the way ... A note to all of you. I don't think I have ever agreed with Mr. Rhodes on anything ... But he is the only one of us with the courage to use his real name and he sure knows how to stir things up. He is good at what he does. I hate his opinions but he is the first one I read in the Pilot. Do you know why Angel? Because he has a right to HAVE an opinion. He has a RIGHT to think my opinions are stupid. I love Ellen and think she is talented. I watch her show when I can. I do NOT want to shut her down because I disagree with her opinions and her life. THAT is where you and I differ Angel. I covet the right to have an opinion. Actions have consequences. Opinions shouldn't.
cantstandya 9 months, 3 weeks ago
@getreal, Never included you personally as having to defend anything, what started out as a support group to defend Chic-Fil-A by showing up in numbers only was due to the remarks made by the Gay community who protested anothers views first, now we have their rubuttal, which tells me they are out trying to defend their point of view, which is obviously is not that of the majority, please no more snide little remarks, I can read and comprehend, I just really think you are showing a bias.
Guy_Forks 9 months, 3 weeks ago
@teufelhunden
;-)
RonCoffmanJr 9 months, 3 weeks ago
I use my real name, so thanks for the compliment Churchill, whoever you are.
Dusty - no one is questoning the gay community's right to free speech. I am questioning their strategy to win people to their side so they can achieve their stated goal of being married as husband and wi......however that works.
This didn't have to be a big deal, but they pro gay marraige group made it a big deal and they are shooting themselves in the foot, again. With any tact at all, that amendment would not have passed.
Stargazer 9 months, 3 weeks ago
"I do NOT want to shut her down because I disagree with her opinions and her life. THAT is where you and I differ Angel. I covet the right to have an opinion. Actions have consequences. Opinions shouldn't."
Interesting. Because that is exactly what anti-gay groups are doing...they don't agree with people being gay or gay people getting married so they fight to shut them down and prevent them from getting married and Chick-Fil-A has funded these types of groups. I have no issue with Mr Cathy's or Chick-Fil-A's opinion or anyone's opinion for that matter. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and the ability to voice it. Its when you take action action towards your opinion that's wrong. You're against same-sex marriage?? Fine, then don't marry someone of the same sex. But don't take that away from someone else when it has nothing to do with you and your life. Why do you care??? A gay couple 500 miles away getting married has no impact on your life whatsoever so let them be. The hate and abuse I have seen this week is disgusting. Have we nothing better to do with our lives???
RD28327 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Still can't figure out the big deal about Chic-Fil-A ... I look at it this way ... I could care less about their beliefs and they could care less about mine. As long as they offer good food and good service, they can believe in whatever the hell they want, and I'll believe what I want to believe. Right now, I believe I'm hungry ...
Thatcher 9 months, 3 weeks ago
RonCoffmanJr (3 hours ago)-- Perhaps the best post on this topic so far...especially the "obnoxious" part. A few have commented about the liberal who berated the poor girl behind the Chick-fil-A drive-thru window (and the guy's employer later fired him because he posted the verbal assault on youtube). Here's the story, with the actual video: http://www.businessinsider.com/vante-cfo-bullies-chick-fil-a-worker-then-promptly-gets-fired-for-it-2012-8. Notice the typical "hate" reference...as if the guy is on auto-pilot? Sadly, the same thing happens regularly on these threads: many liberals here robotically repeat the "hate" charge in responding to any opinion which differs from their own. Conservatives are labeled "haters," and are accused of being "angry." Perhaps you should review the video again and tell us who the real haters are. And getreal (2 hours, 16 min. ago), your post is the same post that JD made on the other thread, borrowed by the same source. The same source (as well as many others) which teaches and urges liberals to label anyone who disagrees with them a hater, a racist, and/or a close minded bigot. You both can do better, and liberals in general could perhaps be more persuasive if they were not so obnoxious (which I believe was Mr. Coffman's point). And the liberal in the video needs to take a class in manners before he receives his next "free water." Cheers!
Bflat 9 months, 3 weeks ago
RD, Hardee's in Carthage now has chicken biscuits and chicken filet sandwiches. No need to travel to Aberdeen.
cantstandya 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Out of the closet and into the street, I'll bet mom and dad will be surprised.
RD28327 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Mr. BFlat, I have been known to come to Sufferin' Pines every now and then ...
NewspaperReader 9 months, 3 weeks ago
"they don't agree with people being gay or gay people getting married so they fight to shut them down and prevent them from getting married ..."
Nobody is preventing gay people from getting married. The debate is whether or not the government should recognize their marriages, and consequently grant them taxpayer benefits. Taxpayer benefits are not rights, and the taxpayers have a say as to who gets them. When put to a vote, the taxpayers have determined that two (wo)men should not get marriage benefits 100% of the time.
cantstandya 9 months, 3 weeks ago
I may be wrong, but this choice of being gay was considered a mental illness into the 70's, after so many protest the government just gave up and recognized it as something else.
MikeNC 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Yes cantstandya....They recognized it as deviant behavior. Most likely still taught that way in abnormal psychology today...Mike
cantstandya 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Have no idea what they teach today, like everything else if we don't like a law or anything else usually a crowd of protesters can have them changed, I just stated how this choice of lifestyle has gone from one extreme to the other, no intention of offending anyone. I realize my views matter little and eventually the Gay movement will be victorious in their pursuits, they just need a few more Pro's to outnumber the Con's at the polls. Personnaly I find the issue to be getting far more political and has grown more the closer the elections get. I will leave the outcome to those that have reason to protest, for or against.
churchill 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Stargazer - Boy do you have the right name. What hate have you seen that discussed you so much? People buying chicken? Just like a star gazing liberal. You want to shut a man down for his opinion - We don't - and we are the ones full of hate. You and Angel and the rest of you are so quick to display your false indignation taht you don' t consider facts. I dont care if you or anyone else wants to spend their lives gazing at whatever you want to gaze at. I dont want to stop you. You have a lot of nerve teling me I am full of hate because i find your lifestyle repulsive to me. I would not want to be your friend ( so dont beg me) but it is your attitude not your lifestyle.
Bentpan 9 months, 3 weeks ago
golflady, Pretty sure there are no pictures or articles because unlike CFA Appreciation day with thousands of local supporters the LBGT Kiss-in, locally at least ( And probably nationaly ), was a complete BUST.
MikeNC 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Jeremy: When's the last time you made a sandwich for the homeless? just askin? Diane
churchill 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Golf lady - maybe you and gazer and angel could fabricate a story and get it distributed. You know - like the one labeling US as the hate mongers. I hope folks have had enough of these lies that liberals publish and the truths they twist. At last!
teufelhunden 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Sufferin Pines - hee hee
MikeNC 9 months, 3 weeks ago
You know what's wrong with you Dusty? This is a country built on Tolerance. But for some reason, Tolerance isn't good enough for a Liberal.Tolerance must now give way to total ACCEPTANCE and EMBRACEMENT, or ELSE there is WRATH to pay. And boy do you guys know how to dish out the wrath ! Diane
buskwon 9 months, 3 weeks ago
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NewspaperReader 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Everyone talking about how Christians would "never line up like that" to feed the homeless, you obviously didn't hear about the massive event held just last Saturday to do just that. It isn't surprising, of course, because the MSM only tells you what they want you to hear.
http://www.theblaze.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/day-of-service.jpeg
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/a-truly-remarkable-event-theblazetv-breaks-down-the-day-of-service/
cantstandya 9 months, 3 weeks ago
If being Gay or whatever the correct terminology is, means you prefer the same sex why do so many have a desire to have a sex change, whats the sense in being Gay if you are going to do like that Chaz Bono and spend thousands on becoming a man , I thought the whole purpose was to be of the same sex, after it's all said and done they end up turning into a man or a woman, sort of defeats the whole purpose.
nothingspecial 9 months, 3 weeks ago
This mass support of Chick Fil A is something to take note of with the election coming up. It was not necessarily a religious thing. It was a reaction by a majority of Americans who are PISSED at this latest attempt to try to bully folks into goofy, crazy liberal ideas. Trying to convince the majority who for the most part have plenty of sense and values that they are evil to not CELEBRATE some crazy ideas. TOLERATING is no longer good enough. You either celebrate vocally, openly, at a gay pride parade or by wearing a t-shirt or you are a bigot. Tell me things are different than that within the liberal mind.
Spocks_Brain 9 months, 3 weeks ago
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MikeNC 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ditto: I think Ellen is beautiful and I buy Cover Girl. Diane
MisterG 9 months, 3 weeks ago
"Our country was founded ‘in God we trust.’”
Mmmm, no, that phrase was added to currency in the 1950s. Perhaps this lady needs to read up on some of what Jefferson and Franklin had to say about the notion of a giant invisible friend in the sky.
Thatcher 9 months, 3 weeks ago
I referenced above the guy who berated the poor woman behind the Chick-fil-A drive-thru, posted the video on youtube, and was fired the next day by his company. The man, Adam Smith, has now issued a video apology: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/chick-fil-a-protester-posts-a-video-apology-to-rachel-and-explains-his-actions/. He seems genuinely sincere, and I suspect that the woman will accept his apology. And I would hope that his company will rehire him. Everyone deserves forgiveness and a second chance. Cheers!
JeremyG 9 months, 3 weeks ago
@MikeNC actually I am an atheist and I helped prepare food for the homeless just a couple of weeks ago with Food Not Bombs in Raleigh.
churchill 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Mr G. - YOU are the one who needs to read up on our founding fathers - not her. If you read about the founding of our nation it is impossible not to see it. Unless you take quotes out of context as was done with Jefferson's church and stae quote. Why didn't the framers of the constitution add something about the rights of two men to marry? Because in their wilfest depraved imagination they would not have dreamed of what we would one day contemplate. Remember this day when you read in the paper - And you will - of someone demanding to marry their dog. No matter how happy it makes the dog it is still un-natural. What makes me the judge of whether it is natural? If everyone married animals the world would be unpopulated in 70 years. Hmmmm - the same result as gays marrying. Nature recreates.
skylinefirepest 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Stargazer...I started to respond to you but Churchill said it just fine already...the only hate I've seen this week came from the gay or gay supporter community over a comment that didn't affect them in the slightest!! They got their panties in a wad and the rest of us, the majority by the way, stood by the owner of Chickfa. They are still engaged in an act that is not normal only somehow now trying to hold the rest of us responsible for what?? There was no conflict and no slight, except percieved, to anyone. Get over it!!
JD 9 months, 3 weeks ago
which teaches and urges liberals to label anyone who disagrees with them a hater, a racist, and/or a close minded bigot.
Stop projecting Thatcher.
I reposted that because I thought it demonstrated how stupid the act of protesting by consumption. They want to show solidarity with a company by giving them business? Great marketing technique is all it turned out to be. Fine for them to make a few extra sales based on this nonsense.
I never liked chik fil a because it is an overpriced chicken sandwich with pickles. I would rather have a cajun filet from bojangles anyway.
Our country was founded ‘in God we trust.
LOL no... just anti communism propaganda.
NewspaperReader 9 months, 3 weeks ago
"I reposted that because I thought it demonstrated how stupid the act of protesting by consumption."
It wasn't a protest. It was "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day," and participating is showing approval of Chick-fil-A. That is the exact opposite of a protest.
JD 9 months, 3 weeks ago
That is the exact opposite of a protest.
They are protesting the boycott calls by going to Chik-Fil-A and supporting the business because the views expressed by the president of the company.
"Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day" Is the made up day by Huckabee to support the opinion of the president of chik-fil-a as a counter to the boycott advocates.
It's Protestinception
I'm expressing the whole situation is over a big nothing. The CEO had a right to say what he said, others have a right to eat there or not, just tone down the ignorant drama.
The boycott by citizen-fine. When an elected official wants to boycott-wrong. (Chicago bans Chik-Fil-A is to Dallas bans Starbucks) To cause a stink and think you are doing something grand by eating an over priced chicken sandwich on a day a radio host came up with- Get over yourself.
Thatcher 9 months, 3 weeks ago
JD-- I actually agree with your last post, especially that the whole thing is over a "big nothing," and that it is wrong for elected officials to call for a boycott or otherwise tell a private company they are not welcome in the city because the company does not share the city's values. And I'm not projecting. Cheers!
NewspaperReader 9 months, 3 weeks ago
"They are protesting the boycott calls by going to Chik-Fil-A..."
The boycott is a protest of Chick-fil-A. Simply eating there is not a protest of anything.
"To cause a stink and think you are doing something grand by eating an over priced chicken sandwich on a day a radio host came up with- Get over yourself."
I don't think anyone believes they are doing anything grand. They merely ate chicken to show that they support the establishment. Eating chicken doesn't affect anyone in a negative way, so I fail to see how that can be considered "causing a stink."
Bentpan 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Well it's all over now, Chick-Fil-A appreciation millions participated (thousands locally) a huge success, the LGBT Kiss-in well not so much. Locally did we have any, at all ? Mainstream America is fed up with liberal fanaticism.
MikeNC 9 months, 3 weeks ago
golflady 1 day, 7 hours ago ...Where is the other side of this issue in the Pilot? Today members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community are participating in a same-sex "kiss-in" at Chick-fil-A. Let's see those pixs and comments editors!.
Golflady...I don't think any kissers showed up for anyone to report any pictures or comments from the editors. Maybe something will show up in tomorow's paper. I think Bentpan is correct in his statement above. I imagine that you agree with this...Mike
MikeNC 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Jeremy: It is NOT a charity, It is organizing to change society, according to Food Not Bombs website. Be sure you display your propaganda out on every plate, you serve up. Wow what an organization. Propaganda material in exchange for food, now that's the real deal. Diane
JD 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Simply eating there is not a protest of anything.
Going in droves is.
I fail to see how that can be considered "causing a stink."
Your posts. The general animosity you come half cocked with would be "causing a stink." Now scroll up to my last and read the last line a few times in the mirror.
Thatcher 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Bentpan and MikeNC-- Here's a pretty good piece from the NY Post about why virtually no one showed up anywhere for the kiss-in. http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/chicken_lips_are_scarce_YjYD7gxNbcBd4WhzBWcJgN. Seems to me that JD is right in calling this whole thing a "big nothing." Cheers!
Stargazer 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ahh, thank you churchill and skyline for displaying the very type of repsonse that disgusts me (and yes, its disgusts not discussed). There was no need for name-calling yet you decided to be insulting and hostile anyway. But it doesn't matter...you will not change my stance nor will I change yours so I'm not going to waste my time discussing this with you any further. And rest assured, I will definitely not be begging for your friendship.
Thatcher 9 months, 3 weeks ago
To me, this whole Chick-fil-A stuff is stupid, or as JD says, a "big nothing." The only thing that made this go viral was mayors from various cities saying they would not permit Chick-fil-A in their cities. Many Americans who heard this turned out in droves (by the millions) on Aug. 1 to support Chick-fil-A, and my guess is that most were simply POed about a government official telling a private business that they were not welcome in the city. It was only militant liberals who were upset about Mr. Cathy's comments. It seems that rank and file gays and lesbians didn't care much, which is why the "kiss-in" was a complete flop (probably because most gays/lesbians have jobs, and thus, like everyone else, had something much better to do). As I said earlier, many militant liberals here and elsewhere are only upset because their efforts backfired bigtime and because gays/lesbians were too busy doing their jobs to care about the agenda of the militant liberals. Cheers!
NewspaperReader 9 months, 3 weeks ago
"Going in droves is."
Protest is not defined by numbers.
"Your posts. The general animosity you come half cocked with would be 'causing a stink.'"
What do my posts have to do with it, and what have I said with animus?
getreal 9 months, 2 weeks ago
@Thatcher, 1 day 7 hours ago, (my reply is delayed because I actually have a life.) If you would read the entire thread, I posted the information BEFORE JD did. I do not see one word of hate or bigotry in the post I copied. It made a simple statement about how the protesters were actually helping the cause they were there to protest. As for those who say the people showed up to protect freedom of speech, watch the video, not one person interviewed mentioned freedom of speech, everyone of them said they were against gay marriage. Now if they want to put on a few pounds with fast food t make a point, that is their choice. I think this whole thing has gotten way out of proportion.
MikeNC 9 months, 2 weeks ago
getreal 5 hours, 16 minutes ago ...I think this whole thing has gotten way out of proportion.
In that case, I'm betting you also thought the OWS thing got way out of hand after day one as well....Mike
katimae 9 months, 2 weeks ago
I have no problem when a business owner expresses an opinion. But when he wants to use the money I give him to support a cause I don't believe in, then I have a problem As long as Chick-fil-A donates to anti-equality campaigns, they won't get a dime of my money.
skylinefirepest 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Hey Starrie, if stating the truth disgusts you then I don't much care to be your friend anyway! That is exactly what I have been saying about the rabid left for years. You guys would rather climb a tree to tell a lie than stand on the ground to tell the truth.
Bentpan 9 months, 2 weeks ago
katimae 2 hours, 49 minutes ago I have no problem when a business owner expresses an opinion. But when he wants to use the money I give him to support a cause I don't believe in, There's the rub Katimae you didn't give him anything, you paid for a product or service, in this case prepared chicken, make no mistake we as business owners owe you nothing but the product or service you paid for. If I wish to donate to GLAD or the Catholic Church, it's none of your damn business.
cantstandya 9 months, 2 weeks ago
When will all this end, time to move on.
Matt_Woodruff 9 months, 2 weeks ago
KFC Loves gays
http://FunnyOrDie.com/m/726w
getreal 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Geez. MikeNC, is that all you got out of my post? Really? Pick and chose a minor point to draw attention away from another's opinion. And yes, I include all of this garbage going around, out of proportion. Like I said before, I don't care what Chick-fil-A does with their profits, just don't go public nationally with it! That changes it from a personal choice to a debatable topic. I also question the motive behind the announcement in the first place, the chicken seller made a mint from this whole incident. Maybe an exploitation of a volatile subject in the pursuit of the almighty dollar? If so, those who fell for it look foolish indeed.
concerned 9 months, 2 weeks ago
by concerned
Bentpan 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Excellent point Concerned
Bentpan 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Great link Thatcher have to share the title : Chicken lips are scarce Great gay kiss-off lays a gigantic egg
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/chicken_lips_are_scarce_YjYD7gxNbcBd4WhzBWcJgN#ixzz22iz5hLY9
getreal 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Maybe they had better things to do, like go to work and earn a living and pay taxes like the rest of us. Maybe they had enough common sense to take the high road and let the others who went to the chick-fil-a gain a few pounds.
Spocks_Brain 9 months, 2 weeks ago
All this Gay crap is going to backfire on Obama big time..I mean you would think hundreds if not thousands of queers are lining up to get married-not...! The great Barrack Obama who backs every wacko cause, intending to please everyone...will please no one...like Solozzo said in the Godfather One to Michael Corleone, loosely 'you over estimate me kid'
Spocks_Brain 9 months, 2 weeks ago
DR the left is the new right wing, they set the new morality, whether its women's reproductive rights, gay crap or whatever-I think the stupidest thing I have ever heard and unfortunately an analogy for how the government operates is AMTRAK..loses 800 million a year on food service on trains but wont lay off any workers cause it may cause jobs to be lost...and yet finds money to showing gay couples with kids riding trains..its like a giant WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????