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[Keru_Shiri]

Looks like Chicago is joining in on the fun.

 

[Fugu]

Idiotic. Where do you draw the line? Are everybody who donates to these organizations free game to whims of Boston gov.?

I'm sorry, what? Do you think that CFA just has a god-given right to build a location wherever they please? Of course they're subject to the whims of the Boston government, they're trying to build a location in Boston!

 

[Booter]

I have only had their chicken sandwiches a few times but damn... they were tasty

 

[Seanspeed]

I'm sorry, what? Do you think that CFA just has a god-given right to build a location wherever they please? Of course they're subject to the whims of the Boston government, they're trying to build a location in Boston!

I think the question people are asking is if its actually by 'whim' or if there's laws/rights that cover this sort of situation.

 

[FlyinJ]

I think the question people are asking is if its actually by 'whim' or if there's laws/rights that cover this sort of situation.

If people living in a certain place don't want a certain business to operate where they live, they can vote to keep it out.

The Chicago and Boston politicians are using their power to initially block them from opening their business in the city. If the business disputes this, it would be put to a vote. And in this case, obviously the majority Boston and Chicago residents don't want these bigots profiting off their cities.

So, that's how it works.

 

[Count Dookkake]

I have only had their chicken sandwiches a few times but damn... they were tasty

Please, go on.

 

[saltywalrus]

Denying a permit for Chick fil A is stupid. What next, are they going to ban gas stations because oil companies say global warming isn't real? What about churches against gay marriage, should they be banned or at least stripped of non profit?

 

[FlyinJ]

On a related topic, what is In N Out Burger's stance on this issue? Are they funding anti-gay groups as well?

 

[Dead Man]

Denying a permit for Chick fil A is stupid. What next, are they going to ban gas stations because oil companies say global warming isn't real? What about churches against gay marriage, should they be banned or at least stripped of non profit?

If a town did that, the people could either vote for new leadership, or move. That's the Republican message isn't it? Freddom for the states and all that? Don't like it? Move to some other town. Or you can vote for your mayor, which is more than you can do about the people running CFA.

 

[ReBurn]

I haven't eaten at one since my gall bladder was removed. Now that fried foods go through me like crap through a goose I can't tolerate their stuff. I did like the chicken minis at breakfast.

Honestly, I don't think I could go back and not feel guilty about it.

 

[Mercury Fred]

Denying a permit for Chick fil A is stupid. What next, are they going to ban gas stations because oil companies say global warming isn't real? What about churches against gay marriage, should they be banned or at least stripped of non profit?

Churches that engage in politics? Yes, of course they should be stripped of non profit status.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Denying a permit for Chick fil A is stupid. What next, are they going to ban gas stations because oil companies say global warming isn't real? What about churches against gay marriage, should they be banned or at least stripped of non profit?

Churches are a protected institution. A place that sells sandwiches is not.

The gas station argument makes no sense. The global warming issue has nothing to do with equal rights.

 

[Captain Sparrow]

If people living in a certain place don't want a certain business to operate where they live, they can vote to keep it out.

The Chicago and Boston politicians are using their power to initially block them from opening their business in the city. If the business disputes this, it would be put to a vote. And in this case, obviously the majority Boston and Chicago residents don't want these bigots profiting off their cities.

So, that's how it works.

GOD FORBID that the government decided something "wasn't a good idea" that affected individuals, and blocked it while there was no clear black and white law that said they had such discretion.

 

[lunch]

On a related topic, what is In N Out Burger's stance on this issue? Are they funding anti-gay groups as well?

I've never heard about In N Out's beliefs. Are they also run by Christians?

 

[daycru]

Wow.

"Though shall not lie unless it's in the pursuit of persecution against homosexuals"

When has it ever been any different? The parts of the bible you don't agree with just don't count. They're not relevant. I'd wish their corporate directors the best of luck with the whole camel through the eye of the needle thing but that's been retconned.

 

[GoingGreen]

I've never heard about In N Out's beliefs. Are they also run by Christians?

They are, but they keep it well hidden.

 

[Count Dookkake]

They are, but they keep it well hidden.

It's not that well hidden. Just look under their cups.

 

[TommyT]

I've never heard about In N Out's beliefs. Are they also run by Christians?

They are, but they keep it well hidden.

http://www.snopes.com/business/alliance/inandout.asp

edit: Beaten by the Count!

 

[CDX]

On a related topic, what is In N Out Burger's stance on this issue? Are they funding anti-gay groups as well?

Unlike Chick-Fil-A the family that owns In-N-Out Burger are extremely private and haven't voiced their opinion about gay rights issues.

Also unlike Chick-Fil-A, AFAIK they have made no donations to anti-gay groups.

Also unlike Chick-Fil-A, I'm unaware of In-N-Out having any discriminatory hiring practices or firing Muslim employees for not participating in prayer.

 

[Esch]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=40071791&postcount=1082

Not sure by who or when the actual banning happened, but props to Stump for finally calling him out.

Damn. Is that a perm?

 

[KingKong]

the most surprising thing to me is that people actually like Chick-Fil-A

We had them on campus when I was in college and it was just...a chicken sandiwch. It was OK. even the nuggets were about the same quality as McDonalds. I'd much rather go to Raising Cane's

 

[Death Dealer]

On a related topic, what is In N Out Burger's stance on this issue?

If you haven't been there, they print bible verse notations on the cups and burger wrappers. I kinda doubt they are supportive of gay marriage rights. And it wouldn't surprise me in the least to find out the owners donate to focus on the family type orgs, but they don't advertise it.

 

[lunch]

http://www.snopes.com/business/alliance/inandout.asp

Huh. That's bizarre, but doesn't bother me.

Unlike Chick-Fil-A the family that owns In-N-Out Burger are extremely private and haven't voiced their opinion about gay rights issues.

Also unlike Chick-Fil-A, AFAIK they have made no donations to anti-gay groups.

Also unlike Chick-Fil-A, I'm unaware of In-N-Out having any discriminatory hiring practices or firing Muslim employees for not participating in prayer.

That's good to hear.

 

[Daydream Sequence]

I'm surprised that there's never been a ChikfilA in Chicago or Boston. I thought they were a nation-wide chain. Hopefully more cities block them and it forces them to reevaluate their values.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

Unlike Chick-Fil-A the family that owns In-N-Out Burger are extremely private and haven't voiced their opinion about gay rights issues.

Also unlike Chick-Fil-A, AFAIK they have made no donations to anti-gay groups.

Also unlike Chick-Fil-A, I'm unaware of In-N-Out having any discriminatory hiring practices or firing Muslim employees for not participating in prayer.

which is exactly as it should be, and is an acceptable thing for them to do. I don't even mind the bible verses on cups, as it's totally a non-issue and doesn't hurt anyone.

What CFA is doing goes well beyond what any company should do for civil rights issues.

 

[NathanMcMahon]

Goddamn Boston makes me so proud (it isn't always that way unfortunately when it comes to stuff like this). A native son misses you!

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Unlike Chick-Fil-A the family that owns In-N-Out Burger are extremely private and haven't voiced their opinion about gay rights issues.

Also unlike Chick-Fil-A, AFAIK they have made no donations to anti-gay groups.

Also unlike Chick-Fil-A, I'm unaware of In-N-Out having any discriminatory hiring practices or firing Muslim employees for not participating in prayer.

Whoa. What? I have not heard of this. Anyone have a link to stories about this?

I'm surprised that there's never been a ChikfilA in Chicago or Boston. I thought they were a nation-wide chain. Hopefully more cities block them and it forces them to reevaluate their values.

I think the articles about Chicago state that there is already one location. It is just being blocked a second, very high profile location.

 

[BHZ Mayor]

the most surprising thing to me is that people actually like Chick-Fil-A

We had them on campus when I was in college and it was just...a chicken sandiwch. It was OK. even the nuggets were about the same quality as McDonalds. I'd much rather go to Raising Cane's

*This is not an 'lol I'm eating Chick Fil-A' post*

I'm sorry but no. Real chicken chunks >>>>>>>>>>> that pink goo. If you want some chicken nuggets and don't want to support CFA, I'd suggest Wendy's before McDonald's.

 

[Esch]

Also unlike Chick-Fil-A, I'm unaware of In-N-Out having any discriminatory hiring practices or firing Muslim employees for not participating in prayer.

this happens?

edit: some googling found it easily, wow

 

[BruiserBear]

Churches that engage in politics? Yes, of course they should be stripped of non profit status.

Well in that case we had better get started immediately. It's going to take a while considering how many break that rule.

 

[Daydream Sequence]

We had them on campus when I was in college and it was just...a chicken sandiwch. It was OK. even the nuggets were about the same quality as McDonalds.

Nope nope nope. Take a Chicken Mcnugget and stick it in the fridge. Then eat it in the morning. Tell me how awesome it is(it wont even resemble the taste/consistency of the product you first bought). Do that with one from ChikFilA and other than the obvious difference in temp, it tastes identical to when it was warm. I hate their stance on gays, but their food was/is top-notch. Light years ahead of McDonalds.

 

[Mercury Fred]

Well in that case we had better get started immediately. It's going to take a while considering how many break that rule.

Sounds good to me.

 

[Keru_Shiri]

Nope nope nope. Take a Chicken Mcnugget and stick it in the fridge. Then eat it in the morning. Tell me how awesome it is(it wont even resemble the taste/consistency of the product you first bought). Do that with one from ChikFilA and other than the obvious difference in temp, it tastes identical to when it was warm. I hate their stance on gays, but their food was/is top-notch. Light years ahead of McDonalds.

This is where I am as well. I was a huge fanboy of their food to the point that I gave them the benefit of the doubt when I first learned of their donations several months back, neglecting to research the matter any further.

 

[Major Williams]

I don't think this level of controversy is deserved. Churches everyday speak out against homosexuality. I think if you got In-N-Out on this issue, they would agree too.

If you like the food, eat it. When you buy Lady Gaga's latest single on iTunes, or watching Lindsay Lohan's latest movie, you're also fueling their drug and alcohol addiction. Yet you still do it. What they do with their dollar is their choice. In the end it's an organization that provides a good or a service. Not a person.

 

[Count Dookkake]

Yeah, but we expect churches to have some wacky beliefs.

Not quite the same with a chicken shack.

 

[KingKong]

Maybe it was because the Chic-Fil-A was part of the cafeteria so they just put out a bunch of sandwiches and nuggets under a heated light.

Hmmm now I kinda want to get some to try it but the only place in Minneapolis is on campus :/

 

[NathanMcMahon]

I don't think this level of controversy is deserved. Churches everyday speak out against homosexuality. I think if you got In-N-Out on this issue, they would agree too.

If you like the food, eat it. When you buy Lady Gaga's latest single on iTunes, or watching Lindsay Lohan's latest movie, you're also fueling their drug and alcohol addiction. Yet you still do it. What they do with their dollar is their choice. In the end it's an organization that provides a good or a service. Not a person.

hmmm, very simple but misguided and completely inaccurate on so many levels. How to proceed?

 

[Dead Man]

hmmm, very simple but misguided and completely inaccurate on so many levels. How to proceed?

I'm finding ignoring is working best for me, but it's late here and I should be sleeping.

 

[Daydream Sequence]

I don't think this level of controversy is deserved. Churches everyday speak out against homosexuality. I think if you got In-N-Out on this issue, they would agree too.

If you like the food, eat it. When you buy Lady Gaga's latest single on iTunes, or watching Lindsay Lohan's latest movie, you're also fueling their drug and alcohol addiction. Yet you still do it. What they do with their dollar is their choice. In the end it's an organization that provides a good or a service. Not a person.

Errrm so ummmm nope. Eating at Chik Fil A means a portion of my money goes towards the attempt to ban gays from marrying. Whereas if I buy a Lady Gaga song I'm merely helping her die faster. You don't see a difference?

 

[balladofwindfishes]

I think if you got In-N-Out on this issue, they would agree too.

as has already been shown on this very page, they would probably just have no comment on it. They don't make their beliefs on civil rights public, and don't give money against people's rights, which is exactly how a business should work

 

[Seanspeed]

What they do with their dollar is their choice.

Ya know how some places sometimes have those things where they say that a small percent of your purchase will go to a charity or something? That makes people want to eat there, cuz they are not only getting food but contributing in a small way to a good cause.

People may spend their money how they like, but when you know ahead of time that the money will be going to a cause that you think is despicable, then its a problem. Its essentially like if Chick-Fil-A came out with an ad saying that from now, year-round(not just for a limited time), a small % of anything you buy at Chick-Fil-A will go to fight gay marriage rights. But that would probably make a lot of people NOT want to eat there, right? This is basically the reasoning for those of us choosing to boycott the place.

 

[Dead Man]

Ya know how some places sometimes have those things where they say that a small percent of your purchase will go to a charity or something? That makes people want to eat there, cuz they are not only getting food but contributing in a small way to a good cause.

People may spend their money how they like, but when you know ahead of time that the money will be going to a cause that you think is despicable, then its a problem. Its essentially like if Chick-Fil-A came out with an ad saying that from now, year-round(not just for a limited time), a small % of anything you buy at Chick-Fil-A will go to fight gay marriage rights. But that would probably make a lot of people NOT want to eat there, right? This is basically the reasoning for those of us choosing to boycott the place.

ka ching! Exactly.

 

[nVidiot_Whore]

What they do with their dollar is their choice.

Exactly.

And it's my choice not to fund anti-gay rights organizations.

I thank them for helping me understand that choosing to buy their food is choosing to fund anti-gay rights organizations.

Beyond that, it's also my right to protest their business, and find them disgusting and deplorable people.

And it's their right to be disgusting and deplorable people, and attempt to run a successful business.

 

[NathanMcMahon]

I don't think this level of controversy is deserved. Churches everyday speak out against homosexuality. I think if you got In-N-Out on this issue, they would agree too.

If you like the food, eat it. When you buy Lady Gaga's latest single on iTunes, or watching Lindsay Lohan's latest movie, you're also fueling their drug and alcohol addiction. Yet you still do it. What they do with their dollar is their choice. In the end it's an organization that provides a good or a service. Not a person.

Errrm so ummmm nope. Eating at Chik Fil A means a portion of my money goes towards the attempt to ban gays from marrying. Whereas if I buy a Lady Gaga song I'm merely helping her die faster. You don't see a difference?

Hmmm.....

as has already been shown on this very page, they would probably just have no comment on it. They don't make their beliefs on civil rights public, and don't give money against people's rights, which is exactly how a business should work

Yes, yes..... do go on....

Ya know how some places sometimes have those things where they say that a small percent of your purchase will go to a charity or something? That makes people want to eat there, cuz they are not only getting food but contributing in a small way to a good cause.

People may spend their money how they like, but when you know ahead of time that the money will be going to a cause that you think is despicable, then its a problem. Its essentially like if Chick-Fil-A came out with an ad saying that from now, year-round(not just for a limited time), a small % of anything you buy at Chick-Fil-A will go to fight gay marriage rights. But that would probably make a lot of people NOT want to eat there, right? This is basically the reasoning for those of us choosing to boycott the place.

My take: The CEO is the one that espoused this bigoted bullshit. Not the company, the CEO. There is no place for that and they should be ridiculed and mocked and made to pay for their bigotry. It's the only right thing to do.

Game, set, match. I love you GAF! SMOOCH!

Bonus Point:
As far as I know, Lady Gaga isn't a drug addict, but maybe that's just what you assume?

 

[Kad5]

I read that chick-fil-a gives donations to a company that connects homosexuality with pedophilia...

 

[Wilsongt]

As a gay man, I find it incredibly ironic that money I gave Chick-Fil-A may have been used to support an organization that is against me.

 

[NathanMcMahon]

I read that chick-fil-a is gives donations to a company that connects homosexuality with pedophilia...

hmmmm

 

[LyleLanley]

Has anyone here seen Rick Santorums twitter page recently?

I’m joining @GovMikeHuckabee to support @ChickFilA Aug 1. Stand w us! RSVP now: #chickfila Pls RT

With two of my boys, Enjoying chick-in-strips and an awesome peach shake at Chick-fil-A. See you here next Wednesday!

Three older kids @sarah_santorum @dansantorum @johnsantorum just joined us at Chick-fil-A. They like Chick-fil-A sauce on everything!

This guy really loves showing how much he hates gay people.

 

[NathanMcMahon]

Has anyone here seen Rick Santorums twitter page recently?







This guy really loves showing how much he hates gay people.

He wouldn't last long on NeoGAF.

 

[Keru_Shiri]

This thread has made me hungry for chicken. Think I'll get some Zaxby's.