Chick Fil A kiss in protest

[Gaybaby94]

Amid controversy surrounding the company after the COO, Dean Cathy, makes public his stance against same sex marriage. A little while later, The Jim Henson company refuses to do business with Chick Fil A as a result of the public opinion. Gay and Lesbian groups declared August 1 National Cnick Fil A protest day. On that day, many LGBT's wil be storming Chick Fil A restaurants all over and begin a form of common protesting known as "Kiss Ins".

I will be attending myself along with my longtime partner. BTW, since I am on iPad I can not post a link, but look it up online and you will see the official reports.

[LouBerry]

Why is everyone making such a big deal over this? The man gave his PERSONAL view. When Oreo cookies came out with rainbow stuffing, did the other side freak out? No. God, tolerance goes both ways.Will you also boycott gas because the OPEC nations put homosexuals to death? Just let people believe what they want to believe.

[Gaybaby94]

Why is everyone making such a big deal over this? The man gave his PERSONAL view. When Oreo cookies came out with rainbow stuffing, did the other side freak out? No. God, tolerance goes both ways.Will you also boycott gas because the OPEC nations put homosexuals to death? Just let people believe what they want to believe.

Did you know that millions of dollars in Chick Fil A profits goes to organizations devoted on denying "us" the right to marriage.

[LouBerry]

And, I hate that. I'm a christian, and I don't necessarily believe in your lifestyle, but I believe you should have your rights. I have no angry feelings to either side. I agree with what Mr. Cathy said, and I really feel bad that people are taking it as hate on homosexuals. I just think that if you are allowed to have your side, we should have ours too, ya know? I understand that the two groups are going to fight over the issues, I mean there are two very different sides, but the fighting shouldn't be with snide remarks or anger, it should be like Oreos and Chick-fli-a are doing. Just putting your opinion out there.

[StoppingTime]

Did you know that millions of dollars in Chick Fil A profits goes to organizations devoted on denying "us" the right to marriage.

Then don't support his business, it's that simple. You can't say those foundations don't have a right to exist, and people can't give their money to them. I disagree with them (Chik-Fil-A), but I'm not going to protest what he does with his own money, and I don't think it's right.

[havingfun]

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[Joshua_M97]

I'm just really sick of this chick fil a thing altogether...I just wish people would shut the fuck up about this already. I mean damnn on facebook my newsfeed is filled up with this crap. I'm gay and ik people aren't gonna approve or like my 'lifestyle' and I honestly don't give 2 fucks about what chick fil a supports. :)

[SosbanFach]

It seems to me that the entire thing has been taken far out of proportion. I don't support the same cause as the owner of the company at all, but I frankly can't see why he should be criticised for having, and voicing, his opinion, and donate his own money in a way that he sees to be appropriate. Gay marriage is a subject of debate throughout much of the world, and each debate must have two sides. My main objection to his argument is his reference to God; I don't agree with the inclusion of religious views in politics generally.

I reiterate that I am not in any way supportive of the aims of this man, nor the causes to which he donates (I in fact hold quite the opposite opinion) but that this has become a target of news headlines throughout the US and beyond seems ridiculous. Overall, however, I am not particularly strong in opinions relating to this story specifically, apart from my belief that it has received far more media attention than it warrants.

[Guillermo]

http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/31/opinion/granderson-chick-fil-a/index.html

In response to Cathy's remarks -- and the fact Chick-Fil-A has donated millions to organizations that fight gay rights -- the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is organizing a same-sex kiss-in to be held at Chick-fil-A restaurants across the country Friday.

Gay and Lesbian groups declared August 1 National Cnick Fil A protest day.

Yikes. It looks as if your date is wrong...

Anyway, Dan Cathy has the right to say this about gay people. And you also have the right to participate in this "kiss-in" event.

But this whole thing is stupid if you ask me. It's been blown out of proportion. I'm still going to be a happy customer at Chick-Fil-a. :)

[Sugaree]

Amid controversy surrounding the company after the COO, Dean Cathy, makes public his stance against same sex marriage. A little while later, The Jim Henson company refuses to do business with Chick Fil A as a result of the public opinion. Gay and Lesbian groups declared August 1 National Cnick Fil A protest day. On that day, many LGBT's wil be storming Chick Fil A restaurants all over and begin a form of common protesting known as "Kiss Ins".

I will be attending myself along with my longtime partner. BTW, since I am on iPad I can not post a link, but look it up online and you will see the official reports.

I've been waiting a long time to say this, but you're stupid. Yes, that's right. Stupid. You're stupid because you allow yourself to fall victim to these LGBT protests. What's going to change because you and millions of other same-sex couples kiss at a fucking fast food joint? You can do that damn near ANYWHERE you want at ANYTIME you want. But no, you're going to be high-and-mighty, jumping on the Chick-Fil-A hate bandwagon and claim you're an open-minded and tolerant individual.

You're no better than the anti-LGBT organizations that Chick-Fil-A donates to and you should be ashamed because you've stooped to this level of idiocy. I think I'll go to Chick-Fil-A on Friday, and you know what I'm gonna do? I'm gonna order a deluxe chicken sandwich with fries and a milkshake. And you know what I'm gonna do with that? I'm gonna sit down, eat it, and enjoy it. I'm not there for political reasons, I'm not there for personal reasons, I'm there to eat. And there's nothing YOU or anyone else LIKE you can do to stop me from enjoying my meal.

No, I don't agree with what Chick-Fil-A is doing in regards to its money. I don't agree with them donating millions to anti-LGBT organizations that no one's ever really HEARD of. But I'm not going to stop them from doing so. Why won't I stop them? Well, there's two reasons:

1. It's an inferior attempt. Really, unless you get more than 70% of the nation to boycott Chick-Fil-A, nothing will happen.

2. They're a private business. Private business have the right to support anything they feel is in accordance to their wishes.

I am not denying the rights of LGBT by supporting Chick-Fil-A. I'm bisexual myself and have been in a gay relationship for almost three months now. I don't like how my money is possibly going to these groups, but I give even more money to groups that support LGBT related issues and have helped organize a few Pride get-togethers. What you're doing is going to the extreme left of this issue and trying to deny Chick-Fil-A its rights as a private business. Get off the bandwagon, live your life normally, and stop being so damn LIBERAL about so many fucking things. If anything, you're the type of person many anti-LGBT supporters despise. Hell, I despise your type too simply because you make the rest of us look BAD. You can't promote tolerance and equality by calling for the end to things you disagree with. To gain tolerance and equality, you must learn to compromise, and you are far from learning such a complex thing. But hey, I'm talking to someone whose username is True_Liberal, so I might as well be talking to a brick wall (just the same as if you were True_Conservative).

[Aves]

I'm still going to buy Chick-Fil-A because just ONE person not eating it isn't going to change much. While I don't agree with their opinion, it's theirs and they're entitled to it. If that's what they want to spend money on, let them. I'm gonna stick to eating the delicious food they sell.

[Mortal Coil]

Being a vegetarian, I already sort of boycott Chick-Fil-A, but I agree that people are being a little too hard on them. People are entitled to their opinions, and as much as we disagree it isn't fair to discriminate either way. Don't sink to their level, people.

[IAMWILL]

I live in the Bay Area and Chick Fil A is oppening a bunch of new restaurants in my area, and of course living in a rather liberal place with a large gay community, I have heard way to much about this.
I don't understand the point of all these anti Chick Fil A rallies. All these do is exacerbate the issue that does not belong on the face of the company. It is one mans personal belief. Its not like if one walks into Chick Fil A he/she will be asked if they are gay or not, then be denied service if he/she answers yes. If one doesn't support Chick Fil A, don't eat there. As far as I care though, they make some bomb chicken sandwhiches.

[Jupiter]

Remember when oreo "came out" with their support and those "anti-gay" people were all " that's wrong blah blah." The LGBT community called those "anti- gay" people close minded. As a member of the LGBT community, I am boycotting the boycott because I don't want to be known as someone who is close minded. EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN OPINION.

[The Joker]

I've been waiting a long time to say this, but you're stupid. Yes, that's right. Stupid. You're stupid because you allow yourself to fall victim to these LGBT protests. What's going to change because you and millions of other same-sex couples kiss at a fucking fast food joint? You can do that damn near ANYWHERE you want at ANYTIME you want. But no, you're going to be high-and-mighty, jumping on the Chick-Fil-A hate bandwagon and claim you're an open-minded and tolerant individual.

You're no better than the anti-LGBT organizations that Chick-Fil-A donates to and you should be ashamed because you've stooped to this level of idiocy. I think I'll go to Chick-Fil-A on Friday, and you know what I'm gonna do? I'm gonna order a deluxe chicken sandwich with fries and a milkshake. And you know what I'm gonna do with that? I'm gonna sit down, eat it, and enjoy it. I'm not there for political reasons, I'm not there for personal reasons, I'm there to eat. And there's nothing YOU or anyone else LIKE you can do to stop me from enjoying my meal.

No, I don't agree with what Chick-Fil-A is doing in regards to its money. I don't agree with them donating millions to anti-LGBT organizations that no one's ever really HEARD of. But I'm not going to stop them from doing so. Why won't I stop them? Well, there's two reasons:

1. It's an inferior attempt. Really, unless you get more than 70% of the nation to boycott Chick-Fil-A, nothing will happen.

2. They're a private business. Private business have the right to support anything they feel is in accordance to their wishes.

I am not denying the rights of LGBT by supporting Chick-Fil-A. I'm bisexual myself and have been in a gay relationship for almost three months now. I don't like how my money is possibly going to these groups, but I give even more money to groups that support LGBT related issues and have helped organize a few Pride get-togethers. What you're doing is going to the extreme left of this issue and trying to deny Chick-Fil-A its rights as a private business. Get off the bandwagon, live your life normally, and stop being so damn LIBERAL about so many fucking things. If anything, you're the type of person many anti-LGBT supporters despise. Hell, I despise your type too simply because you make the rest of us look BAD. You can't promote tolerance and equality by calling for the end to things you disagree with. To gain tolerance and equality, you must learn to compromise, and you are far from learning such a complex thing. But hey, I'm talking to someone whose username is True_Liberal, so I might as well be talking to a brick wall (just the same as if you were True_Conservative).

[email protected]

So you're saying that by protesting and boycotting Chick-Fil-A he's doing a bad thing? Dude, you're genuinely not seeing an issue with putting money into an anti-gay organization. Let me tell you that every dollar put towards homophobic advertising or what not is worth a hell of a lot more than a dollar towards pro-LGBT movements, considering it's easier to convince people to hate us than it is for them to learn we're not crazy.

Calling for the end of bigoted organizations isn't going to gain tolerance and equality? Homophobic organizations SHOULD NOT get the same treatment as LGBT-friendly ones, ESPECIALLY ORGANIZATIONS THAT FUND ANTI-GAY THINGS. If you truly gave a shit (which I can tell you don't) you wouldn't throw people who stand up for their rights under the bus....but instead you're just making up excuses on how we constantly target anti-gay people. No fucking duh. Why shouldn't we? Being anti-anything that you can't control is fucking stupid and no one should believe it, and as many measures as possible should be taken to dispel that idea, such as not giving your money to the fucking idiots that run Chick-Fil-A.

[Smeagol]

I don't feel the need to do anything about it. Just don't give them business. I would never eat there, abhorring meat. I am against their anti gay marriage stance, but I wouldn't go that far.

[UnknownError]

We don't have Chick Fil A here (I'd never heard of it til this thread lol) but gay people can be just as bad as anti-gay people sometimes. They complain about freedom and equal rights etc etc, and then try to take rights off of homophobes? It's stupid.

[Maverick]

This kind of shit is why nobody likes gay people and why gay people can't get any respect. No decency.

[Peace God]

itt: "maybe homophobia wouldnt exist if gays didnt have such a bad attitude about it"

i think you guys are really clueless to suggest that hating homophobia is just as bad as homophobia itself. not tolerating homophobia is what a respectable society does, ridiculing the intolerance and calling it hatred is what a homophobic society does. you truly don't support lgbt causes if you cringe at anti-gay boycotts and when you say gays want to take rights away you're just playing up a counterproductive stereotype of gay rights (that is, that they're all trying to fucking hang anyone who does like them).

*braces for more derpy conservative logic*

[The Joker]

We don't have Chick Fil A here (I'd never heard of it til this thread lol) but gay people can be just as bad as anti-gay people sometimes. They complain about freedom and equal rights etc etc, and then try to take rights off of homophobes? It's stupid.

They have the freedom to spout their views, and we have the freedom to tell them why they are wrong. Freedom of speech does not mean that you can say whatever the hell you want with no repercussions. We're not allowed to disagree with them because they have freedom of speech? That's limiting ours.

Equal rights my ass. So, to sum up your post, homophobes are allowed to spout intolerant views, and somehow we're taking away their rights by being angry at them? Oh god, I feel so bad for all those homophobes. They just have no rights at all. Poor guys. All those faggots limiting their rights and what not, like God, isn't it the 40's?

[Jean Poutine]

If LGBT orgs were filling lawsuits to have the chain shut down or blocking access to the joints to screw with the owner's business, I'd be saying "fuck dem damn libralz" too. Yes it is a private business and the owner can do whatever he wants with his money as long as it's legal, he's using his right of free speech and attempting to cause large financial distress over words would be ridiculous and a kind of popular censure.

But it's a protest. It's just a damn protest where the protesters are exercising just as much their freedom of speech right as the owner of the business. Don't like it, ignore it, kinda like what was said in the first place. Nobody's keeping you from entering on that very day and getting your death food. Why so butthurt?

ps : TC is still an idiot

[TheMatrix]

In the end, the customer votes with their wallet. I'm pretty sure that Chick-Fil-A wouldn't give a flying fuck if you walked in there kissing somebody, as long as you just buy something, and don't tear the place down. They have your money, and you have that hollow victory of "showing who's boss", even if you don't realise it yet.

Honestly, these protests are kind of overrated and wasted energy. If you don't agree with something a company does, then don't buy their products! Go get take-out from your local Indian(by the way, I recommend the Lentil soup -- it tastes very good, albeit a bit spicy) and enjoy that instead.
Then, you can proudly post "I didn't buy Chick-Fil-A because they are anti-LGBT, but look at this delicious curry I bought!" on your favourite social network. While it won't appear that you have made any difference, you have prevented them from having another $10. Now if 10 people were to do that, then they'd be $100 poorer. That's a lot of money!

Looking at trends set over the past 2000 years, people will never stop hating, and a lie said enough becomes true.You even proved it yourself, True_Liberal(who changed his name), you seem to hate Chick-Fil-A. Many people will agree with your extremist views, not knowing what they actually mean. Luckily, the world is not binary in terms of views, and there are more options than "Strongly Agree" and "Strongly Disagree" on your customer satisfaction form. Please, do fill it out.

[War-Is-Real]

Speak with money, not words.
As a homosexual, I don't support Gay Marraige.
The LGBT communities don't want equality, they want to be special.
Besides, these protests are working so much, Chick-Fil-A had the highest single day profit on August 1st, 2012.

[TheMatrix]

As a homosexual, I don't support Gay Marraige.
:what:

The LGBT communities don't want equality, they want to be special.
Now you're stereotyping. Like with every stance, belief, or position, there are always going to be extremists. Those extremists almost always attract the most attention, because a story like "Gay man killed in religious parade" is far more eye-catching than "Gay man and straight man meet and have a casual chat about their beliefs".


Besides, these protests are working so much, Chick-Fil-A had the highest single day profit on August 1st, 2012.
Like I said, the customer votes with their wallet. Now this could mean one of two things:

The anti-LGBT people wanted to voice their support for Chick-Fil-A and massively went to their restaurants; or
The extremist-LGBT and blind-followers massively went to Chick-Fil-A, bought something, and wasted their time "proving a point"

I suspect the latter. Your average LGBT friend or supporter will likely agree with the motive, but scorn at the practice used.
It's just like with religion(yes yes, wrong comparison). I am agnostic, but I'm not going to go to every religious person I know and yell at them saying how "stupid" or "dumb" they are. That would be missing the point.

[Vonn]

I've never liked CFA. Their food just never appealed to me.

Anyways.

I don't even know why this is still a thing. If you want to protest CFA, don't buy their food. Easy methods, people. It won't stop them, but it won't support them, either.

>oh I'm just one person who cares if I buy their food it won't mean anything
You're still contributing to some shitty organizations that really shouldn't exist. Honestly, thank you for being a such decent human being. I'm glad you exist.

>oh I'm just one person who cares if I protest it won't mean anything
It does make a difference, however small. Like voting.