It is in the very nature of lizards to hiss, slither, and snap. I would no sooner enter a Chick-fil-a than I would slip my hand under a suspicious rock.

I will admit this is a slippery slope. I can't expect myself or anyone else to try to follow the money for all places they patronize. Take Georgia-Pacific, maker of Dixie cups, Brawny, and toilet paper, which is owned by Koch Industries. You may have heard the names of the ultra-conservative players Charles and David Koch who also started Americans for Prosperity and other organizations whose views I think are borderline ignorant. Then again, maybe it's appropriate that I use Angel Soft for it's intended purpose.

Dan Cathy is entitled to his opinions. My objection is that his firm Chick-Fil-A gives MILLIONS of dollars to hate-filled anti gay organizations. That is not the nature of Christianity as I understand it. And it negates the many GOOD things the company does for young people. So yes, my husband and I are boycotting Chick-Fil-A and speaking out against these heinous practices of giving money to support fear-based and hateful organizations.

I have never boycottted a a business for any reasons. Whatever a person beliefs or opinions are it is their choice. If someone chooses to marry their same sex partner and it is legal, just do it. I have gay nieces and I love them but I am not going to stop eating at Chick-fil-A.

In this case, it isn't simply a matter of "disagreeing with their politics." That's like saying "I disagreed with the politics of the segregationists." More than a bit of an understatement. Chick-fil-a has and continues to (as far as I know) materially support organizations that would make homosexuality a crime and deny homosexuals basic civil rights (even beyond denying them the right to marry). I would no more support them than I would a business that supports bans on interracial marriage.

Boycott is the best answer, i'm in..

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I think it is sad when an opinion is expressed by a businessman and a coordinated boycott is organized to punish anyone with the opinion that you disagree with. And the boycott harms everyone who works at the business. It is a form of economic terrorism. Chick Fil-A has thousands of employees and franchisee owners that were not involved in the comment will suffer.

Chik-fil-A not only wants to materially support efforts to subjugate the rights of others, they want to hide behind Christian beliefs to do it. BOYCOTT!

So, the Government can tell a "private" Catholic institution to provide abortion services in the health plan they offer their employees ... but a "private" restaurant company can't openly say they support traditional marriage between a man and woman.

Got it.

This country is so F'd up.

Yeah, I started boycotting "Movie Theaters" in 1979 (before boycotting anything was popular) because when I sat down and the lights went out and the movie started, I promptly went to sleep :) The theater refused to do anything to keep me awake and refused my demand for a refund......this may be a record for the longest boycott in history. You know, in this country we should respect anyone's right to think, have opinions and the right to voice those opinions and to contribute to organizations who espouse similar opinions without anyone calling them a "Hate Monger" and threatening them. Aren't you doing the same thing you say Truet Cathy is doing?......hating? Tackle a bigger issue, such as......why do 70% of black females have babies out of wedlock? This is an issue that has a much larger impact on our society than gay and lesbian marriage. Personally, I couldn't care less about same-sex marriage......it's your life and you need to be able to live it as you choose. Folks, that's all Truet Cathy is doing......he's a good person and does not deserve all your hate.

For those who choose to continue eating at Chick-Fil-A don't expect to rub shoulders with the Muppets. They and Ed Helms from the Office are also boycotting. On the other hand you may bump into people like Mike Huckabee of Rick Santorum or anyone who doesn't ascribe to the boycott mentality that never seems to achieve anything except make the propaganda/news shows.

The question here Frank is whether private individuals would boycott a commercial business whose financial giving policies they disagree with. Your analogy is inaccurate and irrelevant to the question at hand

For the record. The homophobic stance isn't just one man's opinion, this man happens to wield the power of a corporate entity and that entity finances hate activities and worst yet, legislative action against what should be between 2 individuals. It is an extreme position and one that is fueled by fear and hate. The saddest part is this entity chooses to hide behind Christianity. I am pretty sure the their god weeps At this behavior.

For the person who calls a boycott of these types of organizations economic terrorism, you really should review the meaning of that term.

Group urges same-sex couples to kiss at Chick-fil-A

Gay support groups across the country are urging same-sex couple to kiss at Chick-fil-A restaurants on Aug. 3 as part of a "kiss in" campaign.

Gay support groups across the country are urging same-sex couple to kiss at Chick-fil-A restaurants on Aug. 3 as part of a "kiss in" campaign.

Equality Illinois and other gay support groups across the country are urging gay and lesbian couples to go to their local Chick-fil-A restaurant on Aug. 3 for a “kiss-in” campaign, reports CBS Chicago.

Equality Illinois, which previously gained national attention when it slammed the restaurant chain for what the organization said its research proved were the restaurant’s deep ties to anti-gay organizations, says that during the “kiss-in” LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) supporters will show their disdain for Atlanta-based Chick-Fil-A’s policies with public displays of affection in front of their restaurants.”

The “kiss-in” is the latest fallout from Chick-fil-A president and COO Dan Cathy’s recent comments to Baptist Press regarding his family’s support of traditional marriage between a man and woman.

The Equality Illinois campaign, dubbed “Flick-the-Hate,” also encourages people to sign a petition asking universities and malls in that state not to do business with the restaurant.

I never eat fast food anyway. Organic, fresh, close to home grown is my choice. I believe all big business in someway because of its focus on money is going to try to make as much as possible. Those at the top of the food chain have no idea for the most part of what it takes to be humanitarian. Not every corporation is closed minded but certainly there concern is mostly for their profit. I don't boycott business but as much as humanly possible I would just rather support local small business and do my own cooking.

Obama for America Dines on Chik-Fil-A. It seems even his campaigners can't resist the urge.

http://dailycaller.com/2012/07/25/obama-for-america-dines-on-chick-fil-a/?utm_source=GaPundit.com&utm_campaign=b8ed763e20-July_26_20127_26_2012&utm_medium=email

Chick fil a is just waaaay too good! On that note... I'll take a number 5 with a coke zero.

What is the world coming to? You can't force people to agree with every opinion you have. Chick Fil-A is a privately owned business based on Christian values and although gay marriage may be a controversial and sensitive topic these days, everyone doesn't agree with it. You can't "force" everyone to agree with your views. If you don't like what they stand for just don't go to eat but there's no need to boycott.

I live near a pizza-type chain restaurant (to remain nameless so as not to contribute to more boycotts LOL) that, while they make mediocre pizza at best, do make the best broasted chicken in town. I love their chicken. But their neon sign outside the establishment is a huge turn-off. They continue spouting "Jesus" messages - like they are trying to convert everyone. Folks (and restaurant owners in particular), your job is to sell food - and make money. Your religious feelings and sentiments are your own personal business. They belong in church on Sunday - not blazing away on flashing neon sign in front of your establishment. You can have your religious beliefs, and I support your right to do so. But please refrain from attempting to influence mine....bob

Is it 'hate,' or is it an opinion and/or belief. I am for Chick-fil-a and for Gay/Lesbian rights. But that is just my opinion. I know Chick donates to many organization, but I am not aware of any, and I don't see any named here, that want to make homsexuality a crime or deny rights- I just may not be educated.
I think I will try and eat at Urban Cannibals becasue I like the name and it sounds like a cool palce, but I will also eat at Chick-fil-a because I like the food.

Why is it that if someone disagrees with you, that it is called "hate"? The hyperbole here that Chick Fil-A contributes to "HATE" groups is over the top. Let's just say they contribute to issue groups that YOU do not agree with.

Are you part of a Hate group if you boycott Chick Fil-A? NO--you disagree with the CEO of Chick Fil-A.

If someone says they support "civil union" for gays, is that hateful? If someone agrees with thought that the term "marriage' should be reserved for traditional marriage and civil unions for otherwise--with all the attendant legal obligations of marriage--does that mean that opinion holder is part of a Hate group?

Does a Chick Fil-A employee have rights too?

"Among the many groups to receive donations through Chick-fil-A's WinShape Foundation, which was created by Chick-fil-A founder and chairman S. Truett Cathy in 1984, were the Marriage & Family Foundation ($1,188,380), Exodus International ($1,000) and the Family Research Council (also $1,000), Equality Matters reported." http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/02/chick-fil-a-anti-gay-group-donations-_n_1644609.html

In no way I'm homophobic or against gays in any way. I feel that every person should have the right to do whatever the hell they want with their body.

However, I do have a question.... Why do gays do so much to push their lifestyle onto others? The whole "kiss in" idea bro... C'mon man! I don't wanna be in a Chick fil a having to see 2 dudes kissing. C'mon man, that's a violation. Kids should not have to see that.

I mean with all of these gay parades and gay this and gay that... We need to start having heterosexual pride weekend. The Atlanta dating scene is just God awful! We need to start having events where heterosexuals can meet and flaunt our heterosexuality, lol.

@Phil, I totally agree. Just because people don't agree, doesn't meant that they hate you or support hate groups. Human Beings never cease to amaze me.

Seems like if you want to forcefully deny equal rights and opportunities to certain groups you personally do not approve of, and if you spend corporate and personal funds to promote the use of government force and power to acheive these personal goals, that is a good definition of hate.

What is Hateful about saying you support traditional marriage? - Which the majority of Americans agree with. The hateful thing is being hateful toward a person expressing their views when they are not aligned with your views. I feel sure that these people have no idea of the wonderful things that this company does, including having several homes for orphans and taking care of their every need, including college. Nor do they want to hear of the good these people do. You say we are supposed to be open minded, yet you have a closed mine to anyone that does not agree with your views, on situations such as this! Sad! I ate at Chick-fil-A yesterday and I have never seen a nicer group of employees, and I did not see them treating anyone different from anyone else. Everyone that came in that store was treated with dignity and respect. Why don't you try doing the same. Stop your Hate toward people that dare not to agree with your views! I have gay people in my family and I love them , although I do not agree with the life stile they have chosen. As Christians we are told to love the person even if we hate, what the Bible is clear to say is a sin. We all have sinned and fallen short in many ways. It is not our place to judge, but we should be able to express our views, just like you do, with out being crucified for doing so. Try having a little love in your heart for those that disagree with you and don't be so angry. Learn to disagree without being so disagreeable!

go read the king james version of the bible which is the real version of the translation and you people will see that a marriage is between a woman and a man. not tim and tom , or sue and sally. go ahead and boycott, chik fil a will be around a long time they got good food and it is clean thats all that matters. they even close on sunday thats a tall tell sign right there that they must beleave in the bible which does not support a gay marriage and you people have been eating there for years. that #1 combo will be calling your name and you will be back..........

@Jacqui Chew--Definition of Economic terrorism
From Wikipedia

The term economic terrorism is strictly defined to indicate an attempt at economic destabilization by a group. More precisely, in 2005 the Geneva Centre for Security Policy defined economic terrorism in the following terms:

Contrary to "economic warfare" which is undertaken by states against other states, "economic terrorism" would be undertaken by transnational or non-state actors. This could entail varied, coordinated and sophisticated or massive destabilizing actions in order to disrupt the economic and financial stability of a state, a group of states or a society (such as market oriented western societies) for ideological or religious motives. These actions, if undertaken, may be violent or not. They could have either immediate effects or carry psychological effects which in turn have economic consequences.[1]

The only difference is that a company--and not a state-- is being economically disrupted.

I haven't purchased fuel from Exxon since the Valdez disaster. I don't shop at WalMart because of the innumerable small businesses it has put out of business. I won't purchase a Chick-fil-A product from now on. Though I concur with Phil's observation that 'hate' might be too strong a word here, If the CEO of a company makes his/her position known on a socially sensitive debate, he is smart enough to know that his/her firm may suffer consequences. If not, then he/she is shouldn't be the CEO, in my opinion. It is not the potential for backlash in cases such as these that makes for a modicum of tolerance (or the appearance thereof) on the part of the powerful and wealthy? Maybe I'm too optimistic.

This is not a matter of "agreeing or disagreeing with someone's opinion". It's a matter of equal rights for all citizens of this nation – gay, straight, black, white, male, female. When a corporation gives money to groups fighting to suppress equal rights, it is my moral obligation as a Christian to not funnel my money into such a business.

It is too bad that Chick Fil A is privately held, otherwise all would be able to see the ecomomic impact, en masse, of people choosing not to eat there and it would be reported in theiir public financial records. I suspect that the CFO has probably noticed a decline.... I don't anticipate CFA to do an about-face, ever.

ChickfilA is free to voice their opinions and we are free to choose whether or not to spend our money there. That is freedom. It is as simple as that.

Perhaps the practical issue for me in no longer eating Chick-fil-A while not also boycotting other companies for their contributions is that this is a business targeting a single issue. And although it took a little time for Mr. Cathy to come clean, it is all out now.

It becomes more difficult to boycott Target for contributing $150,000 to a PAC that supported Tom Emmert, former gubernatorial candidate in MN (who only lost by a few thousand votes) whose views were radically conservative (I mean cut from the same cloth as Michelle Bachmann). Target's view was that Emmert would be more pro-business than his opponent. Maybe not the wisest contribution given the sensitivity in politics today, but I can hardly make the case that Target is an ultra-conservative or gay-basing company based on this alone. I would need some corroborating evidence to make that conclusion.

Dan Cathy is expressing the same opinion that until recently was held by Pres. Obama - before he found it politically expedient to change his position.

Were any of you concerned citizens campaigning actively against Obama before he flip-flopped on his beliefs? If not, did you consider yourself a hypocrite then - or do you consider yourself one now?

By the way, I am gay and think a person - and his/her private company have the right to express their political beliefs in the way that they want. Consumers also share the same right and can boycott whomever they wish. They should try to be consistent however.

I think that Cathy and Chick-Fil-A are catching so much grief right now because they are transparent in their Christian beliefs. And we all know that Christians are one of the most vilified groups by liberal society today. Don't we?

I stopped going to Chik fila a few years ago when the same thing came to light and I still won't go to Cracker Barrel even though I think they have reversed their anti-gay stance.

I boycott HBO because they have Bill Maher on. I do not try to organize a boycott--it is just my quiet protest that I do not want to support Maher in any way whatsoever. He is a one man Hate Group, imo.

I have the right to vote with my pocketbook. But my boycott will not harm any HBO employees, cable providers etc.

Chick Fil-a is going to pay for their owners' exercise of free speech based on their own religious beliefs. What is sad is that many here think that is just fine with them.

@Kevin
Got education? If you have spell check, use it or get a dictionary. Is English your third or fourth language? Your attempts at sentence composition makes me sad.
Unplug your computer and go back to reading your bible. Keep your ignorance to yourself.

I abandoned my love for Chick-Fil-A--in particular, their lemonade, which makes THE best mixer for vodka--when this story first came to light a year or more ago. While my personal boycott doesn't effect their bottom-line, by sharing my displeasure with others via social media and other outlets, I am given the opportunity to open a dialogue about the issues that matter to me, in this case, of course, the right of lesbian and gay people to be treated equally under the law. For me, THAT is the benefit of a boycott.

(For the record, I found a copycat recipe for their lemonade online!)

I have not patronized a Chik-Fil-A in 25 years - specifically, because of their homophobic rightwing political statements and policies.

The Two Chicks Filet biscuit at Urban Cannibals was the shiznits. And the cheese grits were pure dynamite. Calavino and doria ftw!

“Chick-fil-A’s values are not Chicago values."--Rahm Emanuel

Now we all know how strong those Chicago values are! Nice pro Chick fil-A quote you got there, Rahm. LOL

Emanuel goes after Chick-fil-A for boss’ anti-gay views

The anti-gay views openly espoused by the president of a fast food chain specializing in chicken sandwiches have run afoul of Mayor Rahm Emanuel and a local alderman, who are determined to block Chick-fil-A from expanding in Chicago.

“Chick-fil-A’s values are not Chicago values. They’re not respectful of our residents, our neighbors and our family members. And if you’re gonna be part of the Chicago community, you should reflect Chicago values,” Emanuel said Wednesday.

“What the CEO has said as it relates to gay marriage and gay couples is not what I believe, but more importantly, it’s not what the people of Chicago believe. We just passed legislation as it relates to civil union and my goal and my hope … is that we now move on recognizing gay marriage. I do not believe that the CEO’s comments … reflects who we are as a city.”

Ald. Joe Moreno (1st) is using the same argument to block Chick-fil-A from opening its first free-standing restaurant in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood.
“Same sex marriage, same-sex couples — that’s the civil rights fight of our time. To have those discriminatory policies from the top down is just not something that we’re open to. …We want responsible businesses,” Moreno said.

"“Chick-fil-A’s values are not Chicago values. They’re not respectful of our residents, our neighbors and our family members. And if you’re gonna be part of the Chicago community, you should reflect Chicago values,” Emanuel said Wednesday."

...However, if you stuff this envelope with something nice, we will re-evaluate our position....

This boner is being played to sway the November erection, with good reason - Dems surely don't want discuss the economy, that would surely deflate them.

I am never going to Chick-Fil-A again. I asked them to hold the pickle and they wouldn't.

I wish everyone would grab a handful of product from whichever company they support - Chick-fil-a or Oreo - shove it in your mouth and shut the f up!

Mr.Cathy is entitled to his opinion just as we all are in this country where we are all supposed to still have freedom of speech. It seems that these days some folks only want to allow freedom of speech to those who agree with their social agenda. Mr. Cathy obviously has great conviction to the things he believes in, like not opening his stores on Sunday for religious reasons. Imagine how much more money he could rake in being open an extra day of the week, especially a week-end day. But he is obviously guided more by what he believes than money. He stated that he believes in the "biblical definition of marriage". Its his opinion folks, we all get one. If I made the same statement, nobody would care, but when someone like Dan Cathy says it he becomes a target. Not fair.

The interesting piece of this whole thing (as well as recent others like Rush, Shell Oil, etc) to me is the speed at which social media can spread information and mobilize people, which affects the economic drift and discourse at a blazing pace. We've always been able to "vote with our wallets" regarding businesses with which we agree or disagree. And it happens on both sides, liberal and conservative (don't forget the eight year Southern Baptist boycott of Disney over partner rights). There are lines in the sand that people sometimes feel they need to draw. I personally drew one at my beloved BBQ place in my hometown. I don't eat there or buy their product because of their white supremacy stance. I was ignorant as a child growing up, but now as an adult that makes me uncomfortable and I don't want to support it. Even though it's their right as a private business to offer that "enlightening message" in every location, and (here's the important connection) and they NEVER turn away a customer of any race or treat them with disrespect (sound familiar?). Gay rights is just a strong an issue for some as the women's rights movement or the civil rights movement. America is a melting pot. People are not always going to get the homogenous culture that makes them feel comfortable. I can be a Christian and still love gay people and want them to have equal legal status.

I have gay friends, but it does not mean that I support gay marriage or I should HAVE to to continue to be their friends. I support civil unions wholeheartedly.

I think that sometimes in the focus on minority rights--we lose sight of MAJORITY rights. Minorities and majorities have an EQUAL right to free speech.

Or, at least, you would think that were true.

Phil, I agree. A church should not be forced to perform a gay marriage if it is against the core values to do so. However, I'm so curious now - what is a MAJORITY right? And this is not meant to be snotty in any way, I truly am wanting to know. How are your rights as a (presumably white heterosexual christian male from your wording but that is a total assumption) MAJORITY component of American society adversely affected by creating equal rights for MINORITIES - what rights are being removed from you? People vocalizing against your opinion is actually not the removal of the right of free speech (as Tibetians can assuredly attest to) - you are not detained, arrested, etc. It might make you feel defensive and sad, but it's not withholding a right. However, denying a same sex partner hospital visitation rights? That's a different story...

It bothers me that Chef Calavino Donati and her wife lumped Cathy in with this group: "outrageous and hateful things being said by fairly powerful people". What he said was neither hateful or outrageous. It simply stated where they stand.

While I am 100% supportive of same sex marriage, I hate to see folks vilify the guy. I kind of respect him taking a stand. With everything they publicly stand for, not to do so would have been very ambiguous and even opportunistic. Nice to see one of these conservative religious types actually “walking the walk” whether it hurts business or not!

Freedom of speech can cut both ways and just because he is invoking his rights does not make him a Gay-basher. And we should be careful not to swing prejudice in that direction by lumping him in with the truck load if nitwits out there that are voicing irrational and hurtful opinions.

Just my two cents.

I'd like to know if the pols that say their won't be any CFA's in Chicago and Boston know whether that's what people in those areas want. It's also not government's role to ban businesses over something I see as relatively esoteric and very easily misunderstood (no matter how much a hot-button)--and "small potatoes" in the practical world if you prefer.

With respect to supporting this advocacy group or that one--it is too easy to identify a financial supporter with a single issue--when their support is actually offered for the amalgam of their positions and actions. I'm a libertarian, but most certainly don't support some of the platform of the Libertarian Party--at least to the extent it chooses to simplified it for public consumption.

I try to avoid eating farm raised animals, so I have not eaten at Chick-fil-a for a long time, except for an occasional order of fries. Now there won't even be that. I will no more patronize a homophobic company than I would join a Whites only organization.

I regret that there is no possible way I can patronize C-F any less than I have for all of my life.

I love Chick fil a, their people, their product and their values. I encourage anyone who wants to read this ignorant tripe to research the "hate groups" they support; all of which simply stand for traditional family values. For those who think they discriminate, go into a chick-fil-a, look for the signs that say "no gays allowed", "gay chicken line", "hetero bathroom"..you won't find them. What you'll find is a clean cut human, in a clean restaurant smiling as they take your order and thats probably because they love where they work. The only bullies, the only discriminators, are the gays who try to bully the opinion of others into accepting theirs.. If you like chicken, but you don't believe in chick-fil-a's values (which our country was founded on by the way) then open up a competitor called chick-fil-gay and compete. All I can say is don't get in my way in the morning, noon and evening of April 1 when I plan on dropping $100 into their corporate coffers where I know the proceeds will be used to support Christian efforts! Go Cathys!

There's nothing new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9)

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9AeuD2eCaOg/TA-en_r0ZiI/AAAAAAAAAKA/VGOVq8D62Ns/s1600/lmaddox01.jpg

The proto-typical teabgger.

To each his own, do what ever turns you on. To be are not to be, stand on your own 2 feet and let every one else do the same.This is a free country and we have a right to our own belief,s . Stop the crying and let ,s get on with life.

15-20 years ago gay marriage was unheard of. For centuries every civilized society in the world as we know it accepted without question or concern that marriage consist of a female and a male. We now have groups of citizens who have decided that based on their belief system it's time to redefined marriage in America and everyone should support and embrace their beliefs, failure to do so constitues hatred and discrimination of the group,how insane is that? What if another well organized group of citizens decide that it's now time for adult men and women to marry young boys and girls ,their sibblings, their children, the possibilities are endless, do with go against what we have been taught to believe is an unacceptable practice or does the majority rule because they get out and vote on election day? I am a Christian who accepts Gods definition of marriage. Do I hate homosexual? No. I am respectful of all people. Would I discriminate against someone because of their sexual orientation? No, so why is it acceptable for Gay Right Activist to discriminate and be hate towards those who believe differently from them.

The comments of the gay marriage supporters (not all but a large majority) on here are representative of the intensity, ferocity and unfair practices of this group. Supporting traditional marriage is being pro-traditional marriage not anti anything. But from the reading of these comments you would think pro-traditional marriage supporters (including all 33 states that have voted on this issue) meet nightly under a full moon to disembowel gay people. It's all about Hate and Unfairness and sniff, sniff supporting causes that resemble setting up separate fountains for gays and straights. This is the hallmarks of a small, loud and unreasonable minority who are trying to bully and over-speak those who have the temerity to not see things EXACTLY their way. Frankly, the more they speak, the less want to hear. Even if I didn't like CFA I would start eating there weekly. As it is, that will not be a sacrifice. Nothing less than free speech is at stake here. Enough with the bullying.

Meinert, thanks for the kind words. I accept that being pro-traditional marriage would mean that you do not support gay marriage. Which.....I maintain is not the same as being anti-gay. While it appears that Jimmie and I are traditionalists, we do not agree on our approach to homosexuality. I don't care what the sexual orientation of a business owner is, just as I don't care about their race, religion - whatever. I care about how they treat me. I frequent businesses that support causes I don't agree with. It's a free country. And part of why I feel so strongly about the response to CFA's remarks and position is that it is time to stand up to the bullying of the most strident gay marriage proponents and their supporters. Their approach allows for no deviation from what they have determined is the ONLY way to approach their issue. No one has accused CFA of any kind of discrimination and the outcry against them is unfair, wrong and waaaaaaay over the line. Again, I say enough with the bullying.

My marriage does not need protection from anybody else's marriage, but I can understand - given the history of Republican marriages falling victim to gayness, diaperedness, prostitutioness, young male pageness, and just plain Newtiness - that the Right-wing heirs to the thought-processes of Lester Maddox are naturally frightened of what someone else's happiness means to the sanctity of their own marriage. And, paradoxically, how they lose sleep over a government which they claim intrudes dangerously on their personal rights!

Rather have 4 women than 1 man anyday, larry berry

hey tim..how does the govt use force against gays...seems to be what you guys duck behind when youre shooting off your filthy mouths

@Clicker
Explain, Clicker. I look forward to your reply.

@Clicker
I seriously doubt you're gay; you're a poser. I am still awaiting you to critique my English, Clicker...click...click...click.

So Timmie, why wouldn't a person who has married thier pet dog have any different argument than you. Thats why we have laws buddy. Social mores that influence the laws. You want me to pay for the unique risks that come from you being gay, elect officials that will pass those laws. That is exactly the reason I will exercise every legal manuveir I can to keep gays from gaining control of anything..your entire gay agenda is perverse to the morals the country was founded on and thus I search endlessly for gay friendly businesses to avoid and candidates that are gay friendly to vote against. Haven't been to Home Depot in four years and will never go back..I am at war against your agenda? You're damn right I am

I, like most of my co-workers and friends are pro-traditional marriage. We agree that its great when two people of the opposite sex fall in love and marry and have a family. It is sad generally when some divorce. We of course are also pro same sex marriage, and agree its great when two people of the same sex fall in love and get married when they want and start a family. Of course its easy in Georgia and across the U.S. for same sex couples to get married, lots of churches perform these marriages, and an increasing number of states. The main issue is that the federal government will not allow equal right and responsibilities for married same sex couples. It is of course free speach when Mr Cathy spends his or corporate money to try and infulence the governement to deny these rights, and Americans are free to protest and speak against him and his company. That is why it is so important that we have the Constitution and Bill of Rights, even though our government does not always follow them.

While I've chosen to dine elsewhere for over 20 years, I don't thinks it's going to matter much longer:

http://m.rollingstone.com/?redirurl=/politics/news/global-warmings-terrifying-new-math-20120719

It's worth a read.

Hey Larry Welsh, if you're going to Mormon bash at least get your "facts" straight. Gays are sacrosanct and Mormons are open season - so tolerant and open minded.

@Eric M
I read that. It reminded me of Rev. 6:12-17.

Did someone mention Mitt?

http://www.nationalmemo.com/romney-starts-foreign-policy-trip-instantly-offends-britain/

What a guy!

I dated a handsome, sucessful guy once. He seemed very troubled; an inner sadness of which he would never speak. We parted as he seemed almost void, unreacheable. Then, someone told me to watch a movie called "Latter Days." I found it a bit disturbing. I thought southern baptists were bad.

Clarification: The guy was Morman.

I wrote the following earlier, but since this blog has gone downhill I thought it might be worth a revisit..If you do have gay (or minority, religious or otherwise) friends, you should respect their right to choice to live a full life with all of the liberties others enjoy without a thought. Their loves are not less incomplete that yours, and they should be able to live out their lives with their Love without having to worry about being left out of the hospital room, economic advantages, children in which only one parent is "official", or the many other slights they endure daily. Judgement, unfortunately, comes all to easily...a life not lead in the mainstream is not easy, and I celebrate you! It is not a choice, it is who you are.

It is a sad day in America when someone who believes in upholding marriage between a man and a woman is perversely and viciously attacked and maligned. Sad indeed. God help us all.

Yes. We boycotted the City of Decatur and all of the businesses paying taxes there. Why? Because we oppose the city's tacit approval of gentrification in Oakhurst and the impacts on the environment and economically disadvantaged people there by opportunistic builders. Our boycott included selling our home, moving out of the city, and the commitment to never spend another dime in Decatur. We don't expect any changes to the way Decatur does business as a result of our boycott and we expect nothing but ridicule for the position we've taken.

Hey DBC..if you ar correct, why has the marriage amendment prohibiting marriage between two individuals of the same "gender" failed 32 of 32 times. Keep trying, but at the end of the day you are nothing more than a bully who couldn't boycott your way out of a wet paper cup. Go CFA!!!!

Should say it has passed 32 of 32 times

BOYCOTT

Supporting groups that are anti-gay or anti-black or anti-Jewish....any minority is wrong and hatre filled and discriminatory. BOYCOTT the company.

@Tim
12:28 pm on Thursday, July 26, 2012
to bulldogger, please read the above forum for a good example. Mr. Truett has donated millions of dollers to the campaign in California to overturn gay marriage, specifically to deny gay couples the rights and responsibilities such as inheritance, social security and hospital visitation rights that married couples enjoy just by getting a legal document controlled, issued and enforced by the government.

To Tim - Tim, I was very "Explicit".....I asked you to cite a Code/Law that was put into effect - your original post is below.

@Tim

8:49 am on Thursday, July 26, 2012

Seems like if you want to forcefully deny equal rights and opportunities to certain groups you personally do not approve of, and if you spend corporate and personal funds to promote the use of government force and power to acheive these personal goals, that is a good definition of hate.

I'm still asking you to do that - Do you give to your Church, Tim? Do you always agree with how your money is spent? If not, do you let your church leaders know of your displeasure? Are you a hypocrite?

Frankie, why is it only supporting groups that don't benefit a Minority is wrong. How about a group seeking to harm or just not support a majority. Either way the group is made up of individual people. The overuse of the word hate is rendering it meaningless. Not being pro gay marriage is not hate. Unless of course, you would classify not being pro Christian, pro Mormon, pro Islam hate and discriminatory. You need to get off your soapbox and consider the bigger picture. America is still a free country - for now - and people can donate to the causes they believe in. Be it pro traditional marriage or pro gay marriage. I don't support gay marriage but I still shop at Target and JC Penney even though I don't agree with their positions on this issue. The vitriol and pettiness harms your cause not help. Sounds like you need a good chicken sandwich, I recommend CFA.

Eric, your Mormon bashing is very unattractive.

I'm sorry but who exactly are same gender couples hurting, absolutely no one, zippo, nada, actually the only ones being hurt are the self righteous.

To nobody's surprise, the Decatur operators published a form letter, which obviously came from CFA corporate. Here's the letter publisher by the Hollywood location: http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/314713_471844662835248_1484382020_n.jpg

Nancy,
I would be curious to know what hate-filled organizations Dan Cathey gives his money to.

@ Larry Welsh: I think there's a difference between Coors and CfA. The Coors family was bankrolling pseudoscience research supporting the belief that blacks and Jews and other peoples deemed "impure" were genetically different, inferior and lower evolved strains of the human race. CfA's leader is taking what he believes is a moral stance on religious grounds. I don't at all agree with his position but I think there's a difference betwixt Coors and Cathy. (Of course, I may be justifying my love of their chicken sandwiches.)

Among the many groups to receive donations through Chick-fil-A's WinShape Foundation, which was created by Chick-fil-A founder and chairman S. Truett Cathy in 1984, were the Marriage & Family Foundation ($1,188,380), Exodus International ($1,000) and the Family Research Council (also $1,000), Equality Matters reported.

Meanwhile, The New Civil Rights Movement's David Badash presents an even more disturbing figure: that Chick-fil-A has donated an estimated $5 million to anti-gay organizations and hate groups between 2003 and 2010.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/02/chick-fil-a-anti-gay-group-donations-_n_1644609.html

@ Larry Welsh, I thought I was the only one boycotting Coors.

God, we are not ready for another Saddam and Gommarah. Forgive those who mock you and your message. And thank you for the strength of the founders of Chick-fil-a. May it rise among the embers that you leave of our world.

Tammy. Sorry but huffpo is not a credible source.

Going to chicks for dinner tonight. Think I'll buy extra just for fun.

I have not been to Chick-Fil-A in quite a while but today I had some delicious "Chick-Fil-A" "Chicken Nuggets" & plan to do so regularly. I do not have anything against homosexuals, I respect their right to do whatever they want in private, but I respect my right and others rights to believe and speak their mind. It seems there is a large portion of the population which believes that as long as you agree with them everything is fine. I suspect Al Qaeda would not tolerate either sides of this issue.

I can't believe the "thought police " at the Patch deleted my comments... I guess you all have to think alike to get posted. It is absolutley insane.. Go back to wackin your .....

Your comment is incoherent!

Our dinner at Chicks was delish!!! Burton loved your comment. The extreme response to this is very troubling and more people need to speak out against this level of intimidation.

Remember to support Chick-fil-A next week Wednesday (8/1/12)!

I weep for your children they have no chance...

Chick fil a. Wednesday. I'm buying! Any hot lesbian can kiss me too! Go Cathys!

That would be you tommy boy...i enjoy things the righteous way

Let's not be naive and understand that this issue is a happy smoke screen to much bigger issues. Huge anonymous PAC $$ are being spent to "redistrict" areas around the country and votes are being manipulated with force. Check out the ALEC.org site...frightening! Their lawyers are writing legislation as we speak and the politicos they heavily support are blindly running it through every state legislation. Did you really believe those you vote for are really running things? Scary indeed! Whatever your politics, do you want the big bucks running your life??

@ Larry, I have no idea what you are talking about?

I would not agree to disarm you...however, I would disagree that you should be able to mail order 60,000 rounds over the internet. Who forces anyone into a gay relationship...maybe Sandusky and those who turn their heads the other way. Insurance...we pay, as a hetro family unit with one child $2,000/month (maybe you can understand why I might hope for a different future for healthcare). I don't have a pit bull but do believe that every dog is precious...spay + neuter!

Maybe the real problem is that this country needs a new god to worship. Maybe we can borrow the Canadians' god for a while. Those heathen, pot-smoking, hockey-loving, same-sex marrying Canadians have had it too good for the past few years. They have a modern constitution, have had same-sex marriage for years and yet their god blesses them with a AAA credit rating, sounder financial system, vast natural resources, longer life expectancy, no financial meltdown, etc., etc.. The people up there seem so happy! How do we tap into that??

Ellie.
Terrific observation!
...and quite easily the most subversive idea since Samuel Adams.

Looking forward to reading more of what you have to say.
docker
Keep

Spending $300 at Chick fil a on Wednesday!!!

Great idea docker! Where can I find your mom? Is she the one wrapped in the rainbow undies with a picture of you and lester over her bed? Or is that the double wide where daddy lives with his two daddies?

Say hey to the creative basket weaving club there docker..

Jimmie lives in Doraville, not Dunwoody. He lives close to Tilly Mill, behind the Home Depot and near the mosque. That's why he is so bitter.

Hi Sam:
"I grew up in Dunwoody and it is a community that prides itself on acceptance and tolerance."
Why stop at acceptance and tolerance? It's a community that prides.
"Smart"

Mr. Cathy has expressed the same views on gay marriage that Pres. Obama expressed up until recently.

I'll ask again - why was there no outrage over Obama's beliefs before he flip-flopped for political reasons?

Clicker, don't even try with the gays. They are the most intolerant of the traditional family (which Obama is not as he pays their bills) of any group on earth. It is harder to see through crystal then see through them. They are sick, intolerant, creatures roaming the earth seeing who they can devour next. Fortunately, society is still too strong for them to penetrate. Well, time to eave the circle jer- for now, wife wants to go out and eat..at chick-fil-a..one upside to the homosexuals ranting like a stuck pig over cfa..it will cost me a lot less to eat out tonight with the smoking hot wife...thanks happy boys!!!

I love you, Jimmie.
Your demented ravings provide entertainment for the sane and sober among us. We need that from time to time if only to scope our blessings.

I wish you well, Jimmie.
My Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus the Risen Christ, visit The Compassion of His Last Hours upon your soul. May His Eternal Love find Its Way to your heart. May He suppress The Holy Gag Reflex as He ponders the blackness of your heart and the smallness of your mind.

Amen.

another 8 nuggets of joys with traditional heteros..tell me dockers, if a 3 yr girl has two daddies, who takes her to the little girls room?

Go Cathys!!!! See you all on Wednesday! and Thursday and Friday...and on and on and on..

Today I ate at Chick-Fil-A's for the first time with my family. It is a bit out of my way, but in light of the political madness, I truly felt it necessary. The restaurant was packed with people of all races and genders. The line was out the door and far down into the mall. We will eat where we choose to eat. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant was so clean despite the enormous crowd. No one asked me if I was gay or straight when I placed my order. (No one has ever been asked if they are gay or straight at Chick-Fil-A restaurants.) The food was wonderful and we will be back. They have a peach milkshake that is out of this world. I am glad that I found a new place to take my family for an enjoyable meal. I will not allow myself to be bullied by a bunch of hate mongering bigots who feel that the wonderful tradions of this country are meaningless. My opinion has nothing to do with religion. The gay lobby is determined to attack Christians, much like Hitler attacked Jews. Civil Unions never were enough for the LGBT who are fighting to become something they will never be- heterosexual. This group is a national embarrassment. I feel that they are the gay equivalent of the KKK. They are an outrage to decent gays everywhere- several of whom are my friends.

Sorry Berrygal, to compare gays to Hilter is so off the charts that you have instanty made you comments worthless.

Berrygal is a national treasure....Go back Wednesday if you want to see a LINE!!!

Hey, looky heah! Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie, announced Friday they are donating $2.5 million to the campaign to defend Washington's same-sex marriage law.
I reckon if Jimmie stops buying books Amazon stock's gonna go down like a smokin' hot wife.

I would really like to know why Canada is doing so well -- they've had same sex marriage for the past seven years and their society hasn't fallen apart and, in fact, is doing very well relative to the U.S. Why hasn't their god allowed terrible things to happen to them? I just don't get it....

Docker. Obamas position on gay marriage has been "nuanced" but Cathys is clumsy. And you are insulting others intelligence. Your comment is ignorant and foolish and the fact that you believe that drivel is evidence of your Inability to discern truthiness from truth. Please tell me you don't vote.

You use the word nuance for Obama's lying. He said he supported traditional marriage when it was advantageous to getting elected and now he supports gay marriage because he perceives it as being advantageous to his re-election. He is for sale to the highest bidder. Your defense of his position/political posturing reveals you as an intellectual cypher. Obama cares not one whit about gays and their so-called marriage. He cares about his job and the attendant perks.

Oh and Docker, nuanced is a two syllable word. Do go on about how dumb Jimmie is and how brilliant you are. Laughs a million.

This conversation has been very entertaining to say the least! Here's the big-picture, bottom line. Fundamentalist Christian owner of CFA says he's against same-sex marriage. No surprise there and he's entitled to his opinion, although many may disagree with it. That's an advantage of uncensored, free speech...you can ferret out the opinions you don't agree with and make your own choices accordingly. If people want to boycott CFA, then boycott.

In the meantime, the world is becoming more progressive. Who would have imagined even twenty years ago that same-sex marriage would be legal in any state or country at all? Talking to young people today, you'll see that they are comfortable with the idea of same-sex marriage and gay rights. These young people realize that granting rights to homosexuals doesn't impact their own rights in any way. It's really no big deal.

Sure, there is still a long way to go until homosexuals are completely integrated into our society, but we're further along than we thought could be possible just a few years ago. Society is progressing. Just the fact that we are having this type of debate shows that gay rights are making inroads: if not, Cathy and the others who oppose same-sex marriage wouldn't feel so threatened. I expect more of this type of resistance from conservatives as gays gain more rights, but in the end, progress will prevail even though it may take years.

Hello, just wondering, does this Patch have a moderator? Most Patch's do and review posts that are flaged inappropriate, review again, and delete posts that are offensive and not on topic. I haven't seen any presence...who is doing their job? Do believe in freedom of speech but not some of the things I have seen on here!

Yes Ellie I too look forward to the day when homosexuals can enter a cfa without fear of being turned away at the counter. When they too can hold a job and maybe even oh golly such a fond dream be represented in the arts and media. Ah to be progressive. Always seeing the glass half full.

Docker, I particularly enjoy you quoting from Obama's work of fiction/memoir as evidence of his intellectual depth and evolution. Keep on spinning.

I can only assume, and by that I mean hope, that Mr. Cathy wasn't intimately familiar with all the groups they gave to. A little research would have shown that some were extremely offensive. When we start talking publicly about arresting people, and suggesting very sexual intimate things about friends and neighbors that we've never met merely because they are gay, that goes over a line, and is not in the spirit of Christ.

Don't worry Ann. They first treated Noah like this for following Gods plan (and see what happened) and then treated Christ like this (and see what happened). Its just part of the plan. When God has had enough of the truly wicked, you'll know it. In the meantime, vote the gays out of office and don't patronize their businesses and patronize businesses like CFA and Hobby Lobby that aren't ashamed or refused to be bullied by the whoremongers.. I haven't purchased anything from amazon since before the millenium and will drop a fortune at CFA on wednesday. Keep the faith. Its all spelled out in the book called the Bible they refuse to accept. Cheers all and GO CFA!!!!

@Mark Baker - Does anybody even believe in the Word of God anymore? Mark, I'm not sure what your interest is in this forum - I read a few posts, but yours particularly I wanted to address. In 1 Cor 2:14 the Word of God explains your questions concerning the "context" of the passages you mentioned, and your concerns. We are unable to understand God's Word with the right perspective until we have God's Spirit - that's what 1 Cor 2:14 is talking about.

@ mark baker How do I know this Scripture is true? Because for many yrs in my life I had some of the same questions as you; I read excerpts of the bible and came to conclusions that took the essence of the meaning our of context, making it say what I "thought" it was saying rather than understanding what God was saying through His Word in a way that caused me to know Him as my spiritual Father. I'm not sure what your sexual orientation is, in fact I don't care; I just would like you to come to understand God's Word in the correct manner before you interpret what a verse says inaccurately because you don't have enough information - about God or the bible - to understand God - through His Word - accurately. Here is a website where you can ask a question and get great answers to questions you may have. Also, my name is Stan Wardsworth. My email is ezra.foundation@gmail.com. If you, or "anyone" you know has any more questions, I'd be glad to help you along. I will not be judgmental, my only motive is to give you - or anyone - more information so you can have another frame of reference before you assume things about God and people who worship Him that you may find you were misinformed about, and maybe - maybe not - reconsider your position. Sorry, Here's the site: http://gotquestions.org/

What the heck's going on up here. I come back after a few days and discover that The Patch has turned into a playground for Christian bible study. Please, Christians. In the Name of God, please just go away.

Just trying to preserve ethos in the world of ones like Oliver Quicksand...and anyone can bear false witness ..after all, we should all look for the wolves in sheeps clothing. Satan comes in many forms...some of them jim jones, some named oh, lets say Oliver quicksand.

@Oquick...once again proven..those who demand tolerance are the most intolerant. You speak of a divine, all powerful god, and all the asps hissssssss...very predictable oliver..and larry..and docker

Wow, Jimmie, I thought Christians were supposed to set a good example of how to treat people. Some of your comments and jabs at people are pretty bad. Is this how you represent your religion? You're definitely not winning over anyone.

I call a spade a spade Ellie. You apparently don't know the volume of personal email I get supporting my positions. I am well prepared to enter your den of snakes called homosexuality. You try to make me concede my values so as to get along with you, not going to happen. So, stop your hissing. Rome didn't fall in a day, neither will Dunwoody. But your bullying will be stepped up to by people and beings stronger than you can imagine to preserve the values we still have. I like my chances. Cheers!

At least you admit your intent. As any good country does, invaders are repelled until decimated. Night Larry. Say hello to moe and curly.

Docker, love your white flag.

Joe, I think Christianity is well represented here. Standing in the face of bigoted, bullying hate filled gays is no easy task. All we have done is to continually pull the intolerance out of you and show the world your evil agenda. I say kudos to traditionalists!

If you disagree with my personal theology or politics, you must be guilty of discrimination and hate speech! I guess that's justification for the political jihad being waged against Mr Cathy and his company. If you guys don't think he has a right to his theological and political views, stay out of his stores. It'll just make the lines shorter for the rest of us.

Oliver, some could read your comment as anti-christian bigotry. Where do you work- boycott in route.

Ann, i'm not sure oliver is qualified to work. don't waste your time on lost causes. give folks like him over to god and work on the ones we can still save. bring on the biscuits baby!!!! cfa appreciation day tomoorow!!!! and every day!!

Hello Patch...What the hell has happened...every Patch has a moderator..what has happened to this one? Totally has gone off-topic. Get control!!

Just got through eating at Chic-Fil-A......man I'm full. It was delicious. As a bonus, I received a "My Chic-Fil-A Loves Me" sticker.....it's a keeper. Can't wait till Friday, August 3, 2012......

Were you in that big line with Jimmy, spending his $500 +? You stand in line and get your sticker...times are achanging and in a couple of years you will be irrelevant!

my moneys on chicken and the family dbc. actually, tab yesterday came out to be $160...over 5 visits. wanted to let everyone in on the action!!! you are a hateful bully dbc, and i will leave your disposition in Gods hands.

holy cow..6300 patrons at mount vernon cfa yesterday!!!! hope all the profits go to combat the gay agenda!!!!!!

Ralph I think you have a winner here, 334 comments. That's got to be a record.

If marriage is sacred make divorce illegal. Its like some same sex couple together for 17 yrs cant get married but britney and kimk can be married for less than week and thats fine. How screwed are we as a country?

Whats to stop liberals from letting black people and white people get married...oh, wait.

Have been to the chick-fil-a 14 times this week!!! And still can't thank them enough for standing their ground against a TRUE American hate Group..the LGBT's!!!!

ha that's a good one

oHH, SNAP..I believe Jimmie is a fool is a stalker..sorry dude, very hetero...and very much intending to wreck your gay agenda..Cheers!

Chik-fil-a chicken comes from Wayne Farms LLC, a factory farming subsidiary of ContiGroup. Because it’s a large factory farming operation Wayne Farms is profit driven with an intense focus on shareholder returns. Wayne Farms is also a verti...
cally integrated agribusiness, which means that the company (with its obligation to its shareholders and not to the welfare of the animals in its care) has control of the the livestock not from the farm to the table, but from the gene to the fast food restaurant. When agribusinesses are as large and as powerful as Wayne Farms and ContiGroup, few checks and balances exist to protect the livestock from conditions inherent to factory farming. Brace yourselves. This is about to get gross.

http://pluckychicken.net/2012/07/28/chicken-jesus-haz-a-disappoint/

I ate Chick-fil-A last week. I couldn't resist.

It amuses me how Dan Cathy keeps finding ways to alienate new customers. Perhaps he's trying to warn us about the imminent Wrath, but he's probably just brown-nosing, in case God is a vegan.

If the president of a privately-held, family-run corporation makes a public comment, it's a bit naive to suggest that they are solely his views. It is dishonest to pretend that this insignificant quote is the only reason for the boycott; I don't even care what you think of the organizations CFA/WinShape supports.

I'm not even sure what to call the assertion that boycotting a company is a violation of its civil rights (oh right, corporations are people, duh)! CFA has donated money to people who aren't above boycotting whatever they disagree with. Should the Montgomery Boycott have stopped because "bus drivers have families too, y'know?"

If you disagree with Dan Cathy, do what you gotta do. If you agree with Dan Cathy, do what you gotta do. If you're opposed to the radikul homersectional ajenduh, have a Coke and a smile, and shut the front door.

As for lgbt rights, I lean toward the opinion that rarely gets any media attention: The mainstream gay lobby has focused too many resources on marriage and assimilation, while issues of discrimination still affect those who are not Caucasian, male, middle-class, or cisgender. There's a young, gay person in your town, who has a parent like Jimmie inducing mental anguish, physical pain, or homelessness. I'd say that's more important than sammitches.

{Back to your regularly scheduled porridge...}

In the debate raging over Chick-fil-A's position on gay rights, some defenders of the Georgia-based fast-food chain have claimed that despite Chief Operating Officer Dan Cathy's statements against same-sex marriage and the company's generous funding of anti-gay groups, the outspokenly Christian corporation doesn't discriminate against workers.

But in fact, the company has been sued at least a dozen times for employment discrimination, according to Forbes magazine.

One of the cases involved Aziz Latif, a former Chick-fil-A restaurant manager in Houston, who sued the company in 2002 because he was fired a day after refusing to participate in a group prayer to Jesus Christ at a company training program. Latif is a Muslim. The suit was settled, but the terms were not disclosed, Forbes reported.

More recently, a former employee of a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Georgia sued the company for wrongful termination, alleging she and other women employees were victims of gender discrimination.

CFA.in only 6 days per week is the highest grossing and best ebitda per unit of ANY fast food franchise...I think people adore chick fila !!!! I think people love the owners. I think people love the employee spirit. I think young kids love the scholarships. I think God smiles on his childrens efforts to stand behind biblical principles. I think those that can't see that are blinded by Satans fear of Gods almighty wrath. We know who wins in the end..again! Cheers! Be getting another 20 CFA buscuits for the office breakfat tomorrow!

Mark , I am a Christian please show me where Jesus said any about gays? I'll wait. To me the most important part of being a christian is John 13:34-35. The rest is all bullshit if we all followed that the world would truly be a better place but you cant control people with that.
I quote the film Annie Hall : "But the worst are the fundamentalist preachers. Third grade con men telling the poor suckers that watch them that they speak with Jesus, and to please send in money. Money, money, money! If Jesus came back and saw what's going on in his name, he'd never stop throwing up. "

My, my read the gay bulliness. So you know, I am a fit miliionaire several times over who owe all my success to my lord and savior Jesus Christ. I don't agree with preachers preaching wanting money but I do agree with those who preach that the wages of sin is eternal damnation. For those who believe that God and Jesus (who are one in the holy trinity) do not punish sin, I encourage you to read the Bible and note the impact of the worlds sin in Noahs day, in Lot's day, in Samson's day and, wow, even in the time of Christs birth where the wicked destroyed every male they could find in an attempt to destroy Christs known impact yet to come. Christ has never been accepted among the wicked yet continues to rise up and smite them. You can use your verbal salvos on judgement day. Until then, have fun bullying and showing the world what demonic hissing sounds like. Cheers. God Bless America and God Bless Chick-fil-A!!! See you tomorrow MOunt Vernon CFA!!

see previous post...

And in hell they lifted up their eyes..dont let it be you...

what is it they say..Pride goeth before a GREAT fall....look out below timothy

Timmie and the other jimmie..I think what the population showed the perverse groups and the bullys and the haters dominated by the gays is that your dislike can't even touch the exterior wall of the base of support for CFA. You managed maybe 500 people worldwide to come out and waive your little lying propaganda signs and their profits doubled last week...and I hope it all goes to the protection of the family as almighty god intended it. And Timmie, you can come out to the PP CFA anytime tomorrow morning between 8-8:15 and waive at the big white Lexus with Auburn plates as I go by and buy 20 more love giving breakfast biscuits!!

@jimmie - Speaking of "the fall", you seem pretty "proud" about CFA's great future; read the article below before you celebrate. Remember Susan G. Komen Foundation? How do you suppose they are doing now?
Sure, CFA had a great turnout on appreciation day but since conservatives tend to spend money less frequently, this trend won't last because most of the "liberal" spenders are mostly tolerant of alternative sexual orientations and will remember this insult for years to come. ;-)
So it goes with most of these things until the greed parading itself as "christian values" is exposed for what it is. Have fun grasping to hold on to your millions of worthless federal reserve notes when you are passing through the eye of the needle. hehe
http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/6-brands-playing-footsie-conservatives-and-paying-price

No one takes Jimmie seriously so now he has reinvented himself as a millionaire standing in line for genetically modified chikin. You go, Jims! You give southerners a bad name, for sure!

Current metal count US...28 Gold, 14 Silver, 18 Bronze..! More important things are going on!

John 3:16..For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth on him shall not perish but have everlasting life. God doesn't discriminate, seek him while you still have opportunity. 20 biscuits this morning..already consumed by the office. Go CFA!! Incredible peach shakes for all on Thursday. Profits to family friendly organizations!!

I humbly launched this Christo-fil-Amen fest on 8/24. I did so with the incontrovertible, and quite innocent, observation that Lizards tend to hiss, slither, and snap. I suggested that to slip one's hand under a suspect rock, one beneath which such lizards might lurk, would surely be foolish.

This observation is indisputable. It is entirely consistent with everything that Fair Observation tells us about Lizards. Indeed, Scripture states quite clearly that "to bed with Lizards is to condemn one's soul to the agonies of stinky brimstone and unlubed pitchfork". (ref: Jobabbaloo: Chapter IV, verse 27). If you don't believe me you can look it up. Yet some ChristoGroupies found within the original observation an unflattering reflection upon themselves, took umbrage with the Plain Truth of it.

I don't understand.
I just don't understand why, unless the original observation prompted an epiphany of soul-searching by which their hissings, slitherings, and snappings were cast in vivid relief.

I sincerely regret this misunderstanding.
I meant only to caution a decent respect for reptiles.
Surely, no one of fair mind would find fault with this gentle admonition to prudence lest the Fate of Euridice be visited upon the innocent. Prudence, you know, is one of the Four Cardinal Virtues.

Whatever the case, I will pray for you.
You, too, can be saved if only you will shun the fake, the pretender, the preposterous, the preacherman, and open your heart to The Risen Word.

Folks,

There has been a lot of great debate on this issue. But let's all remember to keep things civil. People have a wide range of opinions on the same-sex marriage issue and Chick-fil-A, but there's no reason for people to attack each other on a personal level.

Anna Varela
Regional Editor

Folks,
It appears that this debate has run its course, so I'm shutting down this comment thread. I'd like to thank the majority of folks who offered up thoughtful comments even when they found themselves disagreeing with other readers.