Alligatorjandro
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I dont understand why companies say things like this.
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CFA response to anti-gay alleg. "Guilty as charged." Do NOT gloat about eating at CFA
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A fast-food joint having a mission and wanting to influence people outside of the corporate sense is a bit creepy actually. As is the other statement about how individuals can be lost and saved. If nothing else you really have ideas above your station, and it's all a bit underhand.
The first line in the Facebook response is a straight spin on the some of my best friends are gay/black etc. line.
As they are fully embracing it now they should instruct staff to add "Would you like some bigotry with that?" when taking orders.
Keru_Shiri
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I don't care about what they believe. But if they use the profits I give them to fund things I disagree with, I'm going to stop contributing their profits.
They have always been a Christian organization and thus why they are closed on Sundays so that their employees can attend church.
They are not compromising their morals to make a buck. They have always stood by their beliefs and that is why the business has done so well.
They have the most friendly employees and they even walk around the dining area and will refill your drink at some locations. You will often hear Christian music playing inside as well.
I will continue to enjoy their tasty chicken. I don't think your pulling of support is going to hurt them.
Monsanto
Manos: The Hans of Fate
Banned
The milkshakes are a good reason alone.
In Chick-Fil-A's case it's not just about "what the owner thinks". The company actively donates to anti-gay causes and legislation. Your money is literally being taken and transferred to fund the active oppression of a minority class of Americans.
Professor Beef
Banned
It's his money to spend.
Acerac
Banned
I wonder how many people saying things like this are gay.
Manos: The Hans of Fate
Banned
I'll have a side order of Antisemitism!
Looking like a solid "Yes" on this front. Unless some people actively experience discrimination, they won't know what it's like I guess.
Empathy, how does it work :/
Bay Maximus
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Battersea Power Station
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Oh, ok. I thought it was mine. Still, I have to ask why he's ok with his money supporting an entity that spreads bigotry and promotes inequality?
Manos: The Hans of Fate
Banned
Eh, it's no different than reading Lovecraft and being Jewish.
aggro crag
Member
Bummed that Chick-Fil-A is opening in my town. I'm definitely not eating there, but I'm sure there will be a massive line when they open up.
Wrap it up, homosexuals. Because the employees give you drinks and play Christian music, this means they're right.
Acerac
Banned
I'd guess it's because he is not being the one targeted by the bigotry.
Reading lovecraft funds anti-jewish legislation? Learn something new every day I guess.
Would it be OK if I spend $8 at chick-fil-a then donate $10 to an LGBT charity?
Manos: The Hans of Fate
Banned
Then you better stop paying your taxes then. lol
ViewtifulJC
Banned
I'm a Chris Benoit fan, so I'm expert at separating the entertainer from the entertainment. Chick-fil-A has, by far, the best fast food treatment I've ever had(at least the ones around here). Just some of the nicest, fastest, most accurate service you'll get. And those spicy chicken sandwiches....mmmmmm.
Damn you, Chick-fil-A...why you so good? *cries into big pitcher of delicious lemonade*
That IS how morality works, so yes.
Yes (to the first) because just as sure as you are they they spread bigotry I'm sure you're doing the same (contributing to the profits of bigots) every day unknowingly - whether they be public or kept to themselves.
That said, I'd wager that supporting the company through purchase of food does more good (see: their employees and their families they feed, charities to which they donate, comfort to those of a similar religion/stance on God, etc.) than bad. So until there is more to prove otherwise then I'll keep enjoying their food and funding whatever it is they're doing with the money... which I believe is more good than not.
I understand that and am aware of it (I found this out many years ago when I wondered why the heck they weren't open on Sunday's and I was wanting me some waffle fries!) and think that is rather unfortunate that they do that and I would prefer that they don't. However if it meant putting however many people that work for them out of jobs, their other 'good' deeds not being done because no one was eating there then I wouldn't be for that either. A double-edged sword indeed. I don't think the bad outweighs the good though overall as a whole to warrant not eating there.
Hah, one of my friends, who is gay, actually camped out when the newest CFA opened here hoping to get free chicken.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Chick-fil-a is delicious and my single favorite fast food restaurant. <3
Snkfanatic
Banned
Sorry I know some may disagree but I will continue to go.
Alligatorjandro
Banned
Isnt Target anti gay?
Companies that use child labor, own tobacco companies, pollute the environment, etc?
I don't even know if I group it in with "fast-food"
It is a step above all of the others
Jason's Ultimatum
Member
Well, for one, Apple and their slave factories.
Escape Goat
Member
Taxes are optional? Good to know.
Professor Beef
Banned
I get why people wouldn't - and shouldn't - support this place by eating there, I really do. Being fully behind anti-gay movements is pretty fucked up in this day and age. But at the same time, I think people need to pick their battles. One chicken restaurant isn't going to change the world, at least when it comes to human rights.
Personally, I haven't eaten there, and I probably never will. But I'm not going to hold it against people who actively do eat there.
dragonlife
Member
I don't go there, mainly for this reason. But if someone buys their food and brings it to me and offers it, I'll eat it.
Do like many others and eat Chik Fil A and be for gay marriage.
Time to stop getting lunch from this crappy place.
Flip-flopped from being moderately involved with anti-gay groups to being strongly tied to pro-gay groups now.
Flip-flopped from being moderately involved with anti-gay groups to being strongly tied to pro-gay groups now.
SonicMegaDrive
Member
I'd boycott them over this, but then I'm already boycotting them on account of their food is lousy.
worth it
Bay Maximus
Banned
Is your friend a fatass?
I don't think I could eat there if I were gay honestly. I'm considering not eating there now, but damn those are some good nuggets.
My Name Is Luke
Member
Hurray for working for a bunch of bigots -_-...
Alligatorjandro
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oh ok
Yup. Before, I've always just said 'whatever' and ate their anyways, but its really grating on me hearing them just come out and say it like this and knowing that I'm contributing to a terrible cause so actively.
Fuck Chick-Fil-A. I love their food and the customer service is always great, but I dont think I can do it anymore. No more.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I'll go there over just about anywhere for lunch if I have to eat out, but yes - their food is SIGNIFICANTLY better tasting (and higher in quality) than just about every fast-food chain I can think of here in Indy.
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