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In reply to the discussion: I'm going to say something about the Chick-Fil-A controversy... [View all]inthemiddle2
(59 posts)15. reflect
If he came out and said publicly that there is no god and people should live for today as there is no after life.
However; he/she still hired Christan's and they were treated equal to all atheist and agnostic employees. Would you have an issue?
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I love the Chick-Fil-A sandwich and nuggets. BUT I will not spend my money there ...
Tx4obama
Jul 2012
#1
no one is taking away this guys right to express himself- HE is guilty of taking away the RIGHTS
Bluerthanblue
Jul 2012
#45
When the Government denies you a license to do business based solely on your political views...
Llewlladdwr
Jul 2012
#53
it isn't his political views. And the local government does have the right to determine
Bluerthanblue
Jul 2012
#55
+1. astonishing that there are so many here that don't seem to be able, or willing
Egalitarian Thug
Jul 2012
#57
Yes, and I agree with you. I can choose not to eat there but the company should not be
IndyJones
Jul 2012
#58
And if you as a private citizen decline to trade with a particular business that's cool.
Llewlladdwr
Jul 2012
#74
Puglover, could you point me to the text in the OP where the topic of the thread is defined?
Llewlladdwr
Jul 2012
#88
I haven't eaten there since I learned they gave money to anti-choice groups
FloridaJudy
Jul 2012
#108
"A liberal should be very ashamed to be seen at a business that supports bigotry."
Occulus
Jul 2012
#100
Not at all. But that is not the same as using a public position to denigrate a specific group.
randome
Jul 2012
#16
I promise you that if he had said that, he'd be boycotted by the Christian right.
gollygee
Jul 2012
#27
I don't financially support buinesses who financially support groups I find repugnant
gollygee
Jul 2012
#18
Why knowingly give profits to a company or person that promotes hate or other problematic views?
MH1
Jul 2012
#31
Unrec...this Dan Cathy spends tens of millions annually on anti-gay groups...
joeybee12
Jul 2012
#36
Cathy is a bigot who has a blatant lack of integrity. Why would I trust him, or his products?
Zorra
Jul 2012
#46
Even money says Cathy will end up in a messy divorce, after being caught with a mistress.
Archae
Jul 2012
#49
Bow down to corporate fascism! Corporations are people who can be personally insulted.
Lint Head
Jul 2012
#56
Your mind on these issues is as well known as the others here who oppose the boycott
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2012
#60