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In the discussion thread: I'm going to say something about the Chick-Fil-A controversy... [View all]

Sun Jul 29, 2012, 12:38 PM

mzteris (15,980 posts)

33. What if he made that statement against

African Americans or Jewish people?

What if he said he actively supports the Aryan Nation or some like-minded hate group?

Would some of you still think it would be "all right" to give your money to an organization like that?

Or is it because it's "just glbt's" whose rights are being trodden upon?

Besides, you scratch a bigot on one issue, pretty much guaranteed he's a bigot and a misogynist (not that many on DU care about THAT).

Way way back many years ago - living in the South - you visit their restaurants and IF IF mind you there was a minority working there, I can guarandamntee you that they were'n't working the counter. They were in the WAY back or mopping and cleaning. Yep. The hatred of those "not like him" runs deep. You must be Christian, White, Anglo-saxon, and preferably male. Unless you're a really cute perky girl behind the counter. Using females to (chastely) sexually titilate & promote business is okay in that warped book.

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109 replies	Author	Time	Post
I'm going to say something about the Chick-Fil-A controversy... [View all]	Archae	Jul 2012	OP
I love the Chick-Fil-A sandwich and nuggets. BUT I will not spend my money there ...	Tx4obama	Jul 2012	#1
A LOT of Jews refused to buy Fords	OilemFirchen	Jul 2012	#2
Because he's a blithering idiot.	Archae	Jul 2012	#3
Then his business should suffer or he should step down.	OilemFirchen	Jul 2012	#4
I like the food and will	emilyg	Jul 2012	#5
I never heard of this place	inthemiddle2	Jul 2012	#8
Welcome to DU!	Fumesucker	Jul 2012	#9
thanks	inthemiddle2	Jul 2012	#10
Guy has a right to express his views	abelenkpe	Jul 2012	#28
Bingo	derby378	Jul 2012	#51
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
Actually, they don't.	Llewlladdwr	Jul 2012	#61
Thank you.	emilyg	Jul 2012	#65
you'd be surprised how many times unwelcome businesses are denied	Bluerthanblue	Jul 2012	#68
The problem here is the statements by various mayors and aldermen.	Llewlladdwr	Jul 2012	#70
Well said!!! n/t	RKP5637	Jul 2012	#77
Yes, and I agree with you. I can choose not to eat there but the company should not be	IndyJones	Jul 2012	#58
Very clear. Thanks.	emilyg	Jul 2012	#66
Interesting point, he's getting a lot of free advertising to those who	RKP5637	Jul 2012	#82
He has every right to express them, including	liberalhistorian	Jul 2012	#105
Glad you enjoy the food there.	Puglover	Jul 2012	#12
What troubles me	emilyg	Jul 2012	#34
Of course we have the right to "THINK" the way we do.	Puglover	Jul 2012	#35
He actively gives money to hate groups	MattBaggins	Jul 2012	#37
Except you aren't just thinking.	Occulus	Jul 2012	#39
He has the right to think whatever he wants	gollygee	Jul 2012	#40
Another thing.	Occulus	Jul 2012	#42
+	AtomicKitten	Jul 2012	#47
+1000 +++ n/t	RKP5637	Jul 2012	#81
Ca you honestly	emilyg	Jul 2012	#64
I know you were'nt addressing me but I'd like to take a stab at an answer.	Puglover	Jul 2012	#67
And if you as a private citizen decline to trade with a particular business that's cool.	Llewlladdwr	Jul 2012	#74
Such an easy concept - thanks.	emilyg	Jul 2012	#76
So am I correct that the reason you will continue patronizing Chik-A-Fil has	Puglover	Jul 2012	#85
No one is suppressing or punishing speech.	girl gone mad	Jul 2012	#80
Again. That is not what this thread is about.	Puglover	Jul 2012	#83
Puglover, could you point me to the text in the OP where the topic of the thread is defined?	Llewlladdwr	Jul 2012	#88
I don't need to point you to anything.	Puglover	Jul 2012	#89
Wow.	Llewlladdwr	Jul 2012	#94
Yeah oh wow.	Puglover	Jul 2012	#95
Not knowingly, I don't.	Occulus	Jul 2012	#79
Very publicly anti-gay rights? Hell no!	morningfog	Jul 2012	#92
A very important point	obamanut2012	Jul 2012	#72
do we all think the same way?	CreekDog	Jul 2012	#102
+1	obamanut2012	Jul 2012	#69
No surprise there.	Bluenorthwest	Jul 2012	#19
Absolutely gross sounding. n/t	RKP5637	Jul 2012	#84
Do you support the Koch Brothers as well?	Zorra	Jul 2012	#48
I am sure these anti-gay hate groups appreciate your donations.	Jamastiene	Jul 2012	#52
Enjoy it?	LaurenG	Jul 2012	#63
I haven't eaten there since I learned they gave money to anti-choice groups	FloridaJudy	Jul 2012	#108
"I miss the Democratic Party of old."	Starry Messenger	Jul 2012	#78
ROFL!	Puglover	Jul 2012	#96
So funny	emilyg	Jul 2012	#104
of course you will	JI7	Jul 2012	#91
Just dont take any of your gay friends with you.	Vanje	Jul 2012	#97
"A liberal should be very ashamed to be seen at a business that supports bigotry."	Occulus	Jul 2012	#100
self delete	slampoet	Jul 2012	#6
Money spent on their chicken sandwiches goes to groups	mmonk	Jul 2012	#7
?	inthemiddle2	Jul 2012	#11
Link	mmonk	Jul 2012	#14
O puleeze	abelenkpe	Jul 2012	#29
A CEO is a kind of public figure, no?	randome	Jul 2012	#13
reflect	inthemiddle2	Jul 2012	#15
Not at all. But that is not the same as using a public position to denigrate a specific group.	randome	Jul 2012	#16
ok, I get what you are saying	inthemiddle2	Jul 2012	#17
And I agree with you.	randome	Jul 2012	#24
Is he using his money to take god's rights away?	lunatica	Jul 2012	#22
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
Exactly so.	Lex	Jul 2012	#20
That deserves its own OP	obamanut2012	Jul 2012	#75
I won't frequent them BECAUSE of their anti-gay stand	lunatica	Jul 2012	#21
Fuck chik-fil-a and their homophobic theocratic bullshit.	Warren Stupidity	Jul 2012	#23
Aren't you concerned they are serving your brethren for food?	Starry Messenger	Jul 2012	#25
Professional courtesy	CreekDog	Jul 2012	#103
These 3 young women seem to love chick fil a:	mucifer	Jul 2012	#26
Brilliant! Nt	pkdu	Jul 2012	#107
Some of us have...	99Forever	Jul 2012	#30
Why knowingly give profits to a company or person that promotes hate or other problematic views?	MH1	Jul 2012	#31
well said-	Bluerthanblue	Jul 2012	#44
You are known by the company you keep.	Not Me	Jul 2012	#32
What if he made that statement against	mzteris	Jul 2012	#33
Unrec...this Dan Cathy spends tens of millions annually on anti-gay groups...	joeybee12	Jul 2012	#36
Ok?	RedCappedBandit	Jul 2012	#38
it IS his opinion...	lame54	Jul 2012	#41
it isn't just his money though-	Bluerthanblue	Jul 2012	#43
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
Women	ohheckyeah	Jul 2012	#50
Boycotts work	riverbendviewgal	Jul 2012	#54
Bow down to corporate fascism! Corporations are people who can be personally insulted.	Lint Head	Jul 2012	#56
I am not going to fund their bullshit. I am trying not to fund big oil...	Taverner	Jul 2012	#59
Your mind on these issues is as well known as the others here who oppose the boycott	Bluenorthwest	Jul 2012	#60
Boycott? This isn't about a boycott.	Llewlladdwr	Jul 2012	#62
Um you are talking about another thread another topic.	Puglover	Jul 2012	#73
I will not patronize a bigot.	DearAbby	Jul 2012	#71
I avoid all bigoted establishments when I can. One never knows for	RKP5637	Jul 2012	#86
Find me ONE single black person who says they rooted for Ty Cobb.	slampoet	Jul 2012	#87
I really, really, really like the food. My daughter adores the cows.	Robb	Jul 2012	#90
it's not just his views, They Give Money to Groups that work to Prevent Rights for Gays	JI7	Jul 2012	#93
Its been legally established that Money is speech	Vanje	Jul 2012	#98
We buy things everyday from companies owned by similar minded CEO's/owners.	Zax2me	Jul 2012	#99
Who the hell is this "we" you speak of?	Occulus	Jul 2012	#101
Chick-Fil-A is the 10th largest fast food chain in the country	Marooned	Jul 2012	#106
It is not a freedom of speech issue - as you well know	TBF	Aug 2012	#109

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