Laurie Higgins "McDonald’s is hell bent on using its resources to promote homosexuality to children"

[RedEarth]

So you thought McDonald’s was a huge fast-food restaurant chain making huge profits and reaping some criticism in the process over the healthiness of its food?

Well, think again. The company whose 31,000 outlets serve nearly 47 million people a day actually is a full-fledged font of evil. It is “hell bent on using its resources to promote subversive moral, social, and political views about homosexuality to our children.” It “hoists high the rainbow colors of the homosexual movement that points to the substitution of the worship of man for the worship of God and leads to depravity and destruction.” McDonald’s, in a phrase, “promot the homosexual agenda.”

Or so says Laurie Higgins, the slightly mad director of the “Division of School Advocacy” at the Illinois Family Institute, a particularly virulent anti-gay, religious-right organization. McDonald’s, the intrepid Higgins insisted in a furious “Call to Action” issued last Friday and entitled “McDonald’s Promotes Homosexuality, Again,” “has once again revealed it true colors.”

And what’s all the fuss about? Ms. Higgins, you see, is mad, really, really mad, because McDonald’s is airing an ad in France, entitled “Come as you are,” that depicts a teenage boy talking to his boyfriend on a cell phone at the restaurant. The whole scene is just, well, a little too normal-looking for the “school advocate.”

http://www.splcenter.org/blog/2010/06/07/ifis-laurie-higgins-goes-off-the-deep-end-again/

[blondeatlast]

1. All of a sudden I have a really strange urge for something I haven't eaten in years--

a Big Mac.

There's little I WOULDN'T do to piss of the RRR--and I'm straight! :rofl:

[Missy Vixen]

6. I'll meet you there

Maybe there's some kind of secret "homosexual agenda" decoder ring in the Happy Meal box.

:rofl:

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

13. Big Mac = meh. I'll eat a Big'n'Tasty.

Seriously. Like, now.

[izquierdista]

25. Oh no, not me.

It's 35 years and counting since I last ate at a McDonald's. I'll just have to piss them off some other way.

[Missy Vixen]

2. I see: McDonald's will make you catch Teh Gay!

Does it matter that the commercial isn't even being shown in the US?

:eyes:

[DJ13]

3. I knew those Shrek drinking glasses were recalled for a reason

but I never thought it was for THAT reason.

[Oregone]

4. WTF? Do homosexuals eat more burgers?

Most of the ones I know spend a ton of time in the gym and eating healthier foods. Its simply not in McDonald's interests to promote homosexuality (if theoretically, doing so makes more people gay)

[Rosa Luxemburg]

5. What a comedian!

[nadinbrzezinski]

7. If it wasn't for the gluten allergy

I'd go eat at mickey D's tonight


:-)

I mean I need to support ANY who supports the gay agenda...

On a serious note, these religious nuts are dangerous.

[Missy Vixen]

11. They have a nice grilled chicken

The bun won't work, but you might like the chicken.

I also love supporting those who support the gay agenda.

[riderinthestorm]

43. Get the salad or the ice cream

My kids' school always had school fundraisers at McDonalds. We don't like their food but wanted to support the fundraiser so we'd get either the salads or the ice cream.

[Blue Owl]

8. I didn't know Big Macs were part of teh Gay Agenda

McFabulous!

[KansDem]

9. I haven't eaten at McD's since the mid-1970s...

..when I was offended by the ad campaigns. Its food is crap and I always thought Ray Kroc was an asshole.

But I'd never go so far as to accuse McD's of promoting "homosexuality" to children...

edited for spelling...

[Taverner]

10. How do I send McDonalds money without eating there???

[KansDem]

12. Hell, even the execs don't eat there!

Oh, yeah. It was full time. I worked at an ad agency in Toronto. I was way up on the 30th floor and had my own window office. One of the first things that struck me was that the executive core of McDonald's and their advertising agency don't eat McDonald's food. They had a cordon bleu chef - you called them up and they would make you whatever you wanted!

Interview with Geoffrey Giuliano

If you want to donate money to McD's, how about its "Ronald McDonald Houses?"

[one_voice]

17. Buy a meal...

for a homeless person/family. I know it's not the best (nurtrition), but it's something. One of their chicken sandwiches is only a dollar.

[msanthrope]

41. Buy MickyD's gift certs...I give them to several homeless persons outside my

office.

(I know, I know...but the people I give them to have explained politely that they do get nutritous meals at their shelter...sometimes, you're just jonesing for MickeyDs.)

[no_hypocrisy]

14. You deserve a break today . . . . . .

[sandnsea]

15. Well ya know, "Don't Eat The Pickles"

:crazy:

[CoffeeCat]

16. Ahhh yes, I always knew "Big Mac" was code...

...for teh gay.

Also, Ronald McDonald wears face make up. ...HELLO!

Does anyone REALLLY think a Butterfinger McFlurry is a shake? ...Spare us.

The last time we went through the McDonald's drive-thru, my husband placed the order
and the McDonald's employee said, "Sauce with those nuggets?" ...Stop gay hitting
on my husband!

Don't get me started about their homosexual logo. Clearly, two men joined at the feet doing
naked backbends. ...Do they think we can't see?

[RKP5637]

20. LOL

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[blondeatlast]

33. ...

:spray:

My stomach hurts. Nicely done!

[laughingliberal]

18. Let me guess. We'll be giving this group money to open a charter school soon. nt

[blondeatlast]

34. Buzzkiller. But--yup, no doubt. nt

[Initech]

19. Why is it religious organizations with "family" in their name...

Are the ones who always are the first to spout the dumbest, most inane anti-gay conspiracy theories? I don't get it.

[krabigirl]

23. Who knows? It's so ignorant and their rhetoric is not about families at all..more like about hate.

[JoeyT]

26. Same reason the ones with "liberty" in the name are pushing anything but.

Orwellian doublespeak.

[GoneOffShore]

21. I hate McDonalds - but not because of this.

[bullwinkle428]

22. More McMuffins on the way to my stomach!!

It's the only thing they make that I actually like, so I'm happy to support them that way.

[bpj62]

24. Crazy People

I worked at McDonald's in the late 70s early 80s while I was in high school. They allowed me to work around my sports and academic activities. As for promoting a gay agenda. McDonald's is only concerned with one thing and that is being the most successful fast food restaurant in the world. If I had to choose a gay McDonald's character I would have to pick the Hamburglar or maybe Mayor McCheese since he is a politician. Just sayin.

[Vinca]

27. You almost have to feel sorry for someone who is apparently

so nuts they think "Big Mac" has a double meaning.:rofl:

[tanyev]

28. Ms. Higgins needs to find a hobby.

Preferably one that does not involve scissors or sharp pointy things.

[msanthrope]

42. Ms. Higgins needs a good lay....n/t

[pipi_k]

29. French fries....the ultimate phallic symbol

:7

[4lbs]

31. What about the sodas? You put your mouth on a long straw and suck until liquid flows in your mouth.

Ack!

[pipi_k]

36. Hahahahahahah!!!!! Don't forget, though...

If it's a milkshake, you have to suck even harder!


:7

[4lbs]

30. I bet Ms. Higgins thinks BYOB means Bring Yer Own Boyfriend.

:crazy:

[PopSixSquish]

32. Note to Self - Go to McDonald's Tomorrow for Lunch

Note to Laurie Higgins - Shut the FUCK up!

[saltpoint]

35. LOL. The various pro-family groups around the country need a hobby.

[Forrest Greene]

37. If That Were The Case,

...wouldn't McDonald's feature hot dogs & tacos?

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

38. Wouldn't that be too heterosexual?

Donuts.

[Forrest Greene]

39. Depends On Who Orders What n/t

[pipi_k]

40. They could get around that...

by offering two for one.

Buy one taco, get one free.

Same with the hotdogs...


Put them in the same package. Instant Gay.


hee hee