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Fury

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Chik fil a is anti gay?

Jul 18, 10:00 AM
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Ed Helms -- I Won't Eat at Chick-fil-A ... 'Cause It's Anti-Gay

"Office" star Ed Helms is officially boycotting Chick-fil-A ... claiming the restaurant chain's anti-gay stance has caused him to lose his appetite. Helms is responding to a statement issued by Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy ... who recently told a Christian publication that when it comes to accusations his company is actively opposed to gay marriage, Chick-fil-A is "guilty as charged." Cathy claims his chicken people support the "biblical definition of the family unit." In fact, Chick-fil-A reportedly donated nearly $2 million towards religious groups that oppose gay marriage in 2010 alone.The comments clearly didn't sit well with Helms ... who tweeted, "Chick-Fil-A doesn't like gay people? So lame. Hate to think what they do to the gay chickens! Lost a loyal fan."Helms ain't alone ... the gay rights campaign NOH8 -- supported by stars like Miley Cyrus, Lindsay Lohan and the Kardashians -- has also called for a Chick-fil-A boycott.
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Reply #1 posted 07/18/12 12:55pm

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Fury said:

... the gay rights campaign NOH8 -- supported by stars like Miley Cyrus, Lindsay Lohan and the Kardashians -- has also called for a Chick-fil-A boycott.

Nope. Hell no...Chik-fil-A is too damn good!

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Reply #2 posted 07/18/12 12:57pm

Timmy84

Of all the things to boycott... neutral

The media is something else, ain't they?!

This "campaign" ain't even helping those who may be in need but they wanna boycott a restaurant because of supposed hatred? Jesus Christ. Reminds me of the whole Target bullshit.


Cry me a fucking river. Fake activists.

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Reply #3 posted 07/18/12 12:58pm

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confused confused

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Reply #4 posted 07/18/12 1:04pm

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Chik-fil-a is a notoriously conservative Christian business... hence the whole closed on Sundays thing. So this really shouldn't be a surprise considering that background. confused

That said, they do have delicious food and their service is by far the best of any fast food place.

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Reply #5 posted 07/18/12 1:10pm

Timmy84

shiloh66 said:

Chik-fil-a is a notoriously conservative Christian business... hence the whole closed on Sundays thing. So this really shouldn't be a surprise considering that background. confused

That said, they do have delicious food and their service is by far the best of any fast food place.

That's what kills me. It's like what do they expect to accomplish? Will they boycott McDonald's if it's found out they don't like gay folks as if everyone associated with the chain hates their guts? Fuck outta here.

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Reply #6 posted 07/18/12 1:49pm

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There aren't any chik fil a's in Minnesota (that I know of), I don't eat chicken and I don't eat fast food, so this is pretty much moot for me.

BUT - I do my best not to support businesses that discriminate or who's business practices I don't agree with. I don't want my money going to anti-gay causes, therefore I won't purchase anything from a business that supports that.

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Reply #7 posted 07/18/12 1:49pm

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I wonder if they specifically support the ban on gay marriage, or if they support religious groups that also happen to oppose gay marriage. It might seem like splitting hairs, but it makes a bit of difference to me.

As an example, I don't support sweat shops, but I have given money to Apple

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Reply #8 posted 07/18/12 1:56pm

Timmy84

The reason why all of this is nonsense, it really don't accomplish nothing. People just wanna be seen and heard. They're not so wanting to make real change but rather bring further discourse. I mean if it hurts you that bad, don't make no statement, just leave and eat somewhere else or buy groceries and eat at home. They said this back in 2010 that they were boycotting Chik Fil-A. So why the need to make this NEWS again?

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Reply #9 posted 07/18/12 2:00pm

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CarrieMpls said:

There aren't any chik fil a's in Minnesota (that I know of), I don't eat chicken and I don't eat fast food, so this is pretty much moot for me.

BUT - I do my best not to support businesses that discriminate or who's business practices I don't agree with. I don't want my money going to anti-gay causes, therefore I won't purchase anything from a business that supports that.

Then it must´ve been pretty difficult for you not too long ago to work where you work. Did your company change its stance?

By the way, I really, really like that place...but I disliked their involvement back then.

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Reply #10 posted 07/18/12 2:10pm

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KoolEaze said:

CarrieMpls said:

There aren't any chik fil a's in Minnesota (that I know of), I don't eat chicken and I don't eat fast food, so this is pretty much moot for me.

BUT - I do my best not to support businesses that discriminate or who's business practices I don't agree with. I don't want my money going to anti-gay causes, therefore I won't purchase anything from a business that supports that.

Then it must´ve been pretty difficult for you not too long ago to work where you work. Did your company change its stance?

By the way, I really, really like that place...but I disliked their involvement back then.

It was incredibly difficult. I did consider quitting. I was pretty disillusioned for a while.

I didn't abandon them over one mistake, however. The CEO apologized and while I didn't fully accept it (then or now), the company overall has made steady steps forward ever since. They offer domestic partner benefits. They sponsor Pride here and activities in NYC and Seattle. They did pride t shirts this year and the entire purchase price (not just profits) went to a non-profit that supports gay families. There was a story out today that we offer same sex marriage greeting cards. And we feature same sex couples in wedding gift registry ads.

I am now involved with our LBGTA (A is for ally, that's me) council. I'm not ON the council, but I participate in events and such. It's all helped me feel better about the company I work for.

Chik fil a is clearly proud of their anti-gay stance, not shying away from it. That's a different story, to be sure.

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Reply #11 posted 07/18/12 2:14pm

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CarrieMpls said:

KoolEaze said:

Then it must´ve been pretty difficult for you not too long ago to work where you work. Did your company change its stance?

By the way, I really, really like that place...but I disliked their involvement back then.

It was incredibly difficult. I did consider quitting. I was pretty disillusioned for a while.

I didn't abandon them over one mistake, however. The CEO apologized and while I didn't fully accept it (then or now), the company overall has made steady steps forward ever since. They offer domestic partner benefits. They sponsor Pride here and activities in NYC and Seattle. They did pride t shirts this year and the entire purchase price (not just profits) went to a non-profit that supports gay families. There was a story out today that we offer same sex marriage greeting cards. And we feature same sex couples in wedding gift registry ads.

I am now involved with our LBGTA (A is for ally, that's me) council. I'm not ON the council, but I participate in events and such. It's all helped me feel better about the company I work for.

Chik fil a is clearly proud of their anti-gay stance, not shying away from it. That's a different story, to be sure.

Wow! eek Reads like they´ve honestly been doing A LOT to make up for what they did. That is really incredible, I wouldn´t have expected them to go that far.

They´re probably just doing it for business reasons but hey, so what? I think you shouldn´t be that skeptical of them anymore but of course that´s up to you. Let bygones be bygones. I´m really impressed.

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Reply #12 posted 07/18/12 2:20pm

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Hell, I never ate at that motherfucker anyway. Big prices for small quantities. Hell naw!

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Reply #13 posted 07/18/12 2:22pm

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Timmy84 said:

The reason why all of this is nonsense, it really don't accomplish nothing. People just wanna be seen and heard. They're not so wanting to make real change but rather bring further discourse. I mean if it hurts you that bad, don't make no statement, just leave and eat somewhere else or buy groceries and eat at home. They said this back in 2010 that they were boycotting Chik Fil-A. So why the need to make this NEWS again?

I can see why. If it doesn't hurt them the first time, try try again until it finally does. evillol

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Reply #14 posted 07/18/12 2:23pm

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KoolEaze said:

CarrieMpls said:

It was incredibly difficult. I did consider quitting. I was pretty disillusioned for a while.

I didn't abandon them over one mistake, however. The CEO apologized and while I didn't fully accept it (then or now), the company overall has made steady steps forward ever since. They offer domestic partner benefits. They sponsor Pride here and activities in NYC and Seattle. They did pride t shirts this year and the entire purchase price (not just profits) went to a non-profit that supports gay families. There was a story out today that we offer same sex marriage greeting cards. And we feature same sex couples in wedding gift registry ads.

I am now involved with our LBGTA (A is for ally, that's me) council. I'm not ON the council, but I participate in events and such. It's all helped me feel better about the company I work for.

Chik fil a is clearly proud of their anti-gay stance, not shying away from it. That's a different story, to be sure.

Wow! eek Reads like they´ve honestly been doing A LOT to make up for what they did. That is really incredible, I wouldn´t have expected them to go that far.

They´re probably just doing it for business reasons but hey, so what? I think you shouldn´t be that skeptical of them anymore but of course that´s up to you. Let bygones be bygones. I´m really impressed.

Well, to be fair they already sponsored Pride events and offered domestic partnership benefits before the questionable donation. I think that's why it came as such a shocker, because they'd been seen as a gay-friendly company previously.

But yes, they are certainly taking steps to make up for it. And even if it is about business, it's the right stuff, as you said.

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Reply #15 posted 07/18/12 2:55pm

morningsong

Eh it's too far from me any way to drive for fast food. I only go when I go to the Home Depot across the street which I haven't had a need to go for a looong time.

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Reply #16 posted 07/18/12 3:07pm

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Fury said:

"Helms ain't alone ... the gay rights campaign NOH8 -- supported by stars like Miley Cyrus, Lindsay Lohan and the Kardashians -- has also called for a Chick-fil-A boycott.

I really hope this isn't the A team line up...

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Reply #17 posted 07/18/12 3:55pm

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LadyCasanova said:



Fury said:


"Helms ain't alone ... the gay rights campaign NOH8 -- supported by stars like Miley Cyrus, Lindsay Lohan and the Kardashians -- has also called for a Chick-fil-A boycott.


I really hope this isn't the A team line up...


Maybe they can get Fran drescher and Bria valente too !

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Reply #18 posted 07/18/12 5:30pm

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Chik-fil-A is a company that prides itself on supporting Christian values, and always has been, so I'm not sure why folks are surprised by this.

Unless something has changed in the past 3 years, I don't even think that they are opened on Sundays, etc. But, the CEOs often express their own personal feelings on politics and such while the companies might have policies that are slightly are very contrary.

The donations made by the owner of Dominoes is one reason why I never ordered from them....the pizza itself was the main reason. lol

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Reply #19 posted 07/18/12 7:20pm

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I love that fuckin chicken sammich. I ain't boycotting shit.

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Reply #20 posted 07/18/12 7:38pm

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phunkdaddy said:

I love that fuckin chicken sammich. I ain't boycotting shit.



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Reply #21 posted 07/18/12 8:54pm

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shiloh66 said:

Chik-fil-a is a notoriously conservative Christian business... hence the whole closed on Sundays thing. So this really shouldn't be a surprise considering that background. confused

That said, they do have delicious food and their service is by far the best of any fast food place.

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Reply #22 posted 07/18/12 9:29pm

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Reply #23 posted 07/19/12 3:02am

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Timmy84 said:

Of all the things to boycott... neutral

The media is something else, ain't they?!

This "campaign" ain't even helping those who may be in need but they wanna boycott a restaurant because of supposed hatred? Jesus Christ. Reminds me of the whole Target bullshit.


Cry me a fucking river. Fake activists.

You know, folks were all up in JCpenny's grill from the opposite end of the fence, and there's this right-wing momentum that makes them think that they've achieved milestones in their war to "save America".

I think, even symblic gestures to show them that there are folks who simply won't put up with their bullshit...even symbolically, helps.

I certainly don't support Chik-fil-A, nor several businesses that are anti-Gay.

It astounds me that in the free, Western world, people still have yet to be given equal protections.

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Reply #24 posted 07/19/12 4:41am

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phunkdaddy said:

I love that fuckin chicken sammich. I ain't boycotting shit.

Hell yes. nod Give me them waffle fries and the banana milkshake. lick

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Reply #25 posted 07/19/12 5:07am

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missfee said:

phunkdaddy said:

I love that fuckin chicken sammich. I ain't boycotting shit.

Hell yes. nod Give me them waffle fries and the banana milkshake. lick

lol I ate there when I was in Atlanta a few months ago.Really good food,and yes,those banana milkshakes are incredible.It's too bad we don't have one in my city.

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Reply #26 posted 07/19/12 6:10am

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It couldn't be McDonalds or something else!!! Chick-Fil-A is too damn good to stop eating. I'll just find a liberal T-shirt and wear that when I go lol

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Reply #27 posted 07/19/12 9:43am

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This Chick Fli-A guy is off his rocker...but anyone who is surprised by this has to also be off their rocker too. He is a well known ultra right wing "Christian" who studies the Bible. The stores close on Sunday. But, he is also entitled to speak his mind. If you don't like what he said don't go. I am gay, and have been to chick-fil-a as it was the closest thing near my work KNOWING their conservative views. Dig their spicy chicken sandwich, and their service is spectacular compared to other fast food joints. Will I go now? no, cause the dude pissed me off. Will I like not going? eh...really its no big deal...its a fast food joint. Now if the owner of Wildfire (chicago people know this place) said something like this? Or outwardly hated gays...I would have a REAL hard time banning THAT place. I think I would just have to hum while I ate my delicious food to try to forget where I was eating wink.

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Reply #28 posted 07/19/12 10:13am

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Poplife88 said:

This Chick Fli-A guy is off his rocker...but anyone who is surprised by this has to also be off their rocker too. He is a well known ultra right wing "Christian" who studies the Bible. The stores close on Sunday. But, he is also entitled to speak his mind. If you don't like what he said don't go. I am gay, and have been to chick-fil-a as it was the closest thing near my work KNOWING their conservative views. Dig their spicy chicken sandwich, and their service is spectacular compared to other fast food joints. Will I go now? no, cause the dude pissed me off. Will I like not going? eh...really its no big deal...its a fast food joint. Now if the owner of Wildfire (chicago people know this place) said something like this? Or outwardly hated gays...I would have a REAL hard time banning THAT place. I think I would just have to hum while I ate my delicious food to try to forget where I was eating wink.

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I never ate there in the first place but he can be as conservative as he wants to be, that's fine with me. If he ain't got the good sense to know he's a dumbass, that ain't my problem.

Where the problem comes in though, is when someone like that donates a large sum of money to groups that try to stop progress. If he doesn't believe in gay marriage, that's fine but to go so far as to donate money to try to prevent it from happening is sticking his nose in someone else's business. I'm gay myself and I think that marriage is just one of those things for straight people such as women being able to give birth to a child and a man can't. However, if it were put to a vote, I would vote for gay marriage because I am capable of being wrong in my view and more imporatantly, whoever someone else marries is none of my fucking business. So if he wants to prevent people from doing something, those same people have the right to try to convince people not to eat at his place and try to prevent him from making money. It works both ways.

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Reply #29 posted 07/19/12 10:53am

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shiloh66 said:

Chik-fil-a is a notoriously conservative Christian business... hence the whole closed on Sundays thing. So this really shouldn't be a surprise considering that background. confused

yeahthat It's a shame that they're targeting the gay people. That's not very Christian-like, in my book. whofarted

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