Honestly, I think Chick-fil-A, or any other business, should have the right to support any group they want; you and I should also have the right to be a customer of or boycott an establishment. From my point of view, eating at Chick-fil-A on August 1, 2012 is an endorsement of their anti-gay marriage stand and their put-the-little-guy-out-of-business tactics. Personally I've never eaten at a Chick-fil-A, and I can assure you I will not be eating there - especially on August 1, 2012. I would personally like to see this "Chick-fil-A appreciation day" turn into a "Chick-fil-A boycott day."
Gay marriage proponents are looking for equal rights. Approval or disapproval of homosexuality isn't the issue. When a commitment is made between two people of the same sex, isn't it only right to give them the same legal rights of those who make a commitment between a man and a woman? Last time I checked, the Christian way is to not judge and to "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Let us remember it wasn't all that long ago that women and blacks were asking for the same thing - to be treated equally.
And while we're on the subject of Chick-fil-A, did you know they've put numerous small businesses out of business claiming trademark infringement? Bo Muller-Moore, who makes T-Shirts in Vermont, was served a cease and desist letter by Chick-fil-A for his slogan "Eat More Kale." Chick-fil-A thinks his slogan is too close to their "Eat Mor Chikin." Huh??? You would have to be a complete moron to think that kale and 'chikin' are even remotely related - especially when comparing kale to fast-food chicken! And if someone wants to trademark "Eat More" shouldn't they at least be required to spell 'more' (or chicken) correctly??? Bo, the little guy, decided to fight - good for him! Someone needs to stand up to corporate bullying. Chick-fil-A has already put over 30 companies out of business for trying to use "Eat more...."
According to William Kruidenir, Mars, the candy company, has joined in the fight with their new slogan, "Eat more broccoli." Yah!!! It will be interesting to see how it plays out for a company that is much bigger than Chick-fil-A to use the 'eat more' slogan!
If you don't want to boycott Chik-Fil-A on August 1, 2012 because "the bible says marriage is between a man and a woman," at least boycott them because they use their size to pick on the little guys!
Galatians 5:14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
If you don't want to boycott Chik-Fil-A on August 1, 2012 because "the bible says marriage is between a man and a woman," at least boycott them because they use their size to pick on the little guys!
Galatians 5:14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
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