Jul 29, 2012 12:11 PM GMT
freedomisntfree saidhttp://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Dershowitz-chick-intolerance-mayors/2012/07/28/id/446872
Caslon20000 saidfreedomisntfree saidhttp://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Dershowitz-chick-intolerance-mayors/2012/07/28/id/446872
“If you don’t like their principles, go to McDonald’s,” said Dershowitz.
But that is if you know their principles.
Unless Chick-fil-A has very prominent signs telling customers that the profits from the sales go to deny gays their civil and human rights, then customers can unwittingly be supporting onerous principles they dont like. Maybe even support their own oppression.
I didnt know they were an uber-christian business...in the business of promoting the "biblical definition of marriage." I wouldnt expect a business to be doing that with its profits.
Therefore, without prominent declarations in all their outlets, the mayors are correct in keeping Chick-fil-A out.
After all, keeping them out is just freedom of speech for the other side.
stevee90 saidCaslon20000 saidfreedomisntfree saidhttp://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Dershowitz-chick-intolerance-mayors/2012/07/28/id/446872
“If you don’t like their principles, go to McDonald’s,” said Dershowitz.
But that is if you know their principles.
Unless Chick-fil-A has very prominent signs telling customers that the profits from the sales go to deny gays their civil and human rights, then customers can unwittingly be supporting onerous principles they dont like. Maybe even support their own oppression.
I didnt know they were an uber-christian business...in the business of promoting the "biblical definition of marriage." I wouldnt expect a business to be doing that with its profits.
Therefore, without prominent declarations in all their outlets, the mayors are correct in keeping Chick-fil-A out.
After all, keeping them out is just freedom of speech for the other side.
As much as I agree that freedom of expression should be tolerated as much as possible, I have to agree with his comment about how Chick Fil A is investing a big chunk of its profit to organizations such as Christian Family Foundation that do what they can to prohibit practice of equal rights and freedom for homosexuals. To express an opinion is one thing, but to support a group that would impose on the freedom of a specific group of people is another. This example may seem extreme, but would you allow a company to open in your city that sends part of its profit to a terrorist group? I certainly don't think I would.
Caslon20000 saidfreedomisntfree said
I didnt know they were an uber-christian business...in the business of promoting the "biblical definition of marriage." I wouldnt expect a business to be doing that with its profits.
You mean like Poligamy? Concubines? how kinky.
Obscure saidDallasfan824 saidstevee90 saidCaslon20000 saidfreedomisntfree saidhttp://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Dershowitz-chick-intolerance-mayors/2012/07/28/id/446872
“If you don’t like their principles, go to McDonald’s,” said Dershowitz.
But that is if you know their principles.
Unless Chick-fil-A has very prominent signs telling customers that the profits from the sales go to deny gays their civil and human rights, then customers can unwittingly be supporting onerous principles they dont like. Maybe even support their own oppression.
I didnt know they were an uber-christian business...in the business of promoting the "biblical definition of marriage." I wouldnt expect a business to be doing that with its profits.
Therefore, without prominent declarations in all their outlets, the mayors are correct in keeping Chick-fil-A out.
After all, keeping them out is just freedom of speech for the other side.
As much as I agree that freedom of expression should be tolerated as much as possible, I have to agree with his comment about how Chick Fil A is investing a big chunk of its profit to organizations such as Christian Family Foundation that do what they can to prohibit practice of equal rights and freedom for homosexuals. To express an opinion is one thing, but to support a group that would impose on the freedom of a specific group of people is another. This example may seem extreme, but would you allow a company to open in your city that sends part of its profit to a terrorist group? I certainly don't think I would.
For as much as I applaud the mayors for taking a symbolic stance, I do agree they shouldnt stop them via law or attempt to stop them. Chic is very public about what they do. Everyone I know is aware of it and the vast majority of straight people I know are ok with it.
I have an issue with the government inserting themselves in to what this business does. Let people speak with their dollars. If this were a gay friendly company being opposed by a southern city....we would be outraged.
Im not saying im disagreeing, im saying that people's dollars(and votes- but thats another story) clearly show that they not only agree but support the opposition of full gay rights. In a way, you are basically putting your future in the hands of someone else's non-necessities budget.
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Obscure saidDallasfan824 saidObscure saidDallasfan824 saidstevee90 saidCaslon20000 saidfreedomisntfree saidhttp://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Dershowitz-chick-intolerance-mayors/2012/07/28/id/446872
“If you don’t like their principles, go to McDonald’s,” said Dershowitz.
But that is if you know their principles.
Unless Chick-fil-A has very prominent signs telling customers that the profits from the sales go to deny gays their civil and human rights, then customers can unwittingly be supporting onerous principles they dont like. Maybe even support their own oppression.
I didnt know they were an uber-christian business...in the business of promoting the "biblical definition of marriage." I wouldnt expect a business to be doing that with its profits.
Therefore, without prominent declarations in all their outlets, the mayors are correct in keeping Chick-fil-A out.
After all, keeping them out is just freedom of speech for the other side.
As much as I agree that freedom of expression should be tolerated as much as possible, I have to agree with his comment about how Chick Fil A is investing a big chunk of its profit to organizations such as Christian Family Foundation that do what they can to prohibit practice of equal rights and freedom for homosexuals. To express an opinion is one thing, but to support a group that would impose on the freedom of a specific group of people is another. This example may seem extreme, but would you allow a company to open in your city that sends part of its profit to a terrorist group? I certainly don't think I would.
For as much as I applaud the mayors for taking a symbolic stance, I do agree they shouldnt stop them via law or attempt to stop them. Chic is very public about what they do. Everyone I know is aware of it and the vast majority of straight people I know are ok with it.
I have an issue with the government inserting themselves in to what this business does. Let people speak with their dollars. If this were a gay friendly company being opposed by a southern city....we would be outraged.
Im not saying im disagreeing, im saying that people's dollars(and votes- but thats another story) clearly show that they not only agree but support the opposition of full gay rights. In a way, you are basically putting your future in the hands of someone else's non-necessities budget.
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Oh I agree. And that cant happen. Thats why the legal system is the best way to go. I just cant understand how people can eat there and say "Oh I support gay marriage and equality but I love their waffle fries"
I think metta8 will tell you how good the legal system is doing, and Barack too(states rights and all). I guess gay marriage is damned.
Caslon20000 saidfreedomisntfree saidhttp://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Dershowitz-chick-intolerance-mayors/2012/07/28/id/446872
“If you don’t like their principles, go to McDonald’s,” said Dershowitz.
But that is if you know their principles.
Unless Chick-fil-A has very prominent signs telling customers that the profits from the sales go to deny gays their civil and human rights, then customers can unwittingly be supporting onerous principles they dont like. Maybe even support their own oppression.
I didnt know they were an uber-christian business...in the business of promoting the "biblical definition of marriage." I wouldnt expect a business to be doing that with its profits.
Therefore, without prominent declarations in all their outlets, the mayors are correct in keeping Chick-fil-A out.
After all, keeping them out is just freedom of speech for the other side.
Muscles25 saidCaslon20000 saidfreedomisntfree saidhttp://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Dershowitz-chick-intolerance-mayors/2012/07/28/id/446872
“If you don’t like their principles, go to McDonald’s,” said Dershowitz.
But that is if you know their principles.
Unless Chick-fil-A has very prominent signs telling customers that the profits from the sales go to deny gays their civil and human rights, then customers can unwittingly be supporting onerous principles they dont like. Maybe even support their own oppression.
I didnt know they were an uber-christian business...in the business of promoting the "biblical definition of marriage." I wouldnt expect a business to be doing that with its profits.
Therefore, without prominent declarations in all their outlets, the mayors are correct in keeping Chick-fil-A out.
After all, keeping them out is just freedom of speech for the other side.
Get a life dude. Start thinking with your head and not with where you stick your dick.
musclmed saidhe is 100% right. The mayors cant discriminate.