Hey, Boston: Leave Chick-fil-A Alone

ScottF · 07-31-2012, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

I thought the issue was the city of Boston denying CFA a license to do business (or making it difficult) based on the the CEO/owner's personal beliefs ... and/or Chicago mimicking the same sentiment, that in itself is discriminatory.

If a group disagrees with an establishments political stance or the way they do business, then boycott it, that's our right as consumers, but blocking access to markets, locations or licensing is over the top and, I believe, illegal.

Personally, I don't care if the guy is a homo-phobe or not, it doesn't influence my decision to have a chicken sandwich either way. I try to keep politics out of my food as much as possible, .

... not trying to poke at anybody, just sayin' I think it's all much ado over nothing.

I agree Slo, that keeping out CFA legally is not feasible. You might not be happy about an adult bookstore moving in next door, but legally you can't do anything about it.

The fact is that CFA did bring politics into their business, and as with everything in this country, it will be polarizing. Here's a perception survey:
Chick-Fil-A takes perception dive with fast food eaters
Chick Fil A will take a hit for awhile, but America's short memory will then kick in

07-31-2012, 09:27 AM	#16
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Originally Posted by SloMotion I thought the issue was the city of Boston denying CFA a license to do business (or making it difficult) based on the the CEO/owner's personal beliefs ... and/or Chicago mimicking the same sentiment, that in itself is discriminatory. If a group disagrees with an establishments political stance or the way they do business, then boycott it, that's our right as consumers, but blocking access to markets, locations or licensing is over the top and, I believe, illegal. Personally, I don't care if the guy is a homo-phobe or not, it doesn't influence my decision to have a chicken sandwich either way. I try to keep politics out of my food as much as possible, . ... not trying to poke at anybody, just sayin' I think it's all much ado over nothing. I agree Slo, that keeping out CFA legally is not feasible. You might not be happy about an adult bookstore moving in next door, but legally you can't do anything about it. The fact is that CFA did bring politics into their business, and as with everything in this country, it will be polarizing. Here's a perception survey: Chick-Fil-A takes perception dive with fast food eaters Chick Fil A will take a hit for awhile, but America's short memory will then kick in sharke likes this.