https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 23:45:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-244733 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:14:05 +0000 Mrsbells 244733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: lol!! sorry misleading title... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-244685 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 10:54:43 +0000 ladyfingers 244685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: LOL awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-244677 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 10:53:24 +0000 ladyfingers 244677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: lol my coworker friend got Chick-fil-A yesterday when she went to the mall and we were teasing her. She was like, "I don't care. I just really like their sandwiches." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-244377 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 07:46:44 +0000 Adira 244377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just found out that the operator of the one Chick-fil-A in my state is totally pro same sex marriage and helps sponsor the state's gay pride festival! So anyone who went to Chick-fil-A in my state yesterday to support their opposition of same sex marriage is really doing the opposite! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-244327 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 03:40:07 +0000 looch 244327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Who knew! I didn't click on this thread earlier because I thought it was a thread about a husband and wife that disagreed on what to eat at CFA. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-244306 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 01:33:48 +0000 lemondrop 244306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BlueWolverine: you said it perfectly. Pennies add up to dollars and I am doing my best to be an informed consumer and put my money into companies that support my beliefs. Chick Fil A is no longer one of them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-244208 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:17:14 +0000 MrsMccarthy 244208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Chick Fil A will never see a dime from me! I don't give a crap what religion you are. Denying people rights based on any religion is a crime against equality. You don't have to marry gays in your churches if it upsets you that much but keep that BS out of our government. If you business is against equal rights and the separation of church and state then i dont want any part in them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-244185 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:59:04 +0000 MamaMoose 244185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SusieQ: when a company is privately owned the views of the CEO/president/owner are the views of the company. If Chick Fil A were a public corporation Mr Cathy likely would have been fired by the board.</p> <p>To clarify I strongly believe he has every right to his opinion. He was asked a question in an interview... And he answered it honestly. I don't take issue with that. But given that the fall out from this situation has alerted me to the fact that a portion of Chick Fil A's proceeds (even a very small portion) help to support anti same sex marriage organizations I choose not to add my money to that pool knowing that Mr Cathy has the discretion to distribute the funds according to his beliefs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-244178 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:56:39 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 244178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: Haha. Indeed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-244173 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:52:31 +0000 MamaMoose 244173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: welcome to Tennessee my friend!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-244139 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:28:14 +0000 DigAPony 244139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @Mrs. Jacks: "Corporations have a lot of power and I would rather further empower those [with] which I am in agreement rather than those with which I disagree."</p> <p>Every dollar we spend is an expression of which values we support. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-244088 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:29:05 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 244088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For whatever it's worth, we just drove by one and people and cars are backed up trying to get in the door and the parking lot. Maybe this is actually a marketing ploy. CFA knows its base! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-244002 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:43:56 +0000 Mrsbells 244002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@beka: lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-243996 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:40:32 +0000 shinystraps 243996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't stop eating/eat more Oreos because of their support for SSM and I don't stop eating/eat more at Chick Fil A for their support of biblical marriage. I think every person should have a right to their opinion - even if certain people believe that they have the right to be the arbiter of what is/is not tolerant. If I bought more/less every time that I disagreed/agreed with a company- heavens. When would I ever have time for anything else?! </p> <p>Also, this whole debate, particularly people's statuses on FB, have reinforced the reality that very few Americans understand either the Free Speech clause or the Freedom of Religion clause in the First Amendment. </p> <p>Live and let live. If half this much attention had been focused on something useful, such as bringing canned goods to food shelters or donating blood, image how much better our world would be. &lt;-- and I'm a hypocrite because here I am, weighing in on the topic! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-243898 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:27:23 +0000 SusieQ 243898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's how I see it: It's not Chick-fil-A that has this stance. It's the PERSONAL view of the CEO. Chick-fil-A the business hasn't violated any laws or discriminated against any of its employees or guests. I think that it is Mr. Cathy's First Amendment right to speak his mind and practice his faith and it's ridiculous to boycott a whole company because of one man's personal opinion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-243755 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:06:56 +0000 BSB 243755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmmm.... I checked over at Chickfila.com to see if they posted anything.</p> <p>In the FAQ: </p> <p>Q: What is Chick-fil-A’s response to the stories circulating in the media and on the Internet?<br /> A: Chick-fil-A is a family-owned and family-led company serving the communities in which it operates. From the day Truett Cathy started the company, he began applying biblically-based principles to managing his business. For example, we believe that closing on Sundays, operating debt-free and devoting a percentage of our profits back to our communities are what make us a stronger company and Chick-fil-A family.<br /> The Chick-fil-A culture and service tradition in our Restaurants is to treat every person with honor, dignity and respect –regardless of their belief, race, creed, sexual orientation or gender. We will continue this tradition in the over 1,600 Restaurants run by independent Owner/Operators. Going forward, our intent is to leave the policy debate over same-sex marriage to the government and political arena.<br /> Our mission is simple: to serve great food, provide genuine hospitality and have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A.</p> <p>Yeah, I know pretty vague but I wonder what the sentence starting with 'Going forward...' will mean for CFA's future. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-243709 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:49:31 +0000 Pipers Mommy 243709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: I stated he retracted his 'ban' not his original statement. I am sure he still feels the same just realized that he couldn't keep a company from operating in his city because he didn't agree with their views. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-243707 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:48:01 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 243707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I have no stake in saying where others should or should not put their money. For me, however, my money will go to organizations whose beliefs I share preferentially.</p> <p>Corporations have a lot of power and I would rather further empower those in which I am in agreement rather than those with which I disagree :) I assume others do the same. It's one of the reasons I pay so much attention to politics and news. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-243699 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:44:29 +0000 Mrsbells 243699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: Many organizations such as the catholic church are against same sex marriage. Is it wrong for people to donate to them even though they use their money to do good for the masses </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-243693 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:42:10 +0000 rachiecakes 243693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>for the record, I support marriage equality </p> <p>and I'm a vegetarian living in Boston so my money will never go to Chick-Fil-A ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-243689 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:39:39 +0000 rachiecakes 243689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pipers Mommy: he didn't exactly retract his statement, he just issued a separate statement saying that he couldn't and wouldn't prevent them from opening business in the city. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-243675 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:32:52 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 243675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: That's true unless he's donating money to anti-equality groups, which he is.</p> <p><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/02/chick-fil-a-anti-gay-group-donations-_n_1644609.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/02/chick-fil-a-anti-gay-group-donations-_n_1644609.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-243672 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:30:23 +0000 Mrsbells 243672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BlueWolverine: I dont get your point,{ @Mrsbells: So you think he's cool with two men getting married? }<br /> this is not about whether he is cool with it or not. He isnt saying they shouldnt have the legal right to marry. He isnt going out and protesting their right to get married. He is just stating his beliefs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-243654 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:20:09 +0000 immabeetoo 243654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ditto to everything @eiko2010 said. i have no problem with their right to have (and publicize) their values and beliefs, but why would i spend my money there when my own values and beliefs directly contradict with how they direct some of their profits? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-243644 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:13:21 +0000 boiledpnut 243644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I respect the fact that Mr. Cathy stands by his opinions without conviction, even if I 100% disagree with him. CFA treats ALL its costumers with the same respect (at least in my experience). I will not be boycotting CFA though. It's ridiculous. It's like boycotting the state of North Carolina because they have banned same sex marriage. There are so many other charities that CFA donates to that are SO good, I can just pretend that's where my money is going. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-243570 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:31:12 +0000 Trailmix 243570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluewolverine WORD </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-243509 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:02:44 +0000 anonysquire 243509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to Chik-FIl-A today and I will continue to go. I applaud Mr. Cathy for standing up for his beliefs even when it isn't the popular thing to do. I happen to have the same beliefs so it works out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-243508 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:00:30 +0000 MamaMoose 243508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pipers Mommy: I hadn't seen that yet. Probably best considering as a pp said he would have no constitutional ground to stand on to enforce anything anyway! Forethought is not his strong suit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-243478 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:50:52 +0000 Pipers Mommy 243478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: I think "Mumbles" realized the jumped the gun because he has since retracted his 'ban' in Boston. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chic-fil-a-marriage-debate/page/3#post-243446 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:37:33 +0000 littlebug 243446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BlueWolverine: "Would I boycott Chick Fil A just because of what he said? No. Would I boycott Chick Fil A because part of the profits go to fund groups that actively work toward denying civil rights? Yes." THIS. EXACTLY. </p> <p>The guy has every right to say and believe whatever he wants - no amount of money I spend or don't spend at Chick-Fil-A is going to change that. But what I can control is what my money goes to support, and by not eating at CFA, I can prevent my money from being used (however indirectly) to support a group that promotes intolerance. </p>