I can eat at Chick Fil a again now?

[ChristineES]

Wrong again. You can spew all the bile you want, you just have to deal with being a pariah when people think you're disgusting. That's social contract, not legal enforcement.

Religious tolerance doesn't let larger, more powerful sects bully smaller ones, like denying UUs the right to marry their gay members.

Furthermore, religious tolerance is not the province of legal rights. Neutrality is the government's proper role. Tolerance is up to individuals.

I think that you are right. I also believe that people are kind of missing the point. I don't hear anyone saying "I want them out of business" instead they are saying "They infringe upon my rights or other's rights and I don't want to give them my business". That is what a boycott is. People have a right to choose which businesses they support with their business and which ones they don't. 25 or so years ago, I stopped buying certain clothing that used sweat shops to make their clothes. There were other instances where I stopped using certain items for certain reasons. We have to go with our conscience.

 

[ron4711]

The problem is that the company is actively LOBBYING against gay rights. They are trying to pour money into government representatives to affect how they vote on bills. That's what lobbying is more or less, getting people with money to annoy politicians to cave into their views.

What this means is that by eating there, by extension I am supporting their anti-gay lobbying as a fraction of my money would go to the lobbyists.

You have to make that decision on your own. Many people approve of their actions but don't support them for other reasons (they don't like chicken or there is not a restaurant nearby) Many people disapprove but support them anyway. They may be employees or just really like the product and their indignation is not high enough to boycott.

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

If you think eating at Chick-Fil-A is an ethical issue, you have more on your plate than just nuggets. People say all sorts of things without thinking. People do all sorts of things without thinking. Everybody deserves a little slack. It's just food, dude.

You're free to do what you want, but personally, I care about the consequences of my actions.

 

[Revoltingest]

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[Nietzsche]

I only started eating there when they opened up one near here(I am not traveling an hour for a chicken sammich). But to be honest, they're really good chicken sammiches. I mean, surprisingly so. The breading is thin & crispy, and if you're going to take it home you can add whatever you want. I like smoked-chipotle mayo & mustard.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

I've still only ate there once years ago. That was when I was somewhere that had one.
But, in general, I have found I can make better at home than what fast food joints offer. But it's been so long since I've had Chik Fil A I don't remember what it taste like.
But Popeyes chicken, I had them once a few years ago for dinner on a trip to DC, it killed any desires for KFC, and I can't make chicken and biscuits that good at home.