"Chick-Fil-A"

I first became aware of CFA's anti gay stance months ago. One of their stores had moved into our hometown. We went a couple of times, my family not really liking the food and after hearing their "message" on gay issues, I was done.

Within the last few weeks the firestorm has erupted. There is much I don't understand about CFA. Why would you "piss off" 25 percent of the public from wanting to patronize your business? I mean it's a strange business model to say the least. People have less disposable income, and are eating out less. When they elect to eat out they will choose where they go very carefully.

I've talked to people in support of CFA and those who are not. Those in favor have coyly said, oh "it's all about the chicken"! Gonna get me some CFA! Yeah. Right. It's been about a rightwing religious agenda. Sad.

A friend of mine who is gay put it this way:

"For those of you under the misconception about the CFA boycott: we don't give a rat's ass what the CEO's views are on marriage equality. The issue is the company giving money to anti-gay groups that advocate discrimination. Who in their right mind would patronize a business that was working to deny you equal protection under the law? Does that sound reasonable to you?"

Mayors are stepping forward from various cities saying, CFA is not welcome here. We do not need or want their business. I applaud their courage for taking a stand.

I have questions. How does CFA treat their "gay" employees? Do we need more division in America? I know that not all "Christians" support this clear bigotry. Is this just a clear "backlash" to the right to marry?

People will never all agree with each other. This is a fact. We have freedom of religion and freedom from religion if we choose. America would be a better place if "we" were tolerant and respectful of each other. CFA, stop throwing rocks!

Donald A. Perry, Vice President of Corporate Public Relations for CFA died of a sudden heart attack this week. I'm truly sorry for his family and friends. You would think this might serve as a "wake up call" for CFA.