Jul 26, 2012
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The owner of a Chicago Chick-fil-A franchise that created 97 jobs has a message for Mayor Rahm Emanuel – eat more chicken.
“I would like to invite Mayor Emanuel into my restaurant to meet me, my husband Steve, and my management staff,” said Lauren Silich in a letter posted on the restaurant’s Facebook page.
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The invitation came after Emanuel declared that he would supports efforts by an alderman to block a second restaurant from being constructed because the Atlanta-based restaurant chain supports the biblical definition of marriage.
“Chick-fil-A values are not Chicago values,” Emanuel said in a statement to Fox News, saying the comments “disrespect our fellow neighbors and residents.”
Alderman Joe Moreno said unless the company comes up with a written anti-discrimination policy, he would not allow Chick-fil-A to open its first free-standing restaurant in the city.
Silich said Chick-fil-A located in Loyola Water Tower has “been dedicated to serving all of our guests with honor, dignity and respect.”
“We are a family of deep Chicago roots – my husband and I both came from city worker families (teachers, police, laborers) and Steve is a city worker,” she noted. She also said they’ve supported, hospitals, schools, churches and even LGBT groups.
At stake could be the loss of jobs from companies that share similar personal beliefs. If the city cracks down on Chick-fil-A, could other businesses be forced out of Chicago?
“We alone created 97 jobs this past year and our passion is building leaders for future generations, regardless of sexual orientation or beliefs,” Silich noted. “We are not a corporation – we are real people and taxpayers as each Chick-fil-A franchise is independently owned and operated.”
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Newspaper editorial boards and religious liberty organizations have blasted the Moreno’s declaration – calling it a violation of the U.S. Constitution.
Mat Staver, president of the Liberty Counsel, said it’s unconstitutional.
“No city can ban Chick-fil-A because the president has his own view regarding marriage – a view that his held by much of the American public,” Staver told Fox News. “To discriminate against Mr. Cathy because of his biblical view and then to extrapolate that to Chick-fil-A is illegal. It would be unconstitutional and certainly any city trying to do so would not win that battle.”
Staver called Emanuel’s remarks offensive and accused the city of trying to “bully them into silence.”
“This is a very intolerant response by Rahm Emanuel and some of the others who are pushing back against Chick-fil-A,” he said. “It is absolutely incredible that we are at a point in history where an individual who is an owner of a company can express his view on marriage and get so much push back.”
Staver said there is absolutely no evidence that Chick-fil-A has discriminated against homosexuals. They serve all people equally, he said.
He also took issue with the idea that the restaurant’s values differ from those of Chicagoans.
“I imagine Chick-fil-A’s values are not Rahm Emanuel’s values, but I’m sure the values of Chick-fil-A resonate with a majority of people in Chicago,” Staver said.
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin said she was appalled by Emanuel’s statement.
“Chicago thuggery is a scary thing in 2012,” Palin told Fox News. “For its politicians to think they can muscle businesses and shut them out just because they hold a differing, albeit traditional, view on an issue is a scary thing indeed.”
Moreno said he does not dispute that the owner of Chick-fil-A has First Amendment rights – but, he warned, there are consequences.
“There are consequences for freedom of speech (and) in this case the consequences are…you’re not going to have your first free-standing restaurant in Chicago,” Moreno told Associated Press.
Regardless of what happens, Silich said they will still be serving chicken sandwiches and sweet tea.
“We will continue to serve our guests in the only way we know how – with great food, exceptional service and a lot of fun,” she wrote.
Last week, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino told the Boston Herald he would block Chick-fil-A from opening a restaurant in the city. And city officials in Mountain View, Calif. are considering similar action.
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Looks like the gestapo is back…..
It's a chicken sandwich guys! This is not even a story!
so much for free speech, we got change alright but not for the better.
OK, they have an opinion. I have not seen anywhere where it was said they would not hire or serve someone who does not have the same beliefs they do. This is not discrimination, it's a choice. Any one not wanting to support this choice can go to McDonalds or the like. But to stop the business? Its the same as abortion clinics being burned. Cant force your opinion on another, everyone gets an opinion & everyone may promote an option/service for thier choice.
"Chick-Fil-A values are not Chicago values…" Meaning, they are not part of the world of crime, corruption, fraud….
Well, chik-fil-a creates jobs, and Rahm was a part the the current administration which destroys jobs!
I saw Rahmbo on TV last night, he looked like he had 1 foot in the grave, he must be spending too much time snorting coke off the asscracks of his queer friends at Man's Country.
Yeah, this is nothing but a trumped up political ploy.
Why is that all this is? Because if actual discrimination were occurring, we'd have heard about it long before this.
Hypocrite politicians pandering for votes, appealing to their base in order to drum up ignorance and stupidity from the sheeple and sleeple in order to pump themselves up.
Hey everyone, wake up and smell the bs.
If I were the CEO of Chick-fil-a then I would move my operations out of Chicago and let the mayor figure out how he will pay those 97 more people standing in his unemployment line!
I think its interesting that if you disagree with a liberal you are intolerant. But if a liberal disagrees with you, they are "tolerant"? Ha, if your so tolerant then eat the chicken! Or are you just demonstrating your non tolerance! Once again guilty of what you accuse everyone else of!
I think its interesting that if you disagree with a liberal you are intolerant. But if a liberal disagrees with you, they are "tolerant"? Ha, if your so tolerant then eat the chicken! Or are you just demonstrating your non tolerance! Once again guilty of what you accuse everyone else of!
"I won't be out-liberaled by anyone."
- R. Emanuel
So who exactly is intolerant?
What a comedy act. See ya in November.
"I won't be out-liberaled by anyone."
- R. Emanuel
So who exactly is intolerant?
What a comedy act. See ya in November.
The liberals do not like the US Constitution and do what they can to circumvent and negate it – activist judges being a big part of the strategy. Especially they would have this part, "…provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare…" read the opposite: promote the common defense and PROVIDE the general welfare. Our Founding Fathers crafted the words "PROVIDE for the common defense" and "PROMOTE the general welfare" for good and well thought out reasons – a logic that defeats today's liberal mindset. I would remind the liberals that the Spirit of 1776 still lives in the hearts of many Americans, and so too do the words of the Declaration of Independence, "…when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government…"
If this comment from Chick-fil-A president had come from a muslim – none of this would be heard as it might offend someone. He has a right to his opinion and if you want to show your contempt, don't eat there. However, how many STATES have now passes a law which states that marriage is between one man and one woman – I don't see the same-sex marriage folks boycotting the states, so why go after a private company. I like that he has an opinion and is not afraid to state it. I really don't care one way or another, but I would back chick-fil-a for standing up to what he believes. He did not say that he condemns others for they lifestyle, just that he does not believe in it.
I am going to commit to go to Chick-Fil-A twice as much as I have in the past. It is replacing McDonald's as my go to restaurant. Join me in supporting a company that stands by it's ideals.
Hey Rahm…… GO F yourself.
Let Rahm and alderman close down all the Catholic And other biblical churches in Chicago if that is their position. See how that goes!
Mr. Emanuel. The Man Who's very name means God with us. Who is a Govt official who is using his Govt office to oppose a christian woman from expanding her business. Were is the seperation of church and state. If a gay couple went to a mosque in chicago and asked to be married and the mosque turned them down I wonder what Rham Emanuel would do? Would he forbid the bulding of a new mosque stating that islam was not in keeping with chicagos values? Off course not. Chicagos values are such. Any one but Christ, any thing but the bible and any person but a Christian. Yet when the jew haters get their foot hold in our society it will be only the christian that will stand for him. History has always proved this to e true.
Emanuel, Moreno, Menino are all tools as are the city officials in Mt. View, Ca. CFA never said they were anti LGBT. S. Truett Cathy and Dan Cathy are purely against gay marriage and they are entitled to their viewpoint and government can't infringe on their rights to their viewpoint as it's 1st Amendment protected. All this bullying businesses and people being they disagree with a viewpoint is disgraceful and makes the country look bad and doesn't help the cause any. CFA is a franchise with independently owned & operated restaurants. Those employees might not necessarily agree with the CEO or President and deserve to make their living like anyone else and not be harassed because one disagrees with the CEO's viewpoint. If you disagree with the guy, don't be a patron. Cathy is not out killing baby seals, he's not raping children, he's not running sweatshops with 10 year olds slaving away 20 hours a day. He just has a viewpoint which individual stores may not necessarily agree with.
What is a Chick-Fil-A anyway?
They want to boycott Chick-fil-A for having a traditional view of marriage, yet Rahm Emmanuel is meeting with Muslim groups, who have a much severe view of gay marriage… hypocrites!
They want to boycott Chick-fil-A for having a traditional view of marriage, yet Rahm Emmanuel is meeting with Muslim groups, who have a much severe view of gay marriage… hypocrites!
I think I'll have Chick-fil-A for dinner
I think I'll have Chick-fil-A for dinner
Chicago – you voted this guy in, now live with the consequences. Once a thug, always a thug. Where are the Anti-Bullying educators?
Chicago – you voted this guy in, now live with the consequences. Once a thug, always a thug. Where are the Anti-Bullying educators?
I don't go to that chain much BUT if I see Gay Bigots Protesting I will definitely eat at that Restaurant.
go Chick-fil-A!
George Gobble right on. God bless chic-fil-a for standing up for his belief.
Wait Didn"t The mayor of Chicago just ask a racist anti white and sematic goup to help patrol the streets? considering the commenst made by the mayor..is he for real? OH yeah louis farrakhan hates gays jews whites…vannila waffers and Oreo's…Really and this is the logic of the liberals.
please notice Im not even close to a republican…
The mayor of Chicago should go suck an egg. I'd like to know who appointed him God. He better take another look! I hope he keeps trying and Chick -Fil-A sues the crap out of him and the city fathers.
Since when does Chicago or Rahm Emanuel for that matter have values? Both are as corrupt as they come!
Since when does Chicago or Rahm Emanuel for that matter have values? Both are as corrupt as they come!
The people of Chicago voted these idiots into office and therefore must face the consequences of their actions. I would like to see a major boycott of Chicago and other cities that allow their representatives to act in this way. Think before you vote, people!
Emmanuel should just stick to what he does well — being a jerk. Ridiculing others' morality is not in his job description.
Why did the people of Chicago vote for these idiots in the first place? Ignorant voters get what they deserve.
Why did the people of Chicago vote for these idiots in the first place? Ignorant voters get what they deserve.
The fact that Chick-fil-A is a private company gives them the right to remove their restaurants from any location at any time. Perhaps they should simply close their stores in Chicago, Boston and Mt. View? After all, the people have spoken…via their elected officialsl.
The fact that Chick-fil-A is a private company gives them the right to remove their restaurants from any location at any time. Perhaps they should simply close their stores in Chicago, Boston and Mt. View? After all, the people have spoken…via their elected officialsl.
The fact that Chick-fil-A is a private company gives them the right to remove their restaurants from any location at any time. Perhaps they should simply close their stores in Chicago, Boston and Mt. View? After all, the people have spoken…via their elected officialsl.
EAT AT Chick-fil-A I never have tried it but now I will.
EAT AT Chick-fil-A I never have tried it but now I will.
EAT AT Chick-fil-A I never have tried it but now I will.
Knowing the company's donations only support bigoted Christian causes, any non-heterosexual patron is funding more hatred and bigotry, and that includes the company's infamous "Pray the gay away" prayer meetings.
So ‘Chick-FIL-A values are not Chicago values’ states Mayor Rahm Emmanuel! That’s good since Chicago values are murder, extortion and stealing!
Wow! It's nice to see so many comments in support of the Chick-Fil A Franchisee… Note… I said Franchisee! Just what is a Franchisee? OK..Answer…
Franchisees are local businesses that PAID an original fee to the parent company (Franchisor) for the right to offer their (the Franchisor's) products and services. They are bound by contract, most generally with little exception, to accept their (the Franchisor's) raw products and nomenclature, at their cost (the Franchisee's) from the Franchisor. They are also required to meet all standards of the Franchisor as to Product, Supplies, Building, Advertising, Franchisor's Promotions, local codes and laws, etc., etc. etc… At Their Cost!
In return… the Franchisee is free to do business, hire, train, manage and if need be, fire employees who do not perform as agreed to in their employment agreements… THAT'S FREE ENTERPRISE!
No Government Body, PERIOD, has the legal right to discriminate and outright deny a local business from existing, based upon THEIR GOVERNMENTAL BODY BELIEFS, personal, religious or political beliefs… IT SIMPLY DOES NOT MATTER IN THE REAL LAW OF THE LAND….
That is GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES! This especially includes Rahm Emanuel and his Chicago Government Thugs… That is, at least for now… base upon the Law of the Land!
Hey… Chicagoan s elected him as Mayor…. Go Figure….
The Law Still Stands For Now!
REH-TCG-L
Rahm and the Chicago – mafia mentality……. " THERE ARE CONSEQUENCES ".
My sister lived in Chicago and says Rahm is the biggest crook ever! Look up his history on the hospital situation! Go Chick-Filet!
I LOVE CHICK-FILET, BEST CHICKEN THIS SIDE OF THE MISSISSIPPI…IMO- TRYING T-O GET MY CHURCH, TO EAT THERE ON AUGUST 1ST!
I plan to today and the 1st lol
“Chick-fil-A values are not Chicago values,” Emanuel said in a statement to Fox News, saying the comments “disrespect our fellow neighbors and residents.”.
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In other words Chick-Fil-A has law abiding values and the backroom thuggery type values of Rahm Emanuel. Man Rham is a P.O.S.
“Chick-fil-A values are not Chicago values,” Emanuel said in a statement to Fox News, saying the comments “disrespect our fellow neighbors and residents.”.
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In other words Chick-Fil-A has law abiding values and the backroom thuggery type values of Rahm Emanuel. Man Rham is a P.O.S.