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Chicago Wants to Ban Chick-fil-A

Chicago Wants to Ban Chick-fil-A

Jul 25, 2012

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By Todd Starnes

The mayor of Chicago said he will back a plan that would prohibit Chick-fil-A from opening a restaurant because the company’s support of traditional marriage does not represent the values of the Windy City. But a number of religious liberty groups said the ban would be a flagrant violation of the U.S. Constitution.

“Chick-fil-A values are not Chicago values,” Mayor Rahm Emanuel declared in a statement to Fox News. “They disrespect our fellow neighbors, residents and family members.”

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Emanuel said he supported Alderman Joe Moreno’s plan to use what is called “aldermanic privilege” to block construction of the city’s second Chick-fil-A restaurant in the city’s trendy Logan Square.

The move comes after Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy told a Christian news service that his company supported the biblical view of marriage – meaning a union between one man and one woman.

Alderman Moreno called Cathy’s comments “bigoted” and “homophobic.”

“Because of this man’s ignorance, I will now be denying Chick-fil-A’s permit to open a restaurant in the First Ward,” he told the Chicago Tribune.

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City officials in Boston and in Mountain View, Calif, a bedroom community of San Francisco, have also announced plans to halt the Atlanta-based restaurant chain from building stores.

Chicago’s planned crackdown on Chick-fil-A was met with approval by some in the city’s gay community.

“I think it’s important that the city sends a message that we want business here…but what we can’t have and don’t want are businesses that have discriminatory roles,” Rick Garcia, of The Civil Rights Agenda, told the Tribune.

A spokesperson for the American Civil Liberties Union said they did not have anyone available to comment on the matter.

So is it legal for any elected official to ban a business simply because they disagree with the political or social beliefs of the company’s leadership?

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.

Eugene Volokh, a law professor at UCLA, said city officials in Boston and Chicago could be facing court challenges.

“Denying a private business permits because of such speech by its owner is a blatant First Amendment violation,” Volokh wrote on his popular legal blog, The Volokh Conspiracy. “Alderman Moreno, Mayor Menino and, apparently, Mayor Emanuel (if is statement is quoted in context), seem to either not know or not care about the law.”

Alderman Moreno is demanding a public apology from the restaurant chain and said he welcomed any kind of legal challenge and said the company doesn’t have a leg to stand on.

“When Cathy comes out in public on it, I’m going to go against him,” he told the Tribune. “I would suggest that the better path, the less expensive path, the more contemporary path, is to work with me on an anti-discriminatory LGBT policy.”

Some religious liberty and pro-family groups believe there could be a positive side to the attacks. Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, told Fox News that Americans are now being exposed to what they’ve been dealing with for years.

“The average American is seeing just how intolerant those that are pushing this whole agenda of same-sex marriage really are,” Perkins said. “Unfortunately it’s happening, but I think there is still time to turn this train around if Americans see what is really at stake here.”

“It’s hard to believe that you have elected officials that are coming out telling a private business that ’We’re going to do everything we can to block you from doing business in our city if your personal views are inconsistent with mine,’” he said. “This is so blatantly illegal, and discriminatory that lawyers have to be lining up right now to challenge these elected officials.”

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318 comments

  1. Andrew Alvarez /

    this asshole better not touch my chic fil a.

  2. What ever happened to the right to refuse service, reguardless! God loves the Gay person, but he hates the sin of the gay life style. Ask him for yourself. He didn't studder when he said be Blessed and multiply the earth. If everyone was gay, there would not be anymore people. Just think about that one real fact. God is alive, he isn't dead and he loves us all. But we all have a choice to the way we choose to live. I pray that anyone who truly wants the truth, will seek God. You will find him. God

    • What happened to the Bible verse that said Thou shalt not judge, less you will be judged! In other words as my mother always said" don't cast stones at a glass house". I am sure we all have somthing that we do that is wrong or not" godlike", which is why it is none of anyone's business. Unless you are ready to toss all of your dirty laundry out on the street then its best to back up and let God decide who or what is wrong when that judgement day is here.

    • What happened to the Bible verse that said Thou shalt not judge, less you will be judged! In other words as my mother always said" don't cast stones at a glass house". I am sure we all have somthing that we do that is wrong or not" godlike", which is why it is none of anyone's business. Unless you are ready to toss all of your dirty laundry out on the street then its best to back up and let God decide who or what is wrong when that judgement day is here.

    • It's still there. It's not judging when you repeat what God has said. But anyway, I will agree that we all have sinned and haven fallen sort. That is why we need a savior.

  3. Susan Beth /

    Can we ban Ben and Jerrys instead and call it a day?

  4. Daniel Brock /

    This is a First amendment issue. Chick-Fil-A should sue the city of Chicago and the city of Boston. I wonder if they can get punitive damages awarded….

  5. Steve Schlerf /

    This is simple enough…why not let the consumers speak for themselves? Let Mr. Cathy build his restaurant, and see whether it thrives. Isn't that the way our country grew to unparalleled prosperity? Rahm Emanuel, you're a coward. You're the bigot. Let them build, and let's see who wins.

  6. Steve Schlerf /

    This is simple enough…why not let the consumers speak for themselves? Let Mr. Cathy build his restaurant, and see whether it thrives. Isn't that the way our country grew to unparalleled prosperity? Rahm Emanuel, you're a coward. You're the bigot. Let them build, and let's see who wins.

    • Let's face it, like most politicians Rahm said what he said for votes. Once he sees that majority of people think he's a moron…he'll change his tune…they all do!

  7. No one would be shutting them out if they sold food that tasted good.

  8. No one would be shutting them out if they sold food that tasted good.

  9. As usual, Chicago stifles free speech

  10. As usual, Chicago stifles free speech

  11. How'd that "let's ban Walmart working out for ya up there in the nasty city? Yall (rham emuttface) have made chick fil a more famous, best business days yet.. Aug 1st is support CFL day yall come, its good clean fast food, they don't allow dredges of society to work there. They have a work ethic and you follow it or you are gone. A very good business model.

  12. Clearly these guys have never actually eaten chick fil a. Anybody in their right mind couldn't turn down a number one with a sweet tea no matter what chick fil a said.

  13. Fred Overholt /

    Chick-Fil-A isn't good enough for Chicago? Does Mr. Emanual really want to go down that road?

    I have to assume Mr. Emanual acted alone as Chicago's "values" Champion when he banned this outstanding business from the Windy City on the grounds they don't represent Chicago values.

    Exactly what are the values of Chick-Fil-A (the business)? Having eaten more than my share of Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, I feel qualified to answer this question with a few personal observations:

    1. Every Chick-Fil-A closes on Sundays to respect Christian values.
    2. Beautiful decorations during the Christmas holidays (yes I really meant to say Christmas).
    3. Responsible and courteous employees ready and eager to serve anyone who enters their doors.
    4. I've yet to see or hear of a single person being denied service at a Chick-Fil-A.
    5. I can't recall ever reading about a Chick-Fil-A being robbed by a disgruntled employee.
    6. I can’t seem to remember the last Chick-Fil-A that was roped off because a shooting, rape or hate crime had been committed.

    Do these values scare you Mr. Emanual? IMO, they are considerably higher than many, if not most, of the businesses currently in Chicago. Please tell me Mr. Mayor, what more should we ask from a business?

    And, just what are Chicago values anyway? Gee I don’t know let’s look at some of Windy City’s thriving cottage-industries like prostitution, drug sales, voter fraud, murder, rape, and street gang crime to name a few. Do these represent Chicago values Mr. Emanual? Perhaps you should focus on eliminating some of those businesses and leave Chick-Fil-A alone!

    • But you neglected to list the reason for Chicago's dismay with this "family values" organization Freddy…DISCRIMINATION! Discrimination is not, nor should it ever be considered a family value. It's not only wrong, it's UNAMERICAN! What about all the military servicemen and servicewomen who are gay that have DIED or lost a limb serving in defense of this country. I guess they were good enough to shed that blood or their lives so that Chic Filet can continue to make a profit behind the shield they provide, but not good enough to get a job from this fine, upstanding "family values" organization. No thanks. This is a family value of the KKK, not mine.

    • Fred Overholt /

      Bring me one, just one example where Chick-Fil-A the business discriminated against anyone…

    • Fred Overholt /

      Bring me one, just one example where Chick-Fil-A the business discriminated against anyone…

    • The CEO made his views very clear. He drew a line that is UNAMERICAN Freddy. If his business provides an income (which it does) that allows him to project his view, then his business is also UNAMERICAN.

    • Fred Overholt /

      Gary, you're wrong on all points. Personal views are not company policies, strategies, business plan or official views. And if I'm not mistaken, personal views are still protected by the Constitution.

    • Fred Overholt /

      I guess I'm not alone on this:

    • Fred Overholt /

      One last thought on this… Let's agree that everyone won't agree on everything. It appears to me though that your perspective ignores the plight of the average person who works for Chick-Fil-A. I'll bet they have many employees who hold liberal views like yours. Have you even considered how many hard-working people stand to lose their job over this?? But I guess that's ok as long as you punish the millionaire who pays their salaries.

    • Fred Overholt /

      One last thought on this… Let's agree that everyone won't agree on everything. It appears to me though that your perspective ignores the plight of the average person who works for Chick-Fil-A. I'll bet they have many employees who hold liberal views like yours. Have you even considered how many hard-working people stand to lose their job over this?? But I guess that's ok as long as you punish the millionaire who pays their salaries.

    • Fred Overholt /

      One last thought on this… Let's agree that everyone won't agree on everything. It appears to me though that your perspective ignores the plight of the average person who works for Chick-Fil-A. I'll bet they have many employees who hold liberal views like yours. Have you even considered how many hard-working people stand to lose their job over this?? But I guess that's ok as long as you punish the millionaire who pays their salaries.

  14. Douglas Brininstool /

    Boo Chicago, San Francisco, and Boston – You are the ones being discriminatory – Chick-Fil-A isn't keeping anyone from coming in and dining. They have some regulations in place for their management – and since they are a private company, Govt can't do anything about it – except to go against the constitution, and become discriminatory themselves. A true Sodom and Gamorrah is each of these cities.

  15. There are 5 McDonald's in Chicago…I'm surprised its that low a number, but that's ok, we'll run with those numbers. The average McD's employs 50 people, so lets say Chick Fil A opens 5 restaurants in Chicago with 50 workers each, too. So that's 250 people Rahm Emanuel wants to not have a job? Mayor Emanuel says it's because “They disrespect our fellow neighbors, residents and family members.” I seem to remember a very famous "family" man from Chicago that used the word "disrespect" a lot, I think that guy ended up in Alcatraz.

  16. Belinda Christie /

    Mayor Emanuel is so right. Chick-fil-A is CLEAN & DECENT!

  17. How utterly pathetic that Chicago (Emanuel) and and Boston would condemn a man who has simply said something like "I believe perversion is wrong." Romans 1 is clearly in process, for God has given us over to our sin.

    • Eric Daniel Conroy /

      I hear ya Tim! Agreed about it being pathetic!! But there is hope with God! Romans 1 is certainly true though! But God's hand is still here, I pray for when the "time" comes when God's hand/Spirit is totally removed.

    • Eric Daniel Conroy /

      "time" a.k.a "day"…as you know!

    • Cheryl Diez /

      Im so glad that Mr. Cathy promotes / stands on Biblical views of marriage. We need to pray for him.

    • Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil. Is 5:20.

    • Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil. Is 5:20.

    • Had been way behind on the news and just read about this story. I immediately developed a craving for Chik-fil-A food!

  18. Values? Oh that's right Rahm…Chicago is a beacon of light that the rest of the country should aspire to be more like. I mean it is not like you have passed 300 murders and 1500 people shot 1/2 way through the year or anything like that. I personally detest Chicago and the only reason I had to go there was for a Portillos , but even they got smart and opened a couple in California. Have fun with your values Chicago!

    • Amy Laseter /

      Chicago is a slum and on it's way to becoming the new Detroit. Rahmbo is doing Chick a favor by keeping them out if that ghetto. To think…this is coming from the same fool who said gang members have values!

    • That's right Amy! He did say that!

  19. What a pack of Chicago hypocrites and liars. Emanuel must be recalled & thrown out of office. As for that Chicago alderman, the idiot, he must be thrown out without being recalled–just thrown out. What a lying idiot. These people are not Americans, they are lying Fascists. They are the new American Nazis. And to think that Emanual came out of the White House and the cozy confines of the Oval Office with his buddy Barack Obama.

  20. So, let me get this straight. If you don't support the 'Gay' lifestyle, then according to the Mayor of Chicago and Alderman Moreno, you're a 'Bigot' and a 'Homophobe'? Really? These two Morons are saying YOU and ME cannot have an opinion or a 'CHOICE'? 'I' CHOOSE NOT to be gay, so I'm a 'Bigot' and a 'Homophobe'………This is precisely what's wrong with Chicago…..No leadership. It's ALL about 'POSTURING'. By THEIR (Rahm & Moreno) commitment to support 'GAY' Marriage, they are sanctioning SODOMY…..Chicago is #1 or #2 in this country for 'Murder'. Now it looks like Chicago wants to be #1 or #2 in the 'forcible-legal RAPE' (SODOMY) of young boys by ADULT 'GAY' men. There is no such thing as 'Same-Sex-Marriage', people. It's 'GAY-Sodomy'.

    SgtMike 7th CAV Regiment.

  21. Zizzer, I would think that if it were true that Chik-Fil-A were actively and purposely discriminating against gays, the gay community would have been screaming about that a long time ago. Id be interested to know which organizations they have contributed to that has such a homophobic agenda. It is wrong to discriminate against any individual and so if they are doing so it needs to be exposed; however, if they are simply expressing a belief and that belief doesnt interfere with their everyday practice then it is wrong to inflict intentional damage on them regardless of the method used to do so (i.e., boycotts, distorting facts, etc)

    • Melissa Milton /

      It seems people can't have their own opinions or beliefs anymore.. Unless they are Liberal beliefs..then it's Ok

    • Melissa Milton /

      It seems people can't have their own opinions or beliefs anymore.. Unless they are Liberal beliefs..then it's Ok

    • Christy A. Stallings /

      Melissa- It's clear from your comments that you don't know what "Liberal beliefs", are. As a liberal, I hope you can look around at all the liberals who, although disagree with Mr. Cathy's position on gay marriage and have protested his company in other ways, still stand up and support his First Amendment Rights. Like most Americans, liberals also abhor the Boston/Chicago mayors to use their position in government to interfere with Mr. Cathy's business and regard their behavior as bad policy but most importantly, unconstitutional and therefore, dangerous!! Boston and Chicago have no more right to stop construction of Chick-fil-As, based on an executive’s anti-gay views, than New York City had the right to block construction of an Islamic community center blocks away from Ground Zero." "It seems people can't have their own opinions or beliefs anymore..Unless they are Liberal beliefs..then it's Ok" Really? This is 1000% false!! Dixie Chicks, anyone?? Conservatives are more than happy to protest others who think differently than them and it's their right to do so but then they cry foul when liberals or non-conservatives do it. The Dixie Chicks, like Mr. Cathy, have a right to say what they believe and they suffered radio boycotts/loss of income, etc. I hope this liberal viewpoint can enlighten you and maybe even replace some of your erroneous view of liberals. Liberals and conservatives have more in common than you might think and you would see that if only you would look.

  22. Christy A. Stallings /

    NYC raked in $275 million in economic benefits plus city revenues directly linked to New York state's decision to embrace gay marriage. Generally, when people do the right thing, EVERYBODY benefits, not just gays.

  23. Donna Dupree Miller /

    Somebody needs to inform Chicago, Boston, and any other city who wants to stop Chick-Fil-A because of their values…that's a violation of the first amendment rights, which states must follow. No government can say what religion we must follow, and they cannot prevent any religion, including Christianity. To deny a Christian company in their town is unconstitutional.

  24. Donna Dupree Miller /

    Somebody needs to inform Chicago, Boston, and any other city who wants to stop Chick-Fil-A because of their values…that's a violation of the first amendment rights, which states must follow. No government can say what religion we must follow, and they cannot prevent any religion, including Christianity. To deny a Christian company in their town is unconstitutional.

    • Totally agree! This is out of hand. What if a Christian Mayor banned Oreo or Starbucks or so on from being in their town? There would be a huge uproar and call of bigotry….blah

    • Vicky Devillez /

      How do you know the mayors are not Christian? Many Christians believe in equality for all… for gay rights etc… you are setting a bad example assuming all Christians believe the same way you do… Sorry Donna but on this topic we will never agree

    • Donna Dupree Miller /

      Rahm Emmanuel has admitted he is not a Christian during his campaign for mayor. He got in because nobody ran against him. True Christians do not believe in promoting sin as a lifestyle, they believe in God.

    • fine we will be more specific… Conservative Christians.. is that better.

    • Vicky Devillez /

      Yes it actually is… … there are an awful lot of religions and people who fall under the umbrella of Christianity… and you are a small minority ….

    • Jim Rinker /

      close minded is close minded. Has nothing to do with conservative or liberal

    • Jim Rinker /

      close minded is close minded. Has nothing to do with conservative or liberal

    • Donna Dupree Miller /

      Many claim to be "christian" who are not. They are not living what Christ taught…Love God, Love your neighbor. He taught to love the sinner, but not to love the sin.

    • Donna Dupree Miller /

      Many claim to be "christian" who are not. They are not living what Christ taught…Love God, Love your neighbor. He taught to love the sinner, but not to love the sin.

    • Vicky Devillez /

      Donna how can you say that when millions practice/preach and live under the laws of so many other religions that are Christian? You are expressing what you were taught by your church… the same as they are… only they may have different beliefs or interpretations of the bible.

    • Vicky Devillez /

      Donna how can you say that when millions practice/preach and live under the laws of so many other religions that are Christian? You are expressing what you were taught by your church… the same as they are… only they may have different beliefs or interpretations of the bible.

    • Donna Dupree Miller /

      They have them, but are wrong. The only way to Heaven is through Christ, and to be Christian (which means "Christ like") is to live by the teachings of Christ. The others do not do that.

    • Donna Dupree Miller /

      They have them, but are wrong. The only way to Heaven is through Christ, and to be Christian (which means "Christ like") is to live by the teachings of Christ. The others do not do that.

    • Vicky Devillez /

      How an you say they are wrong… how do you know they are not right and you are wrong?

    • Vicky Devillez /

      How an you say they are wrong… how do you know they are not right and you are wrong?

    • My blood is boiling. How dare you say people claim to be christian who are not. Are you God?? What makes you such an authority on peoples believes. That is all I am saying regarding this. Oh, I AM A CHRISTIAN.

    • My blood is boiling. How dare you say people claim to be christian who are not. Are you God?? What makes you such an authority on peoples believes. That is all I am saying regarding this. Oh, I AM A CHRISTIAN.

    • Zizzer Zazzer Zuzz /

      HA HA, nothing kills me like you Christians arguing over who is "Christian enough"!

    • Zizzer Zazzer Zuzz /

      HA HA, nothing kills me like you Christians arguing over who is "Christian enough"!

    • Donna Dupree Miller /

      It's written in the Bible, many will be at the judgement saying "Lord Lord" and God will look at them and say "Sorry, I don't know you". When a person becomes a Christian, they turn to God and turn away from their old life of sin. If they continue in their life of sin, they are not Christian. You can't be of God and of the world, there can only be one master…God or sin. If God is your master, you are Christian. If sin is your master, you are not.

    • Donna Dupree Miller /

      It's written in the Bible, many will be at the judgement saying "Lord Lord" and God will look at them and say "Sorry, I don't know you". When a person becomes a Christian, they turn to God and turn away from their old life of sin. If they continue in their life of sin, they are not Christian. You can't be of God and of the world, there can only be one master…God or sin. If God is your master, you are Christian. If sin is your master, you are not.

    • Vicky Devillez /

      Again your belief… your prerogative but also what you were taught by YOUR church… millions of Christians believe differently and that does not make them any less of a Christian than you are…

    • Vicky Devillez /

      Again your belief… your prerogative but also what you were taught by YOUR church… millions of Christians believe differently and that does not make them any less of a Christian than you are…

    • Vicky Devillez /

      Again your belief… your prerogative but also what you were taught by YOUR church… millions of Christians believe differently and that does not make them any less of a Christian than you are…

    • Pat Sims /

      If you are an emotionally-based person, this is probably the only valid reason to prefer one belief system over another. In your gut or your heart, it just feels right.

      But remember that you based your beliefs based on your PERSONAL feelings. If another person chooses a different belief system based on THEIR OWN PERSONAL feelings, you can not logically discount their choice but assert that your own is Real when you both selected your beliefs based on the exact same criteria.

      Therefore, religious choices chosen in this way can only be a PERSONAL choice for you and you alone, because only you can experience the emotional foundation of your beliefs. Most importantly, there is no way that you can make a logical case that your belief system is "more right" than anybody else's.

      Therefore, we should treat everyone with respect when discussing your beliefs or theirs. If you try to find the core principles that guide most religions, you will find that they all share many similarities, and there is room in the world for all of them.

  25. I say build a gay only and straight only side by side, let people dec ide and in a year see who does the most business!

  26. is only political correct speech free in America?

  27. See what happens when you vote in these people who "know what's best for YOU," regardless of what YOU want/don't want?

    I was going to say something dumb about how it's not constitutional in this country of "free enterprise" to flat-out ban a business from your city based on your its religious or moral beliefs, but when was the last time a Chicago mayor (or Chicago politician at ALL) actually believed the U.S. Constitution applied to him & his city…

    • “'Because of this man’s ignorance, I will now be denying Chick-fil-A’s permit to open a restaurant in the First Ward,' he told the Chicago Tribune."

      And I hope the corporation sues this corrupt, shi*hole city BLIND.

    • “'Because of this man’s ignorance, I will now be denying Chick-fil-A’s permit to open a restaurant in the First Ward,' he told the Chicago Tribune."

      And I hope the corporation sues this corrupt, shi*hole city BLIND.

    • Im with you Tremayne W. Price, people dont see this is bigger than Chick fil A!

    • Im with you Tremayne W. Price, people dont see this is bigger than Chick fil A!

    • Amme Nowlin /

      He doesn't speak for me!!!!! Wait, he called him ignorant?????? Really????

    • Allison Kuciver Price /

      I guess I'm just thinking if his personal opinion doesn't impact the hiring process, who cares. Everyone has their own prejudices and biases in this city and everywhere else. The city would benefit from the new jobs. Sorry he hurt your feeling Alderman Boohoo…

    • New jobs aren't as important as imposing your beliefs on the people who voted you into office.

    • Sharon Ploski /

      Agree!

    • Sharon Ploski /

      Agree!

    • Lisa Keim-Kuchyt /

      While I don't agree with what the owner of Chick fil A said about gay marriage, it has nothing to do with his right to open chains here in Chicago. I wish the elected aristocracy would stop telling me what I should be outraged over. This is America last time I check and everyone has the right to free speech no matter if we like it or not. Beyond that I can think for myself. I don't need the government to tell me I can't have sugary drinks, a fried chicken sandwich, and a cigarette. I am personally responsible for my own decisions not the government. We are losing our grip in this country on what constitutes a democracy every time we let the politicians step in with bans and ridiculous taxes. More simply put if you are personally outraged by chick fil a then don't eat there.

    • Lisa, that's exactly how I feel about it. Don't necessarily agree with his view, but it's his to have. And he isn't trying to force it on people. And it doesn't do away with his/company's right to open a business anyplace.

    • If people want to boycott/not patronize his restaurants because of his political/religious views, that's their prerogative. But it's not the government's.

      But that's what happens when people keep swallowing whatever garbage these p.o.s. Chicago politicians feed them and give the whole "Thank you sir, may I have another" spill.

    • Sofia Rosales-Scatena /

      I think Chicago should be outraged at it's every growing homicide rate instead of who believes what in reference to gay marriage. Come on Chicago you have way bigger problems than Chick-fil-A.

    • This city is like a movie in which the whole population is drugged or brainwashed by the government and walks around unaware & clueless about everything except what the government WANTS it to notice.

  28. See what happens when you vote in these people who "know what's best for YOU," regardless of what YOU want/don't want?

    I was going to say something dumb about how it's not constitutional in this country of "free enterprise" to flat-out ban a business from your city based on your its religious or moral beliefs, but when was the last time a Chicago mayor (or Chicago politician at ALL) actually believed the U.S. Constitution applied to him & his city…

  29. Hey Mayor! Did you check Farakans stance on gays when you endorsed him to patrol you streets? You are one dumb politician.

  30. The fact that you believe that you can impose a belief that yoou have interpeted that was written by man and not call that a racial bigoted and judgemental move totally explains why I do not believe in man,s church. My god will take care of the judging it is not your place to do that or these people. I seem to remember a time when people that were of color were not allowed to enter places. This proposal is no different. The hatred t there and my god does not like hatred. You can not judge, it is simply wrong

  31. I grew up in a Chicago suburb
    . It saddens me to think that people will band a city with amazing museums and great restaurants because the mayor is a complete moron. He does not have the right to speak for an entire city. The comment was an opinion, not a discriminatory action, nor are there discriminatory policies within the company.

  32. I seems truely ironis that on the heels of a comment by The President about small businesses making it because of the government. Now this administration's former cabinet member is hurting a company the began as a small business.

  33. Bill Filice /

    This type of stuff will kill my support for same sex marriage real fast! I will not tolerate this type of hypocrisy from the Gay & Lesbian community and will turn on them fast if this ban goes through. While I don't agree with Chick Fil-A's opinion, I do support their right to be free of this type of Nazi type action.

  34. Smooth move.. Way to open up the City to a Constitutional Law violation lawsuit that the Courts Will accept to hear and uphold against the Ward And City. But the Mayor Welcomes the army of men dispatched to the streets by Farrakhan to stop the violence in Chicago neighborhoods. And they are committed to the destruction of Rahms spiritual Home in the Israel.

  35. And of course…Ald Procco is a Moron on several levels……panders openly to the Illegals in 1st Ward….Willingly bent over for every thing Daley wanted done…Voted for the Meter Lease…and is now rubber stamping everything Rham wants.

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