Jul 25, 2012
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Officials in at least three cities have vowed to block efforts to open Chick-fil-A restaurants after the company’s president told reporters that he supported the traditional definition of marriage – and warned that redefining marriage might bring God’s judgment on the nation.
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“Chick-fil-A values are not Chicago values,” said Mayor Rahm Emanuel in a statement to the Chicago Tribune. “They disrespect our fellow neighbors and residents.”
Emanuel was vowing his support for Alderman Proco Moreno’s announcement that he would block construction of a Chick-fil-A restaurant in his district.
“If you are discriminating against a segment of the community, I don’t want you in the First Ward,” he told the newspaper.
Chick-fil-A is privately owned by the Cathy family. The company president, Dan Cathy, drew the wrath of gay rights advocates and supporters when he made recent statements that some have alleged are anti-gay.
Cathy told Baptist Press that the company was unapologetically in favor of traditional marriage.
“Guilty as charged,” he said. “We are very much supportive of the family – the biblical definition of the family unit. We are a family-owned business, a family-led business, and we are married to our first wives. We give God thanks for that.”
In a separate interview on the Ken Coleman Show — Cathy suggested that the nation could face God’s wrath over the redefinition of marriage.
“I think we are inviting God’s judgment on our nation when we shake our fist at him and say, ‘We know better than you as to what constitutes a marriage,’” Cathy said. “I pray God’s mercy on our generation that has such a prideful, arrogant attitude to think that we would have the audacity to try to redefine what marriage is all about.”
Alderman Moreno called Cathy’s comments “bigoted” and “homophobic.”
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“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 announced.
Boston Mayor Tom Menino was the first to announce that the Atlanta-based company would not be welcomed in his city.
“You can’t have a business in the City of Boston that discriminates against a population,” he told the Boston Globe. “We’re an open city. We’re a city that’s at the forefront of inclusion.”
And Mountain View, Calif, a bedroom community of San Francisco, has temporarily blocked the chicken chain from opening.
A homosexual couple spearheaded an effort to launch a zoning challenge.
“It could be Mother Teresa that owns it and it would be a bad place,” resident David Speakman told SFGate.com. “But because it was a bunch of bigots, it gave us an extra nudge.”
With the help of friends, a gay South Bay couple has at least temporarily blocked the very Christian-minded Chick-fil-A
The company’s position on traditional marriage notwithstanding, threats to ban the company have drawn fire from editorial pages across the nation.
The Los Angeles Times condemned the decision, calling it far more troubling than Chick-fil-A’s support of traditional marriage.
“Public officials have a responsibility to carry out their ministerial tasks fairly and evenhandedly – and to uphold the principle of free speech – whether or not they like a business executive’s social or political stances,” the Times opined.
The Boston Globe wondered “which part of the First Amendment does Menino not understand? A business owner’s political or religious beliefs should not be a test for the worthiness of his or her application for a business license.
Conservative columnist Michelle Malkin said “Boston’s Founding Fathers must be steaming in their graves.”
“When an elected public official wields the club of government against a Christian business in the name of “tolerance,” it’s not harmless kid stuff,” Malkin wrote. “It’s chilling.”
Meanwhile, thousands of Christians are mobilizing efforts to support Chick-fil-A – led by Fox News Channel host and former Ark. Governor Mike Huckabee.
Huckabee has declared August 1st as Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.
“Let’s affirm a business that operates on Christian principles and whose executives are willing to take a stand for the Godly values we espouse by simply showing up and eating at Chick-fil-A on Wednesday, August 1,” Huckabee said.
Huckabee said the company has come under attack from militant homosexuals and is being “smeared by vicious hate speech and intolerant bigotry from the left.”
“The militant homosexual advocates have launched an all out assault on Dan Cathy and Chick-fil-A,” he said. “The attempts to hurt or destroy Chick-fil-A are nothing short of economic bullying.”
Donald Wildmon, the founder of the American Family Association, is backing Huckabee’s efforts saying he hoped it would generate the largest one-day sales in the company’s history.
“I have been incensed at the vitriolic assaults on the Chick-fil-A company,” Wildmon wrote in an email. “It’s a great American story that is being smeared by vicious hate speech and intolerant bigotry from the left.”
Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, was especially disturbed by the actions of Boston’s mayor.
“This is really outrageous when you see this is the train that follows same sex marriage,” Perkins told Fox News. “This idea of the loss of religious freedom – the freedom of speech — and it’s on perfect display in Boston with the intolerance of this mayor.”
Perkins noted that Americans have overwhelmingly endorsed the traditional definition of marriage – 32 times in 32 states.
“Chick-fil-A is in the mainstream, he said. “The mayor of Boston is in the minority.”
“It’s about forcing Americans who do not agree with this agenda to comply and if a business dare step outside of the PC lines they will be attacked just as we are seeing Chick-fil-A being attacked,” Perkins added.
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I agree with Rahm Emanuel's statement that Chik-fil-A's values are not Chicago's values. So, don't all sensible people thank the good lord for that! Just take a glimpse of Chicago's awful reputation.
Apparently "Chicago" doesn't have any values to speak of. Just look at the history of the city.
This is just disgusting. What are the libs trying to do shut up everyone's view. So gays are demanding a business be boycotted because of Chick-fil-A's opinion on marriage? They have never asked when you go in if your gay or not–everyone gets served. It sounds like the gay group are turning into hate groups themselves–it's either their way and opinion or face the consequences. EVERYONE I hope you support Chick-fil-A and support free speech with no consequences. This is just promoting hatred.
Chicago's only values are evil perversion.
RE: “When an elected public official wields the club of government against a Christian business in the name of “tolerance,” it’s not harmless kid stuff,” Malkin wrote. “It’s chilling.”
— I think turnabout is fair play. Christians use their religion to create law and control the political process (separation of church and state – they seem to have forgotten this). Intolerant Christian businesses and lawmakers must be thwarted. KUDOS to officials blocking Chick-fil-A who donates to groups that BLOCK equality by backing anti-gay marriage amendments and "reparative therapy" (changing gay people to straight people).
That's a good thing that Chick-Fil-A doesn't have Chicago values, such as murder, lying, cheating on elections, corrupt government mob connections, etc. I am going out of my way to eat Chick-Fil-A more often. Same for Boston, to hell with you Dumbocraps. Stay in your cesspool with the Kennedys and Franks and the rest of your degenerates.
Do not forget-Chil-Fil-A Appreciation day August 1.
I will be in line on wend, to patronize Chick Fil A.
They certainly are not the same Rahm! Great observation.
Rom Immanuel supported a Mosque at ground zero with excuse of being tolerant for all religions but now wants to stop Chic Fil A from coming to Chicago because of the owners religious views. I guess its OK for a religion to kill thousands of Americans but it is not OK to be against gay marriage. Listen, liberals don't love homosexuals, they just hate Christians.
Of course, Rahm Emanuel would say that. Chick-fil-A's values are indeed not the values of morally bankrupt and corrupt Chicago. That town doesn't have any values to speak of.
Take heart Mayor Emanuel, while even though Chick-fil-A doesn't share your Chicago values, it should be a comfort to know that if Al Copone was still alive, he would.
Oh, & BTW Chick-fil-A thanks you for the compliment.
Take heart Mayor Emanuel, while even though Chick-fil-A doesn't share your Chicago values, it should be a comfort to know that if Al Copone was still alive, he would.
Oh, & BTW Chick-fil-A thanks you for the compliment.
If Mayor Emanuel truly believes that Chick-Fil-A's values are not Chicago values, then I think he should refund all the taxes that company has paid to date to the Chicago he speaks for.
Good, please come get all the Chicago-based stores out of our city. I can't think of a one that is necessary to survive. Good riddance. P.S. You can have Obama back very soon!
Hey where is political correct police for this one, we don't want your restaurant because you have values we here in Blank city don't want values here…. GOOD you keep the crimes we will keep the values!
What's next – saying discrimination against Pedafiles is not OK?
Discrimination against practicers of beastiality is not OK?
What I want to know is, how did these idiots, aka Emanuel and Menino, get elected?
I've heard the rumors about Emanuel and Obama being members of an exclusive Chicago men's bathhouse. This just makes that seem real…..
And Chicago values – what does that mean?
Roving gangs of black youths?
Bankrupt city and state government?
Stark-Raving mad racist preachers?
Nepotism in appointments to BOD's?
Union thugs gone wild?
Out of control taxation?
Just saying, I really don't know what he means by Chicago values…
Hey Rahm, here's an example of your "Chicago Values".
http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-muckrakers/2010/06/chicago-is-three-times-as-deadly-as-nyc-and-twice-as-violent-as-la/
Hey Rahm, here's an example of your "Chicago Values".
http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-muckrakers/2010/06/chicago-is-three-times-as-deadly-as-nyc-and-twice-as-violent-as-la/
There is nothing wrong with freedom of speech! But here is where I ask you to PLEASE help me understand why it's okay to express freedom of speech against homosexuality but NOT race, gender, age etc. If Cathy were to mention that he believes marriage to be between the same race how many of you would show up on appreciation day? So looking forward to a response from this.
Chic Fil A values are not Chicago values? You mean they are not corrupt, lying, cheating, scadolous scumbags like you Rahm? If the values you are referring to are the values of Chicago politicians, than you couldn't have given them a nicer compliment.
Chic Fil A values are not Chicago values? You mean they are not corrupt, lying, cheating, scadolous scumbags like you Rahm? If the values you are referring to are the values of Chicago politicians, than you couldn't have given them a nicer compliment.
Chic Fil A values are not Chicago values? You mean they are not corrupt, lying, cheating, scadolous scumbags like you Rahm? If the values you are referring to are the values of Chicago politicians, than you couldn't have given them a nicer compliment.
Now correct me if I'm wrong but who's the dump asses who's hating? I believe a hate crime or hating would be like lynching somebody or tying somebody to a moving vehicle and dragging them. I don't believe the last time I checked saying that you believe in traditional marriage, and saying you don't agree somebody being a fruit cake because of your spiritual beliefs is a hate crime… If that were the case isn't hard lined muslim extremist aka. terroists isn't that a hate crime? they don't share a beliefs. so WTF are Gays that retarded?
oooohhh and ya mayors of Chicago, Boston And San Francisco don't want any more chick fil a restaurants in there city's now isn't that aaaaaaaaaahh how do I put this facists? Idk maybe I'm the dumb one, or maybe they are?
and a final shout out saying thank you to all the fruit cakes out there thanks for showing us your 1000x the haters anybody else is.
What sane, law abiding, honest and ethical American would want to be associated with Chicago values. rahm continues to be an embarassment. I love Chicago, and hopefully the city will be able to relieve itself of the politicians, stench, scum, graft and corruption which has plagued the wonderful city of Chicago for years.
I continue to remain concerned about the organizations that Dan Cathy supports. I do not want any of the money that I spend to be used to support an organization like the Family Research Council that publicly announces that gay people should be locked up and removed from mainstream society. Cathy is entitled to free speech. By exercising that right, he has opened up our eyes to so much more and that is the real issue at hand.
I continue to remain concerned about the organizations that Dan Cathy supports. I do not want any of the money that I spend to be used to support an organization like the Family Research Council that publicly announces that gay people should be locked up and removed from mainstream society. Cathy is entitled to free speech. By exercising that right, he has opened up our eyes to so much more and that is the real issue at hand.
I believe Chick-Fil-A has a right to do business as they see fit. If someone has an issue with that, they have the right to say so. If Boston, Chicago and San Fransisco do not want Christian ideas then we should helpthem by esnuring that we book no conventions in these towns so as not to offend anyone. I am sure there are communities that would love the money.
If we put as much time and effort into solving the important issues of the day such as the ECONOMY, UNEMPLOYMENT, GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION and OUT OF CONTROL GOVERNMENT SPENDING (just to name a few) as we do on this stupid crap EVERYONE would be a lot better off! How is being gay and married going to benefit you when you can't find a friggin job, lose your home and are living in the street while the corporate puppets in Washington are living it up? Our country (and the world) is coming apart at the seams and this stupid debate is all people can find to be upset about? WOW!
What would one expect from the most corrupt and one of the most violent counties in the country? Their response is indicative of 'CHICAGO/COOK COUNTY values.
Chicago values are not American Values.
Anyone want a Chic Fil A Sandwich? I think I'm going to go buy a dozen of them and take them to work tomorrow and pass them around
I'll let you know if I make my millions in the upcoming law suit should someone take the bait 
Lets hope CFL, does not have Chicago values, , Moral depravity is the value of Chicago, felons, gangs, mafia, crooked politicians, radical orgs, NBPP< NCP< weather underground, illegals, Muslims, Black liberation army church, parasites, cartels, Lawyers scourge of the earth. Thank Goodness, CFL, has ethics and morals, And that mayor, a one nutted shrimp SS from Israel, Hates white America, now he really has ethics and motals, since he is a racist.
Turning your back on God is a good way of inviting destruction. I bet when WW3 starts, Chicago will be the first city nuked.
Obviously! I agree with Rahm Emanual (Baracks Puppet) "Chik-fil-a doesn't represent Chicago's Values"…Chick-Fil-A isn't guided by corruption, extortion and thieves! Illinois last two (or three, I've lost count) Governors are in Federal Prison for corruption, extortion, etc….Rahm you are finally correct…Chik-Fil-A has too much integrity to be like you ole' Chicago boys!
No Chick-Fil-A in Chicago? That's one (amoung 513 other reasons) NOT to move there.
Let me get this straight. Rahm says; “If you are discriminating against a segment of the community, I don’t want you in the First Ward” So his intolerant reactive answer is to discriminate. Brilliant.
probably not that's why they just had their 500th murder now those are real values.
The individuals opposing Chick-Fil-A and supporting attempts to block opening further resteraunts are in fact bullying and hipocritical themselves. Sad but true.
these are dark times. we are headed in a direction no one wants….revolution.
Hey, it Chick Fil A hates homos, big friggin deal. This is after all America. I am quite sure that if every HOMO in America boycott them they would not even be able to tell. GOOD FOR THEM
Hey, it Chick Fil A hates homos, big friggin deal. This is after all America. I am quite sure that if every HOMO in America boycott them they would not even be able to tell. GOOD FOR THEM
After all the Bible clearly states ADAM and EVE. Not Adam and STEVE or any other MALE known name for that matter.
Freedom of Speech only applies to Liberals.
Does Chicago have any values?
Does Chicago have any values?
While I agree with the sentiment, it isn't appropriate to prevent a business or organization from occupying any particular place as long as they're in line with zoning codes, can pay the rent, etc. And it's city property–unlike school property–so you can't really tell anyone they can't run a business there.