Jul 27, 2012
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The Philadelphia City Council will consider a resolution condemning Chick-fil-A for what one city leader called “anti-American” attitudes that promote “hatred, bigotry and discrimination.”
City Councilman Jim Kenney sent a letter to Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy telling him to “take a hike and take your intolerance with you.”
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“My effort is to allow people to understand that in certain segments of corporate America there are folks who are using their dollars to promote hatred, bigotry and discrimination,” Kenney told Fox News.
He is introducing a resolution to “condemn this anti-American attitude of trying to deny civil liberties that every American enjoys.”
Kenney joined the mayors of Boston, Chicago and now San Francisco in blasting the Atlanta-based company for supporting a biblical definition of marriage – a union between one man and one woman.
Cathy told Baptist Press that he is “guilty as charged” when it comes to supporting traditional marriage.
Kenney said individuals who do not support gay marriage should understand there are consequences to their belief.
“If he really, truly believes what he believes, that is his right to do so,” he told Fox News. “But there is often a price to pay for that.”
San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee tweeted his outrage over Chick-fil-A’s support of traditional marriage: “”Very disappointed #ChickFilA doesn’t share San Francisco values & strong commitment to equality for everyone.”
He also warned the company not to do business in the Bay Area.
“Closest #ChickFilA to San Francisco is 40 miles away & I strongly recommend that they not try to come any closer,” he tweeted.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel issued a statement saying “Chick fil A values are not Chicago values.” And an alderman vowed to block construction of a second restaurant in the city.
Boston’s mayor later backed off similar threats – saying he didn’t have the authority to banish the chicken restaurant.
Likewise, Kenney said he had no authority to shut down Chick-fil-A – but he did want to warn consumers.
“This particular individual is rabidly homophobic and wants to deny Americans civil rights that are enjoyed by every other American,” Kennedy said.
However, there is no evidence that Chick-fil-A has denied service to any homosexual. And the groups that Chick-fil-A supports are well-known Christian ministries – not anti-gay hate groups, as critics have alleged.
Fox News Channel host Mike Huckabee has launched a nationwide effort to show support for the besieged family-owned company – declaring August 1st as “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.”
The company has received massive support from conservatives including Billy Graham, Rick Santorum and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
Columnist Michelle Malkin criticized elected officials for trying to put the family-friendly restaurant out of business.
“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,” she wrote. “It’s chilling.”
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he strongly disagrees with the mayors and said the fast food chain’s support of traditional marriage is none of “the government’s business.”
Bloomberg, who supports gay marriage, said cities should not ask about political beliefs before issuing a permit.
With reporting from Associated Press
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Justin Burke: I am always amused at people who do not have a clue about Jesus or what it means to be a Christian, yet they think they know everything. Where did Jesus say in the bible, "thou must love the homosexual and never condemn their lifestyle." God is not only about love, he is also holy. If you read your bble then you might come across when Jesus was discussing the cities in past times that rejected God and the judgment pronounced upon them. Why didn't Jesus say, "wow I guess we shouldn't have destroyed these cities. He didn't say it because God is a God of justice and all those who continue to spit at God and his people will one day have to stand before God. Let's see just how cocky all the mockers will be on judgment day. Sorry, but God doesn't "tolerate" sin. he paid the price for all sins, but for those who refuse to give up sin they will have to suffer dire consequences.
sooo if you don't agree with the open minded left they wil silence you..how tolerant of them..fucking idiot hipocrits.
My new favorite fast food place to eat Chick-Fil-A. Stick to your beliefs. I applaud you. And…We will not eat in McDonalds, Burger King or any other fast food establishment until they band together with Chick-Fil-A. Remember, you might be next on their HIT-SQUAD.
Some of the comments below that make sense are why CNN and Fox News don't allow comments online anymore.
As Christians, we should not be shocked for we die to selves and Christ lives in us and the world hates our Lord. We know who the real enemy is. May God bless the Chick Fil-A family!
They stand on the Word of God, with no compromise, no matter what follows. I know God blesses that commitment to Christ. The believer does not compromise!
Fire the entire city. Council morons
Just returned from the Chick Filet in Scottsdale, AZ. It was an incredible experience being with a great group of diverse people who do get the First Amendment and were willing to stand out in the hot AZ sun to celebrate it. The place was nice and clean, food best of fast food I have experienced in a long time, civil crowd, great service and inexpensive. We met a lot of great people and shared our dream of recapturing our America.
Just returned from the Chick Filet in Scottsdale, AZ. It was an incredible experience being with a great group of diverse people who do get the First Amendment and were willing to stand out in the hot AZ sun to celebrate it. The place was nice and clean, food best of fast food I have experienced in a long time, civil crowd, great service and inexpensive. We met a lot of great people and shared our dream of recapturing our America.
Philadelphia, wake up!
Philadelphia, wake up!