Quote Originally Posted by Alan View Post
I thought the outpouring of support for Chick-fil-a yesterday was cool. Our local outlet was completely overwhelmed and required the Sheriff's Dept to provide traffic control.

Of course, people who want to boycott the chain are more than free to do so, but I suspect it's a lost cause as the local franchise's will never miss the business.

The thing that does concern me regarding the controversy is the manner in which some mayors and other local officials have declared the chain unwelcome in their localities. I shudder to think that the likes of Rahm Emanuel would use the power of his office to declare a family business unwelcome in his city due to political correctness. I think the people of Chicago and Boston deserve better representation.

I also find it curious that Mr Cathy's statements were deemed so offensive to the same people who adore President Obama considering that he held the same sentiments until just recently, just in time for campaign season. It's hard to imagine a better contradiction.
You know, Alan, as a gay man myself, I have not especially cared for the timing of Obama's support of gay marriage - the more cynical part of me agrees with you, just in time for election season.....Maybe this guy Iris Lilly refers to was a jerk, and let's give her credit and say he was - my point is that I don't understand to this day why my sexual preference, something that is so natural to me like breathing is, should be an issue for so many, including the CEO of Chick Fil A? Seriously. Someone illuminate me, I just don't get it......Rob