So much to do about nothing. Anyone who knows anything about Chick-fil-A's corporate philosophy would not be surprised by their position. Heck, they're even CLOSED on Sundays!

The reaction should be very simple. Don't agree? Don't eat there. Let your feet do the talking. If you want to chase them away, it's the perfect solution!

Councilman Kenney response is a social knee-jerk reaction. And not for anything, but isn't his reaction and call for "condemnation" simply a form of religious persecution?!? Penalizing a business for its religious beliefs?

Chick-fil-A never said they would not serve LGBTs, or otherwise discriminate against them. Dan Cathy simply expressed his opinion, consistent with his personal beliefs and corporate philosophy.

If you don't like Chick-fil-A's stance, Eat More Kows!!

This is just childish! I believe everyone has the right to love, kiss and marry who they want and the right to believe what they want. But seriously, we can't decide that we don't like what Chick-Fil-A stands for and act like children. It defeats the purpose...in effect your saying that you have the right to love, kiss, marry who you want, but Chick-Fil-A doesn't have the right to believe what they believe. If you don't like their opinion, don't patronize their restaurant, it's just that simple.

Mike & Rachel, exactly.

With their willing accomplices in the media - couldn't do it without them - the extreme activists are on a mission. They are intent on either destroying, or rendering harmless, most religious belief, until it conform s with the godless. And they have the momentum, as most people's values come from what they read in the paper or a website. However, I've always liked Chick-fil-a's spicy chicken, so will continue to eat there.

some people still actually have the strength and courage to stand up for what is right in a world that has gone wrong... thanks to chickfila, tim tebow, kirk cameron

maybe those who support the Chickfila president should go on Friday and fill the parking lot? How silly all this is. Mr. Cathy's free speech is just as protected as the free speech of those with the opposite opinion. But sadly, this will make many folks reconsider having an opinion in any public forum---we do not all have the stomach for the abuse that comes from having beliefs others hate. Sad.

Marion, true. There is a "Buycott" being called for tomorrow, Wednesday, 1 August. Folks are asked to go at any time for a meal and bring famiy, friends, coworkers... The point is support for the 1st Amendment right to free speech, not against gays. As you said, Mr. Cathy has every right to speak his views and beliefs. If a crowd went on Friday, it would no doubt turn ugly. Let these folks do their thing, which would be silly as there is no evidence that there has been any discrimination against guys.

Evelyn Hall said, "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it" What happened to freedom of speech in this country!!!

Kudos to all who have left comments here. It is nice to see that at least in Upper Dublin there is still some evidence of common sense and civility. Only thing I would add to what Marion1 wrote is that this is not only sad but scary. This is the beginning of a more overt assault on freedom of speech and freedom of religion, and people are going to have to make very difficult choices.

On Friday, the can kiss my ass. (probably not a new experience for them)

Once again the radical left shows us how intolerant they really are, Every time someone stands up for Judeo-Christian values, the US Constitution, etc., the left immediately wants them banned, shut down, and stripped of their 1st Amendment rights.

I agree that Chik-fil-A can say and stand for anything they choose. I believe the protestors can do whatever kissing they want to do to. That is what freedom is about. You don't have to like it, but you have to allow it. Personally, I will never eat at a Chik-fil-A, but I won't be kissing there either. I don't care at all that they are religious - that is fine with me. Many other businesses are religious (like Marriot) and I patron them. I care that CFA gives money to organizations that fight against gay equal rights and gay marriage. I believe in equal rights for and equal marriage for all Americans. I believe CFA has the right to give money to whatever organization they want - but I will simply never patron there. My gay friends and gay equality is much much more important than a chicken sandwich.

I wonder if they they keep the President to the same level of standards as they do their chicken sandwich. or better yet will they boycott gasoline from a country that would put them to death for being homosexual. I am all for Freedom of Speech and I have served this country for over 20 years defending that right. But please, put it into perspective as to what is really going on out in the world today. This is trivial considering Al-Qaeda is plotting our destruction. just saying

Trivial compared to terrorism - absolutely. But having equal rights is far from trivial to someone who is gay or for someone who has gay friends and family. It is a really really big deal. Chik-Fil-A could very easily solve this. They could continue to be a company with Christian values, but choose different organizations to donate to. No one would be offended if they wanted to help orphans or feed poor people or any of the other values Christians stand for. There are so many charities that need help. They chose to give to an organization that offends, belittles, and disparages a big chunk of the population. Of course there would be a back lash. I understand it is a Christian value that marriage is between a man and a woman. But there are lots of people (including many Christians - including many gay-Christians) who don't agree with that value in the least.

I find it very funny how all these different types of groups claim racism and discrimination...yet are allowed to freely preach their feelings and we are expected to listen and change our minds for them, but the minute a Christian puts thier feelings and beliefs out there it becomes all out war. Just a thought. Heres another thought! Grow up, stop your crying and eat or dont eat a chicken sandwich!!!!

I fully support this same sex kiss day and any other protest that they conduct with every dollar that I spend at another establishment besides "chick filet " ! I personally condemn all of there stores nation-wide ! Also thank you Philly for condemning them all together in our great city of brotherly love ! And I hope all other large cities follow suit! I sincerely hope with all my diversity that they go out of business! Screw them forever, I pledge to never spend another dime at there store for the rest of my life! Also all of you just remember some times you have got to fight for your rights and equality that every civilized human being is entitled to ! Lots of love -Alex gibbons of the royersford area

Alex, you should go to Chick Fil A on Friday and order a fudge sundae to go

I bought Chick Fil A 3 days in a row now. The food is deeeeelicious!!! And the service is courteous and classy.

The difference between conservatives and liberals/progressives:

If company A said they endorse gay marriage - all is cool. Conservatives could care less - it's your view.

If company B said they endorse marriage as in the bible (man and woman) Liberals/Progs call for boycott! Not allowed to have that view!!! Boycott! Kill business! Destroy jobs!

The double standard is pretty sick. Perhaps people forget the US is founded on Christian values. Offended? Oh well.

Hi, Tom. Does anyone know where there is a group "buycott" tomorrow (Wednesday)?

If not, I think I'll go up to the one in Warrington. Anyone interested?

Tom, CFA does more than endorse. They give millions of dollars to fight against equal rights for other Americans. Liberals believe in equal rights for all and believe it is a value worth fighting for. Back in the day, conservatives didn't want equal rights for blacks either. Every little step helped blacks reach their goal. Rosa Parks, the Woolworth sit in, etc. Small victories led to equal rights. The Woolworth sit in (and the support those brave young men received from both blacks and whites) caused that large company to change their policies. Maybe something similar will happen here. Maybe this controversy will be one small step toward equal rights for ALL Americans. (Gay straight Christian non-christian etc.)

I think their should be a heterosexual pride day. We can have a parade and celebrate our lifestyle. We can also have a "right to life" rally.

Why is this on UD Patch? There isn't even a Chick Fil A in UD? Does Patch have some sort of agenda here? Keep it to Upper Dublin please.

This is about freedom of speech people! You might not like what they say...fine. But what happens when YOU can't do business for expressing YOUR opinions? There is a greater issue at stake here. I, for one, prefer to protect freedom of speech, all speech, not just what I agree with. Once you shut down one group of people from speaking you've lost your freedoms too. Your time will come. It is a slippery slope we are treading on.

So if Philadelphia doesn't like what you stand for they kick you out. But if Chik-Fill-A doesn't like what you stand for they serve you anyway. This is why intolerance has always come from the Left. This is a very serious mistake homosexuals and their political alys are makig - and one I'm delighted to see them make.

Free speech. Enough said. Not everyone has to like it, be adult and accept it and stop the constant violence and whining lefties.

This isn't about free speech, it is about discrimination. CFA supports discrimination against gay people (which they have every right to do - no one is questioning that). Gay people and gay supporters will no longer tolerate discrimination and are fighting for equality. Clearly much of America agrees with them - including leaders, mayors, and representatives. IT IS NOT A FREE SPEECH ISSUE. IT IS ABOUT DISCRIMINATION. How can people support discrimination of such a large percentage of their fellow Americans? How can people be comfortable knowing their neighbors, co-workers, friends, family aren't considered equal?? It totally baffles me.

Chick Fil A is 100% correct. We have gotten so caught up in political correctness that we have forgotten even the basic Biblical principals on which this country was originally founded. We wonder why there is such calamity in this world today; that is what happens when you remove God. It has been a know fact since their opening that Chick Fil A is a Christian principaled corporation. The Same sex kiss day is simply obsurd and and points out just how troubled its creator, if you will, and supporters really are. But hey, go for it because it will only increase sales and notoriety for Chick Fil A. After all, the Bible does teach us that what Satan means for bad, God turns into good.

And this is not bullying. The people are kissing! They are showing love for each other. Gay children are often bullied their entire lives to the point of suicide. Heterosexuals are not the victims here. And if you want to have a parade - go ahead, but generally pride parades are for people of a minority to celebrate their culture. Minorities have it tougher. In this country, in general, minorities have always had to fight for equality.

What discrimination Collegeville Mom? Has a complaint been filed that they refuse to serve someone, hire someone, or promote someone? I doubt it but because of this publicity. I am sure there will be now. And the ambulance chasing lawyers will be all over it like white on rice. And since you brought up Civil Rights in one of your previous posts. Look at the true history of the civil Rights Act. It was White Southern Republican Senators that got that through not Democrats. William Fulbright, Clinton's mentor, voted against it so did Al Gore Sr. The KKK was founded by a Democrat. The NAACP was founded by 3 white Republicans, so please get off your moral high horse. You don't like bible thumpers, I get it but remember don't come to me and tell me I am taking rights away or discriminating against anybody, when we defend everybody's rights.

CFA gives money to organizations that lobby against gay marriage. You can spin it how you want, but by saying they "support marriage between a man and a woman" is the same as saying "no gay marriage." Money to fight gay marriage is discrmination. Again, you can spin it and say it is a "Christian value", but, many see it as gay discrimination. This is beyond Democrat or Republican (btw Cheney has stated he supports gay marriage). This is beyond religious or non-religious. I don't care what party you are with or what God you believe/don't believe in. The question is: Do you think all America's should be treated equally? Or, do you think some Americans should be discriminated against? CFA thinks some Americans should be discriminated against - just read what Mr. Cathy said. This makes a lot of people really upset. There are still many people in the country hate gays for some reason. I will never understand why. But people are starting to stand up and fight for what is right. I guess you can say I am on a moral high horse - but al I want is for people to be treated equally. I don't think I am any more moral than the next person. I'm not sure what a Bible thumper is. Can you explain it to me? But if you are against gay marriage, yes, you are supporting discrimination.

Just wondering, those of you who support the donations of CFA, do you have many gay friends? Do you tell your gay friends that you don't believe they should be allowed to get married? How do they react?

@Collegeville Mom - Who, exactly, did CFA give money to that is anti-gay? I don't mean pro-traditional, I mean they are a gay hating organization. All the furor I have seen has been over 5 or 6 organizations who IN TOTAL have received less than $75k. That is chump change when millions are given away and could easily have been done under the radar by an employee with ulterior motives.
And before you get into the speakers at CFA's own association, every convention, meeting, symposium that I have ever attended had a "their views are their own" clause. It is the major message that they are brought in to deliver - not the single statements that are pulled out as 'examples' of the entire speech.
I've done a lot of reading on this and can't find any solid evidence that CFA is an anti-LGBT organization. Pro-traditional, absolutely. Non-supportive of LGBT, sure. What I have seen is a lot of "this is what they meant" and flaunting of minor donations.
Pro-"A" and not supportive of "B" does not equal Anti-"B".

It is about free speech. I have never went into a Chick Fil A and was asked about my orientation. I AM SUPPORTING FREE SPEECH. It's a shame, the liberals cover themselves in the blanket of freedom when it suits them.

Marriage & Family Foundation: $1,188,380
I don't think, and have never said CFA hates gays. The marriage and family foundation is not a hate group in the least. Using your words, "Pro-traditional, absolutely. Non-supportive of LGBT, sure." I agree with this. You say "non-supportive", others feel "anti" is more applicable. Semantics. Generally if someone is Pro-Obama, they are Anti-Romney. If they are Pro-life, they are Anti-abortion. I feel that Pro-A generally does imply Anti-B. But again, it is just semantics.

CFA can do whatever it wants. People can respond (in support or not) however they want. Some people see nothing wrong with what CFA does, others do. I am happy that I live in a counrty where everyone can openly share their views and opinions. I am glad people can peacefuly protest without fear. I am glad that people actually can produce change in their country (more liberal or more conservative change).

Personally, I hope the view of CFA aren't shared by the majority (although, currently, they probably are). I feel the ball is rolling toward gay equality and I don't think it can be stopped (which is wonderful). I can do my part to support it by not patroning CFA, and I know many others will do the same. :)

"What about the left's actions in busing hundreds to peoples' homes and scaring the hell out of the kids that are there?" I don't know what you are referring to here?

People might not like pickets, but it is part of a peaceful protest. Pickets are another form of freedom of speech. CFA can state their views and protestors can show theirs. That is what America is about. I see people picketing outside planned parenthood all the time. I wonder how the young girl trying to get birth control feels - fearful probably. Both sides of the political spectrum picket. That is nothing new.

And if you want to talk about kids being scared, imagine the decades and decades of fear that the gay community (many who are children) has lived with. It is time to end the fear.

News flash, there are so many people trying to get IN at the Exeter Chick-Fil-A to purchase, that some are turned away.

Wow. I swung by the Audubon location just before noon and it definitely looks busy, but I don't think anyone was getting turned away. If anyone has pictures of the crowds of hungry Chick-fil-A supporters, post them in our Pics & Clips section.

James, not a good idea. I can just imagination the retaliation that could develop.

Retaliation? I hope not. I can't imagine what it would bring on as far as retaliation.

I realize that the comment section is always a bit of a minefield, especially with contentious issues, but I'll keep an eye out for anything that violates our terms of service. I always hope my users will conduct themselves in an appropriate manner.

I had Chick Fil A for lunch and it was not yet noon and the line at the Montgomery Mall was wrapping around the food court. Go Chikin!

And Yes, it is about Freedom of Speech. Having a business denied the right to operate because of its owners stated opinions or beliefs, even if you think they are discriminatory, is an assault on freedom of speech. That is what caused the outpouring or support for CFA. Some of you are so blind you are missing the point. The outpouring or support didn't start until Mayors started saying they would block Chick Fil A. It was not started when the CFA president stated his views. So you cannot say this is a gay rights issue, it is FREEDOM OF SPEECH and I am tired of the left trying to SILENCE the right. (Case in point: Obama and Fox News.)

The PLO has publicly stated it will not rest until Israel is thrown into the Mediterranean sea. It is a lie that all gays want is marriage equality. They will not be happy until God and religion (especially Christianity and MOST especially Catholic Christianity) are overthrown.

However, the gates of hell (aka the homosexual agenda) will not prevail against Holy Mother Church.

Lisa, you seem really fearful, angry and unhappy. Go get a massage or something. Go for a nature walk. Really. Your attitude seems self-destructive. Put a little love in your heart. It's all going to be okay.

This is going to come in pieces, b/c I have so much to say.

The argument for so many is that the Bible told them so. Well, I guess that makes rape OK. According to Judges 21: 10-24 NLT, “They told the men of Benjamin who still needed wives, "Go and hide in the vineyards.  When the women of Shiloh come out for their dances, rush out from the vineyards, and each of you can take one of them home to be your wife!  And when their fathers and brothers come to us in protest, we will tell them, 'Please be understanding.  Let them have your daughters, for we didn't find enough wives for them when we destroyed Jabesh-gilead. And you are not guilty of breaking the vow since you did not give your daughters in marriage to them.'" ” Slavery would also be OK according to the Bible. Leviticus 25:44-46 NLT states, “However, you may purchase male or female slaves from among the foreigners who live among you.  You may also purchase the children of such resident foreigners, including those who have been born in your land.  You may treat them as your property, passing them on to your children as a permanent inheritance.  You may treat your slaves like this, but the people of Israel, your relatives, must never be treated this way."
Proof that the Bible is not a good argument.

You're right, but not in the way you intended. People like you intend to humiliate others in an attempt to deflect the person's argument and circumvent the real issues. You in particular use ad hominem attacks in an attempt to get others to *think* I am hysterical or insane. Not going to work. I have a real fear and a real anger against the rabid pro-gay agenda. This agenda is anti-tolerance, not pro-tolerance, and it will stop at nothing until people like me bow to you and pledge our allegiance to your cause. This is war. And I will fight you. And no, I don't need a massage or a walk. I need people like you to back off and sodomize each other in the privacy of your own bedrooms rather than rubbing my face in your twisted lifestyle.

I love that which is good and decent and holy. I do not love sin. You love sin. I don't. I think you should massage the sin out of your life.

I grew up a Christian. My family went to church every Sunday. We spent all of our holidays in the church. We spent our summer days at bible school camp. We volunteered our time to help the community our church was in. The message that was resounding throughout all of my time spent in my Christian church was do unto others as you would have done to you and love thy neighbor. No where did they ever tell us to not accept people who enter same sex marriages. When I was a child, we had a lesbian couple in our extended family. We were taught that it was their life to do as they choose and we should always be respectful of others. We were taught to respect, not hate. Those 2 wonderful women are still in a very loving relationship 40 years later. How many “traditional” marriages have held together that long? Why are we not appalled by the fact that so many enter this sacrament of love as man and wife and leave it as if it is a contract they can void and move onto the next. Marriage is a sacrament, not a contract. Society is so comfortable breeding hate against those that want to enter this sacrament of love, if they are not a man and a woman, but they are OK with the high rate of divorce and the broken families that result from these divorces.

This conversation tends to get ridiculous when references to men and boys, women and girls or the ignorant comparison of man and beast become part of the argument. This is about man and woman, man and man, woman and woman. It is about consenting adults. You may also bring in the argument of polygamy, hey if a woman wants to share her husband with others, that is her choice. The statement of Pope Nicholas I in which he declared in 866, "If the consent be lacking in a marriage, all other celebrations, even should the union be consummated, are rendered void." This high ranking Christian also had the wisdom to refer to consenting adults.
As for CFA. I will continue to boycott them on the principle of their food is greasy trash. I will now have a new purpose to educate others on why they should not eat at fast food chains such as these who fund hate, not education. This is not about me trying to convince you to love gays. This is a message of respect. Stay educated people. The Bible should not be your end-all, be-all argument, we have evolved and that text has not. Samuel Adams said it best, "It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless
minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds." Stay educated and stay respectful. Go to bed at night knowing that the message you are sending would make you proud if your children treated you the same way you are treating others.

The fact that your family failed to bring you up correctly in the "fear and admonition of the Lord" has no bearing on the teachings of the Church. Your family dropped the ball, and now you have a misguided understanding of right and wrong. I'm sorry this happened to you.

In other news, two lesbians just beat and buried alive another lesbian in a love triangle gone wrong. What is your point?

People who tend to go overboard with hate for stuff, especially gay rights, seem to have deep seeded issues they are fighting. How many religious right wing "preachers" have been outted as gay or caught molesting little boys?

And that is all I have to say about that....

It's interesting. Everyone seems to be exercising their free speech rights now.

Screw chic filet I support this protest and any other protest they decide to conduct (as far at the same se. Kiss day!) I hope that there is such a big turn out that the closed minded holy rollers can't get in without a couple kissing there partner and being directly in there way and in there face! I am condemning all of there establishments by pledging to never spend another dime there now or ever and forever! And thank you Philadelphia for condemning them in the city of brotherly love! They get mad props for that and I really hope to see ALL other large and small cities follow suit with condemning them in there cities as well!!!, kick them to the curb with there closed-minded evil outrageous view on same sex relations! WHO ARE THEY to be the moral compass of the world and WHO put them in charge of reprimanding them by refusing them there mediocre, at best formed chicken"product"! Anyhow everyone just remember sometimes more than not you have got to fight and stand up for our rights and equality! But you have more than half of the world backing you protests, SO keep on keeping on and lets all show them what a little determination can do to there poorly run restaurants, let's hit them where it hurts, in the bank account. Wheather they choose to admit it or not there will be or are sorry they made such a rediculous comment - with all my love sincerely yours Alexander P. Gibbons of royersford,PA !love you guys !!!!!!!!!!!!

Holy Canoli People...this is the hateful and bigoted quote:
"We are very much supportive of the family -- the biblical definition of the family unit," Cathy said. "We are a family-owned business, a family-led business, and we are married to our first wives. We give God thanks for that."

I cannot believe all of this is over THAT quote.
Read more: http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/national/long-lines-at-valley-chick-fil-a-spots-in-support-of-marriage-stance#ixzz22KLwARdz

You know, if heterosexual folks showed up at my restaurant to grope and slobber all over each other, I'd have to kick them out. If they're trying to make a point instead of offending or hurting business, they'll keep it modest.

Uh oh, it looks like the silent majority got mobilized today in support of Chick-Fil-A.
Take a look at what is happening in Chick-Fil-A's all across the country today!
http://twitchy.com/2012/08/01/boycott-fail-redux-citizens-santa-unite-for-chick-fil-a-appreciation-day-photos-show-huge-success/

Have you noticed the people on the left are trying to change the arguement from a 1st Amendment Rights issue to a gay & lesbian issue? Local governments are trying to shut down Chick-Fil-A's because of what the founder said, not because of the compan's business practices. This is very dangerous and you people on the left are usefull idiots.

Tried to hit the CFA in Warrington. Couldn't even get into the parking lot! The place was packed with a line long enough to wrap around the building. The drive thru line went around the building, out the driveway, and down Rt 611!

Took a few pictures. Will be posting them to Facebook later.

No need to protest, it will just encourage "christians" to support them. Just don't eat there. You are not going to change narrow minds who are afraid to think outside of the "box ".

Just got back from CFA in Warrington. We were there for an hour, and the entire time, there were folks in line waiting to get in. The inside was packed, folks out the door, around the building to the drive-in then doubled back to the door.
Also, a solid column of cars going around the building to the drive-in and another solid line on Easton Road backed up to the BJ's driveway.Many, many supportive beeps of a horn. Beware of what will be shown in newspapers and the news tonight & tomorrow. No doubt there will be a good-sized picture of the 2 young ladies who set up on the corner with signs opposing CFA. Also, I don't know if Fox 29 did any interviews or filming earlier in the day, but as soon as the young ladies showed up, a camera guy and one with a microphone jumped out of the truck & filmed and talked to them. I hollered at them," What are we chopped liver?" Someone in the crowd say, "No we're chopped chicken." LOL! A great friendly, patient crowd. Everyone knew why they were there, and several had pocket Constitutions with them.

I think CFA should have a line of clothing.
A cow with a shirt saying, "I'm not chicken".

Do you know where the tactic of "jumping all over the one who doesn't agree with you" came from? You know everyone point their fingers at the person and yell accusations (homophobic, racist, etc…) at them until they become embarrassed and back down. “The Communist Manifesto”!

Sorry, Let me back off that last comment. I'm second guessing my memory of where the tactic originated from. In America I believe it has become widely used through Saul Alinsky's "Rules for Radicals" who dedicated the book...
"to the first radical known to man who rebelled against the establishment and did it so effectively that he at least won his own kingdom -- Lucifer."

I think this is ridiculous! Mr. Cathy was only practicing his freedom of speech. I think all the gay's are taking this to far. They need to grow up. It is wrong for same sex couples to marry. Thank you Mr. Cathy for saying what you believe!

Chick-fil-A's President brought this unto himself, and the company over which he presides. He does have the Freedom of Speech, to say how he feels - - and customers of this public eatery have their own Rights to Freely Respond in kind - and a consumer's best weapon is the withdrawal of their patronage. If Dan Cathy wants to wade into a public debate - especially one as saturated with hateful prejudice as is the same-sex marriage topic - then he invites whatever sort of public backlash that comes his way. And if Mike Huckabee wants to galvanize the homophobic community into a targeted consumerism of support, then God bless him. But the shareholders of this publicly traded corporation should be involved in the public relations decision-making activities, as well, since its their collective investment that has given this franchise its financial strength throughout the years. In this respect, the President is "messing with their money", and perhaps they choose not to be invested in a company that engages in wedge-issue politics, for fear of their stock value to plummet as a result of this unnecessary infusion of personal beliefs. It was unprofessional, if not just plain hurtful, to a wide swath of the American public - and that portion of their consumers deserves not to be "judged" on their way to a chicken sandwich. The Kiss-a-thon on Friday is an excellent demonstration of true democracy - Let Love Rule!!!

I believe in the freedom of speech and am ex-military and would have died to defend that right.

I do not agree with same sex marriage but it is my right as an American to have that freedom to say so just as it is for those who support same sex marriage to do so.

I'm a Veteran of this Country and a Constitutionalist, and Chick-fil-A has every right to express their first amendment.

Secondly, christians DO NOT force their values on others. If you think that, you simply never went to church or picked up the bible and read it. Just because someone might not agree with gays having the "title" of being married, does NOT mean we hate gay people like the Media and far left are trying to portray.

Conservatives have gay family members as well, and this was never an issue until government got involved.

Let's not lose focus on the community organizer who has given us 5 trillion in deficit and counting!

The problem w/ Chick-fil-A is the same w/ smoking; it takes to long for these products to kill the people ingesting them.
Cathy has the right to say what he wants, but he is foolish to say what he did out loud. Make chicken & shut-up!

Thank you for your service AS and I agree with your post 100%

Dot I think people--celebs who are dumb as rocks should keep their yap shut. That includes Cathy, his is foolish to say what he did. He has something in common w/ Tom Cruise.

Hi, Golden. Are you aware what the man actually said? There is nothing anti-gay in his statement. It is pro-traditional marriage as he believes it to be.

Speaking of "dumb as rocks" I think that statement applies to people like me, integrity isn't one of my strong suits. I superimpose my comments onto this site as the Golden Cockroach, who's identity I have stolen. I am not to be trusted. I should take my own medicine and keep my "yap" shut but I'm not bright enough to know when to shut up.

http://goldencockroach.wordpress.com/

People who support _same sex marriage_ don't want an enterprise to use their profits to support a position they don't endorse. Those individuals have the ability to opt out by not supporting said business: HOWEVER; Christians/Catholics/Religious (who have protected freedoms outlined in the constitution) CANNOT opt out of the Health Care Regulations that support Morning After pill or aborta fascia drugs and or abortion funding. That is unjust. How about some fairness and justice here.

Will the proponents of same sex marriage attack these individuals? They announced this information yesterday. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB5ECWgHXgs>;; Will they be protesting and kissing outside of african-american churches?

This entire situation is crazy. My father was in the restaurant business and every year, he contributed the use of his banquet facility for the Red Cross to have a fundraiser. No one complained. So, what is the difference. Just because liberals believe in the Red Cross???? Every man and woman who owns a business has the right to support the organizations they want to. Why can't the August 3rd people just stand outside and picket...no more chicken or something. Aren't you the people who are fighting so hard for freedom and equality....or just YOUR freedom and equality.

Home Depot has openly donated a ton of money to support gay marriage. My choice was shop at Lowes instead. Use your freedoms wisely, because it looks as though they will be taken away by the goofy ultra libs who have no real agenda except to make the United States into exactly what they feel they want on any given day.

BTW, I am not anti-gay. Our neighborhood is partially made up of gay couples and one couple in particular, I love and respect . We can sit down and talk about our beliefs and we can respectfully agree to disagree. I actually love and respect them both. We can sit down and talk about our beliefs and we can respectfully disagree.

This is about freedom, people. STOP making everything a political statement. Live and let live...eat at Chic-fil-A if you wish or don't eat there. Shop at Home Depot or don't shop there.

Thank you Janis, agreed.

This will be about 3 comments long.Last evening, within my comment, I posted this:."...Beware of what will be shown in newspapers and the news tonight & tomorrow. No doubt there will be a good-sized picture of the 2 young ladies who set up on the corner with signs opposing CFA. Also, I don't know if Fox 29 did any interviews or filming earlier in the day, but as soon as the young ladies showed up, a camera guy and one with a microphone jumped out of the truck & filmed and talked to them... Everyone knew why they were there, and several had pocket Constitutions with them" Well, Fox 29 did exactly as I expected. See video: http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/19176062/hundreds-show-support-at-chick-fil-a-appreciation-day

Part II: I sent an email to them this morning: I sent an email to them this morning: "Hello. I was at the Chick-Fil-A in Warrington yesterday from about 6:30 to 7:30 PM. I viewed the video of the coverage by Omari Fleming. It was biased and incomplete in regard to the purpose of the event, as well as the portrayal of the folks who were waiting to get into the establishment.
The Fox 29 truck was parked across the entry driveway from the CFA building. The report starts with the statement that people were there to support the owner's stance against same-sex marriage. I can not say how Mr. Fleming came to that conclusion, as he did not speak to anyone who was in the crowd at the building.
The video shows Mr. Fleming speaking to a man who expressed his views on same-sex marriage. That must have been before I arrived as I did not see that encounter. I noticed that it was a gentleman who was not in the crowd at the building, but somewhere on the periphery.
It was not until the 2 young ladies who were there to protest CFA arrived, that I saw Mr. Fleming and the cameraman got out of the truck. They immediately approached them. On the video, Mr. Fleming stated there were confrontations with the protesters, which was not true. Yes, there was another gentleman in the video who spoke directly to the young ladies. That gentleman however was not with the crowd.

Part III: "I question the sincerity and veracity of the reporting. Mr. Fleming did not come to the building at all to speak to anyone. No one from the crowd confronted the protesters. The conversation among the group centered on the right of free speech.
There was no mention of any opinions regarding same-sex marriage, only that the CEO had every right to say what he said. If the various Mayors of Boston, Chicago and San Francisco and the Councilman from Philly had not threatened the CEO and his livelihood, there would have been no event at all.
I watch Fox 29 on occasion, but with this type of biased, inaccurate, incomplete "reporting", I will minimize my viewing and encourage others to do the same".

To me free speech is the only thing that matters in this whole mess. The ACLU is defending the KKK's right to free speech in an "adopt a highway" campaign. How should this be handled.

Golden, I always thought you were goofy. You might be, but I agree w/ you and your thoughts. Cathy is retarded for what he said. If he was into Howard Stern the people standing behind him would be calling for his head! Everyone is a fraud. incl. me & the Cockroach!

Ahhh Dot,
Thank you for your comment. I do now understand where you were coming from when you said you would not watch Fox News again and advise your friends. You, also, misunderstood me. I am very much a conservative. I have almost no liberal bent except that I do believe in peoples individual rights. But, my group of friends is very eclectic. I do believe that gays should have their own union with the ability to have couples' privileges...I just do not want them to change the traditional definition of marriage. That being said, I do watch FOX, MSNBC and CBS. It is my opinion that after watching MSNBC and CBS, I have been made very aware of the liberal point of view. I then turn on FOX and hear both sides of the same story. In the Fox clip you sited, my reaction was only that we all knew (we conservatives) knew why the mass was there. There didn't seem to be a need to interview participants (although later on the news it is obvious that they did). Having interviewed the lesbian couple was, in my opinion, in keeping with Fox's efforts to be fair and balanced.

Hi, Janice. I see your confusion. For clarification, though, the video was from Fox 29, the local station and its news, not the FNC cable channel. I believe they needed to lay out the full parameters of the story. Yes, this story on FNC, would have needed less explanation of what the gist of the story was, and it would be important to show the other side. I watch the Fox News Channel, and it did a good job of coverage and discussion.
Just tonight, Bill O"Reilly had a good "Talking Points" segment that laid out the argument well. It's at this site: http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/oreilly/index.html#/v/1768571963001/a-big-victory-for-traditional-forces/?playlist_id=86923
I watch MSNBC and CNN also to get a feel for what is being said. Also, I subscribe to various web sites and facebook pages to keep an eye on happenings. Very interesting! My whole thing is we have a 1st Amendment right to free speech, and no private citizen should be threatened with loss of any kind due to stated beliefs.

It will be interesting to see how the protest goes today.I'll ignore this,as it is an attempt by gay activists to get folks to react in a negative way.I don't care what they do,but stand for Dan Cathy's right to say and do what he will.If no one bothers them,I believe there will be problems that are caused by activist groups.From what I observed in Warrington,I believe that at the least the guy who confronted the young ladies was a "plant".There were 2 young guys who had been standing at the corner of the property for a time talking on phones.When the protesters arrived, they went down to that area.After the gentleman confronted them,he and the 2 guys went across the driveway and hung out.Very suspicious!I've seen this on several occasions at events in DC.The "opposition" (whoever they may be) stages an argument between a person pretending to be with the group and someone opposing their views. During the encounter, there is someone recording the whole thing. Eventually, the confrontation turns into a display by the "plant/imposter/infiltrator" that makes the group appear like idiots.This in turn gets put on youtube to try to perpetuate some kind of negative stereotype.Once there was such an encounter and I started folks chanting,"If you're not an infiltrator, step away". Interestingly, the only ones left were the 2 guys hollering and the recording guy. With that, they all left. The tactics of the left are very interesting, maddening, predictable and pretty hateful at times.

Hate Speech proponents try to stifle debate and rewrite history through omission.
<http://www.armenianweekly.com/2012/01/23/breaking-news-french-senate-passes-bill-criminalizing-armenian-genocide-denial/>;. If you _deny_ the Armenian Genocide occurred you can be convicted of "hate speech; BUT; if you say that the Turkish _committed_ that Genocide; that is "hate speech" as it insults "Turkishness". So, you just don't say anything as not to offend. Put another way... it would be akin to stating that the Holocaust didn't occur; that is "Hate Speech" , but if you say that the Germans at the time committed the atrocities; that is "Hate Speech". So how do you discuss a topic?

I would hasten to add that the Mayors involvement here makes me wonder... What ever happened to the Left's love of the Separation of Church and State? Now because THEY disagree with a religious tenet held by a private citizen OR a private business they feel that they can impose THEIR (The States) value and belief on them by BULLYING. In this case the "State" includes - The Chicago Values? The Boston Values and the San Fransisco Values? The juice flows both ways in this conduit, doesn't it? Also find it curious that Rahm Emmanual- the mayor of Chicago was the White House Chief of Staff until a year ago or so; But President Obama didn't "evolve" his position on this matter until 3 months ago. Would President Obama have been welcome in Chicago because his public opinion was basically the same as Dan Cathy's? Or is it that we now have to believe what the President believes?

Dot and Issue Driven, you are both correct. Earlier this morning, I found myself thinking about Hitler....same goal, different tactics. Kill off individual freedoms that do not coincide with yours. It is amazing that the left can't see themselves as they really are. It is not that they believe in what they are saying, but it is the anger and hateful ways in which they display their opposition. Issue Driven, do you honestly believe that Obama's earlier position was real???? He only espouses what the voters with whom he is talking wish to hear. It's all about being reelected. It is becoming more and more obvious that he wants to strip the entire nation of their individual rights so as to return us to the original state from which we fought for independence.

This is ridiculous...what's next, Philly kicks out the Catholic Church?

Believe me, Stephanie, it would make them quite happy if it were that easy. But you see already how they are forcing the Catholic institutions to go against what their beliefs are. I was born and raised a Roman Catholic. I am not one who wears religion on my shirtsleeve, but I am resenting so much what Christians have been having to put up with. Art in a public institution depicting the Blessed Mother with urine and feces all over it is just one example. But honestly, burn the Koran and the President along with his liberal cronies have to step in. Nancy Pelosi, she is the worst...., "...I was born and raised a Catholic and to my knowledge, the pope has never taken a stand on abortion..." If I hadn't heard it with my own ears, I would never have believed it. But this isn't a religious thing, I was just trying to show what lying, double standard and hypocritical people we have "serving" "we the people.".

What ever happened to separation of church and state? While I agree that gay marriage should be allowed as a legal construct... a religious one is another story, that should be up to the church and have nothing to do with law. But It is well within Mr Cathy's rights to hold to his religious convictions. I am willing to bet that most of you who are rallying and boycotting chick-fil-a because of his religious beliefs have at one time or another patronized a church (private Catholic/Christian education, church collection plate, church bazaar, carnival etc) which is quite a large institution in favor of similar traditional beliefs (marriage between a man and a woman) and who would be quick to echo the sentiments of Mr Cathy. Hypocrites? It is no surprise that Chick-fil-a is run by a religious family, they have never been open on Sundays, it is pretty much public knowledge. Why is everyone so shocked that Mr Cathy is in opposition to gay marriage? I wonder how many of you outraged protesters of chic-fil-a have kids that go to catholic school, or do you only believe in this cause when its not a real sacrifice and you can feel like you "did something". If you don't like it, don't eat there. This is ridiculous.

By The Way.... DOMA (The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Pub.L. 104-199, 110 Stat. 2419, enacted September 21, 1996, 1 U.S.C. § 7 and 28 U.S.C. § 1738C) is a United States federal law that defines marriage as the legal union of one man and one woman. The law passed both houses of Congress by large majorities and was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on September 21, 1996.) <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defense_of_Marriage_Act>; It was supported until President Obama unilaterally _decided_ it was unconstitutional and had his justice department stop enforcing it. <http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/260494/breaking-obama-administration-declares-doma-unconstitutional-wont-defend-it-court-dani>; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BUT if you want to hear a nice reasoned debate on the central issue please follow this link to a Dennis Prager debating Perez HIlton on Larry King. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTE9zWaQc_Y>;

Thank you liberals and progressives for making Chick Fil A a great success on Wednesday. The record sales could not have happened with you all! Because of your sick and twisted views, Chick Fil A will continue to thrive. Thanks again!