Area customers want to "eat mor chikin," not talk politics.
Following a in support of the chicken chain that has spoken out against gay marriage, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation organized "National Same-Sex Kiss Day at Chick-fil-A." The Friday event called for same-sex couples to visit Chick-fil-A locations and take photos or videos of themselves kissing.
At busy locations in White Marsh and Perry Hall, there were no visible Chick-fil-A supporters or protesters on Friday afternoon—just hungry customers.
Kara, who declined to give her last name, stopped by the restaurant for a bite after a morning spent shopping. She said she is familiar with the controversy surrounding the chain and doesn't agree with its stance on same-sex marriage.
"Maybe I should have been more mindful," Kara said, before ordering a chicken nuggets meal.
Ben, who also refused to give his last name, said he is aware of the dispute but is not concerned about it. He visited the nearby Nottingham Square location during his lunch break.
"I'm just trying to eat," he said.
When interviewed, employees at both restaurants said they had had not witnessed any protests.
Customers and workers at the on Belair Road declined to comment on the controversy.
The local trend appears to reflect the event's nationwide response. According to USA Today, Chick-fil-A restaurants have reported a low number of protesters across the country.
Really, what bothers me more is the overall lack of tolerance of people everywhere. Everyone's so self important how dare someone else think differently. Very few arguments are - logically speaking - black and white. Everyone's just intolerant of other people and their views - social, political, religious. Why, I don't completely understand. I could even apply this to the Middle East. Who died and made us responsible for the well being of people there? If we paid more attention to our OWN people, this country would be much better off today.
Time after time the "Right" has given all sorts of ammo to the "Left" as far as making inroads with "the middle". Time and again, the idiots running "the Left" blow the opportunity. I find it amazing that "the Right" does such a better job messaging then the "Left". It's been this way for years. ...and yes, this was grossly, I mean grossly, generalized. The general point, I believe, most will agree is pretty much true - if one detaches themselves personally from their views.
I do not tolerate racists and bigots. There is nothing radical about that. That simple.
Ultimately, you are entitled to your view and judgment of others. This doesn't make my previous statements factually incorrect, however. They are only perceived by you to be 'wrong' because they don't fit your personal view. You should be careful how you label generic folks as bigots, however. Not every supporter of Chic-Fil-A (as it applies to this thread) hates homosexuals. In fact, not every Christian is anti gay-marriage. I can fairly safely say that every Christian wants nothing to do with gay marriages within their Church. Then again, this isn't unreasonable (even if I don't agree with it!) because that's what freedom of religion is. Where you'll see me continue to fight with religious folks until the end of time over, is when it comes to secular rights in our society. I also get a kick out of how some of them seem to think the word 'marriage' belongs only to them (and heterosexuals). it's so myopically quaint. It's almost cute. I would no sooner push my equality beliefs on a religion as I would allow them to push their religious doctrine into my public policy. Supporting Chic-Fil-A is, quite honestly, not public policy. Politicians bad mouthing Chic-Fil-A is, quite honestly, petulant and childish. Left or Right (obviously left, in this case).
I do have my views and they don't necessarily agree with yours. Anytime I see Fox News supporting anything I know exactly what it means, my own bias after many years. Maybe you are not as wise as you think. You just might have missed one, just maybe. Look carefully. As I have said before, the owner of CFA can do anything he wants with his money and anyone can call him out for that view. A bigoted person's view is just that in my mind, never tolerated, but legal. I refuse to "tolerate" that "view". In my view, religion is the smokescreen used for most outside of the church. You said, "Hating on Chic-Fil-A for having freedom of religion is just as hypocritical/wrong as those who use religion to prevent homosexual marriage." You are wrong, no one has espoused that point of view at all. It is the anti-gay agenda the owner supports that is despised.
The owner of CFA beliefs are that marraige is between a man and a woman. He is religious and keeps his stores closed on Sundays. Who Cares? Just what is his anti-gay agenda?
Who cares? Maybe 50% of the population. You have to do better than that.
There are Chick-fil-a restaurants open on sunday, I have never seen the one on Bel Air Rd open but I have seen other ones open.
Can you tell us which one was open on a Sunday? When you own a business, you are company time 24/7 http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Company/Highlights-Sunday
http://mrctv.org/videos/checking-out-chick-fil-appreciation-day
The WinShape Foundation, funded primarily by donations from Chick-Fil-A and its owners, has contributed over $2 million in just the last year to anti-gay groups such as the Family Research Council, which has been described by some as a hate group. That's an agenda by most definitions, not a belief.
Peter Sprigg, the Family Research Council’s senior researcher has said: - “I would much prefer to export homosexuals from the United States than to import them.” - “I think there would be a place for criminal sanctions on homosexual behavior.” “So we should outlaw gay behavior?” Matthews asked. “Yes,” Sprigg replied. Others from FRC have said: - "There is a strong undercurrent of pedophilia in the homosexual subculture. Homosexual activists want to promote the flouting of traditional sexual prohibitions at the earliest possible age....they want to encourage a promiscuous society - and the best place to start is with a young and credulous captive audience in the public schools." - Robert Knight, Family Research Council - Gary Bauer: "involvement in homosexuality can kill you. It can kill you emotionally, it can kill you physically, and it can certainly kill you spiritually." And on and on....... One man's hate group is another person's religion I guess.
From http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Company/Highlights-Sunday : "Why We're Closed on Sundays Our founder, Truett Cathy, made the decision to close on Sundays in 1946 when he opened his first restaurant in Hapeville, Georgia. He has often shared that his decision was as much practical as spiritual. He believes that all franchised Chick-fil-A Operators and their Restaurant employees should have an opportunity to rest, spend time with family and friends, and worship if they choose to do so. That's why all Chick-fil-A Restaurants are closed on Sundays. It's part of our recipe for success."
Your straw man argument fails as over 95% of all dollars goes to women's health. Nice try. 95% of Family Research Council $$ goes to hate. Your choice, donate where you wish.
http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/family-research-council
http://news.yahoo.com/chick-fil-evaluates-funding-anti-gay-marriage-groups-171246887--abc-news-politics.html