Chick-fil-a stands up (Houston, Lawn: living, business, place)

[testmo]

I guess I just can't put my mind around it, but I have a hard time understanding how people equate the push for gay rights as the "PC movement." Were the rights for black people and native Americans a PC push? Or if this different because it is a religious argument?

How is pushing for more freedom and equality killing America? I'd say the hate, the caustic tone our elected politicians have for each other and their own people is what is killing us. But that is a whole other argument

You have the right to your opinion and your own actions. People who will no longer eat at Chick-fil-a have their right. You should be supportive of them having that right, because if they lose it you may be next

[mtgmike]

Originally Posted by testmo

there are numerous restaurants and food trucks in the Houston area that have voiced their support for the GLBT population and their rights. there are also numerous restaurants/eatiers owned by gay people. Have you been to one of these? How'd you like the food? Barnaby's offers a great hamburger

My realtor owns a country cooking type place, and its amazing, but I dont think his preference in life partners has anything to do with it. He's also a conservative, so let that blow your mind.

[testmo]

Good for him and good you like the place. That post was regarding a persons comments asking about a pro-gay food place that is tasty

[chris_ut]

Some people take their internets too seriously

[rynetwo]

Originally Posted by Topaz

Not me. I won't shop there, either.

In 50 years, the people defending Chick-Fil-A will look just like the people who defended segregation. On the wrong side of history.

That's an idiotic stretch.

[Topaz]

Originally Posted by Glossa

So, Topaz, anyone who believes in traditional marriage is an enemy in your eyes?

First of all, why do Biblical literalists pick the "one man and one woman" verse but ignore the verses about multiple wives, stoning brides who aren't virgins, allowing men to have multiple concubines, requiring widows to marry the brother of their dead husband, etc. Why do "traditionalists" insist on following some verses and ignoring others?

But that aside, your religious beliefs should not be allowed to deny civil rights to other people. You don't like same sex marriage? Fine, marry whomever you want. But don't deny that right to other people based on your religion that not everyone shares. Their marriage IN NO WAY threatens your marriage.

There are significant ramifications for denying people marriage or civil unions, many of them financial and some of them psychological. It is wrong.

[deckhanddavy]

Originally Posted by Lost_In_Translation

If they started serving their chicken biscuits all day. They're so addictive they should be illegal.

Damn, this is soooo true. Their chicken biscuits are too good. I used to risk being late for work when my cravings were too great. Wish they sold them all day!

[txdemo]

Originally Posted by Topaz

First of all, why do Biblical literalists pick the "one man and one woman" verse but ignore the verses about multiple wives, stoning brides who aren't virgins, allowing men to have multiple concubines, requiring widows to marry the brother of their dead husband, etc. Why do "traditionalists" insist on following some verses and ignoring others?

But that aside, your religious beliefs should not be allowed to deny civil rights to other people. You don't like same sex marriage? Fine, marry whomever you want. But don't deny that right to other people based on your religion that not everyone shares. Their marriage IN NO WAY threatens your marriage.

There are significant ramifications for denying people marriage or civil unions, many of them financial and some of them psychological. It is wrong.

I couldn't have expressed this any better. Thanks

[Illủmiñatex]

Originally Posted by Topaz

First of all, why do Biblical literalists pick the "one man and one woman" verse but ignore the verses about multiple wives, stoning brides who aren't virgins, allowing men to have multiple concubines, requiring widows to marry the brother of their dead husband, etc. Why do "traditionalists" insist on following some verses and ignoring others?

But that aside, your religious beliefs should not be allowed to deny civil rights to other people. You don't like same sex marriage? Fine, marry whomever you want. But don't deny that right to other people based on your religion that not everyone shares. Their marriage IN NO WAY threatens your marriage.

There are significant ramifications for denying people marriage or civil unions, many of them financial and some of them psychological. It is wrong.

Wow this is a word for word copy and paste from comments from a left wing news site. Not that I disagree with you, but this has about as much original thought as a weed-based message board.

One thing I do agree with, comparing the gay struggle to the black struggle is idiotic. One example, two gay guys earning power nowadays is as good as you can possibly get. Its why SF is unaffordable for anyone else.

[Topaz]

Originally Posted by Illủmiñatex

Wow this is a word for word copy and paste from comments from a left wing news site. Not that I disagree with you, but this has about as much original thought as a weed-based message board.

I have said this elsewhere. Perhaps they copied me.