chick fil-a has no business in minneapolis and minnesota (living in, food)

[Minntoaz]

Originally Posted by pete6032

There are already multiple restaurants open in the Twin Cities.

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By multiple you mean two right? I looked it up and saw that but they are new right?

[okie1962]

Originally Posted by Glenfield

I understand the point you are trying to make but you are off target on this one. Even if they were comaprable entities, the opponents of the mosque wanted them to relocate several blocks further north while the OP wants to prohibit CFA from opening anywhere, at least in Minnesota. Apples and oranges.

Still I get your larger point that those who supported boycotts from one side of the political spectrum should not protest when they come from the other side. In that way, I thought the JCPenney illustration was stronger.

I have already stated that I feel people should vote with their feet, but a few on here were pointing out the intolerance of liberals because some object to Chick-fil-a going to MSP. I was just showing it goes both ways. And so I was asking why should the mosque have to move at all?

You have to admit, it the founder of Chick-fil-a was giving money to the KKK there wouldn't be so many folks welcoming them to their community.

[chessgeek]

While I also disagree with the owner's anti gay rights stand, the First Amendment gives him the right to his opinion. The owner has been losing the gay marriage rights debate, anyways, as more states pass it every few months. BTW, progressives are not the only people with free speech rights.

You do have the right to organize a boycott of that business if you choose, but you do not have the right to decide whether they can start a business and establish some "thought control" litmus test for new businesses in Minneapolis or elsewhere. That sounds like it could be very Orwellian/Big Brother. It can also be used against the left, so be careful for what you wish.

If they have friendly and well mannered employees compared to most other fast food places, they should be welcomed.

[okie1962]

Originally Posted by chessgeek

While I also disagree with the owner's anti gay rights stand, the First Amendment gives him the right to his opinion. The owner has been losing the gay marriage rights debate, anyways, as more states pass it every few months. BTW, progressives are not the only people with free speech rights.

You do have the right to organize a boycott of that business if you choose, but you do not have the right to decide whether they can start a business and establish some "thought control" litmus test for new businesses in Minneapolis or elsewhere. That sounds like it could be very Orwellian/Big Brother. It can also be used against the left, so be careful for what you wish.

If they have friendly and well mannered employees compared to most other fast food places, they should be welcomed.

The ones here in Tulsa has a sign in the front windows that say "No Nasty Gays!" LOL just kidding.

I noticed that we have a few new chicken restaurants here in Tulsa called "Raising Canes" I have tried it out and really like them. Like I say, I vote with my feet and wallet.

[Mason3000]

Originally Posted by RogersParkGuy

Rubbish.

Plenty of companies have changed their practices as a result of public protest. In fact, few companies have changed them for any other reason. Just this weekend, Whole Foods, facing a large-scale protest from its own employees, agreed not to penalize workers who took Thanksgiving off. Individual acts, like refusing to patronize a given business, accomplish nothing.

We need to remind our "Christian" fellow-citizens that this is not a theocracy. They don't get permission to spread hate or practice discrimination because their filthy, good-for-nothing religion says it's okay.

Yeah diversity!

[Mason3000]

Originally Posted by hershey4u2014

Some cities like Chicago for instance have tried to block efforts opening chik fil a. As the president of chik fil a is against gay marriage and has donated money( around 20 million) to anti groups as well as Uganda's kill the gays bill. Minneapolis Is a progressive cities overall and we don't need businesses like this building here. I was reading some reviews on yelp and there are some anti gay bigots that enjoy their food and will go there. However as a progressive city they should not be building franchises here.

I don't agree with Chick-Fil-A's CEO. That said it's him as a private citizen, in a non-company role. I'm all for gay people boycotting Chick-Fil-A, that's how things should be done. That's how Liberals create change. Sadly Liberals are a dying breed, replaced by people who'd rather get the Government to ban others from owning the business in the first place depending on their religious/cultural beliefs & that's Progressive! Free Speech? Religious Freedom? Diversity of Thought?

[Harrier]

Actually, it seems that Chick-Fil-A does have business in Minnesota.

They have several locations within the state.

Minnesota Chick-fil-A Restaurants | MN Chicken Sandwich Restaurants

[iNviNciBL3]

Originally Posted by hershey4u2014

Minneapolis Is a progressive cities overall and we don't need businesses like this building here. I was reading some reviews on yelp and there are some anti gay bigots that enjoy their food and will go there. However as a progressive city they should not be building franchises here.

"We don't agree with your political view, therefore you cannot open a store in my city! oh and did i mention we are a progressive town?"

Originally Posted by Harrier

Actually, it seems that Chick-Fil-A does have business in Minnesota.

They have several locations within the state.

Minnesota Chick-fil-A Restaurants | MN Chicken Sandwich Restaurants

Yup 4 of those are brand new

[moving123456]

Originally Posted by RC01

Coming from someone gay: A business has a right to do business wherever they want as long as they are not violating any laws. People also have a right not to eat at said business. Also, a lot of what you are saying is taken out of context.

Also, that chicken is f***ing delicious!

These drag queens think so too...


Chow Down (at Chick-fil-A) - YouTube

[Oildog]

That was funny...^^^