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I think the head of the Chick-Fil-A has a right to his beliefs, but everyone also has the right to protest against what he said. I just think what he did was so stupid more than anything else: you're making money off of fast food! No one cares about your personal thoughts when they're gorging on greasy addictive fast food.
Last edited by njnyckid; 08-01-2012 at 07:53 PM..
Reason: Because clearly my mind is faster than my hands
I think the head of the Chick-Fil-A has a right to his beliefs, but everyone also has the right to protest against what he said. I just think what he did was so stupid more than anything else: you're making money off of fast food! No one cares about your personal thoughts when they're gorging on greasy addictive fast food.
Pretty much. I remember when the CEO of Whole Foods ran his mouth about what a bad idea healthcare reform was and how the "socialists" were planning a "government takeover" and "trying to turn us into Europe" and blah blah blah. I never was a Whole Foods fan to begin with, but I couldn't image why a guy who runs a company that caters so heavily to left leaning hippie types would be so foolish.
I think the head of the Chick-Fil-A has a right to his beliefs, but everyone also has the right to protest against what he said. I just think what he did was so stupid more than anything else: you're making money off of fast food! No one cares about your personal thoughts when they're gorging on greasy addictive fast food.
Exactly! This idiot might have caused him to lose a good portion of customers. Chick Fil A should remember it is not the only fried chicken joint.
I've never seen a Chick-Fil-A but if I do I will walk right past.
I've had enough of homophobic bigots in my lifetime and would never dream of giving any of them even a penny.
[quote=Jester2138;25445406]That is absolutely incorrect especially since Chick-fil-A is not asking for public funds.
If the cities in question actually refuse permits to Chick-fil-A on the basis of the managements political leanings it's a slam-dunk legal case in favor of Chick-fil-A. Pretty much the most basic first-amendment issue ever...
There's only one in NYC and it's at NYU, but the facility it's in is closed for renovations.[/quote]
Ultimately that's the only way any business people/corporations ever listen...voting with your purse/wallet and taking your business elsewhere. In general it is not good policy to take controversial positions on social issues as a CEO or someother spokesman for a company...you will only cause problems so best not to say anything. You can personally believe anything you want, but when you make the company take a stand on a controversial social issue you are doomed.
As a result, Chik-fil-a is now receiving bad press, and no doubt effecting revenue = no bueno! They have a right to voice their opinions, but people have a right to protest the company. Leadership should have known that.
Is the one at NYU open to the public or do you have to be a student?
Open to the public but it's closed for renovations until September.
For reference, it's in the first-floor dining court at 5-11 University Place, straight ahead through the front door
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