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What a horrible comment... seriously. I know children who are being raised & have been raised within gay families, and they turned out just fine - wonderfully, for the most part. I'd rather have two loving gay parents, than deal with what some children from "traditional families" have experienced.
I don't think they really care about "politics" either, to be honest. The owners are Christians. They don't open on Sunday. They try to honor God with their business.
Honestly...it's sad when the intolerance of the tolerance police think they can strong-arm people like this.
How are they/we strong-arming anyone? I haven't read every post on this thread, but it seems people are merely going to stop (or continue) eating there... the restaurant can still do whatever they want, and we can choose whether or not to spend money there. What else could be done, really?
Because someone supports family values does not mean they are "anti" anything. Sounds like once again the radicals are looking for a place to vent their hate/rage. . .
I have a tendency to do that... I have OCD, so I tend to be over-thinking a million things at once.
Wasn't "my" Dorito thread... I don't think I've ever started a thread on here, in fact. And while I did quote you, some of my comments were more general - and not even fully directed at one side over another. It's just that we all let our personal feelings affect logic occasionally, and it can lead to a whole bunch of hypocrisy. I do it too sometimes, but at least I make a conscious effort not to be hypocritical.
Again, it wasn't all specifically directed at you, hence the reason I used plurals. If I'm the first person on an internet forum to go off on a tangent, I would be VERY surprised... so don't get your pants in a wad over it, LOL. Sorry if I misused your comments, but it just summarized the overall tone here.
I'm no radical or extremist, but I also think this "traditional family" BS is just that - BS. There's really no such thing anymore, when you consider how many children are being raised in "alternative" situations... being raised by grandparents, single parents, gays & lesbians, step-parents, Aunts/Uncles, foster families, etc. So what is a traditional family, and who has the right to be included?
Well, I actually appreciate the explanation and your view.
Traditional I guess is pretty accepted as an intact family with a man and a women raising a family. I don't see how that can be misconstrued into hating?
On the flip side, just because Doritos made a "gay ad," that doesn't mean they are PRO anything... can't have it both ways, oh righteous ones. Many of us said on that thread "if you don't like the ads, don't buy Doritos - simple as that." But nooooooo, you still had to whine & moan about how they're pushing their beliefs on you, and that the ads shouldn't be allowed to air. Gawd, the hypocrisy of this whole issue makes my head spin.
You DO see that the hypocrisy is from BOTH sides right???
I ask because you seem to only be addressing the hypocrisy from the side you don't support.
How are they/we strong-arming anyone? I haven't read every post on this thread, but it seems people are merely going to stop (or continue) eating there... the restaurant can still do whatever they want, and we can choose whether or not to spend money there. What else could be done, really?
Did you read the news article? Did you read any of the postings below it? It's just too common nowadays. People whine about "tolerance" when really what's expected is conformity to their viewpoints. If we're truly about tolerance, this article shouldn't have 22+ pages discussing it. They are free as a private company to do what they want. Can we not tolerate them even if they disagree with us?
I don't think they really care about "politics" either, to be honest. The owners are Christians. They don't open on Sunday. They try to honor God with their business.
Honestly...it's sad when the intolerance of the tolerance police think they can strong-arm people like this.
Yup...but see,there is GOOD intolerance and BAD intolerance.
Having values differing from the various protected classes on the left is BAD intolerance.
You DO see that the hypocrisy is from BOTH sides right???
I ask because you seem to only be addressing the hypocrisy from the side you don't support.
I said it wasn't directed at one side over the other... so yes, I do realize that.
As for me personally, I've maintained pretty much the same stance - private businesses can do as they please, and we can either buy their products or not. I also said I don't care about a business' political or religious views, and shop where I want regardless. So no hypocrisy there!
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I know children who are being raised & have been raised within gay families, and they turned out just fine - wonderfully, for the most part. I'd rather have two loving gay parents, than deal with what some children from "traditional families" have experienced.
