Va. governor Bob McDonnell on Chick-Fil-A clash: 'I love chicken'

http://www.wtop.com ^ | 8-2012 | Paul D. Shinkman

[Maelstorm]

WASHINGTON - The governor of Virginia became the latest politician to offer his perspective on a controversy that could banish Chick-Fil-A from jurisdictions nationwide.

When asked about the backlash stemming from the fast food restaurant's public opposition to gay marriage, Gov. Bob McDonnell said, "I love chicken."

Following a pause, the governor continued: "If we start having governments issue permits or zoning changes, or withholding those because of someone's political or religious beliefs, we are going down a very bad road."

"I think people have an ability to start and grow a business regardless of their political beliefs," he said, while speaking on WTOP's "Ask the Governor" program.

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"We'll keep our God, our guns, our Constitution, our TEA Party and Chick-fil-A."

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[CottShop]

personally I think Chick Fil-a should create a new menu item- the Soddom and Gemorrah baskets- a bunch of burnt to a crisp chicken parts- and hand them out to folks at the ‘kiss-in’

[JimRed]

...the governor continued: "If we start having governments issue permits or zoning changes, or withholding those because of someone's political or religious beliefs, we are going down a very bad road."

Agreed, with the exception of Islam. Denying a mosque site that will become a Jihadi training center and armory to a seventh century socio-political system masquerading as a religion is an act of self preservation.