Posted on 03/04/2012 11:17:41 AM PST by Rummyfan
Glenn Reynolds at Instapundit points to a story at Tax Prof Blog about Northeastern University's decision to bar the fast-food chain Chick-fil-A from that fine institution's campus.
Why the exclusion? On the basis of some of its charitable giving, Chick-fil-A is considered to be anti-gay by the gay rights group Equality Matters. Among the groups that raise ire are outfits such as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Focus on the Family, The Family Resource Council, and Exodus International. Certainly some of these groups talk often about pushing back on what they consider "the homosexual agenda" that has continued to spread like chlymidia despite the cancellation of Will & Grace some years ago. Exodus International is a leading "pray away the gay" outfit.
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We have one Chic-Fil-A in our city. They are now up to three inbound lanes and are always busy, regardless of the time of day. KFC across the street has very few customers, even during the mealtime. We go to Chic-Fil-A 3 times a week and my grandson would eat all his meals there, given the option.
Any relation to George Soros' Media Matters?
The closest one to me, in MA, is the Burlington Mall. We just had a big new shopping center open near to us. I wonder if they could be persuaded to allow a Chick-fil-A, if one wanted to open there? I’d love to have one close to me; their sandwiches are delish, and their waffle fries are truly tasty!!
The author of the article also saw fit to brand it a “so called ‘homosexual agenda’”.
As if same sex marriage, homosexual couple adoption, gays in the military, insurance benefits for gay roommates, et all do not represent “Agenda” items.
Is Equality Matters an activist advocacy group? What do they advocate for if they have no agenda?
Should public universities be making politically charged decisions to blacklist certain restaurants? Is THAT a libertarian position?
I have not heard Ben & Jerry's getting kicked off of any campus.
Had my first Chick-fil-A this last summer when I visited Texas. It was in Conroe, north of Houston. Clean and tidy, friendly employees, and the food was excellent.
I wish to Heaven they had one in Washington state. But they’re not here for the same reason Cracker Barrel isn’t: bad business climate due to to taxes and state regulations. Drat.
I’m amazed that there aren’t more of them here. It could be that they’ve seen what has happened to other businesses that over-expanded, like Friendly’s.
Very Cool!! Yes, we are from the same area. (well, not Savannah)
All poultry is processed. That’s why poultry plants are called processing plants.
Do you mean you don’t eat poultry?
Or are you under the misunderstanding that CFL doesn’t use whole pieces of chicken?
Now only is he kind, but smart. Those ladies remembered that and have been good customers ever since.
Advance Auto Parts, a few years ago opened up a store near me. Right across from a Auto Zone. I stopped in with my mentally handicapped sister-in-law. They had balloons everywhere for the opening and my sister-in-law wanted one. I asked to buy one and was told they weren’t for sale. However, when checking out, the manager GAVE me 2 of them for her. I went there FIRST every time I needed car stuff for a long time.
Wow!
Will be eating there soon.
“If they’re anti-gay, that’s just a bonus!”
I say the the next FReeper get together should be held at a Chick-fil-A.
BTW, you’re right. Their sandwiches are top-notch, plus Diet Dr. Pepper in the soda machine! (It’s the only fast food joint that Mrs. Absolutely Nobama will go to. They have my full support!)
Yes, they all still eat at CFA every chance they get. We are all diehard Chick Fil A fans here. They have Dwarf Houses here which was the name of the original Chick Fil A and have homemade fried pies- sweet potato, apple and peach. They have cherry seasonally and they all all the b0mb diggety.
There are also anniversary restaurants called Truett’s Grill and they are soooo cool!!! They look like they are from the 1950’s.
If they're anti-gay, that's just a bonus!
Good food disease free!?!? Color me happy!!
Yeah, I hated to see Friendly’s go. They had good ice cream, at decent prices, from their take-out windows. The kids enjoyed going there for supper, because the kids’ meals had ice cream treats as part of the price.
I believe Chick-fil-A is pro-Christian...
I’ve never had them question me on my sexual preferences when buying a sandwich from them. Gee, I wish I had a sandwich of theirs right now!
Two of my cousins from Peachtree City attended Woodward later in the 70s.
Great but... why oh why are you moving to Maryland????
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