Posted on 08/03/2012 6:35:44 PM PDT by scottjewell
WASHINGTON (BP) -- Seventeen members of the House of Representatives have signed a letter to Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy, saying they welcome his company's business in their district and are appreciative of the way he and his company have reacted to opposition in recent days.
"We write today to show support for the manner in which you have defended your values and reputation in the face of unfair and malicious criticism," the letter, originated by Rep. Alan Nunnelee, R.-Miss., and co-signed by 16 other Republican representatives, reads.
"... We are bewildered by those who would take offense at your values and would block the expansion of your business into their communities. We welcome Chick-fil-A's investment in our districts. The example of quality, hard work, and charity demonstrated by Chick-fil-A is one that others who, when faced with opposing views, resort to hate would do well to emulate."
The tone of the letter stands in stark contrast to the reaction by some political leaders in light of Cathy's comments supporting the biblical definition of marriage. The mayors of Boston, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., all have made comments critical of the restaurant, implying or saying the company is not welcome in their cities. The mayors of Boston and Chicago backed off their original statements. Attorneys from across the spectrum, though, say a city cannot legally block a restaurant because of the company president's beliefs.
On Wednesday (Aug. 1) thousands of Chick-fil-A supporters packed the company's 1,600 restaurants, with lines stretching outside the doors and often topping 100. In some locations, it took well over an hour just to place an order. The drive-through lines often backed up traffic on main roads, and police sometimes were called in to help direct cars.
Steve Robinson, Chick-fil-A's executive vice president for marketing, said in an Aug. 2 statement at the company's website, "We are very grateful and humbled by the incredible turnout of loyal Chick-fil-A customers on August 1 at Chick-fil-A restaurants around the country."
Robinson said Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day "was not a company promotion; it was initiated by others," but he acknowledged, "While we don't release exact sales numbers, it was an unprecedented day."
"We congratulate local Chick-fil-A Owner/Operators and their team members for striving to serve each and every customer with genuine hospitality," Robinson said. "The Chick-fil-A culture and 66-year-old service tradition in our restaurants is to treat every person with honor, dignity and respect -- regardless of their belief, race, creed, sexual orientation or gender."
The U.S. representatives, in their letter to Chick-fil-A, said the company "represents an American success story."
Buy extras on Saturday and reheat them.
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We’re getting a Hobby Lobby in town in October and I cannot *wait*!
I am currently having to drive 50 miles to the nearest one but it’s totally worth the trip.
I wish they were a publicly traded company...I’d love to buy their stock. They going to make an unimaginable amount of money in the next months, and, heck, I’m not against the idea of making a bit right along with them!
Wow..now that’s dedication....;]
Well, then...this ‘hate sauce rant’ worked out really great for the whiny liberals, didn’t it?
;D
Ditto. Never heard of them before this. They were out of my usual path. Now I know where they are, and we can stop by when we get groceries each week. It's for a good cause.
Because of this, I seek out businesses just like them. I used to get sewing, knitting, quilting etc. supplies at Jo Ann Fabrics. I found out Hobby Lobby is pro-family, too. Now, when I need anything, I'll shop at Hobby Lobby instead.
I'm still looking for more pro-family businesses to buy from, and I'm learning which ones are supporting homosexual sodomy, too (They're definitely out! I won't step foot in them!)
On Austin, TX FOX late news a few minutes ago, a reporterette was standing outside somewhere talking about the big kiss thing at CF but claimed she couldn’t show it because the camera couldn’t reach there. Say, what?!? Since when can a tv camera not capture an outside event? Could it be it wasn’t happening? Naw, the msm wouldn’t lie, would they.
What would a company have to pay for advertising to increase sales like that? Look at all the companies like Penny’s and target that cater to the “gay” mafia to avoid retribution. I doubt if there is any increase in sales, probably the opposite.
Where’s the link?
Our local JCP parking lot is a wasteland.
The only time there’s a bunch of cars in it is on Saturday night when the street rod club has their weekly meet/show.
After.
Most welcome. :-)
You know, I posted the link twice. First time it didn’t “take” , second time it did , but looks like it didn’t show for some reason. Sorry, here it is:
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38406
From all I have heard, the kiss-in was a flop. ;-)
So they ‘kissed off’ their ‘kiss in’ - they aren’t serious in their commitment but they really expect us to be serious about them/’their way’.
I was able to buy a trunk load of canvases, oil paints, frames with weekly 40% OFF coupons over a very short time. Love that place. Beats Michael’s all to hell.
Thanks. I added my name and shared on FB.
I got a lifetime supply of P.H. Martin’s Bombay India Inks with mine....;]
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