Greg Hinz On Politics
Chick-fil-A protests return — with a new leader and a new argument
August 07, 2012
If you think the Chick-fil-A protests are finished here, think again.
Gay rights advocates are getting some heavy reinforcements in the form of Andy Thayer, arguably the top local leader of the May anti-NATO protests here. And Mr. Thayer has found an interesting new twist that might allow his side to go on the offensive.
Mr. Thayer is pointing to a 2007 article in Forbes that suggests the firm and its founder and CEO, Truett Cathy, have done more than oppose same-sex marriage.
To quote from the article, “Loyalty to the company isn’t the only thing that matters to Cathy, who wants married workers, believing they are more industrious and productive.” The article adds that Mr. Cathy “says he would probably fire an employee or terminate an operator who ‘has been sinful or done something harmful to their family members.’ “
There’s more: “The parent company asks people who apply for an operator license to disclose marital status, number of dependents and involvement in ‘community, civic, social, church and/or professional organizations.’ “
Read more: http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20120807/BLOGS02/120809851/chick-fil-a-protests-return-with-a-new-leader-and-a-new-argument#ixzz22tBh4I42
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Thanks for linking. I think they should give it up, though. Sore losers.
Oh the horror!!!