ATLANTA (AP) — Gay rights activists and other gay marriage supporters are planning a "Kiss In" at Chick-fil-A restaurants to protest the fast-food chain owners' opposition to same-sex unions.
The protests Friday come two days after hundreds of thousands of customers showed their support for the restaurant during an "Appreciation Day." Chick-fil-A says it set a one-day sales record on Wednesday.
The flap began last month when Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy told a religious publication that the company backed "the biblical definition of a family."
Herndon Graddick, the president of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, says Cathy has every right to voice his opinion but he should get to know the people that he's speaking out against.
chuckles3 posted at 8:31 am on Fri, Aug 3, 2012.
Good luck with that. I am sure it will be the lead story on the news even if only 3 people show up, like in the picture. This of course will be in stark contrast to the the thousands who supported chick-fil-a and the MSM media ignored it or back paged it.
Engaged Voter posted at 10:23 am on Fri, Aug 3, 2012.
Reminds you of the Civil Rights marches, doesn't it chuckles?
All the news reels of the day show the people marching for civil rights...there is hardly any coverage of the thousands of hatemongering bigots who curses and spit on the activists.
I agree that both sides should get equal coverage - but probably for different reasons than you. ;)
Accuracy posted at 12:20 pm on Fri, Aug 3, 2012.
"Nationwide same-sex kiss day” at Chick-fil-A??
Same-sex couples are encouraged to visit their local Chick-fil-A fast-food chain and "kiss in" protest of Chick-fil-A over their anger at company president Dan Cathy's support for traditional marriage. Have same-sex kisses or hug or affection, as they have their pictures taken outside the restaurants by its signs by other gay activists with video cameras. Then post a photo or video of it online – or put it up on YouTube.
Meanwhile, customers will go into the restaurants and show their support of Chick-fil-A by buying some chicken – after-all, Chick-fil-A serves everyone with honor and respect.
Engaged Voter posted at 12:31 pm on Fri, Aug 3, 2012.
"Chick-fil-A serves everyone with honor and respect."
Unless you're a homosexual living in Uganda; then they just want you executed.
(funny how the homophobes keep leaving this part out)
Accuracy posted at 2:00 pm on Fri, Aug 3, 2012.
Engaged Voter posted: "Unless you're a homosexual living in Uganda; then they just want you executed".
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Especially with the Muslim view of homosexuality in the Iganga District in eastern Uganda, which has the highest percentage of Muslims. Where homosexual acts are illegal in Uganda, with punishments of 14 years in prison.
But not as bad as the seven countries today which still retain capital punishment for homosexual behavior. They are: Afghanistan, Iran, Mauritania, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Yemen, which are all predominately Muslim countries.
Engaged Voter posted at 5:40 pm on Fri, Aug 3, 2012.
In the name of Accuracy (lol), I would like to point out that Chick-Fil-A doesn't donate money to any of those countries you mentioned (unless you have access to some secret information? If so, share!)
Chick-Fil-A DOES donate to Exodus International, which is lobbying in Uganda for a law that would confer the DEATH PENALTY on people simply for being gay.
Why all the cowardly evasion of the topic? Why not just be honest and admit the truth?
Engaged Voter posted at 5:41 pm on Fri, Aug 3, 2012.
And yes, Accuracy, ignorant Muslim bigots are just as vile as ignorant Christian bigots.
Thank you for pointing that out. ;)