Chik-fila-a: Boycott or not to Boycott

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  1. Zosiasmom

    Zosiasmom New Member Past Donor

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    I was googling if the boycott would be effective and stumbled across this article from The Atlantic.

    It would be almost futile to ask that people address the article, but I would hope that it is a good starting point for a debate on whether or not boycotts are appropriate, if they work anymore, etc.

    I would like to ask that people please not go into an homosexuality is unnatural rant again because a) this is about the boycott and any of that crap would be off topic, and b) it's kinda mean.



     
  2. Dave1mo

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    I'm not advocating for any type of boycott, but I personally will not be spending money there anymore.
     
  3. Zosiasmom

    Zosiasmom New Member Past Donor

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    But what did you think of the points in the article about boycotts?
     
  4. Dave1mo

    Dave1mo New Member

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    I agree that boycotts are largely ineffective, but I understand the desire of people who oppose the views of a company to make sure that the consumers are aware of the views and political activities that their consumer dollars support.
     
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    They have the right to an opinion just like anyone else does.

    I'm personally neatural on gay marriage or rights or whatever. Just don't care either way.

    In the meantime...I'm going to enjoy a chik'n sandwhich
     
  6. Crawdadr

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    Well I think that if you feel strongly enouph about an issue that you should make your feelings known with your pocket book. I remember my family boycotting South African products during apparthied (wow I feel old).

    But I have to admire them for standing up for what they believe in.
     
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    I am particularly concerned when a company refuses to follow legal and decency practices when it comes to serving all customers equally. If they don;t do that, they are a place I will NEVER go.

    I feel less strongly, but still prefer companies that do not discriminate on employees, either. I will avoid places who do that, or who fail to follow decent workplace rules in safety, conditions, pay etc.

    I am very much in favor of the owners of Chik Fil A choosing to NOT gay marry if they do not wish to, and they are welcome to not be gay!

    However, if a company's profits are pledged to go to purposes that make my country a lesser place, I generally will not patronize it, but I won't boycott it if a friend really wants to go there ( reasonable food, but kind of expensive for what you get and I would have thought their chicken would be superior to places like Wendy's - its not!).

    But I am definitely puzzled as to why this author is "flummoxed"!! The CEO tied the chain to anti-gay hate messages, so the business was INVOLVED by its LEADERS. gratuitously so, unless they think this will bing more Christian Jesus dollars to their bottom line profits. Of course, that is the usual purpose of having God in your marketing department - getting those BIG BUCKS FROM JESUS!

    Chik-Fil-A apparently is no different. Too bad. They had a fairly statesmanlike image for a while.
     
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    I don't eat there anyways. But just because you see something, doesn't mean it represents the company as a whole.
     
  9. Bluespade

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    Boycotts hardly ever work, because its a trivial amount of people who have their panties in a wad over some reason, while the rest of the country could careless.
     
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    "....the organization gives millions of dollars each year to charitable causes -- and not just to "pro-family" groups. It funds a large foster care program, several schools of a higher learning, and a children's camp. It has provided thousands of scholarships for Chick-fil-A employees to attend college and grow past the service sector where they got their workplace start."

    "But they think marriage should be between a man and a woman"

    "OMFG.... boycott those evil scum!!!!

    (*)(*)(*)(*)ing queers..
     
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    Its just another countless hamburger joint; just don't patronize them if you don't like them or their position. Food is probably bad for you anyhow.
     
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    Personally, I can't boycott because there are no Chick-fil-A's in my area. However, I believe they are getting a raw deal from the media. Chick-fil-a nor their representative has ever said they are against gays or gay marriage that I know of. Just because they have donated money to organizations that may be against gays or gay marriage is irrelevant as those organizations do not oppose gay marriage as their sole purpose. They are mainly focused on other factors.....factors that are good for society.

    The minute I hear that Chick-fil-a themselves discriminate against gays or any other demographic, then I will decide if they are worthy of my business (if one ever moves into my area).
     
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    I think boycotts are silly. Plus, my son works there and I love their food so I will continue to enjoy it for those two reasons.
     
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    I think the OP did a good job showing how most boycotts border on absurdity.

    And, I think some posters on the thread did a good job showing, what little hypersensitive sissies they are.
     
  15. Dave1mo

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    Mature.
     
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    I think the OP did a good job showing how most boycotts border on absurdity.

    And, I think some posters on the thread did a good job showing, what little hypersensitive sissies they are.
     
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    but it is okay to run Rush off the air by boycotts? Do you see the hypocrisy?

    There is a culture war going on and the right for too long has been silent. I don't think they want to be silent any longer. The left has been effective at boycotts. I think it's high time the right tried it. And actually we're not even boycotting. What we're doing is to show support by taking our business to those establishments that support good and decent causes.

    Chick-fil-a does not discriminate against homos. What they do is to support traditional marriage. You know. THat thing that homos want so much to be part of.
     
  18. Dave1mo

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    They try it constantly and fail.

    http://www.complex.com/city-guide/2...r-us-for-selling-same-sex-themed-archie-comic

    http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/afa-launches-old-navy-boycott-supporting-anti-bullying-group

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/28/oreo-backlash-companies-anti-gay-boycott_n_1634767.html

    http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/home-depot-tells-afa-take-hike

    http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2008/07/03/25682/mcdonalds-boycott/

    http://www.advocate.com/society/activism/2012/07/11/afa-calls-google-boycott
     
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    As long as they do not ask me at the window what my position is on marriage, and just take my order, and the food has been inspected, and no people dressed up as Cows are interfering, and the price is right, and I am hungry, then I am okay with Chick Fil A.

    If I open up my sandwich, and there is an image of Jesus on the filet, then, rather than get angry, I will offer bids for the sandwich on E-bay or someplace where idiots convene who believe in miracles, and are willing to spend lots of money to possess magical items.
     
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    As long as they do not ask me at the window what my position is on marriage, and just take my order, and the food has been inspected, and no people dressed up as Cows are interfering, and the price is right, and I am hungry, then I am okay with Chick Fil A.

    If I open up my sandwich, and there is an image of Jesus on the filet, then, rather than get angry, I will offer bids for the sandwich on E-bay or someplace where idiots convene who believe in miracles, and are willing to spend lots of money to possess magical items.
     
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    Sez a supporter of petulant children who want to take their ball and go home
    because a successful and very generous business doesn't agree with them.
     
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    I absolutely hate Chick-fil-a food. It sucks, it's bland and boring. But, I do respect the company's leadership for their refusal to cower from PC nutters. It's sort of reminiscent of the Lowes debacle, lots of people making a whole lot of noise, in disbelief that a major corp. would refuse to go PC at the threat of boycott. The Lowes boycott turned out to be pretty ineffective.

    While I don't necessarily agree with the Chick-fil-a position, I'll fully recognize their right to hold that position. If Chick-fil-a someday adopts a policy that it won't serve homosexual customers, or some other extreme thing, then their will be controversy worth discussing. This current deal however, is nothing but people making mountains out of mole hills, and it goes to show how 'protected' demographies will abuse the PC mechanism. It's okay for them to be who or what they want... but not for others. :rolleyes:

    Take the mayor of Boston for example:

    http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1061147182&srvc=home&position=emailed

    He's not only willing to use an iron fist against a business simply because of it's views, but he's also willing to deny willing customers their right to eat at that establishment. Again, if Chick-fil-a refused to hire or serve homosexuals, that'd be one thing... this though, is pure P.C.B.S.
     
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    The chicken tenders are awesome and the secret sauce is the beast...hence my ambiguity on the subject of the boycott. It is the Exodus International which is the rub for me, but they only gave them $1000.
     
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    Same. I was rather fond of their breakfast too..
     
  25. The Real American Thinker

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    I never eat at Chick-fil-a so a boycott on my part would be entirely pointless - assuming I even wanted to waste my time.

    Boycotts CAN and HAVE been effective...but I don't see this as a worthy reason to boycott. Let them believe as they wish, so long as they continue to be generous and charitable and treat their customers the same.
     
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