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Originally posted by acmpnsfal
How is this a political stance on a religious matter? The mayor is an advocate of equal marriage rights for same sex couples, marriage rights are a political issue. Just because Chick-Fil-A cites a religious belief for their stance on a political issue that does not somehow make the issue a matter of faith or religion.
There are no federal laws that prohibit companies from asking nosy questions about religion and marital status during interviews. Most companies don't because it can open them up to discrimination claims, says James Ryan, a spokesman for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Chick-fil-A has more freedom to ask whatever it wants of franchisees because they are independent contractors and not necessarily subject to federal employment discrimination laws.
Originally posted by OpinionatedB
Originally posted by SearchLightsInc
Originally posted by pavil
reply to post by SearchLightsInc
Read the links some other poster provided....said he would do all in his power to prevent them from opening up....implying they will have a more difficult time getting proper permits....ect. He is actively preventing them from trying to open up more locations, it's not just his opinion, he is actively working toward stopping them with city mechanisms. Big difference.
bostonherald.com... position=0
“If they need licenses in the city, it will be very difficult — unless they open up their policies,” he warned.
edit on 26-7-2012 by pavil because: (no reason given)
Lol, im liking this guy more and more. Cant wait until he announce's "Burn a bible day" - Im there!
So you believe the government in the United States has the right to persecute people on grounds they do not like their religion and/or whatever beliefs they hold? Because that is who the Mayor works for, the Government, anything he does is doing so in a position of governmental authority and power.
Gotta love your belief in the constitution
Originally posted by pavil
reply to post by SearchLightsInc
So you don't see a problem with his statement? If an City inspector said that to a business, he'd be accused of improper behavior, good thing he's the mayor only! Just remember your stance on this when the shoe is on the other foot.
Originally posted by resoe26
Chinga la madre guy, thats different. We aren't talking about race...
we are talking about some stupid sexual preference and how most Christians don't believe in homosexual marriage. Did you read the thread guy?
Originally posted by TheRedneck
The following is my opinion as a member participating in this discussion.
. As in that example, the very fact that so many base acceptance of political actions and Constitutional arguments not on concepts of equality or freedom, and not on the document itself, but on the issue at hand and their own personal feelings, ignoring any concept of fairness or equity, signifies even more so the imminent destruction and downfall of society.
Never fear; I have stocked up on Mountain Dew and popcorn to watch this incarnation of the Keystone Kops. After all, I shouldn't need much until society has collapsed completely under the immense weight of such arrogance and ignorance and I can busy myself with building it back.
Perhaps we can do a better job this next time.
TheRedneckAs an ATS Staff Member, I will not moderate in threads such as this where I have participated as a member.
Originally posted by jibeho
I love how people just love to throw "discrimination" around like nothing. Including the mayor of Boston. Is there any evidence that Chick Fil A has denied business to people because they were gay or because they were in a gay marriage? Just curious..
The president of Chick-fil-A told an interviewer last week that his privately held company is “guilty as charged” in the support of traditional marriage. Afterward, the Boston Herald reported that the city’s mayor wants to block the chain from opening a restaurant there, and the Chicago Tribune reported similar sentiments expressed by an alderman.
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, a Republican and erstwhile Baptist preacher who ran for president, used his Facebook page to call for a “Chick-fil-A appreciation day.”
As for the company, it released a statement saying that it treats “every person with honor, dignity and respect — regardless of their belief, race, creed, sexual orientation or gender” and `”going forward, our intent is to leave the policy debate over same-sex marriage to the government and political arena.”
Originally posted by jibeho
I love how people just love to throw "discrimination" around like nothing. Including the mayor of Boston. Is there any evidence that Chick Fil A has denied business to people because they were gay or because they were in a gay marriage? Just curious..
Originally posted by SearchLightsInc
Originally posted by jibeho
I love how people just love to throw "discrimination" around like nothing. Including the mayor of Boston. Is there any evidence that Chick Fil A has denied business to people because they were gay or because they were in a gay marriage? Just curious..
They refused to give me a side of equal marriage, i would say that's pretty damn despicable! And their soda is watered down!
Originally posted by jibeho
Anyway this act by the Mayor of Boston and now Chicago Mayor Rahm should itself be illegal for infringing on the rights of a business.
Originally posted by jibeho
Point to ponder
The president of Chick-fil-A told an interviewer last week that his privately held company is “guilty as charged” in the support of traditional marriage. Afterward, the Boston Herald reported that the city’s mayor wants to block the chain from opening a restaurant there, and the Chicago Tribune reported similar sentiments expressed by an alderman.
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, a Republican and erstwhile Baptist preacher who ran for president, used his Facebook page to call for a “Chick-fil-A appreciation day.”
As for the company, it released a statement saying that it treats “every person with honor, dignity and respect — regardless of their belief, race, creed, sexual orientation or gender” and `”going forward, our intent is to leave the policy debate over same-sex marriage to the government and political arena.”
go.bloomberg.com...
Originally posted by yadda333
Originally posted by jibeho
Anyway this act by the Mayor of Boston and now Chicago Mayor Rahm should itself be illegal for infringing on the rights of a business.
But it's okay to infringe on the rights of people, denying an entire class of citizens the same rights of marriage.
That must be why I keep seeing all of these political ads that talk about what a great "businessman" X politician is. That's all we care about, huh? Business.