From the Chicago Tribune: Chicago Cardinal Francis George has stepped in the ring on Chick-fil-A’s
gay marriage controversy in a blog post, criticizing Mayor Rahm
Emanuel’s statement that the fast food chain’s values “are not Chicago
values.”
“Recent comments by those who administer our city seem to assume that
the city government can decide for everyone what are the ‘values’ that
must be held by citizens of Chicago,” George wrote on the Archdiocese of
Chicago’s blog Sunday. “I was born and raised here, and my
understanding of being a Chicagoan never included submitting my value
system to the government for approval. Must those whose personal values
do not conform to those of the government of the day move from the
city?”
George went on to write:
“Approval of state-sponsored homosexual unions has very quickly become a
litmus test for bigotry. … Surely there must be a way to properly
respect people who are gay or lesbian without using civil law to
undermine the nature of marriage.” http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-cardinal-blasts-city-government-over-chickfila-opposition-20120801,0,3109917.story
This issue is not about gay marriage. This issue deal with fascists in government who believe that everyone has to believe in what the government officials believe and if you don't, then you will be sanctioned. That is the scary part.
The politicians who say they won't allow Chic Fill A into their city/state are in reality the bigot themselves. These fascists like Rahm Emmanuel ( a very close associate of President Obama) and this bigoted alderman are the problem and they are the bigots. And for some reason, it seems, like these bigots are liberals. What a shock.
At the Thursday Night Café...
3 hours ago
Nope. It isn't just about "gay marriage." Chick-fil-A has been deeply anti-gay period for a long time. This recent stuff just brings it to light. If a corporation spends millions of its profits supporting certified hate groups, I think it is reasonable for them to be restricted by elected officials. Absolutely.
ReplyDeleteHas Chick Fill A turned down customers because they are gay? Have they fired someone because they are gay? From what I have seen, there have few, if any lawsuits filed for discrimination against gay people.
ReplyDeleteAs for spending money on hate groups, so what, it's their money.
So, sorry, Jamie, we are going to disagree on this one.