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 Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 7:09 pm Post subject: Chick-fil-A Barred From Second Airport In Less Than 2 Weeks |
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Chick-fil-A has been blocked again from setting up shop in an airport, this time in Buffalo, New York, the second city to retaliate against the fast-food chain’s anti-LGBTQ stance in just over a week.
State Assemblyman Sean Ryan, a Democrat, announced Friday that plans to include the eatery at Buffalo Niagara International Airport were scrapped. In a statement, the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority said it would contact the lawmaker to “discuss his concerns.” However, Ryan dismissed the offer on Twitter, claiming he had nothing to discuss with the organization.
“We can’t allow companies who support anti-LGBTQ groups to do business at state owned facilities,” he wrote.
. . . While the action in Buffalo against the company appears to not yet face a legal challenge, in Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has launched an investigation into what he feels is “potential discrimination” and a possible case for First Amendment violations in San Antonio.
I applaud the decision to ban Chick-Fil-A from airports. But there is significant merit to the First Amendment Right argument. I'm not aware of any direct discrimination charges against CFA, so punishing the ownership for their stated religious beliefs definitely falls into the scope of a violation.
(note: I know this will shock all of you, but I'm not a lawyer, so my assessment is clearly deeply rooted in legal correctness)
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best chick fil-a dipping sauces
1.) chick-fil-a
2.) polynesian
3.) sriracha
4.) honey mustard
best sandwich: spicy deluxe with pepperjack cheese
come for the evangelical homophobia, stay for the pickled chicken
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I dumped on them long ago.. it was the same time Target was going all high and mighty so I dumped on them too
I've gone to the fancy walmart again but never to Chick Fil-A.. They are deluded of the spirit.. no need to support them |
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| Their chicken is disgusting to begin with. Politics aside. |
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| vanexelent wrote: | | Their chicken is disgusting to begin with. Politics aside. |
| governator wrote: | | Line too long for lunch, forget Chic-Fil-A |
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| I am sure that everyone applauding this clear violation of the US Constitution will continue with their support when some local government blocks a Hamburger Mary's? or even a Starbucks based on their founders beliefs? |
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| vanexelent wrote: | | Their chicken is disgusting to begin with. Politics aside. |
I had it for the first time a few weeks ago because they opened a location across from my office and my co-workers wouldn't shut up about it. It might be the single most overrated food experience out there. It's not even particularly good for a fast food fried chicken sandwich. Do not get it.
As to the matter at hand, I don't think they should be banned from airports. As a consumer, if their politics are an issue for you (and they are for me) just don't go.
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| adkindo wrote: | | I am sure that everyone applauding this clear violation of the US Constitution will continue with their support when some local government blocks a Hamburger Mary's? or even a Starbucks based on their founders beliefs? |
It's not a violation of the constitution by any stretch of the imagination. Local government is in no way preventing them from giving money to whatever organization they choose to support.
However, local government is also under no obligation whatsoever to support them as a business. |
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A business can't deny protected persons equal access to goods and services, but a property owner can't be forced to provide property use to any entity against his will. Airports refuse to renew contracts with reataurant's all the time for a plethora of reasons. No individual business has an inherent right to an owned space. Property owners decide who get's access to the property they own.
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| ocho wrote: | | vanexelent wrote: | | Their chicken is disgusting to begin with. Politics aside. |
I had it for the first time a few weeks ago because they opened a location across from my office and my co-workers wouldn't shut up about it. It might be the single most overrated food experience out there. It's not even particularly good for a fast food fried chicken sandwich. Do not get it.
As to the matter at hand, I don't think they should be banned from airports. As a consumer, if their politics are an issue for you (and they are for me) just don't go. |
Bill of Rights is not a political document |
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| ocho wrote: | | vanexelent wrote: | | Their chicken is disgusting to begin with. Politics aside. |
I had it for the first time a few weeks ago because they opened a location across from my office and my co-workers wouldn't shut up about it. It might be the single most overrated food experience out there. It's not even particularly good for a fast food fried chicken sandwich. Do not get it.
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| adkindo wrote: | | vanexelent wrote: | | Their chicken is disgusting to begin with. Politics aside. |
| governator wrote: | | Line too long for lunch, forget Chic-Fil-A |
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The line is too long for me adkindo, that's not against the constitution |
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| Hector the Pup wrote: | | adkindo wrote: | | I am sure that everyone applauding this clear violation of the US Constitution will continue with their support when some local government blocks a Hamburger Mary's? or even a Starbucks based on their founders beliefs? |
It's not a violation of the constitution by any stretch of the imagination. Local government is in no way preventing them from giving money to whatever organization they choose to support.
However, local government is also under no obligation whatsoever to support them as a business. |
Which is why San Antonio changed their talking points so quickly to it not being about the foundations donations, but now it is because they do not want to lose revenue on Sundays.
It has become to the go to move for everything left....intolerant of anyone or anything that does not conform to their doctrine. The "nationwide boycott's" were an absolute failure, so they resort to this tactic. If they strongly believed that the good people of San Antonio are not represented by the fast food restaurant, then it would simply fail because the residents would not patronize the business. Yet, as an earlier poster pointed out....the only thing keeping people from Chick Fil A is the long line.
The irony is these tactics were common with the religious right a few decades ago, and I was just as much against them then, as I am now. I look around and notice that many of my friends on the left agreed with me then, but suddenly have a change of heart. No shock there.
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| governator wrote: | | adkindo wrote: | | vanexelent wrote: | | Their chicken is disgusting to begin with. Politics aside. |
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The line is too long for me adkindo, that's not against the constitution |
was not the point.....their chicken is so disgusting, yet the line is long. I know what you mean....when my daughter was younger, I would hate on the days I picked her up from school and she wanted Chick Fil A.....20+ minutes of setting in line. |
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| adkindo wrote: | | governator wrote: | | adkindo wrote: | | vanexelent wrote: | | Their chicken is disgusting to begin with. Politics aside. |
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The line is too long for me adkindo, that's not against the constitution |
was not the point.....their chicken is so disgusting, yet the line is long. I know what you mean....when my daughter was younger, I would hate on the days I picked her up from school and she wanted Chick Fil A.....20+ minutes of setting in line. |
The chicken is good, had it once. You're mixing up posts from different people |
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Which is why San Antonio changed their talking points so quickly to it not being about the foundations donations, but now it is because they do not want to lose revenue on Sundays.
It has become to the go to move for everything left....intolerant of anyone or anything that does not conform to their doctrine. The "nationwide boycott's" were an absolute failure, so they resort to this tactic. If they strongly believed that the good people of San Antonio are not represented by the fast food restaurant, then it would simply fail because the residents would not patronize the business. Yet, as an earlier poster pointed out....the only thing keeping people from Chick Fil A is the long line.
The irony is these tactics were common with the religious right a few decades ago, and I was just as much against them then, as I am now. I look around and notice that many of my friends on the left agreed with me then, but suddenly have a change of heart. No shock there. |
But if the doctrine is the Bible, then it's okay to be intolerant. |
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| adkindo wrote: | | Hector the Pup wrote: | | adkindo wrote: | | I am sure that everyone applauding this clear violation of the US Constitution will continue with their support when some local government blocks a Hamburger Mary's? or even a Starbucks based on their founders beliefs? |
It's not a violation of the constitution by any stretch of the imagination. Local government is in no way preventing them from giving money to whatever organization they choose to support.
However, local government is also under no obligation whatsoever to support them as a business. |
Which is why San Antonio changed their talking points so quickly to it not being about the foundations donations, but now it is because they do not want to lose revenue on Sundays.
It has become to the go to move for everything left....intolerant of anyone or anything that does not conform to their doctrine. The "nationwide boycott's" were an absolute failure, so they resort to this tactic. If they strongly believed that the good people of San Antonio are not represented by the fast food restaurant, then it would simply fail because the residents would not patronize the business. Yet, as an earlier poster pointed out....the only thing keeping people from Chick Fil A is the long line.
The irony is these tactics were common with the religious right a few decades ago, and I was just as much against them then, as I am now. I look around and notice that many of my friends on the left agreed with me then, but suddenly have a change of heart. No shock there. |
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^^That made Trump tolerant of the left non racists
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| ocho wrote: | | vanexelent wrote: | | Their chicken is disgusting to begin with. Politics aside. |
I had it for the first time a few weeks ago because they opened a location across from my office and my co-workers wouldn't shut up about it. It might be the single most overrated food experience out there. It's not even particularly good for a fast food fried chicken sandwich. Do not get it. |
What are some good places for it, whether chain or individual places, and price not an issue? I'm in southern Cal, but not in LA or LB, though work brings me to LA a couple times a month, but then I usually don't want to eat big. |
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| focus wrote: | | ocho wrote: | | vanexelent wrote: | | Their chicken is disgusting to begin with. Politics aside. |
I had it for the first time a few weeks ago because they opened a location across from my office and my co-workers wouldn't shut up about it. It might be the single most overrated food experience out there. It's not even particularly good for a fast food fried chicken sandwich. Do not get it. |
What are some good places for it, whether chain or individual places, and price not an issue? I'm in southern Cal, but not in LA or LB, though work brings me to LA a couple times a month, but then I usually don't want to eat big. |
If you’ve got some time for a long line that’s worth it check out Howlin Rays in Chinatown. For fast food (which I admittedly don’t eat very often) I think the Wendy’s spicy chicken easily beats Chick Fil A. If you find yourself at Staples Center for a Laker game the Ludobird sandwich is also much better.
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| ocho wrote: | | focus wrote: | | ocho wrote: | | vanexelent wrote: | | Their chicken is disgusting to begin with. Politics aside. |
I had it for the first time a few weeks ago because they opened a location across from my office and my co-workers wouldn't shut up about it. It might be the single most overrated food experience out there. It's not even particularly good for a fast food fried chicken sandwich. Do not get it. |
What are some good places for it, whether chain or individual places, and price not an issue? I'm in southern Cal, but not in LA or LB, though work brings me to LA a couple times a month, but then I usually don't want to eat big. |
If you’ve got some time for a long line that’s worth it check out Howlin Rays in Chinatown. For fast food (which I admittedly don’t eat very often) I think the Wendy’s spicy chicken easily beats Chick Fil A. If you find yourself at Staples Center for a Laker game the Ludobird sandwich is also much better. |
Thank you. Looking at reviewers' comments for Howlin about wait times, gonna have to be to go. |
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| focus wrote: | | ocho wrote: | | vanexelent wrote: | | Their chicken is disgusting to begin with. Politics aside. |
I had it for the first time a few weeks ago because they opened a location across from my office and my co-workers wouldn't shut up about it. It might be the single most overrated food experience out there. It's not even particularly good for a fast food fried chicken sandwich. Do not get it. |
What are some good places for it, whether chain or individual places, and price not an issue? I'm in southern Cal, but not in LA or LB, though work brings me to LA a couple times a month, but then I usually don't want to eat big. |
Raising Cane is much better than Chik-Fil-A.
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| adkindo wrote: | | I am sure that everyone applauding this clear violation of the US Constitution will continue with their support when some local government blocks a Hamburger Mary's? or even a Starbucks based on their founders beliefs? |
Ahem . . . did you read the original post?
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| Aussiesuede wrote: | | focus wrote: | | ocho wrote: | | vanexelent wrote: | | Their chicken is disgusting to begin with. Politics aside. |
I had it for the first time a few weeks ago because they opened a location across from my office and my co-workers wouldn't shut up about it. It might be the single most overrated food experience out there. It's not even particularly good for a fast food fried chicken sandwich. Do not get it. |
What are some good places for it, whether chain or individual places, and price not an issue? I'm in southern Cal, but not in LA or LB, though work brings me to LA a couple times a month, but then I usually don't want to eat big. |
Raising Cane is much better than Chik-Fil-A. |
I hated Raising Canes. Overrated is literally what I said after fighting the big crowds there. I actually threw it away along with the fries. I don't know if I've just had it an unusually good location or two, but I thought Chik had a surprisingly good fried chicken sandwich for fast food. |
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| ocho wrote: | | If you find yourself at Staples Center for a Laker game the Ludobird sandwich is also much better. |
Ludobird is the bomb! I'm still depressed that they discontinued the food truck.
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