Apple Pay Launching at Chick-fil-A on August 19

[DakotaGuy]

Yet that's not entirely the case as the family donates massive amounts to causes that actively seek to take away your rights with the money you spend at their establishments. You may as well bypass the Cathy's and give your money directly to these organizations such as "The Family Research Council" and the Cathy's own organization, "The WinShape Foundation" (see below). It's tantamount to "Blacks for David Duke" or "Jews for the Third Reich".You have to realize your actively participating in your own demise. North Carolina and many other States have fought and won to overturn laws that the current administration set regarding marriage rights, discrimination based on sexual orientation, etc.

For the record, and I truly hope you read this as the few so many have encountered that make statements such as yours aren't fully informed and I'm not trying to push an agenda but rather [hopefully] inform the few who don't realize they're only hurting themselves and others.

Millions of Dollars Spent on anti-LGBT Organizations and Causes​

Dan Cathy statements
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The company lost massive amounts financially and began a 180 in order to bring back customers who were unaware of their strong viewpoints that actively impacted their rights as they view homosexuality as a "disease" for deviants. They view you as less than human.

I sure hope your gay yourself if your trying to tell me how I should feel or how I choose to spend my money. There is nothing worse then some straight person who "thinks" they know what a gay person's life is like on a day to day basis. How we just like the general population have all sorts of opinions that might not always align to the stereotypes. Besides I bought a freakin meal once. It's not like I bought a $40k truck from them. The food was good and if it was a convenient dining choice in the future (the chain isn't even where I live) I would not have an issue giving them $8-10.

It's not a whole lot different then the anti-gun liberals who thought gays should not be allowed to carry a firearm after Orlando. There are places in this country where gays still do get bashed. I don't have a lot of issues where I live, but there out there and I will protect myself. Now of course, I don't really sceam "gay man" so generally I'm not bothered, but you know if you live in a small town word gets around. Luckily my friends here are mostly pretty tough country boys and they'd always step up to help me out.

I don't know your sexuality, but I'm telling you that is a huge pet peeve of mine.

 

[32828870]

I sure hope your gay yourself if your trying to tell me how I should feel or how I choose to spend my money.

It's not a whole lot different then the anti-gun liberals who thought gays should not be allowed to carry a firearm after Orlando. There are places in this country where gays still do get bashed. I don't have a lot of issues where I live, but there out there and I will protect myself.

Yup, I am. As a 39 years old gay male, I was harassed when I was in university in the States (Hamilton College) when the college decided to remove the Fraternity system due to serious crimes committed by many. I wasn't out, at least to many (this is around 1995-6), yet I had friends who were gay, lesbian, straight and fought to protect each other from the backlash that ensued, resulting in a friend of mine, Ashley, being beaten with liquor bottles while taking her laundry out of her car to her room (which had been spray painted "Die Dyke" and "Dyke go home!" a few weeks prior).

After that, I became more active and open, helping others, especially the diversity of newer students. Soon I was targeted and received anonymous death threats on my car's windshield. One night I was chased by 3-4 guys with baseball bats into the woods outside my dorm (Keen Dorm), nearly caught but cornered one of them and dragged his *** out to campus where a group watched and waited for security to arrive. I thank years of American football and lacrosse for that, no need for a gun. Since I've maintained a healthy physique, at first out of fear that no one would ever do that to me again, which evolved into a healthy lifestyle.

Believe me, I've been through the trenches with many. I've had the benefit in coming from an affluent family and as a caucasian dual Brit/American I've benefitted from a lot that millions have not been fortunate enough and it is through my experiences and upbringing that drives me to help others as much as I can. Even if it is something as small as a few dollars going to a company that deems me as a deviant and less than human, that money adds up and gives them power against us. I can't sit by and simply dismiss it as something irrelevant.

To this day I keep myself in shape as a reminder that I will never allow others to dictate my life and to defend myself should something ever happen. Having lived globally and now in Berlin, it's sadly very prevalent in the States and that makes me sad as that is not what a first world nation should allow, especially as most other (if not all) first world nations have made certain all citizens have the same rights.

You're more than welcome to look me up, I have nothing to hide and if I can help even one person understand this point at least I succeeded.

 

[Solomani]

I actually eat at CFA occasionally, so this is a major plus.

But honestly…. ApplePay would get a much stronger boost if Apple focused ApplePay to be used at major grocery stores…. like Ralphs, Krogers, or even at convenience stores like 7-Eleven. Walgreens was a good start, since it's a ubiquitous nationwide pharmacy chain.

A fast food chain like CFA might be frequented by an ApplePay user maybe once or twice a month at most, assuming he/she likes the food to begin with. But that same ApplePay user would likely have a need to shop groceries at the nearest Ralphs, Vons, Krogers, or Stater Brothers, etc. It's not because she felt like shopping there…. it's because she NEEDED to shop there to buy groceries, etc.

That kind of push is the only way ApplePay will really become entrenched and be used more frequently by a wider iOS audience.

 

[ActionableMango]

I'm still sore about the whole anti gay thing from a few years back

That's pretty old. If you'd like to get up to date on the issue, you should give the following a read. It's written by Shane L. Windmeyer, a gay man, executive director of Campus Pride, and lifelong activist for equality:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shane-l-windmeyer/dan-cathy-chick-fil-a_b_2564379.html

If you don't have the time to read it, basically Shane is very involved in the issue and he feels that the CEO has turned around. Shane now gives the thumb's up for Chik-Fil-A.

If you ban a person or company for behavior you dislike, then shouldn't you lift that ban when they change heart and turn around on the issue? If not, there is no incentive to turn around.

Yet that's not entirely the case as the family donates massive amounts to causes that actively seek to take away your rights with the money you spend at their establishments.

It seems like you know far more about the issue than most. More than me certainly. But what do you think about Shane's article above?

 

[32828870]

That's pretty old. If you'd like to get up to date on the issue, you should give the following a read. It's written by Shane L. Windmeyer, a gay man, executive director of Campus Pride, and lifelong activist for equality:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shane-l-windmeyer/dan-cathy-chick-fil-a_b_2564379.html

If you don't have the time to read it, basically Shane is very involved in the issue and he feels that the CEO has turned around. Shane now gives the thumb's up for Chik-Fil-A.

If you ban a person or company for behavior you dislike, then shouldn't you lift that ban when they change heart and turn around on the issue? If not, there is no incentive to turn around.

Yet they haven't as stated in post 131. Having known Shane, he's a behind the scene "Log Cabin' Republican, not someone the LGBT community has faith in as he's essentially the gay man's "Stacey Dash".

 

[DakotaGuy]

Yup, I am. As a 39 years old gay male, I was harassed when I was in university in the States (Hamilton College) when the college decided to remove the Fraternity system due to serious crimes committed by many. I wasn't out, at least to many (this is around 1995-6), yet I had friends who were gay, lesbian, straight and fought to protect each other from the backlash that ensued, resulting in a friend of mine, Ashley, being beaten with liquor bottles while taking her laundry out of her car to her room (which had been spray painted "Die Dyke" and "Dyke go home!" a few weeks prior).

After that, I became more active and open, helping others, especially the diversity of newer students. Soon I was targeted and received anonymous death threats on my car's windshield. One night I was chased by 3-4 guys with baseball bats into the woods outside my dorm (Keen Dorm), nearly caught but cornered one of them and dragged his *** out to campus where a group watched and waited for security to arrive. I thank years of American football and lacrosse for that, no need for a gun. Since I've maintained a healthy physique, at first out of fear that no one would ever do that to me again, which evolved into a healthy lifestyle.

Believe me, I've been through the trenches with many. I've had the benefit in coming from an affluent family and as a caucasian dual Brit/American I've benefitted from a lot that millions have not been fortunate enough and it is through my experiences and upbringing that drives me to help others as much as I can. Even if it is something as small as a few dollars going to a company that deems me as a deviant and less than human, that money adds up and gives them power against us. I can't sit by and simply dismiss it as something irrelevant.

To this day I keep myself in shape as a reminder that I will never allow others to dictate my life and to defend myself should something ever happen. Having lived globally and now in Berlin, it's sadly very prevalent in the States and that makes me sad as that is not what a first world nation should allow, especially as most other (if not all) first world nations have made certain all citizens have the same rights.

You're more than welcome to look me up, I have nothing to hide and if I can help even one person understand this point at least I succeeded.

I'm 40 myself, but just a country boy from South Dakota that grew up on a ranch and am still a part owner along with being a teacher. Spent enough years in the military reserve that I'm strong and in decent shape, but like my beer enough that I have more of a dad bod... LOL But I guess it's not all bad. With so much crystal meth making it's way into the gay community (at least in certain areas) if you look healthy and have a few pounds on you it's not so frowned upon. Yes to the straight people it's tough being gay... Gotta try to look good. Haha.

Anyhow a person can choose how they want to protect themselves. I'm strong, drive an F-150, and wear boots a lot so I don't get much crap, but I'm not a fist fighter and I feel more secure carrying if I'm ever in a place where I feel I need defense. Where I live now I carry when I hike because we have Mountain Lions here. So yeah they are probably more of a threat then any human will ever be at least in my case.

I can tell you about a local furniture business I do actively boycott and the reasons behind it, but it's even worse then this whole deal. Imagine a business so bad they would invite Westboro to come to town to protest a transgendered city council member. They also worked to get the local dancing girls club shut down. I can tell you there are a lot of gays and straights that boycott them, but since they are located in a conservative place they seem to hold on and expand. I sure wouldn't buy from them... Especially since they brought in a group that hates me for 2 reasons.

 

[AlliFlowers]

If you ban a person or company for behavior you dislike, then shouldn't you lift that ban when they change heart and turn around on the issue? If not, there is no incentive to turn around.

Nice read. Definitely worth revisiting the issue.

 

[MadeTheSwitch]

Chick-Fil-A is, in my opinion, the best fast/casual chicken food restaurant around. Great chicken, milkshakes, fries, breakfast, etc.

The best fast/casual restaurant for a burger is Five Guys without a doubt.

I think Raising Cane's is better for Chicken and In & Out is better (and cheaper!) than Five Guys. I really tried to like Five Guys, but after eating there several times, it just did not impress me.

Raising Cane's on the other hand, blew me away from the first bite and In &Out while not totally blowing me away the first time, still is the best burger I have found. I keep trying new places to find an even better chain restaurant burger though!

You don't HAVE to get married to someone of the same sex. In certain states, same sex couples can get married (I think the bill got passed in some states? I'm not sure). But I personally believe that the institution of marriage is between a man and a woman. My beliefs. Your beliefs. This country is a country of many beliefs! But I gotta say--right on about the pickles. I take those things off of my sandwiches ASAP.

I would think that being against something you would have kept up on the issue. Same sex marriage has been legal in all 50 states for awhile now. Just celebrated my two year wedding anniversary but we took our time. Other friends of ours have been married three years.

Although it's kind of funny to say you disagree with something like other people's marriages. That would be like me saying I disagree with interracial marriages (not that I do). Really, the horse was out of the barn years ago, so that would be just as pointless to disagree with.

I honestly don't understand this boycotts.

So I'll explain it to you: I simply don't like knowingly giving money to someone only to have it used against me later. Why would I want to do that?

My vote for worst comment I've ever read on Macrumors....and I've been in tons of arguments with folks over terrible comments....

I mean....just insane. Chick-Fil-A is literally the best fast food you can get - the food is as healthy as could be from a fast food joint, and the service is second to none. Easily the best fast food joint on the planet.

Clearly you have never been to Raising Cane's!

Can people stop arguing over the gay thing? I'm gay and I still go to chick Fill A since it tastes good.

Do I care that the CEO doesn't support my right to marry? No, not really since we got the right to mary anyway and one grump isn't going to change that.

Why would you have knowingly funded discrimination efforts against you? For the taste of a sandwich? That makes no sense.

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Chick-fil-a is not anti-gay. Their founder said in an interview that he personally believes the definition of marriage is one man and one woman. It has no effect on company policies. They serve (and actually employ) quite a few LGBT people, and treat them just as well as anyone else.

It's not about who they serve and employ, it's about where the profits are invested.

I feel most for ex-gays.

There is no such thing. There is only denial.

I'm gay and I've eaten there before while traveling and I'd do it again. I might not agree with their stance on marriage equality, but they are a privately held company so if they want to speak out that's their choice. It's the law of the land anyhow now and as far as I know they happily serve anyone who walks through the door.

Also did they not help feed Orlando volunteers on a Sunday after the terrible shooting? If the owner really hated gays I doubt he would have donated food to the cause.

That's awesome they are trying to make amends but if you knew they were still actively discriminating against gay people you would still eat there? Why fund your own discrimination?

 

[AlliFlowers]

I can tell you about a local furniture business I do actively boycott and the reasons behind it, but it's even worse then this whole deal. Imagine a business so bad they would invite Westboro to come to town to protest a transgendered city council member. They also worked to get the local dancing girls club shut down. I can tell you there are a lot of gays and straights that boycott them, but since they are located in a conservative place they seem to hold on and expand. I sure wouldn't buy from them... Especially since they brought in a group that hates me for 2 reasons.

That's horrible. Outrageous. Anyone who connects with Westborough is a human without humanity.

 

[ActionableMango]

Imagine a business so bad they would invite Westboro

Wow. I cannot imagine anyone, ANYONE inviting Westboro. They literally hate everyone that isn't them*.


* Heck, they probably hate themselves too.

 

[32828870]

That's horrible. Outrageous. Anyone who connects with Westborough is a human without humanity.

Absolutely. I was about to write the same when I read your comment.

I'm 40 myself, but just a country boy from South Dakota that grew up on a ranch and am still a part owner along with being a teacher. Spent enough years in the military reserve that I'm strong and in decent shape, but like my beer enough that I have more of a dad bod... LOL But I guess it's not all bad. With so much crystal meth making it's way into the gay community (at least in certain areas) if you look healthy and have a few pounds on you it's not so frowned upon. Yes to the straight people it's tough being gay... Gotta try to look good. Haha.

I can tell you about a local furniture business I do actively boycott and the reasons behind it, but it's even worse then this whole deal. Imagine a business so bad they would invite Westboro to come to town to protest a transgendered city council member. They also worked to get the local dancing girls club shut down. I can tell you there are a lot of gays and straights that boycott them, but since they are located in a conservative place they seem to hold on and expand. I sure wouldn't buy from them... Especially since they brought in a group that hates me for 2 reasons.

Thank you for sharing and I'm sorry for what you've endured as well. It's interesting, I believe we all want the same things, deep down. We may have disagreements on how to achieve such things or disagreements in general, which is essential for humanity to progress towards a better life for everyone. It's when some beliefs turn into action that take away the rights of others, may it be indirectly, out of ignorance, or willful. I have the sense we would have a lot to talk about. In the end, we have much more in common than we do otherwise. I wish more would recognize that fact while celebrating our differences. It's only fear of what we don't understand that keeps humanity from exploring life outside their comfort zones and seeing the world through the eyes of so many. One day, I hope we get there.

Until then, stay strong and thank you for a respectful and great discussion.

 

[v0lume4]

Why would you have knowingly funded discrimination efforts against you? For the taste of a sandwich? That makes no sense.

Uh, maybe because @mrcobra92 likes the taste of a Chickfila sandwich, bro. You know, which is why he said he enjoys eating at Chickfila. It's fine for you to state your opinion, MadeTheSwitch, but frankly what I see you doing in this thread is shoving your views down everyone's throats--aggressively at that.

I can tell you about a local furniture business I do actively boycott and the reasons behind it, but it's even worse then this whole deal. Imagine a business so bad they would invite Westboro to come to town to protest a transgendered city council member. They also worked to get the local dancing girls club shut down. I can tell you there are a lot of gays and straights that boycott them, but since they are located in a conservative place they seem to hold on and expand. I sure wouldn't buy from them... Especially since they brought in a group that hates me for 2 reasons.

As a Christian, let me tell you that I am so sorry that Westboro was invited into your city to convey their hate and bigotry. That is not at all what Christianity is about and it disgusts me to see folks claiming that they are Christians as an excuse to hate instead of love. What a tragedy.

 

[Altis]

That's horrible. Outrageous. Anyone who connects with Westborough is a human without humanity.

Side note: We have an area here in Ottawa, Canada, called Westboro, and I swear half the people in Ottawa think that WBC is local to us.

 

[senseless]

I wonder how they manage to get such nice employees. Fast food folks are often bored or surly. Not the case here. Even the cleaning guy will come to the table to ask how everything is.

 

[DrewDaHilp1]

Yet that's not entirely the case as the family donates massive amounts to causes that actively seek to take away your rights with the money you spend at their establishments. You may as well bypass the Cathy's and give your money directly to these organizations such as "The Family Research Council" and the Cathy's own organization, "The WinShape Foundation" (see below). It's tantamount to "Blacks for David Duke" or "Jews for the Third Reich".You have to realize your actively participating in your own demise. North Carolina and many other States have fought and won to overturn laws that the current administration set regarding marriage rights, discrimination based on sexual orientation, etc.

For the record, and I truly hope you read this as the few so many have encountered that make statements such as yours aren't fully informed and I'm not trying to push an agenda but rather [hopefully] inform the few who don't realize they're only hurting themselves and others.

Millions of Dollars Spent on anti-LGBT Organizations and Causes​

Dan Cathy statements
​

The company lost massive amounts financially and began a 180 in order to bring back customers who were unaware of their strong viewpoints that actively impacted their rights as they view homosexuality as a "disease" for deviants. They view you as less than human.

Where did they lose the money ? By running out of product?

 

[32828870]

Where did they lose the money ? By running out of product?

LOL A few stores reported lines after the news broke as people who supported their anti-LGBT policies came out, mostly in a few franchises in the south. Otherwise, this is not representative of what happened and how much the company lost, hence the PR and marketing campaign to "roll back" the Cathy's remarks, funding of bigoted organizations such as their own, The WinShape Foundation, a charitable endeavor of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy and his family, stated it would not allow same-sex couples to participate in its marriage retreats. Chick-fil-A gave over $8 million to the WinShape Foundation in 2010, and The Family Research Council, etc.

Speaking of the Westboro Church, it's now coming out that they have donated a lot to that organization as well.

So no, these are photo's from a small handful of locations on one day when those who supported their "Christian Values" came out and in no way represents the bigger picture, but nice try.

Seriously, all this has been discussed ad nauseam in this thread. I'd suggest taking the time to read through all the comments instead of posting more of the same from the few who believe bigotry is a christian value, which it is not. Otherwise, I have a life and work to do and I'd rather enjoy it and discuss topics such as, I don't know, Macs?

Broken records, if you don't want to learn and be open minded then there's nothing more to state.

Schönes Wochenende!

 

[pdqgp]

Oh, the irony. It's one thing to disagree, which this is not about, this is about actively funding organizations that seek to take away the rights of fellow American's based on bigotry, not a difference of opinion.

So you call their stance against gay rights bigotry; then what do you call your stance which goes against the principles that their family supports in the religion they follow? Gay rights trump the freedom of religion in our country?

 

[32828870]

So you call their stance against gay rights bigotry; then what do you call your stance which goes against the principles that their family supports in the religion they follow? Gay rights trump the freedom of religion in our country?

Again, there's a difference between one's belief system and actively taking away the same rights you have based on your beliefs. No one has stated you cannot believe what you wish or you should change your beliefs, it's when you impose your beliefs on others by taking away the same rights and freedoms as other American's. There is a big difference. Playing the victim card by falsely claiming your beliefs are being trampled on is not what is being discussed. How would you feel if someone took away your right to marry your loved one based on their beliefs when they don't share your same beliefs?

How about Sharia Law being imposed on those who don't believe in extremist/perverted Islamic faith? I'm agnostic, some are atheists, does that give you the right to impose your beliefs on them as most often it is the extremists that act out by imposing their beliefs on others claiming the US is a "Christian" nation, when in reality our founders fought King George the III over British Taxation and religious persecution, eventually defining the separation of Church and State after the colonies won our independence. "In God We Trust" wasn't implemented until McCarthyism and minted on US currency. in fact, Benjamin Franklin stated "In Science We Trust", a bit of American history that's been disregarded.

This is not about freedom of speech, which I fully support, or faith, but about rights and the US constitution which states "All men are created equal." Don't impose your beliefs on others by taking away their rights. Assuming from your avatar you have served your country to ensure that everyone is created equal and deserves the rights and liberties established by the Founding Fathers, I hope you know this crucial distinction. Here's an interesting example of a true patriot defending his country, a great piece about what serving your country means - so that "everyone can live free in this country" (and thank you for your service):

Racist guy harasses Muslim cashier...until a soldier steps

 

[pdqgp]

Again, there's a difference between one's belief system and actively taking away the same rights you have based on your beliefs. No one has stated you cannot believe what you wish or you should change your beliefs, it's when you impose your beliefs on others by taking away the same rights and freedoms as other American's. There is a big difference. Playing the victim card by falsely claiming your beliefs are being trampled on is not what is being discussed. How would you feel if someone took away your right to marry your loved one based on their beliefs when they don't share your same beliefs? How about Sharia Law being imposed on those who don't believe in extremist/perverted Islamic faith?

This is not about freedom of speech, which I fully support, or faith, but about rights and the US constitution which states "All men are created equal." Don't impose your beliefs on others by taking away their rights.

They are within their rights and the law to support their religious views and groups that uphold those views. Sounds like them and those groups tried or are attempting to to perhaps change laws (don't know I'm not following it) or at the very least making their point known. Nothing wrong with either so long as it's within the legal system. That's how the American system works. Trying to stifle that process because it doesn't fit or support your stance is just as bad as what you say they are doing.

It's their business and they can run it as they see fit and support groups they see fit. If they want to give money to the KKK they can do that. I don't see them playing a victim card at all. In fact they support you voting with your wallet as you appear to be doing.

 

[32828870]

They are within their rights and the law to support their religious views and groups that uphold those views. Sounds like them and those groups tried or are attempting to to perhaps change laws (don't know I'm not following it) or at the very least making their point known. Nothing wrong with either so long as it's within the legal system. That's how the American system works. Trying to stifle that process because it doesn't fit or support your stance is just as bad as what you say they are doing.

It's their business and they can run it as they see fit and support groups they see fit. If they want to give money to the KKK they can do that. I don't see them playing a victim card at all. In fact they support you voting with your wallet as you appear to be doing.

Agreed. I won't be giving them my money and support. That is what this is about. Nothing more. No one is telling them what they should or shouldn't do. A few expressed bigoted and hateful remarks which derailed the thread, yet in the end we're in agreement. Definitely read through the thread, you might be surprised.

 

[pdqgp]

Agreed. I won't be giving them my money and support. That is what this is about. Nothing more. No one is telling them what they should or shouldn't do. I think you should read this thread as it has been derailed and you're making assumptions without fully knowing what we're stating.

Cool. In terms of reading the who thread, I'll pass. Just was interested in clarifying the above.

 

[32828870]

Cool. In terms of reading the who thread, I'll pass. Just was interested in clarifying the above.

I don't blame you.

Thank you again Sir for putting your life on the line for us to have this discussion. I may be a Brit/American in Berlin, but I'm always an American at heart. All the best to you and yours.

 

[DakotaGuy]

Absolutely. I was about to write the same when I read your comment.



Thank you for sharing and I'm sorry for what you've endured as well. It's interesting, I believe we all want the same things, deep down. We may have disagreements on how to achieve such things or disagreements in general, which is essential for humanity to progress towards a better life for everyone. It's when some beliefs turn into action that take away the rights of others, may it be indirectly, out of ignorance, or willful. I have the sense we would have a lot to talk about. In the end, we have much more in common than we do otherwise. I wish more would recognize that fact while celebrating our differences. It's only fear of what we don't understand that keeps humanity from exploring life outside their comfort zones and seeing the world through the eyes of so many. One day, I hope we get there.

Until then, stay strong and thank you for a respectful and great discussion.

You know when I look around life's pretty good for me. I don't live in a place where I can be real open, but at the same time it's not a place where I worry I'd ever lose my job for being gay or be discriminated against. I know that sounds funny and almost contradicting, but I work for good people who are progressive about these things. I also have a great support network. Even though my co-workers and buddies are straight they stick up for me. A few of them you'd probably call rednecks, but I'm their bud and they'd be the first to defend me. Now of course as a teacher I leave my personal life out of the classroom and generally speaking that's good advice for any teacher. What I do is teach my students to be tolerant of all people, to be kind and I deal harshly with bullying. They know darn well I hate people saying things are gay or name calling. It doesn't fly with me at all! It might be backwoods SD, but by golly we are going to learn to be good kind citizens to all.

I spent a year in Iraq. I know what real problems are and I'm certainly not going to go into detail here, but every problem I have had since seems minor to a few of the things I witnessed or had to do over there. It changes your outlook on everything.

As far as that family owned furniture store goes. I direct everyone I know around here to avoid it. About 15 years ago or so there was a man who had been transgendered all of his life, but forced himself to live as a man finally decide to be a woman. He was on the city council. Well this man that owned the furniture store was gonna teach him a lesson by bringing Westboro here. Mind you this was before they decided to protest Soldiers along with gays. So he thought they were good because they only hated gays so it would not effect his normal customer base. Anyhow the whole thing was sickening. Then on top of that he started attempting to pass decency ordinances on all of the adult businesses in town. I still think he's afraid he's going to sin at one of the businesses so he needs to attempt to ban stuff. Luckily smarter heads prevailed on some of the stuff.

How does he stay in business? Low prices and financing furniture for so many years it's shot before it's paid off. Luckily everyone I know will not shop there.

So anyhow sorry for the long winded reply. I don't even know if half of it makes sense, but I'm tired. Don't worry about me spending too much money at Chick-Fil-a cause they don't even operate in my State. lol. Have a good day!

 

[maxsix]

I'm not sure about Apple Pay. At first I thought it was amazing but I rarely hear of people actually using it anymore.
I know people on here probably do but most ordinary people probably don't.
It's always such a guess whether or not a store will accept it and if it will work.

I think the problem is that people still have to carry their wallet for things like their drivers license. If Apple managed to replace the entire wallet with things like a digital drivers license people might use it more.

It isn't based on "filet mignon". A "filet" is just a boneless piece of meat.

Or fish ...

 

[MadeTheSwitch]

Uh, maybe because @mrcobra92 likes the taste of a Chickfila sandwich, bro. You know, which is why he said he enjoys eating at Chickfila. It's fine for you to state your opinion, MadeTheSwitch, but frankly what I see you doing in this thread is shoving your views down everyone's throats--aggressively at that.

Ironic. Big time.

See, it hasn't been me drafting propositions, making ads talking about how bad Christian people are and how they are coming after your children, voting on the rights of Christians. Or telling them who they could marry. Or pointing a finger at them telling them that they are going to go to hell. Or flipping them off as I drive by them on a street. Or asking them if they want to marry my dog. Or cursing at them.

All things that have actually happened to me. And I have seen even worse, like cars getting windows broke and anti-gay hate language written on them. People getting things thrown at them. All sorts of things. Then there is organizations like the Chic-fil-a Win foundation which donated to organizations that not only tried to restrict my rights, but that went to anti-gay efforts in Africa where they literally wanted to pass laws to kill gay people. So yeah, when people attack me like that and the people I know, literally my whole teenage to adult life, and when the Christian right wing of this country tries to influence another country to aggressively go after gay people, you're going to hear some aggression reflected back in my post. Don't like it? I don't care. I didn't ask to be discrimated against and have people treat me badly either. I think if you had gone what gay people have had to go through, and if people had actively tried to determine who you would marry, or worry about your safety of you or your friends just because of who you loved, or the reparative therapy thrust upon kids, or the kids that have been driven to suicide or kicked out of their homes, you'd be a little aggressive about protecting yourself and your rights too.

And again, ironic. I have had right wing anti-gay views pushed down my throat my entire life by so called Christians. Even been flipped off in front of a church. So much for the sermon they just listened to.