tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313916164911265633.post2812966052397377600..comments2023-08-10T14:58:46.329+07:00Comments on Authority!: Chick-fil-A FiletTimothy J Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634355920003282809noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313916164911265633.post-42543219549240595692012-07-26T08:09:21.782+07:002012-07-26T08:09:21.782+07:00Thanks for clarifying.
For what it's worth, ...Thanks for clarifying. <br /><br />For what it's worth, from what I understand CFA *does* discriminate in hiring, and there *have* been reports of discrimination in service to customers. <br /><br />That said, I of course agree with you that religion should have no place in state-run actions (per the First Amendment). <br /><br />However, by that same token, can't you make an argument that a state sanctioning of a business (via a privilege license) who espouses such religious beliefs so closely intertwined with the business is a de jure endorsement of those religious beliefs?G Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00336081873435545376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313916164911265633.post-35967950765291740832012-07-25T13:44:39.022+07:002012-07-25T13:44:39.022+07:00You're not missing anything.
I don't appr...You're not missing anything.<br /><br />I don't approve of the guy's Bible thumping either, but he has a right to run his busines as he wishes as long as he doesn't discriminate in hiring or service to customers. <br /><br />When a city mayor conditions a business license on the applicants willingness to chage his religious beliefs, that is a violation of the First Amendment -- it's against the law.Timothy J Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634355920003282809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313916164911265633.post-69734126253199470392012-07-25T08:30:08.803+07:002012-07-25T08:30:08.803+07:00I actually have to disagree with you somewhat on t...I actually have to disagree with you somewhat on this one. CFA's business policies are indeed influenced by the owner's "morality", it's more than just "personal religious beliefs". This is actually fairly well documented. They force their franchisees to remain closed on Sundays, as you mentioned, regardless of the franchisees' individual religious beliefs. In fact, the company's official statement of corporate purpose states: "To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us. To have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A." Furthermore, they stick religious-themed toys and CDs in their kids meals. They've also been associated with religious discrimination... google "Aziz Latif" for info on that. <br /><br />Honestly, I would have thought you would support people "voting with their feet" by simply exercising their right to not eat at CFA. What am I missing?G Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00336081873435545376noreply@blogger.com