Chick-fil-a Support Day and Free Speech

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by sigmadiva

Yes, free speech indeed. Its just that, speech. The CEO expressed his views.

As far as I have read, the CEO did not ban gay people from working and eating at his restaurants. He just spoke his mind.

Until views are expressed that offend those in power. It is okay to offend power minorities.

Originally Posted by sigmadiva

Its how I feel about the KKK - I don't like what they say and what they stand for, but as long as they are talking, then they can talk all they want. Now, when they get physical, I'll take action.

Then I am sure you would patronize a company with a CEO who is in the KKK or is a KKK sympathizer.

Originally Posted by KSig RC

First, "Free Speech" as outlined in the First Amendment doesn't apply to this issue at all.

Second, you know who would probably love to freely express their love for their partners, shouting from the rooftops their commitment to each other through legal marriage, freely and in a manner protected from government interference?

Gay people.

"They can do whatever they want! I just don't want to see it! Don't do it where I can see it!! Which is everywhere outside of your house."

I have to add this constant use of "freedom of speech" to my list of inapplicable yet overused phrases and words. Right up there with "politically correct" and "race card."