Mike Huckabee News
Jul 23 2012
Support Chick Fil-A
Mike Huckabee
I have been incensed at the vitriolic assaults on the Chick fil-A company because the CEO, Dan Cathy, made comments recently in which he affirmed his view that the Biblical view of marriage should be upheld. The Cathy family, led by Chick fil-A founder Truett Cathy, are a wonderful Christian family who are committed to operating the company with Biblical principles and whose story is the true American success story. Starting at age 46 Truett Cathy built Chick fil-A into a $4 billion a year enterprise with over 1600 stores. At 91, he is still active in the company, but his son Dan runs it day to day as CEO.It's a great American story that is being smeared by vicious hate speech and intolerant bigotry from the left.
The Chick fil-A company refuses to open on Sundays so that their employees can go to church if they wish. Despite the pressure from malls, airports, and the business world to open on Sundays, they still don't. They treat customers and employees with respect and dignity.
I ask you to join me in speaking out on Wednesday, August 1 "Chick fil-A Appreciation Day.” No one is being asked to make signs, speeches, or openly demonstrate. The goal is simple: Let's affirm a business that operates on Christian principles and whose executives are willing to take a stand for the Godly values we espouse by simply showing up and eating at Chick fil-A on Wednesday, August 1. Too often, those on the left make corporate statements to show support for same sex marriage, abortion, or profanity, but if Christians affirm traditional values, we're considered homophobic, fundamentalists, hate-mongers, and intolerant. This effort is not being launched by the Chick fil-A company and no one from the company or family is involved in proposing or promoting it.
There's no need for anyone to be angry or engage in a verbal battle. Simply affirm appreciation for a company run by Christian principles by showing up on Wednesday, August 1 or by participating online – tweeting your support or sending a message on Facebook.
IF YOU DON'T USE FACEBOOK AND WANT TO RSVP, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
Comments 616-618 of 618
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Mel Gordon
07/23/2012 10:16 AM
I support your stand on closing on Sunday, and NO same same sex marrages. This is deviant behaviour.
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Karen Sutton
07/23/2012 10:05 AM
It is a shame that someone in this country who has principles and convictions would be harrassed in the press for actually living them and applying them to his business. I went to Chik-Fil-A last Saturday and will continue to make it a point to support their business.
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SSC
07/23/2012 09:59 AM
Mr. Cathy appeared surprised and grateful by your announcement that supporters should show appreciation to the company he founded in the early 40's by eating in one of their facilities on Wed., Aug. 1. After a bit of discussion, I think he realized one day could overwhelm his employees and reminded the audience they are open five other days in the week, not just Wed. I suggest that supporters go one day during the first week of August and hope Mike makes that an option publicly. It will still garner, I am sure, lots of participation and positive recognition for Biblical family values over several days not just one day! Thanks !