LZ Granderson: The right way and the wrong way to protest Chick-fil-A

[cthulu2016]

The right way and the wrong way to protest Chick-fil-A

Editor's note: LZ Granderson, who writes a weekly column for CNN.com, was named journalist of the year by the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association and is a 2011 Online Journalism Award finalist for commentary. He is a senior writer and columnist for ESPN the Magazine and ESPN.com. Follow him on Twitter: @locs_n_laughs


...Then I found out the company was funneling portions of its proceeds to fight gay rights. Now I'm back to eating chicken, and not chikin. This is the U. S. Constitution at work -- freedom of speech meets freedom of expression.

Chicago's mayor Rahm Emanuel, Boston's Thomas Menino and a handful of other mayors threatening to ban Chick-fil-A because of anti-gay marriage remarks made by its president, Dan Cathy? Not so much. Such a position may sound noble. It may be coming from a good place in the officials' hearts. But thankfully it is unconstitutional.

Chick-fil-A uproar over gay marriage The last thing anyone, liberal or conservative, should want is local government censoring what a private citizen can say by way of withholding permits and licenses. With the exception of a few examples, such as falsely yelling fire in a crowded space, freedom of speech isn't contingent upon what a person says.
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You know what else is constitutional? Rahm and Thomas making out with each other in protest. In response to Cathy's remarks -- and the fact Chick-Fil-A has donated millions to organizations that fight gay rights -- the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is organizing a same-sex kiss-in to be held at Chick-fil-A restaurants across the country Friday. I'm not sure if Rahm and the others are free that day, but unlike their talk of banning the franchise, their participation in the lip lock is totally legal.
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http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/31/opinion/granderson-chick-fil-a/index.html

[HockeyMom]

1. Someone suggested that I wear my PFLAG shirt

wait on line for food, and when they get to me say, "Sorry, I don't want anything from a bigoted company". Absolultely legal and not disruptive, but will make a statement, especially to others on the line.

Any thoughts?

[cthulu2016]

2. You are not the government, so go for it!

[janlyn]

3. side order

Try this " yes, I would like a chicken sandwich a large lemonade and a side order of imposed morality.."

[KamaAina]

5. We all need to do that at once

that's what we did to similarly homophobic Cracker Barrel back in the day. We all waited in line, then sat down, until we'd filled the place. Then we all ordered iced tea and chanted "Bigotry! Bigotry!". We made sure to leave big, fat tips so the workers didn't get screwn; we were, after all, there on their behalf.

[TlalocW]

4. I'm going to bring in a Kermit the Frog doll

When I order: Look at him! Look at his unapproving, steely gaze! Do you see how you have not only shamed Kermit but all Muppethood by working here? *pause* Now give me a peach shake for free!

TlalocW