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Chick-Fil-A Question: Can businesses kick out patrons improperly dressed or engaged in lewd conduct
FaceBook Gay/Lesbian Pages ^ | August 1, 2012 | Vanity

Posted on 08/01/2012 9:58:21 AM PDT by topher

The above picture is what some gays/lesbians are calling on for dress on Fridays when going to Chick Fil-A

My question is whether businesses have the right to require a dress code, and also be allowed to expel patrons for lewd behavior.

There are Gay/Lesbian groups calling for boycotting/protests at Chick-Fil-A restaurants every Friday.

What rights do businesses have today?

Does this vary depending on the state?

Can very skimpy dress (bikinis, etc) be grounds for expelling people from the business?

What about behavior by adults that would be bad examples and considered lewd behavior in front of children.

There are a number of Facebook pages being put together over this issue.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Miscellaneous; Religion
KEYWORDS: business; chickfila; gay; lesbian; propertyrights
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I remember at one time businesses could claim they had a right as to who they would serve. Then came along Civil Rights legislation.

How much power do the states have? How much has the liberal Federal Bureaucracy intruded into the private nature of businesses and the rights to keep behavior at businesses respectable?

1 posted on 08/01/2012 9:58:26 AM PDT by topher
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To: topher

The embedded pic failed.

Thank God.


2 posted on 08/01/2012 10:00:02 AM PDT by freedumb2003 (obozo could bring back literal slavery with chains and still he will get 85+% of the black vote)
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To: topher

3 posted on 08/01/2012 10:00:47 AM PDT by Morgana (This space for rent. Cheap.)
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To: topher

‘Drive-through only’ would solve that problem.


4 posted on 08/01/2012 10:00:55 AM PDT by GeorgeWashingtonsGhost
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To: topher
The link to the Facebook page has an example of how some people may dress for this protest.

I do not think the picture is too offensive, but this facebook page may be updated with more offensive pictures.

[warning, of sorts]

5 posted on 08/01/2012 10:01:25 AM PDT by topher (Traditional values -- especially family values -- which have been proven over time.)
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Perhaps other patrons should bring big signs with an arrow.

Above the arrow: “Queer right here.” The sign arrow can then be oriented to suit.

Yup, it’s politically incorrect. However, if they wish to offend, then we can also offend.

Sorry folks, that’s what it’s come down to.


6 posted on 08/01/2012 10:01:37 AM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: topher

Businesses (pieces of SACRED private property) SHOULD be able to engage in virtually any discrimination that they see fit.

“The moment the idea is introduced into society that property is not as sacred as the laws of God, and there is not a force of law to protect it, anarchy and tyranny commence.” John Adams or James Madison (I forget)


7 posted on 08/01/2012 10:02:10 AM PDT by Doctor 2Brains (If the government were Paris Hilton, it could not score a free drink in a bar full of lonely sailors)
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To: topher; Chode

I all due respect most restaurants have a “no shirt, no shoes, no service rule” This is not their rule but that of the Health Department so it must be enforced.

I am also pretty sure that “no shirt, no shoes” replies to “no clothing”.


8 posted on 08/01/2012 10:04:00 AM PDT by Morgana (This space for rent. Cheap.)
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To: Morgana
The woman appears to be dressed okay.

The guy certainly looks like he could use a new suit.

9 posted on 08/01/2012 10:04:39 AM PDT by topher (Traditional values -- especially family values -- which have been proven over time.)
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To: topher

They want to make Friday a gay day at Chick-fil-A. Interesting, that supports Chick-fil-A. Bet they are so stupid that they don’t understand. Besides, CFA never said that they discriminate, so this should help business. Just saying


10 posted on 08/01/2012 10:05:26 AM PDT by Cyclone59 (Obama is like Ron Burgundy - he will read ANYTHING that is on the teleprompter)
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To: topher

On another thread, I stated that the next step in this manufactured outrage will be a lot of phony discrimination suits against CFA. The left is furious that their pointing fingers and calling names has not cowed CFA into PC submission. Naturally they will turn to their friendly activists judges for comfort.


11 posted on 08/01/2012 10:06:34 AM PDT by workerbee (June 28, 2012 -- 9/11 From Within)
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To: topher

The board of health and local regulations, state laws would determine what a business with a “walk-in” setup might do.

Though zero reaction would quickly chill the protests. Calling cops, expelling customers is what the left wants, it’s how they advance.


12 posted on 08/01/2012 10:07:41 AM PDT by DBrow
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There are always no loitering laws...


13 posted on 08/01/2012 10:08:02 AM PDT by occam's chainsaw (There are no simple answers.)
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To: Cyclone59

As long as they behave themselves, I see no reason why CFA would mind. Queer people’s money spends the same as everyone else’s.


14 posted on 08/01/2012 10:09:08 AM PDT by ZirconEncrustedTweezers (EAT MOR CHIKIN)
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To: topher

If I stuff a fag in the dumpster, ya’ think they’ll kick me out?


15 posted on 08/01/2012 10:09:20 AM PDT by arrdon (Never underestimate the stupidity of the American voter.)
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To: Morgana
I guess Gays/Lesbians may plan to engage in activity that may be of concern to the Department of Health.

I guess your point is that spreading disease is something Health Departments want to avoid.

I imagine that it is fair to say that many Gays and Lesbians have Sexually acquired diseases (AIDS, herpes, etc).

16 posted on 08/01/2012 10:09:33 AM PDT by topher (Traditional values -- especially family values -- which have been proven over time.)
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To: topher

Suing someone because they say you have no balls, kind of proves the accuser’s point.


17 posted on 08/01/2012 10:12:34 AM PDT by DannyTN
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To: freedumb2003
Must have been God's will. [Thank God]

I questioned the wisdom of using it, but that something I saw on Facebook that made me start this thread.

Conservatives may need to help Chick-Fil-A out in this situation. Knowing how to help the restaurants might be something for Freepers to do...

18 posted on 08/01/2012 10:13:11 AM PDT by topher (Traditional values -- especially family values -- which have been proven over time.)
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To: topher

Sounds to me like the sexual deviants (let there be no misunderstandings “gays”) in this country are about to begin engaging in hate crimes. Law enforcement are you listening?


19 posted on 08/01/2012 10:13:33 AM PDT by Mister Anderson (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the Idiots)
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To: topher

Accidents involving buckets of ice water could happen. Oopsie!


20 posted on 08/01/2012 10:21:03 AM PDT by Noumenon (I will not pay the Obama jizya.)
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