Posted on 01/28/2011 5:47:41 AM PST by jaydubya2
SOUTH BEND — Students at Indiana University South Bend may have noticed something missing from their lunch menu. Chick-fil-A sandwiches are no longer allowed to be sold on campus.
The university decided to remove Chick-fil-A as a campus vendor after news that a Pennsylvania franchise will be donating food for an event hosted by a known anti-homosexual group.
"Chick-fil-A's already known as a Christian organization,” said IU South Bend senior Brian Jernigan. “So, I'm not really surprised that they would donate to an organization that's against homosexual values."
News of the ban spread quickly, prompting Chick-fil-A's president to release an online statement defending his company.
"Providing food to these events or any event is not an endorsement of the mission, political stance or motives of this or any other organization,” said Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy. “Any suggestion otherwise is just inaccurate."
Some IU South Bend students don't see things the same way.
"Providing food is equal to donating money,” said IU South Bend junior Erin Rempala. “So you must believe in the cause to donate the food."
The Chick-fil-A sandwiches were only sold on Wednesdays at the Courtside Cafe. Indiana University has full Chick-fil-A restaurants at their Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses.
"I think the university is OK with them,” said IU South Bend senior Justin Samson. “I just think people are just over-reacting with what Chick-fil-A stands for and I just think that they need to settle down and accept that everybody doesn't have to have the same belief."
Many students said they didn't even notice the sandwiches were gone and the university says they don't plan to bring in a vendor to replace Chick-fil-A.
Chick-fil-A's president also said that the company strives to create a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for all its customers.
““So, I’m not really surprised that they would donate to an organization that’s against homosexual values.” “
Curious. what are “homosexual values”?
While I don’t espouse the ideals or practices of the Seventh Day Adventists, I applaud them for their charity. And while I don’t like Chick-fil-A’s food, I applaud them for standing by their principles.
I don’t think that “Chick-fil-A” is all broke up about this. They as a chain are closed EVERY Sunday(as it is The Lord’s Day) and G*D continues to bless them “Real Good(some southern lingo there)”!
The Gaystapo in action.
I never ate Chick-Fil-A until I was working at a John McCain (for president) phone bank. The local owner sent in hot chicken sandwiches in an insulated box to keep them nice and hot. They were greatly appreciated!
“So, I’m not really surprised that they would donate to an organization that’s against homosexual values.”
...homosexuals don’t have a whole lot of “values” jerk o$$. It never ceases to amaze me. Liberals consider themselves to be the epitome of “tolerance and diversity” unless it means straight, white, family oriented, one man one woman or conservative.
Everyone there should buy a big bag of Chick Fil A sandwiches and bring them to school for lunch. Then save the bag and bring it everyday with school supplies in it.
They involve wearing Chaps without pants, and singing Cher Songs.
Anything goes...
I shudder to think what those principles are.
I will make sure to buy even more from Chick-Fil-A.
Let the political oppression begin!
Homo-values: making oneself a mockery of the opposite sex.
Well, there will be fewer jobs when the Left runs all the “bad” people out of society. BTW Chick-Fil-A is very good. They cook the chicken right compared to other fast food places.
I am not a chicken fan, but Chick o Filet just got another customer, me.
Funny I just canceled my cable because of all the homo crap shoved down my throat every time I watched T.V. I didn’t try to get every gay program off of cable. Real tolerance going on there huh.
“homosexual values”
Hahahaha.. an Oxymoron if there ever was one.
“It never ceases to amaze me. Liberals consider themselves to be the epitome of “tolerance and diversity” unless it means straight, white, family oriented, one man one woman or conservative.”
Well thought out right there...excellent assesment.
“Curious. what are “homosexual values”?”
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Homosexual work ethic:
If at fisting you don’t succeed, try, try again.
Let them eat freshly packed fudge!
Chik-Fil-A is beimg censored /punished for expressing their corporate values through generosity & charity??
I get it....
The academia fascists are at it again...
Aren't these the torch-bearers and messengers of tolerance, academic freedom, and freedom of expression??
I get it.... I get it....
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