Shows how tolerant these anti-religion liberals are even though all you hear from them is wanting equal rights. Hypocrites.
Victoria - 12 years ago
As far as I'm concerned, it's their money...if you don't like how they're using it. Don't buy there.
Build your own company and use the money how you like.
Victoria - 12 years ago
I think it's a freedom of speech/belief issue. I don't boycott anyone because of their beliefs.
Now, actions...are another thing. If I see what I perceive as immoral actions. I may choose(there again...it's a free country) not to bring my business there.
I think people don't get what the real issue here is.
CalvinHobbes - 12 years ago
It isn't about the chicken. It isn't about the Bible verses. It's what they do with the money that upsets me. They can speak freely about their religious thoughts and even print them on cups. But when they take the money I give to their franchise and use it to attack another minority group that's where it goes too far. I could never in great conscience stand next to a stranger and think to myself that I am better than that person or that my life and how I live it is the only way because I believe that's what God wants to me to do. Same rights, different life.
meansheep - 12 years ago
Like "GreenEyedLilo", I try to avoid spending money where a portion of it will be used to attack my rights and freedoms as an American. As a "Middle-Aged, Straight, White, Female", I find that lately, my three basic rights under bombardment are my right to bear arms, my right to make personal medical decisions with my physician, and my right to choose and follow my own religous beliefs without interference from government. Each major party is guilty of waging a war on me, and neither qualifies to be my representative in any level of government. For example, I won't eat at Chick-fil-a and I won't buy Ben & Jerry's ice cream. They can believe what they wish, but they won't get my money to pass laws to force me to follow their beliefs.
lji3 - 13 years ago
This poll is so skewed and does not offer me the choice as a liberal Christian to say that anywhere that proclaims gospel Jesus Christ is cool by me, and a refreshing change from the crap. Why not support the gospel with fries? Good for these companies for being so bold.
Typical Lame Poll - 13 years ago
Definitely a poorly written poll. I would like to choose #2, because I find the lifestyles of these fundamentalists immoral, but that answer would indicate that I'm right-wing, which I'm not.
Another example, when I voted in the Presidential election a couple of elections ago, the exit pollsters wanted to know if I voted based on values. Yes, I did, I told them. It wasn't until later that I realized they were marking values voters as conservatives. Just because I'm not a conservative does not mean I don't have values.
Respectfully disagree with A Poll Critic - 13 years ago
I think you're reading into the fourth option. Nowhere does it say "conservative action" won't necessarily stop me. I think it is intended this way:
1. No - I just eat the food. (simple enough, moving on)
2. Yes - I won't eat anywhere that supports lifestyle choices I find immoral. (conservative)
3. Yes - I won't eat anywhere with conservative backing. (liberal)
4. It won't necessarily stop me, but if I have the choice, I'll eat elsewhere. (Politics, while not identifying a preference, CAN effect my eating choices, but not always)
5. Other
Just to reiterate, four is indicating that politics, be they liberal OR conservative may impact this persons choices. This poll is getting to the effect of politics on eating choices, not so much which political leaning has more effect.
I had to say "other". I don't care that someone is conservative in their religious beliefs or way of life. I do care about not turning my own hard-earned money into a weapon against myself and other lives like mine. As a Pagan, bisexual same-sex married woman, I feel that I would do just that if I were to eat at Chick-Fil-A. I think my wallet and my stomach are enough to give to a fast-food chain; I don't think they have the right to aim for my soul, my love life, and the political environment where I live as well.
I think a better poll choice for would-be boycotters is something along the lines of "I won't eat anywhere with a socio-political agenda I disagree with" or "I won't eat anywhere that supports socially conservative causes."
Julie - 13 years ago
I vote "other" because I rarely eat fast food anyway. As long as these companies don't discriminate in their hiring practices their founders/owners have the right to believe what they will - and put those beliefs into practice. And patrons absolutely have the right to judge those decisions with their dollars and their feet.
Patti - 13 years ago
Re: my "other" vote -- I won't eat there because I don't like the food.
That being said, I might add that I do find the whole religion-based business model vaguely annoying.
Concur with 'A poll critic' - 13 years ago
I agree with 'A poll critic'. His/her option is definitely what I would have picked given the option. But then again, this is an internet poll so it is a given that it is meaningless. Another case of the creator of this poll trying to create some fake statistics to boost their already preconceived idea.
A poll critic - 13 years ago
Where's the positive balance to the fourth option? "It isn't the only factor, but given the choice, I prefer to eat where conservative values are upheld" Without it, Your poll is tilted leftward. But you're professionals, so you already know that. This is intentional skewing.
Shows how tolerant these anti-religion liberals are even though all you hear from them is wanting equal rights. Hypocrites.
As far as I'm concerned, it's their money...if you don't like how they're using it. Don't buy there.
Build your own company and use the money how you like.
I think it's a freedom of speech/belief issue. I don't boycott anyone because of their beliefs.
Now, actions...are another thing. If I see what I perceive as immoral actions. I may choose(there again...it's a free country) not to bring my business there.
I think people don't get what the real issue here is.
It isn't about the chicken. It isn't about the Bible verses. It's what they do with the money that upsets me. They can speak freely about their religious thoughts and even print them on cups. But when they take the money I give to their franchise and use it to attack another minority group that's where it goes too far. I could never in great conscience stand next to a stranger and think to myself that I am better than that person or that my life and how I live it is the only way because I believe that's what God wants to me to do. Same rights, different life.
Like "GreenEyedLilo", I try to avoid spending money where a portion of it will be used to attack my rights and freedoms as an American. As a "Middle-Aged, Straight, White, Female", I find that lately, my three basic rights under bombardment are my right to bear arms, my right to make personal medical decisions with my physician, and my right to choose and follow my own religous beliefs without interference from government. Each major party is guilty of waging a war on me, and neither qualifies to be my representative in any level of government. For example, I won't eat at Chick-fil-a and I won't buy Ben & Jerry's ice cream. They can believe what they wish, but they won't get my money to pass laws to force me to follow their beliefs.
This poll is so skewed and does not offer me the choice as a liberal Christian to say that anywhere that proclaims gospel Jesus Christ is cool by me, and a refreshing change from the crap. Why not support the gospel with fries? Good for these companies for being so bold.
Definitely a poorly written poll. I would like to choose #2, because I find the lifestyles of these fundamentalists immoral, but that answer would indicate that I'm right-wing, which I'm not.
Another example, when I voted in the Presidential election a couple of elections ago, the exit pollsters wanted to know if I voted based on values. Yes, I did, I told them. It wasn't until later that I realized they were marking values voters as conservatives. Just because I'm not a conservative does not mean I don't have values.
I think you're reading into the fourth option. Nowhere does it say "conservative action" won't necessarily stop me. I think it is intended this way:
1. No - I just eat the food. (simple enough, moving on)
2. Yes - I won't eat anywhere that supports lifestyle choices I find immoral. (conservative)
3. Yes - I won't eat anywhere with conservative backing. (liberal)
4. It won't necessarily stop me, but if I have the choice, I'll eat elsewhere. (Politics, while not identifying a preference, CAN effect my eating choices, but not always)
5. Other
Just to reiterate, four is indicating that politics, be they liberal OR conservative may impact this persons choices. This poll is getting to the effect of politics on eating choices, not so much which political leaning has more effect.
I had to say "other". I don't care that someone is conservative in their religious beliefs or way of life. I do care about not turning my own hard-earned money into a weapon against myself and other lives like mine. As a Pagan, bisexual same-sex married woman, I feel that I would do just that if I were to eat at Chick-Fil-A. I think my wallet and my stomach are enough to give to a fast-food chain; I don't think they have the right to aim for my soul, my love life, and the political environment where I live as well.
I think a better poll choice for would-be boycotters is something along the lines of "I won't eat anywhere with a socio-political agenda I disagree with" or "I won't eat anywhere that supports socially conservative causes."
I vote "other" because I rarely eat fast food anyway. As long as these companies don't discriminate in their hiring practices their founders/owners have the right to believe what they will - and put those beliefs into practice. And patrons absolutely have the right to judge those decisions with their dollars and their feet.
Re: my "other" vote -- I won't eat there because I don't like the food.
That being said, I might add that I do find the whole religion-based business model vaguely annoying.
I agree with 'A poll critic'. His/her option is definitely what I would have picked given the option. But then again, this is an internet poll so it is a given that it is meaningless. Another case of the creator of this poll trying to create some fake statistics to boost their already preconceived idea.
Where's the positive balance to the fourth option? "It isn't the only factor, but given the choice, I prefer to eat where conservative values are upheld" Without it, Your poll is tilted leftward. But you're professionals, so you already know that. This is intentional skewing.