Scott Lloyd Goes to Chik-Fil-A
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:45 pm
Perhaps others have heard the news, but the head of the fast-food Chik-Fil-A has been the object of criticism after he declared that he opposes same-sex marriage. In response, some people have begun to withdraw their support and/or to distance themselves from the restaurants.
Not Scott Lloyd, though. Now that he knows that Chik-Fil-A's head honcho embraces discriminatory attitudes, Lloyd has pledged to patronize the restaurant even more frequently:
http://www.mormondialogue.org/topic/584 ... i-boycott/
Quite interesting! I suppose Lloyd will make sure to take his next vacation in a foreign country that refuses to allow women to attain leadership positions.
Not Scott Lloyd, though. Now that he knows that Chik-Fil-A's head honcho embraces discriminatory attitudes, Lloyd has pledged to patronize the restaurant even more frequently:
Scott Lloyd wrote:The head of Chik-fil-A is taking some heatfor his outspoken support of traditional marriage defined as being between a man and a woman.
Some are calling for a boycott of the restaurant chain, persumably as a way to punish the man for speaking his mind on this controversial topic.
Accordingly, I decided today to do my own personal anti-boycott. For the first time in years, I patronized Chik-fil-A today. I noted that the one I visited, in the City Creek shopping center in downtown Salt Lake, was doing a brisk business despite reputed calls for a boycott.
I spent more than is typical with me for lunch.
I was pleased that the experience exceeded my memory. The service was prompt, courteous and friendly. The chicken salad sandwich I ordered was of the highest quality, and the signature waffle fries were hot and tasty. Though I was disappointed they did not offer fry sauce, the Chik-fi-A sauce, a sweet, tangy, barbecue-mustard concotion, was a nice dipping condiment.
I will definitely return.
So why a post here? I think it important in today's marketplace that we support with our business those who share our values. Since its restructuring nearly two years ago, the Deseret News, as it has reached out to a national audience with both its print and on-line products, has made a concerted effort to appeal not just to Latter-day Saints but to "like-minded believers." Just as I hope such folks would reward that effort with their patronage, I would like to do the same for others who are outside my own faith group but who share my values and ideals.
http://www.mormondialogue.org/topic/584 ... i-boycott/
Quite interesting! I suppose Lloyd will make sure to take his next vacation in a foreign country that refuses to allow women to attain leadership positions.