Boycott Against McDonalds

Will it Work?

Published on July 12, 2008 By KFC Kickin For Christ In Current Events

I heard about this boycott last week. It's a boycott against McDonald's for supporting same sex marriage for throwing their money and support to the homosexual activists. Many feel that McDonald's is abandoning those who helped make McDonald's the successful company it is namely familes with children. I don't like McDonald's anyhow, so it doesn't really affect me. I'd much rather go to Subway, BK, or Wendy's anyhow.

I didn't even know, until now, that there was a National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, did you? So the American Family Association has called for this boycott. This is from their site:

Throwing out any pretense of being neutral in the culture war, McDonald's has taken up the rhetoric of gay activists, suggesting those who oppose same-sex marriage (SSM) are motivated by hate.

AFA has asked for a boycott of McDonald's restaurants because of the companyâ€™s promotion of the gay agenda. AFA asked McDonaldâ€™s to remain neutral in the culture war. McDonaldâ€™s refused.

In response to the boycott, McDonald's spokesman Bill Whitman suggested to the Washington Post that those who oppose SSM are motivated by hate, saying "...hatred has no place in our culture." McDonald's has decided to adopt the "hate" theme used by gay activist groups for years.

Whitman went on to say, "We stand by and support our people to live and work in a society free of discrimination and harassment." Mr. Whitman has intentionally avoided addressing the reason for the boycott. This boycott is not about hiring gays or how gay employees are treated. It is about McDonald's choosing to put the full weight of their corporation behind promoting their agenda.

McDonald's donated $20,000 to the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce in exchange for membership and a seat on the groupâ€™s board of directors. The NGLCC lobbies Congress in support of same-sex marriage.

McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner said the company will promote issues they approve. "Being a socially responsible organization is a fundamental part of who we are. We have an obligation to use our size and resources to make a difference in the world...and we do."

Comments (Page 7)

CharlesCS

on Jul 15, 2008

Ha, ha, ha. Charles, you're just being stubborn. Like always.

You're one to talk Erath. At least I am willing to consider both sides of the argument as oppose to have a mindset.

Here's an idea, when ever you gonna comment about someone elses comment that you do not agree with simply get a stamp like this one:

And you don't need to waste time explaining yourself over and over.

erathoniel

on Jul 15, 2008

You're one to talk Erath. At least I am willing to consider both sides of the argument as opposed to have a mindset.

I considered. I just didn't fall into the weakness of compromise.

Here's an idea, whenever you gonna comment about someone else's comment that you do not agree with, simply get a stamp like this one:

But why bother with a stamp? It just says nothing. I prefer fixing any grammatical mistakes, then explaining myself over and over.

CharlesCS

on Jul 15, 2008

I considered. I just didn't fall into the weakness of compromise.

Weakness of compromise? LOL. You are definitely in your own little world. My way of the highway, right? Let's do each other a favor and avoid each other from now on. I come here to have discussions and debates, these are 2 things impossible to do in your little world. Have a nice day.

erathoniel

on Jul 15, 2008

My way of the highway, right?

I'm not sure what "my way of the highway" means, but it is my way or the highway.

Let's do each other a favor and avoid each other from now on.

Gladly.

Have a nice day.

Oh, I will.

KarmaGirl

on Jul 15, 2008

I heard about this boycott last week.

They are spawn of the devil, you should avoid them no matter what. I hate McDonald's.

I'm not sure what "my way of the highway" means, but it is my way or the highway.

Get over yourself, already. We could spend all day picking on spelling and mistakes. Who cares? If you can't see the intent of writing, then you'll never be a good communicator.

Back on topic- McDonald's has indeed paid around $20 million to the NGLCC. They also have a seat on the board. I could care less, but I'll boycott them anyway...oh, wait, I already don't go there...

KFC Kickin For Christ

on Jul 15, 2008

They also have a seat on the board. I could care less, but I'll boycott them anyway...oh, wait, I already don't go there...

ha! Sounds just like me. I haven't gone there for years...now I'm glad of that.

But Karma it's $20 thousand not million. At least that's what I read. And yes they have a seat warmed by a Richard Ellis who is a VP of communications for McDonald's. He is a homosexual and says he's glad to be there and ready to work for the cause.

Erath and Charles...you two boys need to go in the time out corners. Chill!

MasonM

on Jul 15, 2008

and that's all it is. Individuals make up a group. It's a bunch of individuals coming together and saying, "did you know that part of our money is going to support homosexual marriage?" I'm an individual, not an organization. A church is made up of individuals. Without the individuals there would be no chuch. The AFA is only alerting us, as individuals, to the issue. We can choose to boycott or not, as individuals.

Sorry, but this is a blatant lie. When an organization calls for a boycott, it is an organized boycott, not just a bunch of individuals independently making the decision to not patronize a business. You're putting one hell of a spin on things here and you know it.

The AFA did not just inform people of this, they called for an organized boycott (corporate blackmail).

erathoniel

on Jul 15, 2008

Ah, but is the boycott for the purpose of recieving funds? If not, then it's not blackmail. Shall I use crayons?

Blackmail- Payment of money exacted by means of intimidation; also, extortion of money from a person by threats of public accusation, exposure, or censure.

Beliefs are a good reason to make any legal decision. The AFA is informing people that a specific corporation is going against their beliefs. If they did not call for the boycott, anyone who would've boycotted would've anyways.

MasonM

on Jul 15, 2008

Ah, but is the boycott for the purpose of recieving funds? If not, then it's not blackmail.

Ah yes, emitting stupidity once again. I posted the definition of a boycott earlier in this thread. Perhaps you didn't understand it?

In your rush to stupidity once again, you seem to have either missed or (more likely) misunderstood this definition of blackmail:

to force or coerce into a particular action, statement, etc.

You truly are a moron.

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erathoniel

on Jul 15, 2008

You truly are a moron.

Better than being a blasphemous self-righteous know-it-all who dodges every question. What does the AFA gain from this? Nothing. In fact, they probably spent resources. At least I don't attack over beliefs.

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MasonM

on Jul 15, 2008

self-righteous know-it-all who dodges every question.

Actually, that sounds like a pretty good description of you, moron. What's the matter? Getting upset because I once again caught you making an obviously stupid comment?

What does the AFA gain from this? Nothing.

And here you once again demonstrate your amazing gift for utter stupidity. The AFA has a very active anti-gay agenda, and they use these corporate blackmail tactics to coerce companies into complying with their wishes.

At least I don't attack over beliefs.

I believe you're an utter moron and a wimp and I say so. See? I can express my beliefs too.

You just repeatedly make amazingly stupid comments without ever once acknowledging the validity of other people's views.

on Jul 15, 2008

on Jul 15, 2008

You just repeatedly make amazingly stupid comments without ever once acknowledging the validity of other people's views.

If they were valid, I would acknowledge them. I have beliefs, and I refuse to compromise.

By the way, Dilbert is awesome. However, by going into heated attacks instead of level-headed debate, you make your point look worthless.

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Texas Wahine

on Jul 15, 2008

You know what is good and totally not gay?

Wendy's.

And they're open late!

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MasonM

on Jul 15, 2008

If they were valid, I would acknowledge them. I have beliefs, and I refuse to compromise.

Of course, most stupid people have a problem with seeing other people's viewpoints, so this answer really doesn't surprise me at all.

However, by going into heated attacks instead of level-headed debate, you make your point look worthless.

I don't waste my time debating an imbecile. You don't even know the meaning of the word debate, which is not surprising as you don't seem to know the meanings of many words (boycott and blackmail come to mind). Face it, you're just too narrow minded and stupid for honest debate.

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