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Ryan_Manseau

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3. Tilting the hat
Wed Aug 1, 2012, 02:06 AM
Aug 2012

This is the only article, as of yet, to make a ground breaking statement:

"...Is it possible this person could start a franchise rebellion? or is it more likely he will loose his franchise?

"I certainly don't know on this one. Brave fucker though. Gotta give him that."

You see, this is not a display of corporate beliefs. Dan Cathy did that all on his own, and look what it has done to him. This is a display of one man's values being greater than his need to fill his wallet. Anthony Picolia has stood up to show his morals, his personal convictions, and he's doing what's right. He bought a chick-fil-a franchise long before this controversy and now he's drawing the line between right and wrong.

In a time of hate and greed, this is truly an inspiring gesture.

I'm not saying go out and burn your next pay check at chick-fil-a. I am, however, saying that we members of the LGBTQ community can be proud of ourselves and our supporters. Chick-fil-a has become a massive force against equality these days. BUT, we of the LGBTQ community have just shown this tyrant that there is NO home for homophobia in this nation. The fear and hatred has no where to hide any more.

All my best,
Sr. Director of NH Pride Fest: Ryan Manseau

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Interesting... Kalidurga Aug 2012 #1
If this is real kudos to the owner. BUT dballance Aug 2012 #2
He can always sue the company for the damage they've done to his business. nt DCKit Aug 2012 #5
This x 1000. Didn't think about that, but yes, he can. closeupready Aug 2012 #10
Tilting the hat Ryan_Manseau Aug 2012 #3
Amen to that. We got your back, bro. closeupready Aug 2012 #11
Welcome to DU! I hope Mr. Picolia becomes the poster child of how Chick Fil A handles this riderinthestorm Aug 2012 #14
@HRC Ryan_Manseau Aug 2012 #4
Welcome to DU! EOTE Aug 2012 #7
Will you please let that owner know how much respect we have for him? davsand Aug 2012 #18
How long before his franchise gets cancelled? HopeHoops Aug 2012 #6
That's just what I was thinking. DFW Aug 2012 #9
I think it will be the day before the event. That's a "giving your boss the finger" thing. HopeHoops Aug 2012 #17
Self kick for the morrning crowd. slampoet Aug 2012 #8
If he uses the corporate logo at the Pride fest... SidDithers Aug 2012 #12
If he loses the franchise HappyMe Aug 2012 #15
this doesn't surprise me in the least. cali Aug 2012 #13
You are right. slampoet Aug 2012 #19
Chik Fil A - bigotry and homophobia at a reasonable price. with a side of fries. piratefish08 Aug 2012 #16
The groundswell of corporate turns to support is truly inspiring. randome Aug 2012 #20
K&R Good for him. n/t Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #21
I'm not surprised. xmas74 Aug 2012 #22
Looks like the Boston globe picked this up too slampoet Aug 2012 #23
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