I don't approve of Dan Cathy's anti-gay stance and I won't be dining at Chick-Fil-A. However, I do not agree with city (or any level) government blocking construction because of Dan Cathy's views. It is a violation of his First Amendment rights. Yes, I realize that his views are bigoted and I think he's wrong. But he has the right to believe it.
It should be crystal clear to everyone that knows me that I am 100% behind my LGBT friends. I support equality and disapprove of the anti-gay movement entirely. But, we must remember that because we find some speech revolting is not a compelling reason to censor it. Free speech and protecting unpopular views are cornerstones in our democracy.
I am going to end this short post with a link to a wonderful piece by atheist lesbian blogger Greta Christina because she eloquently says everything that I want to say.
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."- Evelyn Beatrice Hall in Friends of Voltaire.
Did you click on the link to Greta Christina's blog yet? Read it; it's worth your time.
