American Family Association calls for boycott of McDonald's
Categories: Love & Sex, 2Moms2Dads, Weird But True, Mealtime, Religion & Spirituality
I've heard of a lot of reasons why people avoid "Old McDodald's", as the famous fast food chain is known around our house -- the general unhealthiness of the food, the destruction of the rainforests, their marketing through school notices, and so on -- but the American Family Association has come up with a new one.The AFA is calling for a boycott of the golden arches because the company is "promoting the homosexual agenda, including homosexual marriage." According to AFA founder and chairman Rev. Don Wildmon, McDonald's is "promoting a lifestyle that would utterly destroy the traditional family." He's right, of course -- now that my neighbors are allowed to get married, my wife and I are required to get a divorce and I have to shack up with a guy.
McDonald's has said in the past that it is "a company that actively demonstrates its commitment to the gay and lesbian community" -- I guess for some, that's a reason to boycott them; for me, it's a reason to support them.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 28)
John 7-06-2008 @ 10:11AM
Think I know where I'm eating lunch today.
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Debra Sica 7-06-2008 @ 9:46PM
If seeing two guys make out is your idea of role models for your kids...................knock yourself out!
chris 7-06-2008 @ 9:49PM
WHO REALLY F****IN CARES!!!!
If you like the food EAT IT!!!
If you don't then go somewhere else!!!!!
I'm NOT gay but as far as im concerned people can stick things wherever they like. (as long as its not in me lol)
If they supported something horrible like terrorism or just random killings or whatever then I would have a problem.
I don't eat there unless its the only place to eat... it is what it is.....Fast Food
Like who cares if they support gay stuff
Some people just need to get hobbies or something or pay attention to their kids other than dealing with this garbage
if you dont like it. dont eat there.
if you have a problem than shutup unless its something major
cainrogan 7-06-2008 @ 9:49PM
I'm with anyone else who thinks this is nonsense. YO AFA GET A LIFE LOSERS!
Pat 7-06-2008 @ 9:58PM
It is about time the a person from the Christian community speaks out for what is right. The homosexuals have been pushing their agenda for years. No more Big Mac's for me!
Shannon 7-06-2008 @ 10:50PM
I'm still gonna eat there a family does not have to be a traditonal mom dad and kids its who loves and takes care of you
krystiana 7-07-2008 @ 1:08AM
wtf? So They support gay people.. wow big deal.. its not like there supporting animal testing or anything
If someone wants to get arried to the same sex, who cares?? Its not hurting anyone what-so-ever
get over it
tashua 7-06-2008 @ 11:14PM
pretty soon "wendy's" will have a girlfriend, and you will need to stop eating there as well.
Susie 7-06-2008 @ 11:18PM
Ugh..what is with people? I come from a conservative background where things like homosexuality came up a little too frequently in conversation, so I understand where these people are coming from, and often it's just misguided repressed anger at a minority group..Often I felt the urge to scream, "My god point that judgement microscope on yourselves, or get another freakin' non gay-bashing hobby." Honestly I don't think these right-wing groups care about these issues all that much--at least the higher-ups really don't..It's just a hotbutton issue that their members love to rally around when in reality they really should focus on the real Non-Christian things going on..like say, torture.
Sammy 7-06-2008 @ 11:19PM
LOL.. I bet this is going to keep MacDonalds up tonight..
Not.
Rob 7-06-2008 @ 11:22PM
Those of you that talk about the family and church. Do you realize the bible speaks against casting stones unless you are guilt free and of course none of use are including you!! Unless of course you are god and I think some of you believe you are God becasue you demonstrate the amazing ability to pick and choose parts of the bible that support your bitter views. What a pathetic example to teach others the lesson of hatred and bigotry and in the name of fast food. Like it or not the gay community is here to stay and are creations of god. Read the bible once again, guess what? We were all created by god and equal. I look forward to the day you meet your maker and have to account for your nasty un-godly hateful image. Life is short and it will not be long before you are accountable to the one and only. Of course you will be welcome in hell and will fit right in.
FallenA1789 7-06-2008 @ 11:26PM
not that I completly disagree, but who said it's just the woman's place to cook??? Men can cook too... Aside from that, I think it's all stupid... I'm very much a live and let live type of person, and for people to take a stand against homosexuality in the name of christianity... well it's stupid, really.... first of all, you aren't supposed to judge... correct?? Also, in this wonderful country, we have freedom of religion... so, arguing against homosexuality and gay marriage because it's wrong in the christian community doesn't make much sence does it??
-----I AGREE IF MORE FAMILYS WOULD STAY AT HOME AND EAT TOGETHER INSTEAD OF MOM BEEN SO LAZY TO COOK, LIKE HER MOTHER DID, FOR THE SO CALL FAMILY,WHAT ARE ALL YOU STRIGHT PEOPLE SO SCARED OF. OH YES WHAT DEFINES A FAMILY???THXS----
Essie 7-06-2008 @ 11:43PM
Since when is the Big Mac, Wal-Mart, Ford, and other Conservative American icons care diddly-squat about gays? Probably since they realized that targeting the "Gay Market" may be necessary due to a recession. To me this is nothing more than quick thinking advertising agencies looking to go after another "group of people" to see if they are willing to spend $$$ on their products.
As for the AFA....You need to wake-up and take notice. There are many different types of family units, but more importantly all different types of people. You are the reason for hatred and division amongst decent people.
caden 7-07-2008 @ 1:33AM
I am amazed at how stupid people really are. If this were fifty years ago we'd be arguing about blacks or jews or whomever else. I find the Xtian Right so utterly wrong, so self-serving and psedo-moralistic that it sickens me to the point of leaving the religion, altogether. Here are some historical *facts* that have been found in manuscripts and other archeological digs that intelligent people will understand while the ignorant will find a way to bastardise:
1) Jesus was a jew - a rabbi, actually..
2) He never preached anything but his own religion.
3) Mary Mag was either his wife or lover.
4) Jesus never preached hate.
5) Jesus never preached bigotry.
6) Jesus always preached that one should listen to the "Truth" which can only be found "Within."
7) Constantine rewrote/editied the "bible" for political purposes. There are hundres of "gosples" that were discarded because they spoke of what Jesus believed...see #6.
8) A ruler would never allow #6 to exist because it would give the "power" to the people and not to the king/ruler.
9) The Four gosples are four out of THOUSANDS that have been discovered.
10) The Catholic Church is in the BUSINESS of POWER. (Never forget that)
11) If there really is a devil, I don't know of a better construct for him/it than religion...because...look at all the horror, the bloodshed, the bigotry, the HATE that religion has caused.
This is why I left the church. It's insane. Any group of people who can carry signs like "God Hates Fags" is not only a detestable human being, he/she/it is so far away from Jesus' own teachings: again, see #6.
And what do you think Jesus would say to gay people?? He would show them nothing but love. And if we don't do that, we cannot call ourselves Catholics. Because, remember, you're BORN gay!! So, I return to what I said in the beginning of this comment: If this were fifty years ago we'd be arguing about blacks or jews or whomever else.
Joe 7-07-2008 @ 12:09AM
No, Debra, two men kissing are not my children's role models....I strive to be that. And what I teach my children is respect for other people. I do not rely on other's to show my children the right way, nor do I think a Happy Meal will promote any agenda, except profits.
MARI 7-07-2008 @ 12:52AM
THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO MAJORITY OF COMMENTS: NO ONE IS "JUDGING" GAYS. JUDGING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE IN CHRISTIANITY/BIBLE BELIEFS. HOWEVER, AS BELIEVERS OF THIS FAITH, THEY CAN NOT ACCEPT THE GAY LIFE-STYLE INCORPORATED INTO THEIR OWN LIVES. THE BIBLE SAYS WOMAN WAS MADE FOR MAN..& THAT'S IT! OF COURSE GOD CREATED ALL OF US...BUT HE GAVE US FREE WILL, ALSO. IF BEING GAY IS NOT A CHOICE, THEN SO BE IT> LOVE WHO YOU LOVE. BUT SODOMY IS A SPECIFIC ACT THAT IS AGAINST GOD'S WILL. MAYBE LOVING A SAME SEX PERSON IS OK...AND THAT'S THE THING THAT DIGUSTS MOST PEOPLE. IT'S INSULTING TO STRAIGHT PEOPLE. AND TO JUSTIFY SODOMY BY BLAMING GOD FOR CREATING GAYS IS BLASPHEMY & AGAINST ONE OF THE COMMANDMENTS. "THOU SHALT NOT USE GOD'S NAME IN VAIN". THIS IS NOT A "JUDGEMENT"..THIS IS A FACTOID..SORRY, NO OFFENSE. LOVE WHO YOU LOVE...BUT DO NOT JUSTIFY IT BY GOD..CUZ YOU ARE DOING THE "JUDGEMENT" THING AGAINST STRAIGHTS AS YOU ACCUSE STRAIGHTS ARE DOING. I HAVE GAY FRIENDS.. NOT AGAINST "GAY", PER SE- I'M AGAINST HOW YOU LOVE..I'M A SINNER, TOO! WE ALL HAVE TO DO GOD'S WILL...AND IN TERMS OF BEING GAY..YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO ENGAGE IN INTERCOURSE WITH EACH OTHER..IT IS TO REPRODUCE & FOR MAN & WOMAN ONLY.
kelly 7-07-2008 @ 12:31AM
lol.....i guess now when people say that mcdonalds Sucks...it give new meaning....lol
holly 7-07-2008 @ 12:58AM
The boycott is not about judging at all. It's about not giving your money to companies who in turn use that money to push things you don't believe in. For all you "live & let live"ers who think gay marriage and the other things the LGBT community is pushing for is "no big deal" (as I used to), read about the ex-gay Virginia woman who's former partner is trying to use these pro-gay laws to get custody of the woman's daughter (whom the gay woman has no relation to and has not had a relationship with for years). Read about it at One News Now under "most popular" in an article called Children in the "Gay Marriage" crosshairs.
If you want to give you're money to support this kind of terrorizing of a child, then I guess that's your choice. I have mine as well and that just means I won't be giving my money to McDonalds. They are supposed to be making hamburgers, not trying to shape our culture. When they go back to making hamburgers, I'll bring my family there again.
Get you're facts on what these gay rights groups are actually doing and you'll be SHOCKED to say the least. Oh...and don't cast stones at those who are simply standing for what they believe in.
dan 7-07-2008 @ 1:21AM
I have 5 Kids and will not be supporting McD's anymore, As for there
stock that will go also.
Gay people can't procreate, all they can do is possible adopt. Good
thing my kids will understand Adam and Eve is what God plan is for us
and not Adam and Steve.
Mcd's needs to understand where there next generation comes from. But
they will not be making money from this family income, or investment
plans.
Other fast food companies think before you take actions like Mcd's
has plan to stick with. McD's..... Yes you may be big and be able to
make it through this over time. But I will always remember and my
wallet too....!
Dan K Nampa Idaho
Earl 7-07-2008 @ 2:04AM
According to the neocon, controlling Christians, especially Wildmon the wildman, EVERYONE is supporting gays. Personally, I am not gay, but who the Hell cares? I don't care what they do as long as they leave me alone. It's simply NONE of my business what they do in their PRIVATE personal lives. If you don't like what McDonalds stands for, DON'T EAT THERE!--it's very simple. Hello?! These hate-mongering, religious fundaMENTAL organizations either need to get the Hell out of politics (and stop trying to control people) or start paying taxes, just like any other PAC group. Oh, and if being gay really IS a "mortal sin," then this is between God and the "sinner," isn't it? Also, I suppose bombing abortion clinics and killing doctors, while professing to be "pro life" is somehow "moral" too. Stop your hypocrisy, and maybe you can save more souls! DUH!