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Chick-Fil-A's Toronto Opening Stormed By Protesters: 'Cluck Off' by OLAADEGBU(m): 4:20pm On Oct 01, 2019
Days Of Lot:

[b]Chick-Fil-A's Toronto Opening Stormed By Protesters: 'Cluck Off'
By Janine Puhak | Fox News

The grand opening of Chick-fil-A’s first international location in Toronto was met by a grand protest Friday by LGBTQ activists, who argued that the chicken-centric chain owner’s historically anti gay policies will clash with the culture of Canada's largest city.

Protestors caused a commotion as soon as the restaurant opened its doors at 10:30 a.m., chanting “shame” and “cluck you,” CBC News reports.

"Hey hey, ho ho, Homophobia's got to go,” activists can be heard shouting in video shared to Twitter by BlogTo.

"We won't allow hateful rhetoric to be here," Justin Khan of local LGBTQ organization The 519 told CBC. "The fact that Chick-fil-A is opening on the streets of Toronto is something that is quite alarming."

Founded in 1967, the biblical values of Chick-fil-A’s management strategy have long stirred controversy. Company chairman and CEO Dan Cathy has voiced his opposition to same-sex marriage, but Chick-fil-A says it doesn't have a political or social agenda. The company says that in 2017, it donated $1.6 million to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a group that is overtly against gay marriage, for sports camps for inner-city youth. It also donated $150,000 to the Salvation Army, which has also been accused of discrimination.

That same year, the chain asked its franchisees to not make public statements on political issues.

Though most activists took issue with the chain’s reported anti-LGBTQ-stance at the Friday event, others called out the chain’s alleged treatment of animals. Some staged a “die-in” to honor chickens slaughtered by the business, as per BlogTo.

"We respect people's right to share their opinions and want all Torontonians to know they are welcome at Chick-fil-A Yonge & Bloor,” he said in a statement shared with CBC. “Our focus is on offering a welcoming and respectful environment for our guests and team members, and we encourage people to give us a try."

Fans of the fried chicken chain, meanwhile, were said to have lined up as early as 6:30 a.m. to await the grand opening, CTV News Toronto reports.

“We’re excited to see many guests already in line this morning in anticipation of opening our doors,” a restaurant spokesperson said.

Reps for Chick-fil-A were not immediately available to offer further comment on news of the protests.

Last year, news of the chain’s northern expansion to Toronto caused controversy on Twitter, with social media users promising that they would protest and boycott any Canadian branches of the chain.

The Atlanta-based eatery plans to open 15 more restaurants over the next five years in the greater Toronto area – though it remains unclear just how warmly the restaurant will be welcomed, as Toronto has previously been named the third most LGBT-friendly city in the world.

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/chick-fil-a-toronto-opening-protesters

It is actually the LGBT community that are the group of Lot's day undecided

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Re: Chick-Fil-A's Toronto Opening Stormed By Protesters: 'Cluck Off' by ritzyvic1(m): 4:52pm On Oct 01, 2019
OLAADEGBU:
Days Of Lot:



Does anybody need any more confirmation that the Democrats are actually Demoncrats of Lot's day? undecided

I do angry
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/chick-fil-a-crime-legislation/

Re: Chick-Fil-A's Toronto Opening Stormed By Protesters: 'Cluck Off' by OLAADEGBU(m): 5:22pm On Oct 01, 2019
ritzyvic1:


I do angry
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/chick-fil-a-crime-legislation/

Edited. I learnt that thy are actually a satire site. Democrats are still demoncrats nevertheless. cool

Re: Chick-Fil-A's Toronto Opening Stormed By Protesters: 'Cluck Off' by OLAADEGBU(m): 6:41pm On Oct 01, 2019
Also see related topic:

What Does Jezebel Have to Do With the Democratic Party Becoming More Ungodly?

https://www.charismanews.com/culture/78209-what-does-jezebel-have-to-do-with-the-democratic-party-becoming-more-ungodly
Re: Chick-Fil-A's Toronto Opening Stormed By Protesters: 'Cluck Off' by OLAADEGBU(m): 1:43am On Oct 15, 2019
OLAADEGBU:


Days Of Lot:



It is actually the LGBT community that are the group of Lot's day undecided

Days of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Re: Chick-Fil-A's Toronto Opening Stormed By Protesters: 'Cluck Off' by OLAADEGBU(m): 3:46pm On Oct 19, 2019
Breaking News:

First UK Chick-Fil-A Store To Close After LGBT protest.

I hope the enemies of righteousness will be happy with this development. undecided

https://www.faithwire.com/2019/10/18/first-uk-chick-fil-a-store-to-close-after-lgbt-protest/
Re: Chick-Fil-A's Toronto Opening Stormed By Protesters: 'Cluck Off' by OLAADEGBU(m): 3:26am On Nov 19, 2019
Chick Fil A Denies Capitulating to LGBT Activists, Christian Groups Wouldn't Be Excluded From Donations

https://www.christianpost.com/news/chick-fil-a-denies-capitulating-to-lgbt-activists-christian-groups-wont-be-excluded-from-donations.html
Re: Chick-Fil-A's Toronto Opening Stormed By Protesters: 'Cluck Off' by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:02pm On Nov 21, 2019
Over 64,000 Sign Petition Asking Chick fil A To Clarify Their Biblical Values

https://www.charismanews.com/us/78880-over-64-000-sign-petition-asking-chick-fil-a-to-clarify-their-biblical-values

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