CFA Boycott in Philly - A Response

So a wonderful friend of mine left a link on my wall this morning regarding the proposed boycott of Chick-Fil-A that has now extended down to my hometown of Philadelphia.

Blah.

I had read about it here last night, but it was about 2am and I didn't have the energy to find words for the irritation I felt.

Luckily, Nicole found someone who did it for me and was kind enough to share his words this morning.  I'm returning the favor by sharing it with all of you.

Please take a moment (especially if you appreciate Mr. Mendte's common sense) to drop him an e-mail at [email protected] to let him know.  I certainly did. 

And remember - this is NOT just about gay rights, this is not about a chicken place, and this is not about our righteous indignation regarding either side of the issue.

This is about our freedoms and how politicians, pundits and yes, even some journalists, are going out of their way to cloud the fact that our liberty is being threatened.  Not only is it being threatened, but it's being bullied, battered and spit upon - all in the name of "tolerance."

Again... the hypocrisy... it hurts.

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Dear Mr. Mendte,

I'm typically ridiculously verbose - pointlessly so.  However, your article in the Philly Mag regarding the proposed Chick-Fil-A boycott has left me absolutely speechless.

You, my good sir, are brilliant.

I've thought this many times about your reporting, but I've never felt compelled to reach out and actually tip my hat your way through an e-mail.  Now, I am compelled.  Your poise, fairness and clarity are so necessary in this confused climate of rhetoric and indignant anger.  Thank you for being a voice of reason.  Thank you for having the brass tacks to confront the tide of folly and for calling others to do the same.

We need more men - real men - like you in the world (and ESPECIALLY in the field of journalism).  May you be blessed immensely in all you do.

Sincerely,

Gina *******