We don't go down quietly- Chick-Fil-A

I'm writing this post as I sit in an overfilled Chick-Fil-A. The loud noise, the children in parents arms, the employees calling out orders over the hustle and bustle; I will never forget this moment. This is  something that connects all of the United States citizens.  This could be one of those significant turning points in American history.  The founder of Chick-Fil-A has given other's the courage to stand up for their beliefs.

One of the biggest social issues of the 21st century is gay marriage. Should it be legal or should it be illegal? But gay marriage is not really the reason behind the long lines at Chick-Fil-A's around the country today. The US is changing and sometimes change is a bad thing. People are sick and tired of laws and social issues being shoved down their throats without a choice or a say in the matter. America is based on freedom of speech and agency. The liberals are quickly diminishing our freedom of speech. Americans are afraid to say what they believe because there might be grave repercussions.

The founder of Chick-Fil-A, Dan Cathy, a good Christian man, had the courage to say what he believes about marriage.  He said, "We are very much supportive of the family - the bibilical definition of the family unit.  We are a family-owned business, a family-led business, and we are married to our first wives.  We give God thanks for that... we know that it might not be popular with everyone, but thank the Lord, we live in a country where we can share our values and operate on biblical principles." He said nothing about gays or lesbians.  He merely said what he believes in.  As he tried to gain a permit to build a restaurant in Chicago, he was turned away because mayor Rahm Emanuel said, "Chick-Fil-A's values are not Chicago's values."  He was discriminated against because of his Christian beliefs in traditional marriage.  The constitution clearly states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press...".  Chicago has no right to deny Chick-Fil-A a building permit if they meet all of the lawful requirements.

Jim Furman, a major owner of many Wendy's franchises in the south, has spoken out regarding Chick-Fil-A day.  He supports Dan Cathy on his stand against the city of Chicago.  Today, he posted signs on all of his Wendy's doors asking that people go and support their local Chick-Fil-A.  Are there other restaurant owners, store owners, or people in the public spotlight who believe as Dan Cathy does and have now found their voice because of what he wasn't afraid to say?  I know that he has strengthened my voice and many others.  He has renewed my faith in this country.  I now believe that the Constitution has a second chance because of the turn out today at Chick-Fil-A's around the country.