Lovers not fighters

I’m writing this a few days late, as the height of the Chic Fil A debate occurred three days ago…However, the event got some juices flowing, and it’s high time I wrote a blog anyway. To recap, The company has donated millions of dollars to groups such as the Marriage & Family Foundation and the Family Research Council, which oppose the legalization of gay marriage (http://www.nydailynews.com). Chic Fil A’s support of anti-gay organizations sparked many debates, in which both parties were sending hate messages to those who did not agree with their point of view. In light of Chic-Fil-A’s support of anti-gay organizations…a new campaign was born…anti-Chic-Fil-A. While I do not agree with how Chic-Fil-A is in support of a hate organization, and my money will not be spent there, I do not commend those who are fight hate with more hate. When did it become okay to champion hate in any sense? Chic-Fil-A could still support the community, they can just find a better way to do it. There are MANY food banks and child assistance centers that could use their donations. They could be doing so much good in the world instead of oppressing a segment of the population. As for me, I will not be going to Chic-Fil-A until they decide to stop pouring their money into a campaign that spreads a negative message about a group of people. However, rather than join a hate campaign against the company…I am going to create a campaign to encourage Chic to utilize their resources to more positive efforts. I would encourage anybody else to do the same…It’s so much easier to be a fighter than a lover, but, if we were all lovers, I believe that both sides would have a much happier ending.