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Chick-Fil-A's gay marriage stance draws criticism

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    Mayors across country oppose new chains in their cities

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Then -- happens statements -- plans -- criticism that couldn't.

Atlanta based chick filet is a staple of southern hospitality.

And -- -- -- knowledge is it's biblically based business velocity including being closed Sundays hasn't always worked well on the north.

It's county -- -- about married prince calling -- -- you're still concerned about this whole issue of their family and I would find the family got set the standard of what -- fame is -- not gonna come out of Washington is not gonna come out of you know some blog site gay rights activists are lasting.

And getting plenty of support.

And while legally they can't do anything about it the mayors of Boston San Francisco and Chicago are on record opposing new chains in their communities.

Chick -- whose values are not your cup of values.

To not respectful.

Of are residents are neighbors and -- family members.

And if you're going to be part of the Chicago community you should reflect the Chicago values.

New York mayor Michael Bloomberg supports gay marriage but -- the government should not get involved in the restaurant business.

-- supporters include prominent Christians former presidential candidate Rick Santorum.

Fox TV host Mike Huckabee and -- that was Billy Graham who issued a statement praising county's strong stand for the Christian thing.

And public support for God's definition of marriage.

The company also issued a statement.

The chick filet culture and service tradition in our restaurants is to treat every person with honor dignity and respect.

Regardless of their beliefs race creed sexual orientation or gender.

The economic impact on -- Elaine 16100 restaurants has not yet clear but one analyst predicts the company could see -- one to 2% drop in sales.

Next week supporters are organizing a nationwide appreciation day gay rights activists are planning of same sex couples kiss and the New York Lauren Green Fox News.

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