Free speech and Chick-fil-A
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“Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino vowed to block Chick-fil-A’s effort to open an outlet in that city. But the freedom to express unpopular viewpoints must be protected too.”
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“We disagree heartily with Cathy, but are far more troubled by the reaction of Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, who vowed to block Chick-fil-A’s effort to open an outlet in that city.”
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“Menino suggested that it would be appropriate to block the chain from opening in Boston because Cathy’s views amount to discrimination. That would rightly apply if Chick-fil-A were to refuse service to gay customers; the city has a right and an obligation to prevent discriminatory actions against its residents and visitors. But there’s no evidence that any such thing has occurred.”
