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Discussion of religion in any other context is off topic in all of the "LGBTQ+ rights..." threads.

Attempting to bait others into bringing up religion is also not allowed.

Edited by Mrph1 on Dec 1st 2023 at 6:53:59 PM

occono from Ireland. Since: Apr, 2009
#4251: Aug 2nd 2012 at 11:00:13 AM

''See this is where I keep having an issue, where are this policies that discriminate against gays?? I've seen a CEO say he thinks America is in trouble because it redefines marriage. I've seen evidence Chick-Fil-A likes to have people who share their religious beliefs on the payroll, just like software companies tend to employ nerds.''

There are lots of lawsuits towards them over employee discrimination. Maybe they're all pending. Do you want a strict innocent until proven guilty treatment here? I guess I can wait until there's been lots of lawsuits saying Chick-Fil-A have been violating to get back to you on this. I'll be surprised if the lawsuits are all in their favour.

edited 2nd Aug '12 11:17:03 AM by occono

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Jhimmibhob Since: Dec, 2010
#4252: Aug 2nd 2012 at 11:00:49 AM

I would've gone because chicken is delicious and Girl on Girl Is Hot, so it'd be a nice two-fer.

Having grabbed lunch at Chik-Fil-A today, I can sadly report there was no kissing to be seen or photographed. One girl seemed to be using an impressive amount of suction on the straw of her peach milkshake, but that almost certainly doesn't count.

Midgetsnowman Since: Jan, 2010
#4253: Aug 2nd 2012 at 11:16:49 AM

[up]

all I question is why you'd buy their food, but then, maybe my local CFA just has horrible cooks.

deathpigeon Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: One True Dodecahedron
#4254: Aug 2nd 2012 at 11:16:58 AM

I do believe it's tomorrow...

Morgikit Mikon :3 from War Drobe, Spare Oom Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
Mikon :3
#4255: Aug 2nd 2012 at 11:29:37 AM

Why does the Red Cross ban gay blood donations still? Even if they did make THAT assumption (which makes an ass of you and...mption), I thought nowadays they screen donations for viruses and stuff.

Lanceleoghauni Cyborg Helmsman from Z or R Twice Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: In my bunk
#4256: Aug 2nd 2012 at 11:35:03 AM

the answer, last I saw was "because we do"

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Morgikit Mikon :3 from War Drobe, Spare Oom Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
Mikon :3
#4257: Aug 2nd 2012 at 11:38:07 AM

Well, that's a boring answer. :p

Gabrael from My musings Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
#4258: Aug 2nd 2012 at 11:51:00 AM

The way a nurse explained it to me was due to the very delicate nature of how the anus is constructed and the widespread denial of AIDS/HIV, it is just much safer to say no thank you because sometimes people can be carriers of a disease that the American Red Cross can't always test for.

Ryan White scared the shit out of them.

She did follow up how anal sex is less of a concern than where you have been outside of the country and in what time period. They just have limited resources so they're doing the "safe than sorry" within their means.

Though again, if we can start education and communication over AIDS/HIV then maybe this regulation can be dropped as well.

"Psssh. Even if you could catch a miracle on a picture any person would probably delete it to make space for more porn." - Aszur
Morgikit Mikon :3 from War Drobe, Spare Oom Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
Mikon :3
#4260: Aug 2nd 2012 at 12:02:08 PM

[up][up]That answer is...depressing, but not boring at least. sad

edited 2nd Aug '12 12:03:01 PM by Morgikit

Lanceleoghauni Cyborg Helmsman from Z or R Twice Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: In my bunk
#4261: Aug 2nd 2012 at 12:05:06 PM

Eh, I've lived in japan and germany in "danger years" or whatever anyways. so It's not like I'll ever be able to donate blood anyways.

"Coffee! Coffeecoffeecoffee! Coffee! Not as strong as Meth-amphetamine, but it lets you keep your teeth!"
Morgikit Mikon :3 from War Drobe, Spare Oom Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
Mikon :3
#4262: Aug 2nd 2012 at 12:15:14 PM

Those "give blood and save a life" posters ought to have a disclaimer: "but first you have to meet a long list of criteria."

Lanceleoghauni Cyborg Helmsman from Z or R Twice Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: In my bunk
#4264: Aug 2nd 2012 at 12:23:08 PM

yeah, blood drives always get me a little irritated, because I'm one of those people who really loves helping, perhaps even unto Samaritan Syndrome on occasion, but I'm just cynical as hell about it now.

"Coffee! Coffeecoffeecoffee! Coffee! Not as strong as Meth-amphetamine, but it lets you keep your teeth!"
Gabrael from My musings Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
#4266: Aug 2nd 2012 at 12:35:48 PM

Lance, you lived in Germany and Japan? I be jealous!

At least they refuse anyone who answers "yes" to specific sex questions. They've also reworded their questionaire to be more inclusive to all orientations while still trying to get the best of the info needed.

"Psssh. Even if you could catch a miracle on a picture any person would probably delete it to make space for more porn." - Aszur
Morven Nemesis from Seattle, WA, USA Since: Jan, 2001
Nemesis
#4267: Aug 2nd 2012 at 12:59:28 PM

I suspect a lot of the reasoning is "to retain public confidence in the blood supply", i.e. if the rule makes people feel better about trusting blood, they'll keep it, even if they don't need to.

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Gabrael from My musings Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
#4269: Aug 2nd 2012 at 1:36:29 PM

It also doesn't help their funding is slowly decreasing, so they just can't do the same thing like they did before.

I have to rely on the Red Cross for transfusions because I have no health insurance but my anemia doesn't really care about that. It's nice that they will test my levels and give me a transfusion if I need it, but I've been there and had to be turned away because their generators are broken down again or the cooling went out. I can't drive the two hours to their local facility.

There aren't a lot of other organizations filling the need either, so the options are slim.

Have anyone heard of this guy? http://timothyrbrown.com/

He is apparently the first guy to be "cured" of HIV.

This article helps break down the treatments better: http://news.yahoo.com/aids-cure-may-two-main-pathways-experts-151856142.html

"Psssh. Even if you could catch a miracle on a picture any person would probably delete it to make space for more porn." - Aszur
KingZeal Since: Oct, 2009
#4270: Aug 2nd 2012 at 1:40:31 PM

"I felt totally comfortable around these people who never treated me poorly, but now that they've expressed an opinion that offends me, I now feel unwelcome".

Well, let's talk about that, then: what exactly constitutes an "unwelcome" environment?

Cojuanco Since: Oct, 2009
#4272: Aug 2nd 2012 at 2:04:48 PM

Sheesh, this is too much... by their definition of "unwelcome environment," I'd have standing to sue my local Starbucks for openly selling the NYT and having meetings from a local LGBT advocacy group advertised. Which, of course, is patently ridiculous.

You have the right to equal access in the consumer setting. You do not have the right to not be offended.

shimaspawn from Here and Now Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: In your bunk
#4273: Aug 2nd 2012 at 2:25:25 PM

There's a difference between having some fliers up and donating money to actual hate groups. Chick-Fil-A funds organizations known to encourage and commit violence against LBGT people and that are being tracked by the FBI because of this. Huge difference between these two actions.

edited 2nd Aug '12 2:25:37 PM by shimaspawn

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Vericrat Like this, but brown. from .0000001 seconds ago Since: Oct, 2011
Like this, but brown.
#4275: Aug 2nd 2012 at 4:15:06 PM

Chick-Fil-A funds organizations known to encourage and commit violence against LBGT people and that are being tracked by the FBI because of this. Huge difference between these two actions.

I am not doubting your word on this but can you link to the source for this info?

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