Ashamed By My Ignorance

I read a story this morning that ThinkProgress linked to on their Twitter account, which stated that the fast-food restaurant chain Chick Fil-A donated almost $2 million to anti-gay groups in 2009.

This revelation has disturbed me, because I think of how many times I ate at Chick Fil-A in 2009, not knowing that profits from my purchases were going to fund causes that opposed LGBT issues.

I like their food; they offer some healthy alternatives to the usual fast-food dreck out there. But I'm still bothered by my ignorance about Chick Fil-A's political agenda. And it's not like they don't have an agenda - I mean they do close on Sundays; I guess I could have extrapolated something from that, but then I could be accused of religious bigotry.

So, from here on out, Chick Fil-A is on my "pass by" list when looking for a quick bite to eat. And I apologize to all my LGBT friends and supporters out there for my ignorance on this matter.