The
national political fight over marriage equality is set to move to
Chick-fil-A restaurants across the country next week, as LGBT advocates
are planning boycotts and a “kiss-in,” and anti-gay politicians such as
Rick Santorum are urging support for an “Appreciation Day” at the
chain’s locations.
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino wrote to the company
urging it not to open a restaurant in his city, and one Chicago city
councilman has vowed to block the chain’s expansion. The company’s COO
recently said it opposes marriage rights for same-sex couples, and
organizations associated with Chick-fil-A have donated millions to
anti-gay groups.