Freedom of Speech works both way

*Disclaimer, the following blog post has second hand information obtained by unverified internet sources. If any “facts” written her are incorrect, please point it out to me (politely, if you please?). Thanks.*

This particular blog post is not actually related to my life as a SAHM or housewife nor is it related to my family’s day to day life. But this is my blog and I can rant when I want to.

I have always been a rather outspoken individual (that is the nicest way to describe it, I am sure there are others who have less flattering ways to name my personality). For many years I let everyone and anyone know what my political beliefs were. Now, I am not ashamed of what I believe and I never will be but I have had gone quiet on my beliefs mostly because I am tired of defending my right to believe what I want. 

With that said, I am breaking my silence because I have something that I feel needs to be said.

Freedom of Speech works both ways. 

I feel that I have a somewhat unique view of social issues. I don’t really consider myself a social conservative nor am I social liberal. I believe there are compromises that will satisfy most parties but there are radicals on both sides who believe in all or nothing. I believe that compromise is the one of the most important parts of life.

But regardless of where you stand on any issue you have a right to express yourself. The inspiration for this, the Chik fil a issue. 

I will start by saying I am not really sure why Dan Cathy feels the need to be so very vocal about his views on gay rights. As inferred from my above statements I don’t believe anyone should be ashamed of what they believe or try to hide it but I do not understand what his views have to do with his business. I find it slightly irresponsible for a business man to blur the lines between personal. One the flip side? Based on what I have read there is a difference between what they believe (and fund) and how they treat their customers. There is no actual discrimination against any customers going on (if there is I would be interested in hearing about that). 

What am I trying to say? Is Dan Cathy not allowed his own beliefs? Is Dan Cathy not allowed to decide what groups his company will or will not fund? Just because he is in a relatively high profile situation does that negate his personal rights that are guaranteed to us all? And before anyone says anything I fully believe people have the right to boycott Chik fil a. I don’t like their chicken so I never go there anyway. I don’t care.

To me the biggest issue here isn’t about gay rights or boycotting. For the Mayor of Boston to actually suggest that a place of business is not welcome in his city because of the business’s point of view on a social issue he does not agree with? Wow, that is beyond irresponsible and downright juvenile. He is a political leader and should act like one. That is intolerance in and of itself, right? Just saying.

I am not sure if my little rant her made any sense. That is just my point of view.