Chick-Fil-A's right to operate

Dear Editor:According to Ms. Solozano's letter ("Gay Community," 10/10/13), it is only acceptable for businesses whose owners think as she does to operate within the city of Downey. Why is that acceptable to anyone? Why can't people who believe that homosexuality goes against the natural law and therefore is intrinsically harmful to society as a whole express themselves and find tolerance among those who think differently? This very point is the casual issue behind our government shutdown. The liberals believe that the only way to begin a negotiated settlement of the divisive issues is for the conservatives to accept the liberal point of view. Come on people; wake up and recognize the tyranny at work within our society and let it be known that you will no longer accept the assault upon the natural law and that heterophobia is just as divisive as homophobia. I have lived 62 years in the city of Downey and have traveled extensively throughout the Untied States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. In fact, I have visited every state in the Union except Hawaii, and have from time to time dined at Chick-Fil-A establishments, always finding this particular restaurant to serve wholesome food. My understanding is that the owner of the Chick-Fil-A chain has donated resources to at least one group that supports the defense of marriage point of view that marriage should be between one man and one woman. Why should this prohibit the restaurant chain from doing business in Downey? The Chick-Fil-A chain does not discriminate. If Ms. Solozano desires not to purchase wholesome food from Chick-Fil-A, that is her right. It is not acceptable for Ms. Solozano to prohibit the rest of the citizenry of the great city of Downey to purchase wholesome food from Chick-Fil-A and do so while supporting the fiscal health of Downey; that is, with every meal purchased at any establishments within the city of Downey, revenue is added to the city's treasury and therefore benefits all the citizens of Downey, including Ms. Solozano. Steve Jones Downey

Dear Editor: Last week Katie Solozano gave her opinion about having a Chick-Fil-A in our city. Her opinion was she was not too happy because Chick-Fil-A does not support the gay agenda and that is by choice. That does not mean they are haters; they have a right to value the company on good morals and marriage between a man and woman. I am a Christian by choice, so my morals and standards are according to the word of God, but that does not mean that I hate the gay community. I just don't agree with the lifestyle. There are so-called Christians out in the world that need to learn to love people but hate the sin. We are all created in the image of God and called to love, for God is love. Only through Jesus Christ can we be set from the bondage of sin. Valentino Herron Downey

Dear Editor: Katie Solozano suggests having a gay celebration in Downey. It just might surprise her that many Downey residents do not support gays and lesbians. I do not want my city to become known as Long Beach for its "gay pride." Lesbians and gays are always labeling people as homophobes if their lifestyle is not heralded. Some of us are Christians and choose to follow God's directions. Ms. Solozano's choice of lifestyle is hers. Enjoy it but also allow Christians and non-lesbians and gays to enjoy ours. Edythe Grayson Downey

Dear Editor: Chick-Fil-A has amazing food. I will eat there. Jared Guttkey Downey

********** Published: Oct. 17, 2013 - Volume 12 - Issue 27