The effort of Chicago Ald. Joe Moreno (1st) to block a Chick-fil-A from entering his Northwest Side ward because the restaurant president is against gay marriage seemed to have the support Wednesday of Mayor Rahm Emanuel. However, Emanuel may be backing off from the fight, and at the very least has clarified his position.
An Emanuel spokesman told the Sun-Times Thursday that, "The mayor simply said that Chic-fil-A's CEO does not share Chicago's values."
"He did not say he would block or play any role in the company operating a new restaurant here," the spokesman said.
On Wednesday, Emanuel said that, "Chick-fil-A's values are not Chicago values", adding "If you're gonna be part of the Chicago community you should reflect Chicago values."
Council members are usually given the privilege of turning away a business they don't want in their ward. However, Moreno's explicitly stated reason for opposing Chick-fil-A could lead to a lawsuit.
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Moreno is way out of line.
The best way to work against Chick-fil-A is to simply don't shop or eat there. Endorse and encourage all the citizens to do the same. Vote with your wallet, not with Alderman Moreno's prejudice.
His Logan Square word is very liberal, he's only taking a stand to gain votes. The other 49 Aldermen should vote to allow a new business with added jobs to continue.
If the people of Chicago support Moreno they will soon go out of business. We don't need another nanny to set our standards or control our behavior.
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