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Ever since Chick-fil-A’s CEO, Dan Cathy, publicly affirmed his support for traditional marriage, his company has been at the receiving end of vicious hate speech.

This intolerance and bigotry against a company that operates with Christian principles cannot be allowed to go unchecked. That’s why we’re in full support of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee’s effort to promote a nationwide Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day on Wednesday, August 1.

Here in Arkansas, Family Council is promoting Arkansas Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day as part of Gov. Huckabee’s nationwide effort. We are encouraging you to show your support for Chick-fil-A by taking part in this special day on Wednesday, August 1.

Here’s how you can support Chick-fil-A and make a big difference:

  1. Eat at Chick-fil-A on Wednesday, August 1st. Most stores are open for 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  2. While you are at Chick-fil-A, take pictures and post them on our Facebook page at facebook.com/familycouncil.
  3. Use the form below to send a note of appreciation to every Chick-fil-A restaurant in Arkansas and to the corporate office in Atlanta, Georgia.
  4. If you are on Facebook, go to www.ISupportChickFilA.com to join Gov. Huckabee’s Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day event.

Please fill out the form below to send a note of encouragement to every Chick-fil-A in Arkansas.

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    Family Council Denounces Poker Amendment

    Casinos, Gambling, News, ,

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012

    In a statement issued Friday, Family Council President Jerry Cox denounced a push to further legalize casino gambling in Arkansas.

    “This is yet another case of a corporation trying to write itself into the Arkansas Constitution,” Cox said. “Nancy Todd’s Poker Palace and Entertainment, LLC, wants a casino monopoly. That’s what this is about.”

    Cox pointed out this is not the first time a corporation has tried to write itself into the constitution. “Michael Wasserman, out of Texas, has tried it. This attempt isn’t any different. These people aren’t doing Arkansas any favors. They aren’t bringing casinos to Arkansas to benefit Arkansas. They’re doing it to fatten their wallets.”

    Cox also addressed his group’s opposition to gambling in general. “It’s no secret that we oppose gambling. It hurts the poor, and pulls money out of the local economy. We fought the legalization of the so-called ‘games of skill’ at Oaklawn and Southland; now their racetracks are essentially just casinos with horses or greyhounds out back. We fought the lottery; you only have to read the papers to see what a fiasco it has been. If Arkansas lets a private company write itself into the constitution, I can guarantee we’re going to have even more trouble.”

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