Chick-fil-a

Chick-fil-a is directly across from me in the parking lot. And I compete with them. For although I do sell jellies - I also have a store front that sells pastries, sandwiches, salads, and soups. And although we (Sweetly Divine) compete for the same customers; we still support them. I expressed my support for Chick-fil-a yesterday, and that support started a fire-storm on my facebook page. I have lost some customers and I'm always sad to see people leave. But despite what happens, I cannot sit down and not support Chick-fil-a; if I sit down, how could I ever expect someone to stand up for me? Or stand up for what I know is right? For supporting Chick-fil-a I was called a "bigot" I had my integrity insulted, and slandered by my customers. And although the billows of hate stoke the fires of intolerance, I will withstand the heat - for it will forge my values into a shining symbol for all to see.