LAKE MARY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35 ORLANDO) -
At Chick-fil-A locations across the country, people voted with their wallets on Wednesday, coming out to express support for the fast-food chain after CEO Dan Cathy said in an interview that he is a firm backer of traditional marriage.
Recently, a Chicago alderman said he would block the restaurant from opening a location in his ward, citing comments by Cathy. When asked about the company's values, Cathy was quoted saying he was "guilty as charged" for being "supportive of the family -- the biblical definition of the family unit."
Officials in other cities, such as Boston and San Francisco have also blasted Chick-fil-A over Cathy's beliefs.
Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day, as it is being called, was the idea of former Arkansas governor and Fox News contributor Mike Huckabee.
In Central Florida, crowds lined up at restaurant locations in Mount Dora, Meritt Island, Ocala, Orange City and Lake Mary.
On Friday, supporters of same-sex marriage will have their say. They plan a "kiss-in" at Chick-fil-A restaurants across the country – encouraging gays and lesbians to share a public display of affection at the home of the chicken sandwich.
