Chick-fil-A Protester Posts a Video Apology To ‘Rachel’ And Explains His Actions
- Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:59pm by
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It is just after 11:30 on Friday night and Adam Smith has sent an email with a link to his official video response to the all of the events that followed his protest of Wednesday‘s ’Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.’ The clip, nearly eight minutes in length, opens with an apology to Rachel, the woman who was working the window at the drive-thru.
Smith did speak with The Blaze exclusively today and was quite candid in many of his responses. You can read that interview here.
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eifer
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:57amHe is certainly sincere now that he has been punished. Honestly, we have all been in his position at some point over some stupid thing, where we acted inappropriately and were called out on it. It’s embarrassing that his family and employers are receiving threats over this, and I don’t doubt they are since this was posted on Stormfront.
Hopefully government will get out of the marriage business so that people can decide who they want to marry without DOMA or Harry Reid or whoever/whatever telling us how we should live our lives.
Report Post »historyguy48
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 7:02amSure government will. let’s see, 30,000 drones, they monitor every electronic transmission, they have deployed software that will tell them if you may commit a crime, they have surveillance capabilities capable of seeing into your home, car or business from outside, but they are going to get out of telling you what to do.
Report Post »Perhaps you might be interested in buying some prime Florida property? It’s only a little under water, but there is a lot of wild animal fun, gators, snakes and stuff.
Oh yes, I should probably mention that its protected as wetlands.
HKS
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 7:14amEveryone is sorry after the fact, However, I think this one was sorry to start with.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 7:25amHe’s a closet gay……just come out already.
Report Post »Barry Da Fraud
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 7:33am******** are like muslims….they lie when their lips move. They can not be believed.
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 7:50amWhen I was about to get married in the military, I had to submit a request with the information on my husband to be. I had to get “approval” from the government to get married. This was because I had a security clearance. A friend of mine got refused because her fiance had a drinking problem.
That’s government being in the marriage business, not defining marriage as between a man and a woman. If you don’t define it, you’ll have perverts marrying their toasters.
Report Post »jake-spoon
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 8:43amHe’s sorry everyone found out he is an a-hole, If there had been one small sign of approval from anyone, well he would’ve had an entirely different attitude. I’m not the one that he insulted so if the young lady accepts his apology,then bless her for the sweet person she is.
Report Post »sawbuck
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 8:44amEIFER
What a bunch of bull… This was nothing more than him taking
advantage of getting fired ..And to be put in the spotlight again.
To get one more jab in against Chick-Fil-A ..and against the
supporters of Chick Fil – A …
Then he BLAMES the supporters by saying it was their support
for Chick -Fil-A that caused his tirade ….
He didn’t OWN IT……HE DEFLECTED ..!
His apology rang empty ..Then he goes on to grade her on her
handling of the situation…like she is one of his student…
UNFRICKENBELIEVABLE.
Here is the skinny on this jerk.
He WAS a bigoted part-time militant-activist that lost his meal ticket..
Now he‘s a bigoted full-time militant-activist without a meal ticket…
LOOKING to get another gig…
And that’s the only driving force in his apology..
In his mind and apparently YOUR’S too, it’s about what happened
HIM and HIS family…
Not what he did to that poor girl…
And soon as this twit gets a new job he will retract his apology ..
You liberals have a way of turning around a situation that makes
everyone else the aggressors and you the victims and it’s sickening.
His apology was nothing more than theatrical garbage…!
And I aint buying any of it.
Report Post »HKS
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 8:55amLooks more like a case of stupid, and that can’t be fixed. Stupid and ugly have something in common, there forever.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 9:07amDetroit, he told the girl that he was ‘Totally Heterosexual’. Have you ever felt the need to make that statement? Neither have I.
Report Post »troymac20
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 9:27am@LORIANN12
And how exactly does the toaster say I do?
Report Post »HMNSC
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 9:44amHaven’t listened to his video apology yet, in my phone currently, but he needs to apologize in person. The apology should be given in the same arena the insult was given. If I insult someone on a public forum, I apologize on that forum, if I insult someone in person, I apologize I’m person. So Adam, get your little camera, go to chic fil a and apologize to Rachel in person and post that on you tube.
Report Post »American Soldier (Separated)
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 10:42amHow’s it any of your business if a man wants to marry his toaster?
Report Post »michael48
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 10:50amtypical dem-wit…only sorry that he got caught…(as usual, too dumb to breathe and willing to provide video)..
Report Post »P C BE DAMNED
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:02amDid you get a marriage license when you married. Then you brought the government into your marriage. Instead of a marriage of one man one woman you had a third party in there. Remember what God gave you a right to do cannot be turned into a priviledge, licensed and a fee charged for your enjoyment of that right. Supreme Court Shuttlesworth Vs Birmington 373 US 262
Report Post »1947
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:06amHas anyone ask this man how long he’s part of the Communist Party
Report Post »ambrosia
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:16amRegardless of the situation, this idiot has proven he’s a bully, he’s rude-
without mind nor manners…..just lewd & crude.
Now, we know that he’s a fame whore-
gonna’ milk this situation to try to get his face on every ******* media venue available.
How can anyone respect another’s opinion when they steamroll over innocent victims ?
They repect no one, they claim to be appalled at intolerance & indignity
but they are the very ones who fan the flame.
It’s pretty hard to respect other lifestyles when a bunch of adult, radical loons
go to the White House & flip off presidential photos, only to publish on FB
and send to all their radical friends.
Obama allowed it to go down & never apologized for THAT.
Where was Pelosi and Reid with their excoriation & contempt ?
Oh yeah, They were too busy convoluting stories on Romney’s taxes.
The radical behavior at the White House under Obama’s rule
Report Post »justifies his removal.
This is recorded for all to see but it makes one wonder just what all goes on
that we don’t see or know about ?
They ALL must go !
WhiteFang
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:18amHe is needing to work very hard and long to redeem himself in the eyes of people. Once you destroy your credibility in the society you live in, it may never fully turn back. – James 3:5-6, 1 Peter 3:10
Think before you speak, is wise counsel.
Report Post »DavidZ
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:21amGonzo, He had to say that, did you see the glasses he was wearing?
Report Post »JediKnight
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:39am@HMNSC: Perhaps you haven’t been keeping up with this story, but he did attempt to apologize to her (I don’t know if he took a camera or not). He want back to the same location the next day (or maybe Friday) and asked if she was there. She was. He then asked if he could speak to her. She didn’t want to see him (can you blame her?).
Now that he’s issued this apology, then yes, he should try to see her face to face to make it really personal. I see this video as a way to open the door to her. She doesn’t want to see him right now. She can watch this video and decide if she wants to see him or not. If she still doesn’t, then he’s just going to have to wait.
He was free to do what he did originally, but he’s still going to have to deal with the fallout.
Report Post »Thomas_Jefferson
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:39amHe is a Heterophobic hatemonger.
The only reason why he is making this apology
is because his identity was exposed & is being held accountable for his hate.
If his I D was still a secret, He would still be spewing hate.
The Heterophobic community are not interested in equal rights, They want
special rights. Being Married in a Church by a priest is not a right, It is a privileged
reserved for straight couples. Civil ceremonies provides the same legal rights as a
church wedding yet they demand Church weddings, WHY? Because it would
desecrate the Church & they know it. Gay marriage is a lie, Its an attack on the church.
See for yourselves how they really feel about Christianity.
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The_Jerk
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:43amAccept and move on. We are all fallible.
Report Post »Ishmot2
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:51amHe’s freaking gay, that shows how passionate he is!
Report Post »rusooperman
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:02pmHe learned the lesson that makes us conservative. Hold your tongue until you have thought things through to their conclusion. Liberals are always knee jerk.
Report Post »inchbyinch
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:15pmIt’s not up to us to except his apology. It’s up to Rachel. Yes, he seems sincere. You can still see the anger and hatred he has for those of us who stood with our brother David Cathy who simply said what he believed. There is this disconnect with the gay community and those who support it. They seem to think because we think homosexuality is a sin just like other sins we “hate” them. You see, they think homosexuality is a choice not brokenness. There is a fine line between loving the unbelieving sinner and trying to “appeal” to them. Let’s not forget, the cornerstone of society is family the way God intended. For those in the gay community we can reach with love, let us reach them. But let us be gentle as doves and wise as serpents also in dealing with their destructive agenda.
Report Post »IsThereADifference
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:34pmI’m really really sorry. Can I have my job back now? heh heh heh :)
Report Post »ActionsSpeakLouder
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:44pm@TROYMAC20
“And how exactly does the toaster say I do?”
It doesn’t. It’s little toaster stroodle pops up.
Report Post »D-Fence
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:51pmIt sounds like he didn’t think about his family before he made his protest. If he had, there would have probably never been a video. Also, didn’t this thing start because the CEO of CFA made a statement supporting traditional marriage and not condeming gays? Now it’s about who funds what. Spiraling downward. It also sounds like he’s asking for tolerance from everyone else but, he’s not being tolerant. Apology sincere? Yes I believe so but, he still looks upong others with a judgemental eye.
Report Post »MAULEMALL
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:59pmI‘m sorry I posted the video and everyone saw what a richard I was and I’m sorry I lost my job and I’m still smarter and braver than EVERYONE else except al gore who invented smarter and michelle obamama cause shes so freakin huge and scary…
But other than that I sorry …
Report Post »THERAPTURCOMES
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 1:10pmHe still rejects Christ and supports an abomination of homosexuality. He has learned nothing and is not truly sorry. If he was, he would understand that he has only apologized for his actions and not his beliefs.
He stands condemned John 3:18
Report Post »Skrewedretiree
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 1:10pm@HISTORYGUY48- You forgot to mention that now under Obamacare, the Government has real-time access to our bank accounts!
As to Mr. Smith- Hindsight is always 20/20, isn’t it? But, after-the-fact apologies are usually just a matter of form, and not always accepted.
Report Post »Too_Far_Gone
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 1:19pmI can’t stand him even more now ..
Needs some “progress” off the side of his head, imbecile ..
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 1:21pmHis real problem is: HE JUST DOESN’T GET IT. Gay or not gay is their business. To God it’s a sin.
Getting married and sharing the few perks married couples get is not right.
The perks they get as married gays, is not given to those couples who might just be aged sisters & brothers, or family members, etc. who live together for convenience to help each other, and they get nothing in perks (like child deductions), and I disagree with raising children in this type household.
Skrew around with each other all you want, but marriage is between a man and a woman, period.
Report Post »gosutag
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 1:47pm@GONZO: Probably because you don’t support homosexuals like he does. *facepalm*
Report Post »Ari Ben TZion
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 2:00pmThis guy is running scared.
Report Post »Thomas
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 2:24pmPeople like him are never sorry for they are full of hate and yet at the same time claim to be the voice of peace. The only peace they know is the destruction of whom ever disagrees with their ideas. Don’t let the snakes slide back down in their holes for they are after destruction of anything decent. No one has tried to stop people from being homosexual but neither will we condone it or treat it as a decent act nor treat it as though it was anything rational. Marriage is off limits to homosexuals and we are not going to destroy 1000′s of years of tradition for a few fringe elements. Do what you want in your bed room you will find solice for your perversions.
Report Post »nowonuno
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 2:53pmNice try Adam. Your body language doesn’t match your words. Maybe you could teach non-verbal behavior 101 in your teaching position. You sir are remorseful for your situation, not your actions. You are correct about Rachel though. I will still pray for you.
Report Post »db321
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 3:11pmThis guy is major creepy. I think Child Protective Services should check in on his kids, if he thinks that “American Family Heritage” is a hate group. The opposite of AFH is destroy the American Family which concerns me.
I believe this guy did Avante a huge favor, they were able to fire him with no strings attached. Adam Smith had a great name, but terrible character.
Report Post »Look4DBigPicture
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 3:15pm@EIFER
I agree. We’ve all said things we regret. It‘s unfortunate he didn’t think twice before posting his hateful rant, but his apology seems sincere to me. Regardless of his reasons for posting a second video, he did the responsible thing by apologizing. (Those who continue to pour salt on the wound are not truly freedom loving Americans … or Christians for that matter.)
What he still doesn’t seem to understand is why so many people showed up to support Chick-fil-A. Although some people were there to support Cathy’s stance on traditional marriage, there were many more of us there to stand up against the uber left’s knee jerk reaction to take down innocent people by boycotting and bullying the employees of all franchises, which are small businesses owned by their neighbors. Do these people not think beyond their one issue special interest agenda?
Report Post »ProudAmericanLady
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 3:38pmHe‘s only sorry because he’s lost his jobs & paid the consequences for his HATEFUL act. I’m also a Christian & believe that marriage was established by GOD as being only between 1 man & 1 woman. The vast majority of America is fed-up with the homosexuals shoving their perversion down our throats but we don’t engage in hateful acts & speech like Adam Smith did. Most Americans believe marriage is only between 1 man & 1 woman. Everyone has to take responsibility for their words & actions; there are always consequences for it. Yes, we are all human, we sin & make mistakes but we cannot act like Adam Smith & the rest of the homosexual hate-filled groups. Mr. Smith is getting what he deserved & it is solely because of his own behaviors & choices.
Report Post »reality_check
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 3:47pmEat Mor Chikin, Buddy boy.
Adam, you were the only intolerant bigot at Chick Fil A on Wednesday and you deserved to fall on your sword.
Report Post »Quit whining and take your comeuppance like a man already.
edjohnson8971
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 3:59pmI’m happy to see that the could quickly get through the apology so he could get back to lecturing us and rationalizing his actions. I found it hysterical that the overwhelming support for CFLA caused him to, “Lose it”.
Report Post »freedomofspeech
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 4:13pmAgree, the best apology of the past 5 yrs;) the 4th our should start The Best Apology Award plaque.
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 4:46pmThink before you speak.
Report Post »o0o
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 5:13pmsawbuck, has it right, this guy did not own this apology, which means he did not apologize, he just blamed others for his actions!!
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 5:45pmI tend to agree with Detroit paperboy and Gonzo.
Report Post »sagacious712012
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 6:19pmWe have not all been guilty of bullying and berating a young girl simply because we disagree with the traditional marriage stance. His apology is not sincere, nor heartfelt. The backlash and subsequent firing is why he is apologizing now. I don’t buy it! This is nonsense!
Report Post »THXll38
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 6:52pmGonzo
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 9:07am
Detroit, he told the girl that he was ‘Totally Heterosexual’. Have you ever felt the need to make that statement? Neither have I.
Maybe if you talked like that, you would have to make that statement. Since people are so quick to judge, you have to clarify your beliefs, and even sexuality. His voice is his voice — since he talks like that, there is a good chance that many will think that he is gay. I know many Gay men and some have deep voices and others don’t. That said, the ones that I know, you would not want to f&%k with considering that they are very much into their bodies and lift, exercise, and do tons of cardio. Hell .. . my lifting partner is gay and is into MMA fighting. Funny thing . . . people he fights on the local circuit don’t give a damn. Well hell, since the Blaze is so quick to generalize and show their bigotry, maybe there are a lot of gay MMA fighters LOL. Just be careful who you call out — you may get your ass kicked by a *** — now that would be funny! But then again, yall are mostly Internet tough guys.
Report Post »Rottie
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 7:59pm@Historyguy- Take off your foil hate dude! Geeeze! Go find Ron Paul and have a glass of iced tea and talk about how it is okay for Iran to have nukes. Tool.
Report Post »NOT A CRAZY
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 8:36pmSawbuck got it right. HistoryGuy is on the money. Rottie – YOU ARE THE TOOL. What HistoryGuy said has nothing to do with Paul. It is just the honest truth. The government, especially under stinking B.O., is rapidly turning us into a Police State. Why don’t you get a clue?
Report Post »Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 10:11pmMaybe he can get a job at the drive-through window of Chic-fil-A? He needs a lesson in humility.
Report Post »2gether
Posted on August 5, 2012 at 3:24amI am astounded by this reply. Smith still doesn’t get it. How close minded are progressives?! He continues to vilify Chick-Fil-A and not unlke those politicians who threatened to stop Chick-Fli-A from opening a business in their cities because they don’t agree with the owners moral views on marriage Smith was the judgemental bigot. The constitution protects the individual rights to not only free speech but also to worship a faith without fear of being destroyed. This includes intimidation by a another citizen but more ominously by government who in this case and much too often in this administration and even in the Bush admin. openly displayed their distain for people who voiced a different view than theirs and then wielded their authoritarian power to threaten, intimidate and coerce a business owner to go against his/her moral code or risk losing their business and be denied a permit to expand their business in a certain town city or village. This is fascism, my friends and the uber progressive. flock of people who squawk of inequality and injustice for their gay “friends” but conversely think nothing of doing the same thing to innocent Christians who espouse their moral beliefs and then stick to them. Progessives view Christians as unenlightened`trash that clings to its fantasy biblical teachings; I think that makes progressives bigots and intolerant and defnes our government as fascist! The fact that Obama is endorsed by the Commie party should shed some light
Report Post »Quiata
Posted on August 5, 2012 at 7:05amThis is a reiteration of his original position in the guise of an “apology”.
Report Post »oilcan
Posted on August 5, 2012 at 10:37amIMHO, he doesn’t seem all that sincere. He‘s just sorry that more people didn’t support him in what he did. He makes an apology then goes on to justify himself. That’s not how you make an apologoy. You say your sorry and you leave it at that…there should be no attempt at justification what-so-ever. None…period.
He also still doesn’t get it that this has nothing to do with hate what-so-ever. This is about one man stating his belief that marriage is between one man and one woman. In no way did Cathy convey hatred towards gays.
Report Post »SantiagoT
Posted on August 5, 2012 at 12:22pmHis apology was anything but sincere. He claims that he “just lost it.” Give me a break. He waiting in a long line, he had a rehearsed speech, and he was giddy with anticipation. I don’t agree with anybody who threatens him, but losing his job was justified, and I applaud his employer. I’m sure the company had him sign an agreement of employment that stated something to the effect that he could be terminated based on unfavorable public conduct. He was not fired for his position on gay marriage; he was fired for treating an innocent drive-through attendant with disrespect. And then this smug putz was so proud of himself that he wanted to share it with the world. I suspect his behavior at Chick-fil-A was an example of how he treats his fellow coworkers. His company was probably looking for any reason to can him.
Report Post »OldSkoolDJ
Posted on August 5, 2012 at 12:57pmHMNSC, Smith tried to apologize to Rachael in person, but she would not see him. Rachael has more class in her little toe than Smith does in his whole body.
He is the definition of “tool.”
Report Post »Nicholson William R
Posted on August 5, 2012 at 2:28pmEifer ; The definition of marriage is one man and one woman marrying each other in The Holy Sacrament of Marriage. This is the traditional basis of marriage and no other ceremony in The Bible speaks of any marriage occurring between a same sex couple. To have a “ marriage ” one person is required to be male and one is required to be female , this is the definition. Every stae that has had this put to the vote has had the issue settled at the ballot box by the voters. While you may not like this and will try to ignore the voters with appeals to left leaning judges. The issue has been resolved. Wishful thinking will not change this. The struggle that blacks had for equality was not the same thing! Most blacks still do not want your vision of equal rights, it is an insult to them and your continued use of this equality argument is further eroding your own stated cause. God says marriage is one man and one woman. Government is not the impediment for you ; it’s God Whom opposes your stance. Sodom and Gomorrah were destored by God for the offenses now deemed socially accepted by portions of the ” progressive ‘ society you are a part of. Chick-Fil-A has only supported what God supports. Just because you do not agree with God or Chick does not mean you are correct in your views. You are siding with Adam Smith and if you watch the video , above , he speaks of horrible attitudes and acts committed on his part , all driven by his support of gay rights, those rights are shown sinful
Report Post »seresmary
Posted on August 5, 2012 at 6:00pmWell I’ll tell you the only thing he is sorry for is that he got caught by those who know him including his company. If he was truly sorry for what he did to Rachel, he should have got up off his butt and walked in and told the manager and Rachel too that he was sorry. He still means what he said about Chick-Fil-A. He said it in his so called apology. He’s a dollar short and a day late. Purpose, well free speech is the right thing to do and that was what Mr. Cathy was doing. So what Mr. Smith did was abominable. He doesn’t even make sense, he is babbling. We have a right to believe whatever we want without the fear of being intemidated by the left and the progressives. He got what he deserved totally.
Report Post »marys
imfrzn
Posted on August 5, 2012 at 7:54pmInterpreted… Crap, my hate for God cost me my job… that was not supposed to happen. I never expected nor intended to apologize to you but looks like i’ll have to so this is why I am posting the video. My expectation was to depict you as a stupid, uneducated, ignorant homophobe who was clearly out brained by my overwhelming intelect. I lied about my queerness to you and America because it is clear that this kind of seething hatred for decency is precisely what has come to be expected from all of us haters in the LGBT community and I just couldn’t tell the truth without exposing this fact in a negatively effectual way. So, to the point, I am hoping this disengenuous video will get my job back and I can lay low for a while where I can develop a strategy for tearing down America anonomously once again. Until that time please watch and distribute this video to as many unsuspecting people who will believe my B.S. as possible. Rachel, on a personal note, from my heart, screw you very much and I‘d do it again if I didn’t get caught.
P.S. Please put on some flowery music in the background and think of that dear pet you lost somewhere in your lifetime while watching and keep a box of environmentally friendly tissues nearby.
Report Post »johnjamison
Posted on August 6, 2012 at 7:30amIf he had gotten back in line waited for another water to apologize and did it immediately after he ruthlessly attacked the CFA employee it might be believable.or if he were a 17 year kid it might make his action excusable. But this is a grown man with a wife and kids he has no excuse for what he did other that he’s an idiot.
Report Post »He is doing this now because everyone knows he’s a jerk even his wife has to look at him different after what he did.
TeresaJ
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:57amMy sentiments are the same as Vshagios.
Adam, I know your apology to be sincere and I even can understand and empathize with the way you felt when you drove up to Chick-fil-A that cause you to react, despite that I am on opposite views from you. I hope that you can understand however, that just like that girl (whose views we do not know, just to point out), most Christians are not full of hate like the media propoganda would have you believe. We (most of us) just think that the whole lifestyle is immoral and wrong.
Many of us also do not believe that any rights are being violated. Marriage is a basic and sacred union between a man and a woman to carry on the family line. Homosexual couples cannot do that, and therefore have no basic right that is being violated. In most states, civil unions were favored by voters, but activists want their relationships to be declared the same as a man and a woman when they are not. They also want us to teach our children it is normal behavior when it is not. This isn’t hate, any more than you actually hate anyone on either side. I don’t think you really do, do you?
To all Christians out there, if any of you are acting hateful to this man, please stop. We have all made dumb mistakes. He is appologizing, and forgiveness is exactly what Christ asks of us. It doesn’t matter what you think he DESERVES, Christ forgives him. That is exactly what He came on earth to do, forgive us . This is the real meaning of “Judge not, lest ye be judg
Report Post »stumpy68
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 10:03amReal Christians are doing nothing other than feeling sorry for this person
Report Post »so full of hate that he felt it necessary to mess up his life and also concerned for the
woman that had to listen to his vile diatribe.
BFrezza
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:37amAn addendum to your post… Marriage is an institution created by God for man and woman, period. It was to sanctify the union of man and woman with all of the rights (sexual relations being one of them), and responsibilities (propagation of the species being one). Sexual relations outside of marriage is called “fornication” and is a sin. There are also degrees of sin, abomination being the most vile in Gods eyes (of which homosexuality is one specifically mentioned in the Bible).
Sincere apology or not, there are consequences to our actions. Forgiveness does not relieve those consequences, and forgiveness does not mean “forgetting” the offense. You do not take a genuinely repentant pedophile and make him/her a kindergarten teacher. The forgiveness offered, does not have to be accepted by the offender either, it is for our own benefit and is not requisite upon acceptance.
Also, every time Jesus forgave someone, He also said, “Go and sin no more.” If this person was so moved to act this way by looking at a group of people from a distance that were peacefully gathering to show support and were not carrying signs, chanting, taunting or otherwise acting out, imagine him with a group of leftist agitators working the crowd into a frenzy and tell me if you believe that he would not act in the same manner and possibly worse. True repentance requires a turning away from that sin.
I didn’t expect him to change his views, and he has indicated that he has not, no
Report Post »pmeechs
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:23pmTERESAJ; Couldn’t have said it better. I don’t like seeing the hateful comments I have seen under this post. He seems sincere and I don‘t much care why he’s sincere, only that he made a mistake and he will not likely repeat it. I can empathize with Rachael, because, I’m sure the encounter was uncomfortable. She wouldn’t want this nonsense to continue. Accept the apology and move on.
Report Post »Look4DBigPicture
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 3:31pmShame on the mayors who started this hate fest! Notice how they sprung out of nowhere and planted their venomous fangs into society and then slithered back into their dark hole in the ground?
I still stand with Chick-fil-A and all it‘s franchises to do business and employees’ right to work and have an opinion. If their opinion bothers someone, the solution is simple … go down the road to the next fast food restaurant and buy their chicken sandwich instead. It‘s a free country and that’s how the free market works.
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 4:18pmIm with you Teresaj, it is hard to apologize and sound sincere and he did that BUT i wish he had not continued to explain his reasoning that he seems to still want to defend.
Report Post »sagacious712012
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 6:32pmTeresa, the ONLY reason he is apologizing is because of the subsequent backlash. In the video while he waits in the car, he clearly says he can’t wait to get up to the drive-thru. This was a planned attack and bullying of this young girl. Now he says he didn’t wake up wanting to do this? Yes he did as evidenced on the first video of him bullying this young girl. We can all disagree, but unlike Adam Smith, we do not wake up and bully and berate an innocent person. This apology is unacceptable and he deserved to get fired.
Report Post »sagacious712012
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 6:39pmTeresa, WE are NOT judging him! We are coming to the aide of the innocent girl who was viciously bullied and berated. Where is your sympathy for her? You speak of wanting people to stop hating Adam Smith but mention nothing of the girl he attacked. Shame on you!!!!
Report Post »Thomas
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 6:43pmThese people are not just doing it because of a their stand point but because the pervert are never satisfied with their perversion but must always seek deeper and deeper into their depravity. Pretty soon their perversion just isn’t perverted enough for them. Also they are never with their perversion but want you to take part in their perversion. They couldn’t careless about marriage but is about corrupting anything decent or innocent for such is the way of the pervert. That’s pedophiles also do what they do is because they want to corrupt the innocent.
Report Post »IMAWAKENOW
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 7:25pm@tersaj,
Report Post »Your statement, “I know your apology to be sincere and I even can understand and empathize with the way you felt when you drove up to Chick-fil-A that cause you to react,” I can’t agree with you. You must be a better person than me. Listening to this self important azz on his first video just ****** me off. He couldn’t wait to get in someones face, even better when it was a young girl to bully. I have never preemptively confronted someone like that. What makes his opinion worth more than anyone elses? The left isn’t happy with that though. If he wants to open a two billion dollar company and cater to closet homosexuals that is his right. Leave the rest of us alone. Other than that he should keep his opinions to himself.
FORGIVE HIM…… not me.
Beer For My Horses
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:53amAdam, I admire that you attempted to make an apology for your atrocious behavior. But, a true apology isn’t followed by a bunch of explanations. The best thing you could have done was admit a mistake, apologize for your behavior and ask for Rachel’s forgiveness for your crass behavior. All of the other stuff detracts from the apology and makes it seem contrived and fake.
Report Post »commonsensesue
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 1:01amWell said, Beer For My Horses!!
Report Post »Kenszen
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 1:47amI don’t agree. He’s being crucified in public in ways that are an embarrassment to supporters of CFA, and I think he has the right to address those things that he’s being accused of. I do not agree with most of his points, but he certainly has a right–as long as he is civilized in doing so, something that he touches upon in the video–to express his opinion. We don’t agree with his positions, but just as Mr. Cathy does and you and I, he has a right to hold this opinion. I don’t think it detracts at all. And it also gives us good insight into the man.
Report Post »Beer For My Horses
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 2:14amKenszen, I didn‘t say he couldn’t present his explanation. But, he perhaps should have posted two videos: one to apologize for his behavior and the other to explain his views. By coupling these things into one video, he detracts from the act of the apology. It comes across as “I am sorry, but here all my excuses for my crass behavior and CFA is bad….” He should have left the apology unfettered by the other stuff. The way this video comes across is that he really isn’t sorry. An apology should not leave us wondering if he was truly sorry for his behavior.
Report Post »MAX0O1
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 7:01amDitto
Report Post »lockedandloadedinSA
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 10:20am10-4, He had me until about 5:30 in the video when he started blaming someone else for his actions. Apology means nothing. Not accepted.
Report Post »wwwjr
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:17amAn apology is made in person, face to face, not on an interest broadcast to the world. His apology was about him showing what a great “learned-from-my-experience” guy he is. It had nothing at all to do with a sincere apology.
Report Post »Thighmaster
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:55amThis is why I don’t feel the need to use social media, facebook, twitter or youtube. OMG ! I hope nobody reads this…
Report Post »JimmyP
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:13pmYeah, whenever I screw up the FIRST thing I do is get on YouTube and make a personal apology in public. Then I layer in every excuse possible…my company told me what not to say…if only I had known…the size of the crowd caused me to lose my composure…I was sorry immediately after but I still posted the video… and of course I wrap it up with an appeal for a new job, your understanding of the sincerity, innocence, purity, piety and rightousness of my original intent and a complete and utter disbelief that the horrific, biggoted mobs who disagree with me and threaten the lives of my poor, poor family and pitiful bigoted former co-employees with hate mail that I will not show you bec it doesn’t exist or I am not clever enuf to make it up.
Yep, that oughta do it…
This video should be used by every HR department, PR firm, 12 step group, college and university as a training tool in how NOT to make an apology/amend.
How quickly do you suppose that he goes to work at a homosexual not-for-profit org?
Why is it that if you have a differing thought on the “rights” of homosexuals you allow the homosexuals lable you anti-“gay”? Maybe he is heterophobic!
I do not believe marriage is a religious, social or moral institution that is available to same sex couples. There just might have been a reason why **** sapeins thrived with male/female procreation.
I have NOTHING against homesexuals, that’s above my pay grade. I abhore their in-you-face public beha
Report Post »rambosharley
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 1:07pmThat’s the same way I see it. He kept calling out how hateful Chick fil-A is and how they support groups that want to take away “human rights”! He still doesn’t get it! The people that came out to CFA were there to support Freedom of Speech, and Freedom of Religion, not to support hate! CFA doesn’t “support” hate, it supports “family values” the way the bible teaches it!
Report Post »feetofmanyskins
Posted on August 5, 2012 at 11:18amWell said! He is not sincere and wants to keep digging at Chick-Fil-A. He is just a creep that thinks he has the answer to everything and everyone should see things his way. Proven, by his long drawn out explanation!
Report Post »smallybiggz
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:51amAdam you need to get over your “hate” for CFA. It will turn inward and destroy you.
Report Post »Intolerance and arrogance are still present in you. Why must you try to bring down a
company because their opinion differs from yours? You need to see a mental health
professional if your ever intend to be a functional member of society.
AnAmericanToo
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 3:32amThis guy thinks that everyone else is filled with hate including a corporation. He states in his apology video that “we can‘t progress’ if we don’t see the bigger picture. Whoa! Wasn’t this supposed to be an apology to an individual? A human being?
This adult professional male — found this Internet project to make a video of oneself asking Chick Fil A people to give him a free cup of water so he could get something for free from a company he has contempt for. He thought it was a good idea to get in his car, drive to the location, wait in line in his car, speak shockingly to the young lady (declaring his is heterosexual and ‘not a bit gay’ and tells her “I AM a nice guy”) imagine what the receiver of that message is processing, he rants about a corporate policy to a line worker. He drives off with his free water and is so proud of his actions that he uploads the video for the world to embrace — only the world was shocked.
He justifies and attempts to excuse his combativeness with the young lady by claiming he was upset at seeing all those ‘hate filled’ people supporting Chick Fil A. Really? seeing others with a different view gets you so upset that you treat others poorly? Then what is your excuse for driving home to upload the video?
Rachael is NOT collateral damage ….she is a person! And CIVIL behavior would dictate that you treat others with common courtesy.
Report Post »Danthebugman
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 6:56amAdam…..how does it feel to be one of NOBAMA’S millions of unemployed?
CFO? Adjunct lecturer? How about applying at CFA?
MORON………….what goes around, comes around!
Report Post »Bill Rowland
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 7:11amHas anyone else noticed that he didn’t apoligize until he was fired and vilified by so many people. This self rightous horses rectum was convinced he was right until he was on the receiving end. He expected approval and was to be seen as a hero. Only when his plan backfired did he express remorse.
OMG Nov 6, 2012
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:48amToo late Adam; and I think you’re only doing this to get your job back.
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 1:46amThe quicker one apologizes the easier it is. “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” He did that for the young lady, what else do you want? My gosh, we are all Americans here and in reality he hurt himself, not you.
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 1:57amIt is never too late.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 2:09am@TEXASGRANNY73
“It is never too late.”
Yes, that is true but, he is still lying in this video. And as long as he lies… time passes by and self forgiveness slips through his fingers. Until he honestly apologizes, guilt will continue to infect his mind and Soul.
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 2:29amYou don‘t know that he is lying but even if he is what’s it to you? I would accept his apology for the simple reason he had to have humility to do it and forgiveness sets the person free who accepts that apology. That is what forgiveness is about after all.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 2:44am@TEXASGRANNY73
I have a question for you. Does the “73” stand for 73 years old?
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 2:56am@TEXASGRANNY73
You do know where I’m going with this; right? How about an answer?
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 4:12am@TheMonk Gee I just said goodnight on my last post but here you still are so I will answer. After this I am gone. No, I don’t know where you are going with this but no I am not 73. Quite frankly it isn’t any of your business and whats it got to do with common sense or the price of eggs in China? Whats it got to do with intolerance and or bigotry? I am not curly headed like Wasserman Schultz nor am I African American like Sheila Jackson Lee nor am I a fanatic like Nancy Pelosi nor do I drink or do drugs blah blah blah. I have a sense of humor but do not suffer fools gladly (bearing in mind we are not to call people fools). I am quick to forgive and that takes learning for sure. I am fairly educated and notice spelling and sentence structure instantly. Edit well. I am a natural born Texan and very proud of it, a natural born American citizen and thank God every day. I read vociferously, and currently a book Liberty and Tyranny by Mark Levin. I write to Congress and have written the President and Bush 41. I would rather think positive than negative and after many mistakes of my own I understand that an oak tree can be struck down but a willow tree bends. That it? Nighty night.
Report Post »Copper Catfish
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 1:02pmWe don’t know if he is lying, and we don’t know if he is telling the truth. That’s really up to God to judge. We do know, thanks to his poor judgment, that he harassed a young lady who was very kind to him. BTW, “collateral damage” was a term used by Timothy McVeigh concerning the children killed in his bombing in Oklahoma.
Report Post »tj1961
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 7:29pmAdam you are full of a waste product we can’t say here……………
Report Post »Kelly Henderson
Posted on August 5, 2012 at 10:54pmI watched his video. I fell very sorry for his young family. I think he should be forgiven and let him learn from his mistake. Lord knows we all make mistakes.What he did was ignorant and intolerant but not a felony.Look ak Michael Vick.The girl at the drive through did not suffer long term damage.She will go far from what i seen. Let the man do for his family.It will take a long time to get rid of the black eye he gave himself.Didnt the lord say Go and sin no more?
Report Post »VCF
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:48amI think this is his attempt to try to save face.. it then turn into almost a rant on the company. People can agree or disagree. That what make America great. But his apology to me was not good at all. He is trying to recover from the damage he has done. I feel sorry for his wife and kids and wish them the best. When Adam apology’s for real, then the best for him.
Report Post »shustring
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:47amdude give it a break…you cannot change first impressions and you already proved who and what you are in your first try.I do not think anyone is going to believe how sorry you are, just that you are sorry you lost your job over it and I really do not see this changing your job status.
The fact is…your employer fired you because they’ve had you long enough to know the first impression you gave the country is the real YOU !!!
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:46amAdam made his personal decision to berate chick-fil-a on video. I don’t feel sorry for him, only his family, because he put his actions before them.
But I do applaud him at his “attempt” to man up and take responsibility for himself.
I say “attempt” because we are all human, and the wonderful thing about being human, is that we learn and grow from our mistakes.
I hope that Adam has learned from his mistake, and pray that he can carry on for his family and himself.
He does however, need to do a little more research into politics though.
Report Post »republitarian
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 2:26amPolitics aside, at least he understands that what he did to the server was wrong. That’s a start.
Report Post »AnAmericanToo
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 4:08amOne of the posters to this said “at least Smith understands what he did to Rachael was wrong”. I did not get that from the so called apology video.
Smith said that as he drove up and while posting the video he saw Rachaer not as a human being but as merely collateral damage. That is just so shocking! He states “I understand why you wouldn’t speak to me” Do you really? Does he know how spooky it must have been to have this man video taping you and engaging in his rantings that he is ‘heterosexual, not gay, and a nice guy?” And then this so-called, self described ‘nice guy” makes a video recording and posts her picture and words on the Internet.
I think Smith is simply trying to get this mess he created to settle down but he is not at all sorry because he rambles on about how “WE” all need to set aside our ‘hate’ and move for social justice and how bad a corporation Chick Fil A is.
He ranted about a collective social hatred rather than his problems. Smith should have said: “I saw the video and the responses. I am shocked at my outburst and I am NOT a nice guy after all. I will have to live with my bad actions for the rest of my life. I did not like the person in the video either and unfortunately it is myself. I apologize to Rachael and Chick Fil A for my at best boorish behavior. I am looking into anger management and social skills development so that I never, ever treat another human being like this again.” But he did not
Report Post »pmeechs
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:52pmAgreed. If Adam takes a step back, he might realize that religion of almost any kind is called “hate speech” and that contributing to organizations that promote marriage and the family (1 man & 1 woman, which the majority of us support ) are also considered “anti-gay”. This is all twisted thinking.
Report Post »This is a much bigger argument than Adam realizes, as it is about our ability to express our ideas and beliefs (especially those shared by the majority of the population) without being punished like some third world country. If President Obama had “evolved” before the election, I don‘t think we’d be calling him “President Obama”.
Jefferson_Atlas
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:40amMr. Smith,
Your “heartfelt apology” touched me, however, it is tempered with the fact that you have now felt the wrath of those that support the very ideals you have been given the right to base your argument on, sir. I question whether this was written out of pure repentance or a need to solidify your resume prior to seeking new employment.
Report Post »The original video that you created show a side of you that no backtracking can erase. I defend your right to make a political stance but I am also cognizant of the fact that your type tends to chew and spit out those of us who disagree with you. It’s no fun being the sacrificed animal. Remind your friends of that next time they disagree with us what it feels like….
TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 2:25amThe next time his type disagrees with “us”. You mean intolerant types? Or is “us” bigot types? Just for the record I want it known I am not one of your “us” but our house had a Chik Fil A sandwich. Why can’t people express their views with out rancor all the time? He didn’t owe “us” an apology–just the young lady and indeed it appears he did and that takes humility.
Report Post »Take_The_Rainbow_Back
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 3:49amActually TexasGranny he does owe us an apology, His FB page says ANYONE who eats at Chikfila is a hateful bigot and just pure evil. He posted this the same day he made the “apology” video.
Report Post »kvan
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 7:34am“TexasGranny73”, you sound like a truly nice person, comfortable with yourself. Like Alexander Pope said “To err is human; to forgive, divine.” Bless you.
Mr. Smith does see the err of his actions and made an apology, the reasons he made the apology aren’t important.
Since the early 1960′s I have watched my country change, not for the better. I know that it wasn’t perfect then but it seems to me that it was much better than now. Americans need to realize that we need to all pull together to bring Our Country out of the abyss it is spiraling into before it’s too late.
We can’t continue being pulled apart by self-serving politicians (all parties) and special interest groups. We have to remember that we should be Americans first, otherwise we are going to destroy the greatest country in the history of mankind.
Report Post »Taquoshi
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 2:05pmLast night, I was at a friend’s house and we were talking about this. She happens to be in upper management and often has significant input into hiring and firing. I asked her if she would hire this guy and I barely got the words out of my mouth before she said, “Hell, no!!!” She had several good reasons why, which would be much too long to post here. However, one key comment was that if he treated a lower level employee of ANOTHER company like that, how would he treat the workers working for him.
Report Post »JustPeachy
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:39amOf course I watched the video feeling a bit skeptical, and I may be a fool, but I tend to believe he is being sincere. (However, I am also well-aware that some people are really good at lying and “charming” people when they want to. . .).
The thing is, he really seems to believe what he’s saying. He thinks his basic actions (other than being rude to the young woman) are OK. What he fails to see is that he feels one way–very strongly–but Mr. Cathy believes just as strongly in his beliefs as he does. Yet it isn’t Mr. Cathy who has called for an actual boycott or any actions that might intentionally HURT another person’s business. There’s the difference, Mr. Smith!
The truth is you are BOTH free to your own thoughts/views/beliefs. But contrary to what you claim, even though he gives to charities who share his beliefs, he nor they set out to hurt or ruin anyone. You can fight FOR bills or laws. Others can fight AGAINST bills or laws. It’s America yet!
But to set out to actually hurt a business–and in the process YOU hurt an individual (see what happens?) is WRONG. THAT is the lesson you need to learn, Mr. Smith. And I hope you do.
I will pray for you and your family’s safety–and a new job for you. God bless and try to RESPECT others whose viewpoints are different from yours. IMO, you owe Mr. Cathy an apology, too!
Report Post »Xplorer
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 9:20amright on! Right ON!
Report Post »jujubeebee
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 2:14pmHe can boycott the business. He bullied the girl, held up the line for a free water and acted like a jerk. It is okay for him not to buy chicfila. I won’t support projects of outspoken liberals. That part is freedom.
Report Post »ginger100
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:37amI learn t a long time ago that if you lay down with dogs you get fleas. That’s a hard lesson bub, good luck
Report Post »GeoInSD
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:27amI heard on my local radio news that at a “kiss in” held outside of a local CFA, the CFA employees were pleasant toward the participants and brought the participants water. It is obvious who the hateful ones are and the hateful ones certainly are not the CFA employees or the CFA corporation. The anti-CFA crowd really need to take a close look in the mirror.
Report Post »JustPeachy
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:40amI really wish they would! And just as I’d hoped, Mr. Smith saw a side to himself he didn’t like when he actually saw his own video for himself. It was a mirror–and even he was ashamed of what he saw.
Now if he could just see even beyond that. . .
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:27amthis idiot just found out stupid hurts
hes only sorry because the reality of consequence is bigger than he is
Report Post »Bjmoog
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:26amI have children who likely would be at the drive in window of similar establishments, and I would be indignant and defensive of my child, if he or she were treated in the same manner as Rachel has been. However, I would also encourage them to accept and acknowledge the apology made by Mr.Smit, and to offer genuine forgiveness. I applaud him. We’ve all made foolish, impulsive choices at one time or another.
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 1:22amI completely agree. Everyone deserves a 2nd chance and to forgive is divine. I would accept that apology in a heartbeat and certainly he learned a lesson as he himself said he got carried away in his passion for what he believes. This was not a criminal intent after all. And even as a society we believe if criminals serve their punishment time they deserve a 2nd chance as well. So–would anyone put his predicament up next to Obama’s arrogance and lies and find he is that bad? Thought not.
Report Post »RoBoTech
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 1:08pmWell, you and granny can have your opinion.
Report Post »But, if that had been MY child in the drive through andit was posted for the world to see her despair, I would have tracked this idiot done and stomoped a mud hole in him
And that’s MY opinion whether either of you like it or not.
I love my children and protect them as well as I can. And I CAN stomp a mudhole in this idiot, and not miss a wink of sleep.
If you can’t do that, or feel it’s OK to have your children denigrated like this, then I have no respect for you, either.
I am not a “turn the other cheek” Christian, and TOTALLY believe violence is an answer in some Cases.
And this is one of those cases.
And I could care less what you think about that.
There ya go.
VShagios
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:25amAnd I forgot to mention, for the last ten years, Harry Reid has been molesting me. His father would be so embarrassed.
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 2:35amYou didn’t call this a rumor so you should be careful what you allege.
Report Post »Logistician
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 6:35amIt’s more then a rumor Texas—-the word is out about this. Now it‘s up to Harry to prove it’s not true~~~
Report Post »David, the Constitutional Libertarian
Posted on August 5, 2012 at 4:07amGoogle Harry Reid
Report Post »harry reid
harry reid mitt romney
harry reid pederast
Do unto others as they have done to you. Yes, yes, I know.
JUSTANOTHEROPINION
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:23amI DO NOT agree with the threat made at Adam, his family, his x-co-workers or anybody else do to his dispicable speach. Now, with that being said, I hold no malice towards this guy, but, that does not change the fact that he is a dispicable human being.
Report Post »PokeySD
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 6:32pmALLEGED threats against his family and coworkers, has anyone actually seen any proof of threats made against his family and coworkers? Who knew, before his interview with The Blaze yesterday, that he even HAD family to threaten? I won‘t say I don’t believe it’s possible, but his accusations of threats made against him expanded from threats against his family yesterday, to threats against his family and coworkers today. He’s still trying to blame someone else for his own firing, it wasn’t his lapse in judgment, it was because his employer’s voicemail box was full of threats that caused them to let him go. He’s still a creep. Although I did not automatically assume he was gay, and I figured he was saying that he wasn‘t gay to point out that you don’t have to be gay to stand up for gay rights. Just like you don’t have to be a Christian to stand up for Christian principles, right? But the way he said it was creepy, and I don’t like him any more today than I did yesterday.
Report Post »NYPumaGirl
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 9:00pmWe don‘t know the truth about anything he’s saying. What death threats? There are no police reports cited in any of the news articles carrying his allegation. Remember the lies of those two dykes claiming hate speech was painted on their car to make their neighborhood association look bigoted.
How do you people even know he has “four children, two with special needs”? Has anyone here seen a photo or video of them, or of this dork’s neighbors backing up his story? Isn’t it convenient whenever someone gets in trouble online, they have “special needs” kids who automatically pop up in order to win sympathy from the online crowd reading about them? I had to back a nuts gay off on Business Insider who was pretending to be a woman, then a Republican, then a Libertarian, and then suddenly hatching two instant “special needs” kids because I was winning the argument. Same case here.
- Where‘s Adam Smith’s “wife”? You know damn well being straights she would have appeared in the vid with him by now to show her support for him. Even George Zimmerman’s wife did.
- Where are these two “special needs” urchins? Why didn’t they exist before gaywad got fired?
- Why no police reports of the death threats?
Smith is another Ashley Todd – the gay Ashley Todd/Casey Anthony end of story. He just wants our sympathy and attention.
His self-referential narcissist “apology”, btw, is how gays “apologize”: they unpologize.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:22amHere is an example when people think they can be so anonymous and rude on the internet. How we have lost our values as a country and think you can be in your face to anyone you want. The left think we will just bow down and shiver because, GASP, they might call us RACIST. Now this guy has made the mistake of his life, lost his jobs, and also he has 4 kids, 2 of whom are special needs.
I say as Christians, we need to show the guy some forgiveness and mercy. Yes he is a Dumb A$$, but him and his family is paying for it. Obviously, like someone else on this site posted, Pride comes before the fall. Now he may understand and show a little contriteness, maybe even learn a life lesson.
I for one, foregive him, and hope his family the best.
Report Post »sagacious712012
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 9:45pmSo he should be at work earning money to take care of his family instead of planning to bully and berate an innocent employee of a fast food resturant. All of you who talk about stopping the hate for Adam Smith fail to mention the woman he bullied. Where is your sympathy for the girl he bullied? Adam Smith acted and his actions have consequences. The girl at the drive-thru is innocent. Point your sympathy in her direction, NOT his!!
Report Post »oceandove
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:20amHe still doesn’t get it. It is about free speech for all, not just for those you agree with.
Report Post »THXll38
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 8:12pmWell good . . . let him has his free speech and stop condemning him for what he said. He did nothing wrong for christ sake. All he did was express his opinion. I expressed my opinion to a DirectTV rep last week and felt bad afterword, but what is done is done. You social cons need to stop thinking you are the ole high and mighty and actually come back to reality and understand that humans make mistakes.
Report Post »Diane TX
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:19amAh … he’s still trying school all us “unenlightened” Neanderthals who don’t agree that same sex marriage is a human “right”.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 2:27amYes .. he is only sorry he lost his job .. it wasn’t anything spur of the moment .. he planned out his “attack” ..sorry just doesn‘t cut it when you haven’t learned. It IS about free speech .. even for Christians.
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 3:32amHow weird. I didn’t get that at all. I heard him say he was sorry to the young lady and then he did say he was sidng with the gay rights issue which is basically gay marriage. I didn’t hear anything about him schooling the public. There is no “rights” for any marriage except traditionally in this country we have accepted marriage is between a man and a woman and that is what the Bible teaches. It also teaches us to love our neighbor. The Bible also teaches forgiveness. My opinion is we don’t need the govt. deciding this for us and ultimately I think gays wouldn’t either. Just think though. They should not have to pay school taxes nor be charged the same as straight couples with other taxes. That is not fair, is it? Way past my bedtime. Say goodnight Granny. Goodnight.
Report Post »inchbyinch
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 4:19pmI‘m heterosexual woman and I can’t marry a woman either if I wanted to. So, basically, we all have the same human rights.
Report Post »GoodStuff
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:18amHe still doesn’t get it. He’s still going after those evil “hate” groups.
“Our basic human rights are being threatened by corporations like Chick-Fil-A”
How specifically did Chich-Fil-A threaten your basic human rights??
This guy needs help. Pyschological help.
Report Post »Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:18amSince I am against Obama’s support of the Killers of gays and Stoners of Women in The Muslim Brotherhood,do I harass a soldier because Obama is their commander in Chief? I do not even give college lectures and I have more sense than.
Report Post »Look4DBigPicture
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 3:49pmGood point, Smokey.
On the bright side of this story, Rachel proved to have maturity and grace. If I had a business, I’d hire her in a heartbeat!
Report Post »DEMOCRATS.ARE.EVIL
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:15amToo little, too late. This is completely insincere. Try to find work now, creep.
Report Post »DoomsdayProphet
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 2:14amhe will be at media matters in no time.
Report Post »USA5
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 3:55pmHe is trying to get his job back.
Report Post »Desperate apology and filled with excuses…and still pressing his activism.
Jefferson_Atlas
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:15amAmazing how liberals don‘t care for the spotlight they create when that spotlight isn’t directed at that object they intended. Liberals, you are responsible for your actions just as we are responsible for ours.
Report Post »swoods08
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:12amI heard people blink a lot when they are lying…
Report Post »DIR
Posted on August 6, 2012 at 2:07pmWhat Adam was really trying to say to Rachel is “Being gay means never having to say your sorry.” in an effort to explain his loony actions.
In any event this guy need professional help.
Report Post »VShagios
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:11amAdam, I commend for your apology, however, I would like to point out that most of the Chick-fil-A employees are like Rachel. What you experience from her were Christian values and Christian love. Unfortunately, the emails your getting are not, and the writers probably are not Christian either. I hope you find a new job in this Obama economy.
USA5
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 3:51pmHe was still pressing his activism…the activism that guided him to be fired.
He has some soul and emotional searching to do.
Report Post »THXll38
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 6:55pmChristian values and christian love LOL . . . if I had false teeth, they would have been on the floor! I can see all the christian values and love here on the Blaze to get a good understanding of social con values.
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