For Immediate Release

Contact:  Teri Adams, 215.663.1983

                John Sullivan, 609.417.4297

 Association Shares in Success of Chick-fil A BuyCott;

Says BuyCott a Victory for Free Speech and Free Enterprise;

Will Continue with Month-Long BuyCott Effort

Philadelphia (August 2, 2012) -- The Independence Hall Tea Party Association, the largest independent Tea Party group in the tri-state region,

is declaring success for its role in yesterday's Chick-fil A Buycott--calling the buycott a victory for free speech and free enterprise.

http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Tea-Party--Support-Chick-fil-A-with-a-BuyCott/164601376

http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/Customers-Show-Chick-fil-A-Appreciation-164622476.html

The buycott, held in conjunction with a nationwide call by Governor Mike Huckabee to hold a Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day on August 1st, achieved its objective--to visibly and financially demonstrate support for a company that has come under siege by Democratic elected officials simply because its president, Dan Cathy, defended 'traditional marriage' in a public forum.

"Cars and people lined-up at Chick-fil A restaurants throughout the Delaware Valley.  The demand was so heavy that, in many locations, folks

had to drive or walk away," said Association President, Teri Adams. 

"That's why our Association has called for a month long buycott of Chick-fil  A.  We knew the restaurants would be overwhelmed--which was definitely a good thing.  We are happy to patronize a company that employs thousands of Americans in these difficult economic times.

"Further, we predict that if you were to exclude Wednesday's record breaking sales from the August 2012 total, Chick-fil A's sales for the rest month would far exceed Its entire August 2011 figure." 

"We see, in this controversy, the hypocrisy of so many Democrat politicians.  Leftists like Philadelphia Councilman Jim Kenney and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel support all types of diversity except when it comes to a diversity of opinion," said Ms. Adams.

"To threaten government action against a law abiding company solely because its president voices an opinion that Kenney and Emanual disagree with is completely irrational and discriminatory. 

"To seek retribution by proposing  a city council resolution condemning Chick-fil-A, or by advocating a zoning prohibition against Chick-fil-A, is a simultaneous attack by government on basic freedoms--the freedom of speech, freedom of religion, property rights and free enterprise," said Ms. Adams. 

"Both the mayors of Chicago and Boston emphatically stated that Chick-fil-A does not belong in their respective cities.   They are claiming this--not because Chick-fil A has violated any health or tax codes--but simply because these mayors are 'intolerant' of the rights of others.

"We are so proud of those who heeded our call and the call of others--such as  Mike Huckabee and local WPHT talk show hosts Dom Giordano and Chris Stigall."

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