Marc J. Randazza : Dustup over Chick - fil - A shows up over First Amendment . After CEO 's vote on same - sex marriage , some politicians said business unwelcome . A mayor in a less enlightened city has a right to say that Chick-fil-A is especially welcome , just as he might want to say that Starbucks is not welcome because it gives benefits to same-sex couples . Randazza : We ca n't deny permits to block free speech but have other recourse . He said pols can have and express opinions but ca n't give them the force of law .
Marc J. Randazza : Dustup over Chick - fil - A shows up over First Amendment . After CEO 's vote on same - sex marriage , some politicians said business unwelcome . Randazza : We ca n't deny permits to block free speech but have other recourse . He said pols can have and express opinions but ca n't give them the force of law .