tl;dr - there is no Chick-Fil-A in Alaska.

But seriously, they had a strong presence on campus at Texas A&M, particularly in the middle of a huge dorm complex. They trucked out troughs of waffle fries for the eager masses, myself included. I didn't know about their politics. I just wanted waffle fries dipped in sweet and sour sauce.

Kristens roommate reached into her waffle-pouch (sic) and discovered a deep fried hairball, which quickly killed the girls collective taste for Chick-Fil-A. I admit I continued to frequent the venue as long as I lived on that side of campus.

I try to think about the societal impact of engaging a business practice I disagree with. The Wal-Mart model is not a society I want to live in, so it is one I don't encourage. I don't want my own employer to use me as dispensable labor to be abused, no matter my education or qualifications, so I shouldn't reward businesses that do. The same applies to civil rights.

Then again, my family has the income that make those choices easier, so I can't really blame someone for choosing a cheaper option for the same product.

I like the Costco model, and I think it stems from two important aspects - the owner(s) not being beholden to shareholders, and not being dicks. If I hadn't an aptitude for school, I would be lucky to have a job at Costco where they try to pay a living wage, offer benefits and upward mobility.