Run and tell that: Antoine Dodson won't stop eating at Chick-fil-A; Updated

Posted at 2:14 pm on July 26, 2012 by Sarah D.

You know him best as the Alabama man who scared away a potential rapist, but Antoine Dodson has a lot more to say than just “Hide yo kids, hide yo wife.”

Dodson, who is gay, voiced his support for Chick-fil-A and pledged his continued patronage. In spite of Dan Cathy’s personal opposition to gay marriage, Dodson believes the fast-food chain’s CEO is entitled to his own opinion, and he resents being told where he can and cannot eat by those who disagree with Cathy’s views.

Hold the phone — Dodson believes in freedom of speech and the right to make personal decisions for oneself? It sure looks that way, at least when it comes to where and what he eats.

Gasp! What would Dan Savage say?

Who cares? Strange as it may seem, Dodson’s voice here is one of reason, and we say good on him. Other Twitterers agree:

https://twitter.com/WhipAppeal6/status/228557341333786624

https://twitter.com/JonathanRawson/status/228521613279244288

Not all gays hate on everyone who doesn't support gay marriage. @antoinedodson24 is a voice of reason. #ChickfilA http://t.co/4MVkR8aO
— novaculus (@novaculus) July 26, 2012

Pleased someone find a way to get Antoine Dodson on TV. I respect him for telling the truth about Chick-Fil-A & gay rights.
— LadyConnor (@LadyTConnor) July 26, 2012

@antoinedodson24 Totally agree with your Chick-Fil-A video. Who needs the CEO's approval for their lifestyle? It's a damn chicken sandwich
— Let's Get Nine! BBN (@IMissRWReagan) July 26, 2012

Antoine Dodson is secure enough in himself to eat a chicken sandwich. http://t.co/3aDfwQrS
— Elizabeth Scalia (@TheAnchoress) July 26, 2012

Them waffle fries is bangin!! Antoine Dodson comes out in support of @ChickfilA http://t.co/GpEs7AtS #RunNTellDat
— Nikki (@nikkibama) July 26, 2012

The best part of this whole Chick-fil-A situation? The fact that Antoine Dodson is the voice of reason… http://t.co/iBsOUhVs
— Kat Johnson (@kathryncrosby) July 26, 2012

When Antoine Dodson provides the voice of reason, we're at the threshold of hell.
— Brian Jöhnsøn (@WiseOldBHJ) July 26, 2012

Maybe so, but a little bit of heat never hurt anyone.

In your face, Eliza Dushku. You can run and tell that, homegirl.

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Update:

Dodson actually posted a video last night in which he expressed his support for freedom of speech and respect for those with opposing points of view. He also commended businesses like Chick-fil-A for providing employment:

And today, after taking some flack for his Chick-fil-A support, he has posted a follow-up in which he maintains his original position and calls out boycotters for their foolishness: