Duck Dynasty

[jerrybob]

I agree. I'm sure they live by a different set of rules than we do.

I just think the political correctness is out of hand in our society. The tyranny of the majority has reversed itself in recent years. You can argue that it's for the good or bad (personally I think it's for the good - but that sets me apart from very conservative neighbors) ... but I think we need to realize that there are people with alternative view points - often based on religious or political ideals - that we need to respect. Ostracizing only shuts down the conversation.

Well said.......

 

[jerrybob]

So who are the intolerant bigots? HS

Is this a trick question??

 

[PMA]

I think the people most offended are the California and New York crowd who cant stand the idea that world and country dont revolve around there isolated little idea what the USA is.

Amen

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[woodlandfarms]

I agree. I'm sure they live by a different set of rules than we do.

I just think the political correctness is out of hand in our society. The tyranny of the majority has reversed itself in recent years. You can argue that it's for the good or bad (personally I think it's for the good - but that sets me apart from very conservative neighbors) ... but I think we need to realize that there are people with alternative view points - often based on religious or political ideals - that we need to respect. Ostracizing only shuts down the conversation.

I agree with you on this Pharm. But life is a pendulum, without these swings from tyranny of the majority to political correctness to a fault we swing back and forth. IMO it keeps it interesting. I think I would get bored without the swings.

But I completely agree with you.

 

[woodlandfarms]

I'm not protesting against A&E...I am a fan of the show but I was just making observations...

In case you didn't realize it but the Internet is is the quintessential "media"...and I have been making a very decent living from it since 1994...mostly by selling advertising or creating unique content that attracts both users and advertisers...I've also done IT work for some very big radio networks...

You misunderstood my comment (possibly in another thread) about the media shepherding the gullible masses...it had little or nothing to do with the entertainment industry...

Cool. Agreed on the new and interesting influence the net is going to have on all of us. Inescapable.

 

[woodlandfarms]

I thought you guys might like to see what Hollywood itself is saying. This if from todays trade papers.

A+E Shocked To Learn Bible Thumping 'Duck Dynasty' Star Talks Like Bible Thumper - Deadline.com

 

[PMA]

We have a wild game Christian supper every year in the small county I live in and each year we have a Christian speaker who loves to hunt or fish. Around 5 or 6 years ago, Phil was the speaker and gave a very good sermon on Christianity and loving the outdoors. He looked the same as he does now. Miley Cyrus can get on tv and have simulated sex and nothing is done to her but boost her popularity. It's sad when a good Christian family is being persecuted for his beliefs in what the bible teaches.

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[aczlan]

I thought you guys might like to see what Hollywood itself is saying. This if from todays trade papers.
A+E Shocked To Learn Bible Thumping 'Duck Dynasty' Star Talks Like Bible Thumper - Deadline.com

I love this quote:

Note to A+E: When a self-professed "Bible-thumper who just happened to end up on television" is doing an interview with GQ, it's maybe best to have a professional network talent wrangler nearby during that interview to, well, wrangle.

Somehow, I dont think that anyone who has seen or heard much about the show is at all surprised at his views...

Aaron Z

 

[RoyJackson]

The world is changing........it's much bigger than NY and Calif. now......it will continue to get larger....

Same-sex marriage status in the United States

Not the point...not even close.
My personal opinion on gays is pretty neutral...no strong feelings one way or the other (with one exception, explained below*).
Nor am I a religious man...

However, Mr. Robertson expressed his thoughts based upon his beliefs...both 1st Amendment rights. GLAAD is also entitled to express their opinion...but theirs' got personal rather then more generic. Mr. Robertson probably could have a case against them, if he so desired...doubt if he does though.
A&E's error (and I hope they pay for this error) is they took sides rather then remaining neutral. Even worse, A&E sided against civil rights...

* My one strong belief is that gays should not serve aboard Navy vessels.
Two reasons:
1) Personnel sleep in very close proximity on a ship. Persons who do have strong feelings about homosexuality can be very uncomfortable due to this. And, there is no way to segregate homosexual berthing spaces...just not enough room on a warship.
2) ALL personnel on a ship are a "walking blood bank". Like it or not, HIV/AIDS is more prevalent in the male homosexual community. The potential of transmitting HIV/AIDS through blood transfusions, and the limited number of blood donors, increases the risk of transmissions. It's bad enough that Navy personnel are at risk from an enemy...it's unacceptable that they should be at risk from their shipmates too.

Nothing homophobic about either of those reasons...they're facts of life. If you never served aboard a Navy vessel for an extended period, you have no right to criticize my opinion...

 

[houstonscott]

Military shouldn't hire people with behavioral and sexual disorders. HS