RE: Phil from Suck Dynasty gets in trouble for being against homosexuality
December 22, 2013 at 3:09 pm
(December 22, 2013 at 2:51 pm)Chad32 Wrote: That's the idea behind freedom of speech. We can't stop people from thinking what they do. What we can and should do it make laws against persecuting people like this.
I see. So he and his ilk (think Westboro) may say whatever vile, hateful, racial, bigoted things they like and no one is allowed to register their displeasure with same?
I have no problem with him saying what he likes. He's completely entitled to his opinion. What I have a problem with is the attempt to censure objections to his views by waving the "freedom of speech" banner. He can say what he likes. Others may say what they like in response.
Or is the "freedom of speech" thing just for the haters?
As for A&E's response, people get fired every day for making irresponsible comments. Again, he's entitled to his opinions. He should be prepared to accept the consequences for having them. Really, getting fired from his program -- from which he has already made millions, and only because A&E gave him the platform to begin with -- rises to "persecution?" You can honestly say that with a straight face? And if he signed the contract that permits them to terminate him, then I hardly think he has a leg to stand on.
Of course, he'll be back. The whole thing is just a farce. On this, we agree.
