Topic : 11/09 Debate Dr. Phil and the Bishop

Honestly, the "N" word is used toward black people the same way as "cracker", "honkey", and whatever other stupid terms that are used regarding white people.  It's just a insult!  As far as what happened with Dog the Bounty Hunter, It was a private conversation! End of story!  When people are having "private" conversations they say a lot of things that can be held against them, and black people are just as guilty for using racist comments. However, Honkey and Cracker don't have the same effect on whites and the "media" as the "n" word has on blacks and the "media" because the the "n" word has history to it.  I think it's ridiculous to keep giving attention to these racist comments.  Blacks who are offended by the "n" word are offended for the wrong reasons.  You can't stop people from saying what they want to say that will never change!  Welcome to America people, It's called "Freedom of Speech"  There will always be racists out there and they come in every race, gender, & religion.  Remember what we tell our children when dealing with racism, and name calling, "take it from where it comes" and if it isn't true, why let it bother you so much. 

I think Dog should own up to what he said and appologize instead of making stupid excuses, and that should be the end of it!  And whoever doesn't like him anymore, or want to watch his show, that's their choice. They probally didn't watch his show in the first place otherwise they would realize that Dog was pissed off, having a private conversation with his son, and trying to piss him off.  I believe it's that simple! Unfortunately he's famous, thats the only reason why anyone cares.  GIVE DOG A BREAK!

hi dr.phil

i have heard the tape of what the og had said.....and as i wtched larry king last night dog had said he was sorry and that he said it in anger,,dr.phil wouldnt you do hat ever you could to protect robin and i think that is what the dog was tg o do ...yes he said the N  word ,but i think he was so mad at tuckers girlfriend that he spoke out before thinking  he was still wrong ..but  tucker and is girlfriend are to blame and they ad this planned s dog would  look bad ,,,and all for money .tucker and his girlfriend wanted a fast buck and they got it .......... i was on dog,s web page and i said to his web site the same as m tellig you but this guy by the name of gord d was rude called me fat and a whole lot of nasty thngs ,,,,and he -mailed me this thoughts but i can not e-mail him back d i would have love to have him on your show just so i could tell him that

canadian,s are nice people and we do care what is going on in the us ,,but his point must be  more important then us canadians he couldnt  let me e-mail   him back  oh well   .......this is taking to long to write somehing  is wrong with this site but  would like to say more but its hard to type .....thank you  k moen

I agree totally with you.  My daughter listens to rap (unfortunately she is of age so there is nothing I can do about it) and it totally disgusts me how she can stand to listen to the totally degrading things that are said about women.  As you said ... blind eye!

As far as rappers using racial slang....my understanding is that demographics show that a large number of purchasers are Caucasian.  So basically the rappers are continually planting this word in the heads of our young people, desensitizing their audience and then getting upset when the "N" word gets used.  It has never been acceptable in my home to use any type of racial slur.  This is the only one that crops up....other cultures do not get on the radio and sing out their slurs.  And, it seems, the rappers enjoy living off the money they obtain while educating the younger generation in such a vile way. 

I feel tomorrow with be so totally one-sided on the show.  I believe many of us agree that Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson use "racism" to further their own agenda.  I understand why Dog refused to be part of this panel.  He has been slammed enough.

Hopefully Bishop T.D. Jakes will be a voice of reason.  Too bad Dr. Phil couldn't have Bill Cosby on.

When Dr. Phil says we must have sensitivity I hope he stresses that sensitivity is a two-way street.

Dr. Phil is very brave to take this on.  Depending on the way it is handled he could lose a good portion of his viewing audience.  I have always been a huge fan of both Dr. Phil and Dog.  However, if Dr. Phil allows his panel to be totally racist toward Caucasians I will have to stop watching his show. 

As far as Dog, I hope A&E puts him back on.  What happened to him was sad because it was his son that turned on him.  Unfortunately our media has done a wonderful job in giving a rag like "The Enquirer" unbelievable attention.  I would not waste my time of day on "The Enquirer" and believe that without the media attention very few people would care what came out of "The Enquirer."  Who are the advertisers that pulled out of A&E after this hit.  Maybe they should advertise in "The Enquirer" so I don't have to be aware of their existence.

We must see racism when it is really there.  Imus was a case of true racism and yet he is returning to his show.  Something is wrong with this picture.

Good luck Dr. Phil ... this Dog situation could end up biting you.

Karen

The phone conversation between Dog and his son was private, The son should be the one to apologize for selling out his own family. I don't like the word used,but  it was after all a private call beween two people. I say let Dog keep his show. I think the son showed disrespect.