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

How bout a few moments of silence.  If they want to pray they can.  If they don't want God in schools  and government why do they get all the religious holidays off.  Remember the division of church and state.

Dog had a private conversation with his son that should never have been aired on National TV.  Truly he spoke some harsh and unneccessary words but they should have remained private.  Imus spoke out his offensive words on his TV show and is now back on there.  Dog should not lose his show but defenitely should apologize for such terrible words.  I feel that you (as much as I love you) are not helping racial tension by airing such things on your show.  They do nothing but further racial tension.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK THIS HAS GONE WAY TO FAR. WHERE IS DOG'S FREEDOM OF SPEECH? HE DID NOT CALL HIS SON'S GIRL FRIEND A N*****. HE SAID THAT THEY USE THAT WORD ALOT. SO ALL OF BLACK AMERICA CALLS HIM A RACIST. BLACK PEOPLE ARE THE WORST RACIST PEOPLE I HAVE EVER MET. NOT ALL OF THEM MIND YOU, THE OLDER FOLKS ARE VERY NICE, BUT THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF THIS RACE ARE AS RUDE AS CAN BE.  I LIVE IN THE SOUTH NOW FOR 2 YEARS. I CAN NOW UNSERSTAND WHY THE N WORD IS USED. THE BEHAVIOR AND THE ATTITUDES OF THESE YOUNG BLACK PEOPLE IS WHY. THEY THINK THE WORLD OWES THEM. AL SHARPTON YOU NEED TO GET A LIFE AND WHO MADE YOU SO DAMN PERFECT.  AND IT'S OK FOR BLACKS TO CALL EACH OTHER THE N WORD???

Give poor old Dog a break here.  OK, I know the "N" word isn't cool, but it was a private conversation, and we all...........and I do mean ALL of us have said things in private  that we would not want anyone else to here.  I personally have said worse, and I am not ashamed to admitt it.  I am, after all, just a human being who gets frustrated and angry and have said things that others would not approve of.  That his own son recorded this conversation and sold it to the tabloids is what is disturbing to me.

 

I know Dr. Phil is politically correct as far as using these words, but who hasn't done worse?  Using the Lord's name in vain is much worse, but no one is having a fit over the millions of times a day we all do that.  I don't think Duane Chapman should have his show pulled for what he said to his son in private.  The guy is a little rough around the edges but that is why I like him.  I think he has a good heart, and I think he has every right to object to his son's choice of girlfriend.  It is just a shame we all had to hear it, because frankly, it was none of our business

 

 

Come on.... 11 year olds don't remember to brush their teeth without help. Does anyone really think they'll remember to take the pill consistently? How about a comeback of two parent families who monitor their children's behavior? Not knocking the single parents who tried and it didn't work.... We just have an epidemic of irresponsible sexual behavior going on.

Anytime one asks why, why does hate exist?  The answer is simple.  Without hate, we would not understand love.  Ask why then look around.  Cats hate cats that aren’t apart of their pride.  Dogs hate dogs that aren’t apart of their pack.  Just let a stranger bee try and enter an established hive. 

 

It’s not that hard to comprehend.  Now, what should we do about it.  If you happen to find yourself the odd one out, simply take a neutral stance, interact in a non-confrontational manner and don’t make waves.  Once people understand that you are not a threat, you are in and free to be yourself.  

I think even DR. PHIL missed the "boat" today.  I usually agree with him or at least can see his point and respect his opinion but by having this aired today regarding "DOG" .. in my opinion, actually promotes racisim, gets blacks and whites both all stirred up over something that was SAID IN PRIVATE .. and should have been kept IN PRIVATE.  In my opinion, DR PHIL AND THE ENQUIRER are both WRONG for what they did .. and quite frankly, I think DOG did the right thing by NOT appearing on the show.  NOTHING good would have come out of it.  This was a conversation "taped" unknowly" by his son and I do believe that is also illegal.  It certainly was wrong of his son to have taped it and then selling it; DOG was having a personal conversation and it should have stayed personal.  I can't believe that everyone who was on the show, in that audience and those by satelite -- have never said something IN PRIVATE at one time or another, using the "N" word or "profanity" .. and would not want it known to the public either.  I also believe that A & E should bring back the show.  DOG's show is one of the best and he publicaly appoligized to the young lady.   I was able to watch part of the Larry King Show when Dog was on and Dog explained what had tranpired which he shouldn't have to be doing.  IT'S THE MEDIA that promotes all of this crazy racism in our country.  JMHO

Racisim affects more than just ethnic groups.  My son is constantly bullied by a group of aftrican-american boys at school.  This worries me that my son will create his own prejudices based on these experiances despite the fact that we teach that there is no difference between races and that all people are the same.

I made a comment earlier that I didn't agree with the Bishop about Imus should have been fired because it was said to his listeners.   I guess the difference of Rap music being broadcast to public is different in the sense that if you purchase that type of music, then you pretty much know what you are getting.   Listening to a sports talk show, you wouldn't be expecting it.  So in that regards, I see the Bishop's point of view.

 

But until it's fair across the board that absolutely no one should be using the offensive "n" word, then I don't think you can fire one person and let the others off.  I don't care what you're skin color.   Let's take the as the perfect opportunity to unite as people of the USA....not of our races.   Equal opportunity, equal rules and consequences.

What Dog said in a private conversation is his own business. PERIOD. 

 

        All of you throwing stones, white, black, red, doesnt matter, how many of you have called someone retarded, fat, ugly, disfigured, psycho, looney, cracker, giant, tubbo, baldy, Sp*c, ETC?  Did you say it in a private conversation?  How would you like if everyone in your community knew what you said everyday in the privacy of your own home??? 

 

 I think we should all think about how much hate we spew daily.  Just because its the *N* word doesnt make it any worse than any other insult.  That P*SSES me off so bad that because it offends a race, we are not to say it.  Every other kind of hate is acceptable, I guess. 

 

        If I had been Dog I wouldnt have come on the show to be questioned by 5 people who are against me, either. 

 

Quote me, rant at me, I dont care.  There is no one in the world or on this message board that is going to tell me that one form of hate is any different from another.