[Ratfink]

I believe in America and our amendment rights guaranteed by the Constitution. I believe our forefathers risked life and limb to protect those rights and men and women of our armed services still do. I served our country to protect the constitution and your speech regardless if I agreed.
I believe A&E stepped over the line by censoring Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty on his religious views of gay marriage. I applaud him for standing up for his beliefs and not fearing the liberal media.
I fear if we allow the media to censor our freedom of speech then book burning isn't too far behind. If we lay down and allow this to happen then we deserve whats coming. If you need a clue, look no further than Nazi Germany in the 1930[s and 40's. Our current administration is already trying to censor what ministers say in the church regarding gay marriage and forcing them to preform said marriages or face criminal charges. This sounds awful close to socialism my friends, regardless if your pro or con, you still have the right to speak up. :abe:
Gay activist said quote "we all need to get in-line". What? So I need to think like them? Really......:ass:
If you agree, change your avatar to Phil this week.

 

[ron54]

I do think that we live in an over sensitized society............everyone has the right to think and believe as they wish. I don't have to agree with or like what you say and do, of course as long as your not breaking any laws or trampling the rights of others. And we all have a right to speak our minds, again as long as we are not hate mongering. These people who get offended because they don't like that you speak what you believe, and then want to condemn you for it are wrong. The media and corporate America, who like a politician wants to offend no one, and have everyone's approval, just bases their decisions on the path of least resistance. They won't even take a stand for fear of bad press. I like you Rat, will defend your right to free speech........and not a popularity contest based free speech........and so ends my rant...!!!!!!!
Oh.......you can read it and weep or you can read it and smile or you can read it and be pissed off........but it was my right to say it !!!!

 

[xsailer]

Why do we not have the right to voice our beliefs just as they insist on US to accept and listen to their beliefs.

 

[ron54]

Because they have made such a display of public dissatisfaction and are united, that they get so much attention. They spin everything much as a politician, to make it appear that they have been discriminated against and the target of haters. So they gain the sympathy of the sheep masses.

 

[Ratfink]

Why do we not have the right to voice our beliefs just as they insist on US to accept and listen to their beliefs.

Hey, u da man bob! Thanks for your support

 

[xsailer]

This Political Correctness is getting damn old. Also getting tired of accepting it and feeling it's not worth it to fight back. Well that's why they are getting by with it. Not enough opposition. The silent majority better start speaking up or we will lose it all. We outnumber them.

 

[xsailer]

Mr. Rat,
Couldn't help but join. You beat me to the punch as I was wanting to do something myself. If you read between the lines of the clans latest statements tonight they might just tell A&E to cram it. I hope they do. That show is so popular another network will pick them up. I hope they do just to teach them a lesson. An expensive one for A&E.

Your earlier sent PM? Have you read the ours to you?

 

[ron54]

It's become about supporting a minority who is loudest and makes the most noise......
And your right bob we're the majority.....and we need to speak up and drown out the noisy minority

 

[xsailer]

Yes. The Tea Party proved that, good or bad they made and are making a difference.

 

[John70]

Count me as a supporter of all the above comments. I have been married to a great lady (except when we mention Guns) for many years but I do not need to shout, hey I am straight.Gays seem to have to publicly display there alleged affection for their partner for some odd reason. Lets see some statistics on how well these gay unions do and especially when children are involved. My sense is the majority do not work. It is not normal! God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve!

 

[Ratfink]

Mr. Rat,
Couldn't help but join. You beat me to the punch as I was wanting to do something myself. If you read between the lines of the clans latest statements tonight they might just tell A&E to cram it. I hope they do. That show is so popular another network will pick them up. I hope they do just to teach them a lesson. An expensive one for A&E.

Your earlier sent PM? Have you read the ours to you?

I did, thanks! And thanks John for your support as well.

 

[Ratfink]

ABSOLUTELY correct John! It's really sad, I have several friends that are gay couples and they respect my personal beliefs. Do I disassociate myself from them, absolutely not. They are good people and we've been friends for over 10 years. They have their beliefs but don't force them upon me. I rebel against any government force to "align" my thinking or insinuate my beliefs are wrong. That just wreaks of "brain washing". I always think of the warden in the roadhouse prison in Cool Hand Luke who said "you got to get your mind right".
Funny they call themselves "progressive thinkers" but actually, that type of "thinking" goes back hundreds of years to early Rome. Maybe "regressive" thinkers? :distrust:

 

[ron54]

I got an email this afternoon from change dot org to sign a petition to reinstate Phil on the show.........which I happily signed......

 

[Ratfink]

:thumbsu:Send a link Ron..thats kewl

 

[ron54]

Here is the link on change dot org to enable you to sign the petition, to reinstate Phil on the show.................

http://www.change.org/petitions/a-e...pt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition

 

[xsailer]

I'm glad this event centered on this man as he will stick to his convictions. I'm behind him IF for not other reason to shut down this obscene Political Correctness that the minorities of this country have forced down the majorities throats. Really sick of it. Us folks, generally speaking, in the middle part of the country are what's left of the true American ethic, generally speaking. It's funny, they think they are the enlightened ones. Weirdo's - get a life and leave mine alone.

Note: Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson and family lash back at A&E | Mail Online

Please note I said "GENERALLY SPEAKING" to cover the "normal's".

 

[xsailer]

To cover my opinon even more, I don't care if you're purple or wear High heels, if want go ahead with it. Just don't force what you do on anyone else. I don't care what you do in the privacy of your home....just leave the rest of us out of what you do.

I don't know why I'm writing this here on the forum............I'm preaching to the choir.

 

[Toney]

Isn't sodomy still illegal?

 

[xsailer]

Apparently not if you are of a different persuasion. Good question. Besides, our....leaders....don't have to enforce the law if they don't like it. Ought to be repealed I guess. Kind of like spitting on the sidewalk. A Law that's unenforceable of which we have many, like for instance immigration!

 

[ron54]

Bob defender of justice and the American way.......
Truth not so much......it is bob after all.........

.....super bob !!!!