NBC's Curry Slams Kirk Cameron: 'Are You Encouraging People to Feel Hate Towards Gay People?'
Leading off an interview with conservative Christian actor Kirk Cameron on Tuesday's NBC Today, co-host Ann Curry immediately attacked him for recent comments he made to CNN's Piers Morgan: "I'm going to ask you about this firestorm that you set off...on the topic of gay marriage....Many people are suggesting that this is hate speech. Are you encouraging people to feel hate towards gay people?" [Listen to the audio or watch the video after the jump]
Curry plucked out a single sentence from Cameron's CNN interview: "...you said, quote, 'I think that it's unnatural. I think that it's detrimental and ultimately destructive to so many of the foundations of civilization.'" Cameron called out her selective framing of the topic: "I love all people. I hate no one. And, you know, when you take a subject and you reduce it to something like a four-second sound bite, and a check mark on a ballot, I think that that's inappropriate and insensitive."
Even after Cameron explained that the "edited down" quote "certainly didn't reflect my full heart on the matter," Curry still asserted he was encouraging hate: "Do you feel any responsibility saying words like that, that might encourage people to feel that it's okay to treat – mistreat gay people?"
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Cameron pushed back and cited Morgan's blatant bias on the issue: "Nobody should mistreat anybody....what I think this reveals is that – the interviewer that asked me these questions even used the words with me, "I think your views are destructive" – so what that shows me is that all of us who really think deeply about social issues, like gay marriage, and abortion, and homosexuality, have convictions on issues."
Despite asking for Cameron's views on the subject, Curry then condemned him for expressing his beliefs: "Why do you say things like this that you know are going to cause people to push back? Why do you even talk about it, then? Because this is not the first time you've been asked about it. It's not the first time you've made comments that have caused people a lot of alarm."
Cameron countered: "I was surprised, frankly, that people were surprised by the things that I said, because I have been consistent for 15 years as a Christian....What I would have thought was more newsworthy is if I had said something that contradicted the Word of God. If I had contradicted my faith."
Curry signaled her hostile interrogation of Cameron in teases throughout the broadcast. At the top of the show, she proclaimed: "Growing pains. Kirk Cameron responds to the uproar caused by his recent comments that homosexuality is detrimental and ultimately destructive." Later, she wondered: "So what does he have to say to people who feel that his words were hurtful? Does he have any regrets?" In a final tease, she fretted: "He's caused a lot of flailing, people are quite concerned about what he's had to say."
This is not the first time Curry has used her position as co-host to denounce critics of the gay agenda. In September of 2011, following the suicide of a gay teenager, Curry exploited the tragedy as she asked the boy's parents: "Do you think our churches, our politicians and other adults who adhere to an anti-gay message enable some of this hate?"
Here is a transcript of the contentious March 20 exchange:
8:20AM ET
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CURRY: Well, you know, I – I – before we get to this movie, which I know you're very passionate about, you know I'm going to ask you about this firestorm that you set off with this – with this topic, a – on the topic of gay marriage when you talked to CNN's Piers Morgan, who asked you if you think homosexuality is a sin and you said, quote, "I think that it's unnatural. I think that it's detrimental and ultimately destructive to so many of the foundations of civilization." I've got to get your response. Many people are suggesting that this is hate speech. Are you encouraging people to feel hate towards gay people?
[ON-SCREEN HEADLINE: Kirk's Controversy: Cameron Under Fire For Calling Homosexuality "Unnatural"]
CAMERON: Absolutely not. Of course not. No. I love all people. I hate no one. And, you know, when you take a subject and you reduce it to something like a four-second sound bite, and a check mark on a ballot, I think that that's inappropriate and insensitive. The truth is, these are issues that are very personal. These are things that need to be discussed in the context, I believe, best in a personal friendship with someone who's asking the question. And so, when things get edited down to that I think it doesn't reflect, certainly didn't reflect my full heart on the matter.
CURRY: Do you feel – do you feel any responsibility saying words like that, that might encourage people to feel that it's okay to treat – mistreat gay people?
CAMERON: Nobody should mistreat anybody. Homosexuals should not be mistreated. Heterosexuals should not be mistreated. Bisexuals should not be mistreated. So, you know, what I think this reveals is that – the interviewer that asked me these questions even used the words with me, "I think your views are destructive" – so what that shows me is that all of us who really think deeply about social issues, like gay marriage, and abortion, and homosexuality, have convictions on issues.
And we all have our convictions formed by different things, and mine are informed by my faith, they're informed by the Word of God, and I found that to be an anchor for me, a compass and a guide for me. When people start bullying one another and calling each other names for those different convictions, then I think you get into problems. And I've also been on the receiving end of that.
CURRY: Why do you say things like this that you know are going to cause people to push back? Why do you even talk about it, then? Because this is not the first time you've been asked about it. It's not the first time you've made comments that have caused people a lot of alarm.
CAMERON: Well, that's a good question. I was surprised, frankly, that people were surprised by the things that I said, because I have been consistent for 15 years as a Christian, I'm a Bible-believing Christian. What I would have thought was more newsworthy is if I had said something that contradicted the Word of God. If I had contradicted my faith.
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Once again, we see a twisting
Submitted by Bettendor on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 11:43am.
Once again, we see a twisting of the term "hate speech." "Hate speech" is more along the lines if Mr. Cameron had suggested that gays be hunted down and shot because of their lifestyle (then he could be rightly condemned for the remarks). But when acceptance means not only tolerating people and getting along with them, but agreeing 100 percent with their choices, even if you believe those choices are wrong, then the word has been twisted.
"You just don't get it." - Pa Grape
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Some of us knew exactly how
Submitted by Kenny Bunkport on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:38pm.
Some of us knew exactly how "hate speech" legislation was going to be misused a decade ago when it was being trotted out. Ditto for "bullying" laws. Both of these movement were started with two intents only. One, to silence any and all opposition to anything gay-related and, two, to cripple Christianity at a fundamental level by making it illegal to oppose certain "sins".
Mark my words, in ten years you could arrested for a "hate crime" by calling someone a "sinner". Many of us knew what was up ten years ago and tried to squelch "hate" and "bullying" laws. Unfortunately many people didn't and don't get the ultimate goals of these types of legislation and now the genies are out of the bottles.
Excellent point, KB
Submitted by Blonde on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:47pm.
It's the slippery slope of "more than equal" laws for some special groups of people, but not others, i.e. affirmative action.
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"Ann, many see your words as anti-Christian hate speech."
Submitted by Mike Bratton on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 2:33pm.
"Are you encouraging people to feel hate towards Christians?"
Let me give the only answer legitimately available to you: Yes, Ann. Yes, you are. Kirk isn't pushing hate speech, but you most certainly are.
--Mike
Absolutely - Curry, LSM goal is to encourage HATE! NO Question!
Submitted by MaximusBraveheart on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 3:09pm.
They are absolutely and deliberately not conveying the whole point of why Christians speak out! Because they care MORE than this "loving" agent demon lady willing to let people destroy themselves. AND we don't want it accepted as good behavior when statistics say otherwise. Christians are NOT causing homosexual people to kill themselves. True slander when they suggest that. Their OWN behavior is! In Scandinavia, the homosexuals kill themselves at about the same frequency as here, BUT the gay lifestyle has be accepted and celebrated there for decades.
Deliberately rebellious and un-repentant sin leads to death. Not just "gay" sin. Media is shamefully guilty of horrendous crimes. So many deaths of kids, adults and the absolutely innocent unborn. AND then they act like they are the upright and outstanding characters! Wake up!
-- Maximusbraveheart -- Is TRUTH knowable? Moral Relativism is the abandonment of Truth. Truth is knowable. Truth conforms to Reality. Reality is observable by evidence & witness in this day & from history. Relativism is Sesame Street play land.
another comment
Submitted by OuttaMyWay on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 1:45pm.
...was from Todd Friel from Wretched Radio (used to be a part of his ministry, living waters)
this type of comment is said but normally not creating a firestorm. what is different is Kirk is putting the authority for what he says from God, in the Bible, not just saying it his his opinion. he states that it is his opinion, but cities authority from God, is a better way to say it.
E. Hasselback from the view likes to just say, this is my opinion, but i don't think it is right... well who are you, compared to...
and the Lord says!
btw, like the Pa Grape quote :)
Obama Democrats will soon be hunting down and shooting
Submitted by frank14 on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 1:47pm.
Christians because they are guilty of "hate speech" and must be exterminated for the good of the 2%.
Hey, Ann
Submitted by Tugboat Phil on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 11:48am.
Stop your bullying!! It's not cool!
Mr. Cameron
Submitted by NOLAgirl on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 11:49am.
should be applauded for the courage of his convictions. Too many people these days bend where the wind blows. I am always telling my 4 sons- even the 5 yr old- believe in something and STAND for it.
I to am applauding
Submitted by Boudin on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 2:09pm.
Mr Cameron. Curry should be ashamed, but I am sure she's not.
Welcome NOLA, we are getting quite a Louisiana contingent here.
Ann Curry is a dunce
Submitted by fivestring_assassin on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 11:51am.
#1,,,he didnt start the "firestorm"....the media did
#2 the media does not get to define "hate speech"
#3 isn't it settled law that speech based on religious objection is not "hate speech"?
Who cares....no one watches Ann Curry anyway
"Many people are suggesting
Submitted by celator on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 11:59am.
"Many people are suggesting that this is hate speech."
By which she means herself and her producer is my guess.
liberals are clever when it
Submitted by TruthMonger on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:00pm.
liberals are clever when it comes to duress and stifling of opposing viewpoints
But the Bible saw ann curry and her ilk coming along two thousand years ago - she's right on cue - what should we expect - this kind of thing just shows that Kirk
Cameron is right on target - good for him - great conviction, great expression of love in the face of harassment...
Congratulations Jimmy Carter!
I'm afraid that this country
Submitted by Soldat44 on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:01pm.
I'm afraid that this country is starting to look a lot like it did in 1860, ideologically speaking.
Again, with no reconcilable differences. It will be interesting and challenging.
I, for one, am up to the fight.
God Bless.
Curry Is The Hater
Submitted by Blue Collar Todd on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:04pm.
Cameron should have turned it back on Curry and said she is inspiring people to feel hate toward Christians.
Hey Curry! Kirk didn't set
Submitted by Soldat44 on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:06pm.
Hey Curry! Kirk didn't set off a 'firestorm'! You and the rest of your misbegotten media has taken up the banner of sin, hate and intolerance.
There are millions and millions of us that feel the same way as Mr. Cameron.
I wonder...
Submitted by Suilbup on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:08pm.
If Ann feels at all responsible for the hate she is encouraging certain people to feel towrds Mr. Cameron. Does she have no regrets about publicly calling him out as a monster? Does she not care that she is attacking his reputation? Doesn't she feel any responsibility for misrepresenting his views? Naaahhh!!! It's all good when you're going after a hetero Christian male. Nice job, Ann
*True Dat
Submitted by NOLAgirl on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:11pm.
Ann has no qualms about inciting anger and hatred as long as it's directed at the "right" people.
ANN
Submitted by mmilesll on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:12pm.
Enough with this liberal crap. ANYTHING these dumbos ask a stupid question they should be told it is stupid. Maybe if enough guests do this the LSM will stop. I doubt it, but there is always a chance. After all, what are these dumbos going to do, not ask you back. You should be so lucky
The media and their agenda...
Submitted by c5then on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:18pm.
If you can frame the dicussion or argument, you can influence those listening or watching. This is why the graphics that are shown on-screen during interviews and stories are so important. Many people will simply look at the graphics as if it is a quick summary of the story. Similar to headline writters at newspapers. As has been reported on this site and many others, there are numerous examples of headlines for a story that were almost diametrically opposed to the information contained in the story itself.
Notice how the media have been (for years) trying to equate disagreement with someon's life-style choice or ideology as "hate speech". This is a concerted effort. If enough people can be made to think that the simple act of disagreeing with someone equates to wishing them ill or worse, the public will be incapable of disagreeing with an idea or policy put forth by the media as "good" and "fair". This is the same method behind the "race card" arguments. It turns the attention away from the idea and toward the character of the person. Even if the person is able to successfully mount a defense against the racial charges, the idea has been forgotten in the storm. It is the application of Saul Alinsky's method for changing society even if society doesn't want to be changed.
These people are NOT stupid or "dunces" or "idiots" or anything like that. They know EXACTLY what they are doing. They have been trained in these methods for years in college and in their early careers. If the rest of the public does not wake up and either realize what is going on or, through sites like NewsBusters and the MRC, etc. have the curtain pulled back to reveal what is going on, this country is lost and the socialists will win.
Madison and Jefferson and Franklin built a Republic - Roberts killed it!
It's funny now that gay
Submitted by Kenny Bunkport on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:25pm.
It's funny now that gay people feel they have the moral high ground. They use the same tactics that were supposedly so bad when used against them. Accusation and persecution are now the order of the day for gays when dealing with someone who still thinks homosexuality is a sin [gasp!].
Try posting a comment about the new gay Nazism (irony intended) on HuffPo. See how fast the HuffPo gay Gestapo swarms in and makes it a personal attack. It's supposition, name-calling - everything except addressing the original point. Bullies don't like to talk about their bullying, especially when they've already declared victimhood.
And hatred. The gay movement hates Christianity, unless you're a country club, social kind of Christian who thinks that whatever anyone does is fine. I feel sorry for Mr. Cameron who probably thinks that the media will give him the fawning treatment they usually give hollywood personalities. It doesn't seem like he realizes he's the wrong kind of Hollywood personality and therefore deserving of attack.
I don't think Kirk cares
Submitted by MichiganMan on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 3:43pm.
I don't think Kirk Cameron really cares what the media thinks about him nor was he surprised that he got the type of questions he got from Ann Curry and Piers Morgan. As he said, he has been consistent in his position for the past 15 years, why should he change? That's what I like about him, he is not afraid to stand up for his beliefs.
Ann Questions
Submitted by namron on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:28pm.
When the Pharisees tried to trap Jesus what did he do?
Do what Jesus did answer a question with a question. It reveals the truth to them about themselves.
Questions for Ann
Why do hate Christians?
There are # millions of Christians in this country why do hate them so much?
Why aren't you accepting of our beliefs?
Why are you trying to bully me? It makes me and other Christians feel...
Do you feel comfortable redefining God's Truth?
Nice points
Submitted by Kingfish17 on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 3:16pm.
Conservatives have let these lefties get away with defining their beliefs with these bogus questions for way too long. Turn it back on them. Good post.
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Yes NICE!
Submitted by MaximusBraveheart on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 3:22pm.
Rs have been lacking in their skills for decades, san Regan. Santorum, Gingrich & Paul should all join forces and go against the "chosen" Romney. Santorum, Prez, Gingrich, VP, Paul, Chf. WH adviser. Combine all the conservative votes and have just Santorum vs. Romney on the remaining primaries. Pledge them to Santorum per this agreement.
-- Maximusbraveheart -- Is TRUTH knowable? Moral Relativism is the abandonment of Truth. Truth is knowable. Truth conforms to Reality. Reality is observable by evidence & witness in this day & from history. Relativism is Sesame Street play land.
Of course it's hate speech!
Submitted by Bliggie on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:24pm.
It doesn't agree 100% with the sociopathic leftist handbook. It gives me hope to see my countrymen on sites like this who speak their mind and who don't give a damn if some gay, communist occupier or the media call them "haters" or even worse, "racists". When oh when are we going to get a Republican politician who will do the same?
So Santorum
Submitted by mandrake on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:39pm.
doesn't fit the bill?
He would
Submitted by ant on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:59pm.
but he's too busy defending himself against things he never said and beliefs he doesn't hold. Kinda hard speaking 'truth to power' while liars throw darts at your head.
I will admit to glimpses of
Submitted by Bliggie on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 2:53pm.
Of that kind of attitude from Santorum, for example I saw Santorum addressing a reporter who only wanted to discuss gay marriage and Santorum replied, " why do you keep bringin up gay marriage when our economy is crumbling"? I'm paraphrasing but we need a candidate who will be on the Offensive all the time, not some of the time.
Biggie,
Submitted by BBallleaper on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:54pm.
You are so right,...but probably never. They are all RINO cowards.
Pot meet kettle...
Submitted by Pilgrim1949 on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:34pm.
In his introduction to a 1960s vintage satire song that he wrote, called "National Brotherhood Week", Tom Lehrer wryly noted: I know that there are people who do not love their fellow man and I hate people like that!
Maybe Kirk could have responded to Annie's aggressively bullying interview tactics with the snappy retort HHS Secretary Syllabus' suggested using with bullies, "You're just being a jerk!"
Yeah, that would've gone over like the proverbial turd in the punchbowl. Still, he could have smiled sweetly and gently said that he was following the Government-approved response to thuggery and intimidation.
How dare anyone (except, of course, other approved Libs) utter words that the Libs find offensive to their tender sensitivities? It's just not (whine, whimper, sniffle, snort) not fair, not fair at all!
"Ye canne change the laws of physics....." but some politicians believe that with the right legislation you can pretend they don't really apply to your own pet projects...
Perhaps if Curry were strapped to a chair
Submitted by SickofLibs on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:45pm.
and forced to watch a few hours of XXX gay pornos she would modify her view of the saintliness of it all.
Nah, probably not.
Who says she doesn't...
Submitted by BBallleaper on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:57pm.
every night? She's undoubtedly broken sodomy laws in some state! Ever committed adultery Ann? Like to confess your sin(s) on national TV? Ever had a lesbian affair Ann? Like to admit it and tell us about it?
As usual Kirk being a conservative Christian
Submitted by gmaniac1 on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:48pm.
is being a mature adult while Ann is being the immature liberal child not getting her way.
That's a shame
Submitted by ant on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:57pm.
Ann blew a chance for another "Republicans War on ________" moment. Thanks too, Ann, I didn't know what to think of homosexuality until Kirk Cameron appeared on the scene, he, being our leader and all./sarc.
I wish Cameron had asked her why the left, the 'defenders' of gay rights, always resort to insulting their perceived 'enemies' with gay slurs.
LEFTISM AS PSYCHOPATHY
Submitted by HardRightTurn on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:58pm.
Before I read “Leftism As Psychopathy” by John Ray (M.A.; Ph.D.), I was merely repulsed by the Left. Now, I am scared to death of them.
http://jonjayray.tripod.com/psycho.html
To more fully comprehend the Left, one must read “Leftism As Psychopathy” by John Ray, M.A., Ph.D. Caution, it might scare you a little bit.
http://jonjayray.tripod.com/psycho.html
flummery
Submitted by mandrake on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 1:12pm.
I waded thru your link and came to the same conclusion that others here have come to..the american university system is broken!
John Ray is a loon!
Oh, I forgot to add..poppycock :)
I admire Kirk a great
Submitted by okie-pastor on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 1:06pm.
I admire Kirk a great deal.
But liberal journalists are a great deal like the Pharisees of the days of Jesus.
Pharisees scrutinized Jesus' every move and watched him more closely than the disciples did. They did not want to learn from him but wanted to catch him in a trap. For example the Pharisees would say "the law says we should stone this woman. But what do you say?" knowing Jesus would want to spare her life but wanted a verbal record of him contradicting the law so they could silence him through imprisonment or death. But he marvelously said "those of you without sin cast the first stone".
Did this stop the Pharisees from trying to catch Jesus in "lies" "blasphemy" "lawlessness"? No. They crucified God in the flesh. Ironically, the hypocrites were looking for hypocrisy in the one who was perfect.
Liberals will scrutinize the lives of Christians who are not perfect looking for anything in which to justify their condemnation of their faith. I would be more concerned with those who are not receiving their scrutiny.
Note: I had a visit with my uncle who is a presbyter of Assemblies of God in Arkansas who informed me that the "hate crime" law that was instituted was for the purpose of allowing homosexuals to sue the church for discrimination if the church refused to allow them acceptance. If our denomination declares we must accept those things that are clearly in violation of our convictions wrought by the Holy Bible and Holy Spirit. I know I will not comply and neither will a great deal
of other ministers! But I know our president George O Wood is fighting for biblical integrity as we are. The war on Christianity is real!
Oakie, your Uncle had it
Submitted by Kenny Bunkport on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 1:13pm.
Oakie, your Uncle had it nailed. Unfortunately too many Christians were taken in by the intentional misdirection and become unknowing enablers in this attack on Christianity.
Ann, they should rename your channel,
Submitted by antiObamunist on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 1:01pm.
but I think the comedy channel is taken already.
Let me ask a serious question. Did this administration label the Catholic church and its members as extremists, or do you prefer racist, sexist haters. Keep it up and those words will become powerless as well as meaningless.
No dissension allowed?
Submitted by CobraMan on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 2:07pm.
"It's not the first time you've made comments that have caused people a lot of alarm."
So, simply because a few people don't like the subject, or the substance, we shouldn't talk about things, especially our personal believes and opinions? That's a great idea, if you want a nation of complacent sheeple.
Personally, I like the idea that people are allowed, even encouraged, to publicly speak about their own beliefs and opinions, even if a small segment of the population, or even a large segment of the population, disagrees with the beliefs and opinions that are expressed, for that is how public discussion begins, and public discussion invariably leads to improvement, especially social improvement.
Social change occurs through social dialog.That's the only way it CAN occur. Even the Greeks knew that, several thousand years ago! The Greek philosophers, for example, the people who historians love to claim "lead" social change, were speaking in public forums, forums open to just about anyone. Contrary to the beliefs of College Historians, it was those public forums themselves that lead to social change, not the context of the speech given in those forums. The change came not from what the philosophers said, per say, but the discussions those spoken words evoked amongst the populous.
But don't tell that to the "progressives," for they believe that social change can only occur due to legislative mandates. And don't tell that to the liberals, for they believe that only one side should be allowed to speak, and only if that speech doesn't "hurt" someone's (theirs) "feelings." And definitely never tell that to the College Elites, for they just can't belive that Joe Schmo, or Jane Smuck, is the true cause of social change, for those "uneducated" people are just too stupid to know what is good for them. No, according to the College Elites, it was the "educated" people, Plato and Socrates, who championed change, and ONLY those people! The "common" folk? We'll we're all just to "common" for our own good, as they continually remind us.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
Ann Curry, you're a jerk! Is
Submitted by ant on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 1:55pm.
Ann Curry, you're a jerk!
Is that right, Sebelius? That's how you told us to stop bullies, right?
No it wasn't
Submitted by Model850 on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 1:57pm.
CURRY: Why do you say things like this that you know are going to cause people to push back? Why do you even talk about it, then?
So a member of the press is advocating censorship? Why does the left say things like taxes should be raised when they know it will cause people to push back? Why do they even talk about it, then?
CAMERON: Well, that's a good question.
Sorry, Kirk. No it wasn't. It was a stupid question and the better response would have been what I typed above.
Encouraging people to feel hate toward gays?
Submitted by KyWriter on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 2:36pm.
Gee Ann, like you and the rest of the MSNBC clowns encourage people to feel hate toward Republicans?
dumbed down journalism
Submitted by lotr on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 10:43pm.
"...you said, quote, 'I think that it's unnatural. I think that it's detrimental and ultimately destructive to so many of the foundations of civilization.' "
What if "it" referred to alcoholism or substance abuse? Would that be "hate speech"?
What if "it" referred to pedophilia, incest, polygamy, infanticide, adultery, liberal media bias, or just plain old fashioned stupidity? There's any number of vices "it" could refer to in this sentence that wouldn't be considered "hate speech" (whatever that means).
Memo to Kirk Cameron:
“Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake."
If only Kirk Cameron was a drug abuser, an alcoholic
Submitted by Radical1979 on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 10:47pm.
had children out of wedlock, slapped around his wife and/or children; then, the media would love him. Instead, he's a handsome man, with a wife and family, who makes an honest living. Drives 'em nut. Someone here has a tagline, something like if you're not getting any flak you're not close enough to the target.
Kirk, your pretty close. Keep up the fight.
Tolerance?
Submitted by kronological on Thu, 03/22/2012 - 9:50am.
Once again, the intolerance of the left rears it's ugly head. There is no other group as intolerant...except, perhaps terrorists.