Phil Robertson
I did not hear exactly what Happy, Happy, Happy, Phil had to
say, but I guess it brought on a storm of various opinions from people. First of all, everyone has the freedom of
speech in this country. But that does
not mean you are exempt from the repercussions of what you say, especially if
you say it in public. I heard he said
some things about the gay & lesbian lifestyle, probably quoting directly
from the bible.
Are you aware that the bible was written by men (not any
women writers back then) who never even met Jesus? WWJD?
Do you think Jesus would say these G&L people are not his children?
Do you think he would say they have no right to enter into heaven? When he said love one another, what do you
think he meant? Only love those you
approve of? I believe he meant to love
everyone, even those much different than you.
Love one another, such an easy concept, but maybe hard to do at times. I know it is hard to love that driver who
just cut you off and flipped you the finger.
But he meant love that idiot too. The impatient or rude person Christmas
shopping that basically grabbed the item you were going to buy right away from
you or took the parking space at the mall that you were waiting for. Yeah, he meant love that dumbass too. He said love one another, even and especially
if it is hard to do.
I myself was pretty narrow-minded when I was younger about
this lifestyle, until I actually met someone who was. In the music industry and
dealing with artists, if you throw a rock, you are going to hit someone who is
gay or lesbian. That’s just the way it
is. Most of them are very talented
artists who are loving and caring individuals.
Those people who are prejudiced against the G&L community probably
never actually met or know anyone who is. It is like travelling, the more you
travel the more you are eyes are open and you become more accepting of those
around us.
It’s all about freedom.
Phil has his right to say what he wants.
A&E has the right to broadcast shows they want. Gays have the right to boycott Phil’s duck
calls in the store. (I think it would
actually be pretty funny to see a gay guy duck hunting.) I would like to see a
gay redneck. That would be
hilarious! I can say I know some G&L
people and I consider them my friends.
If you don’t like it, then that is your problem that you need to deal
with yourself. I don’t have a problem
with it. You do!
In twenty years from now this discussion concerning
prejudice will be as absurd as back in the 60s with Blacks and Hippies, or way
back when with the Irish, or even now with the Mexicans trying to come to this
country. Do I want to see G&L couples making out in public? Of course not, just as I don’t want to see
straight couples making out in public. What you do in your own domicile is your
business and nobody else’s. Rodney King,
a victim of a horrible crime said it best, “Can’t we all just get along”. I think we can.
Maybe we should try to take care of each other instead of
focusing on our differences? Isn’t it
our vast differences that makes us all unique as individuals? I believe too many people are much too busy
trying to put labels on each other. They
are trying to individuals into categories. For example, did you know that Abercrombie
& Fitch don’t make extra large garments? You know why? They don’t heavy
people wearing their garments because they think they would be representing
their company. I am not one for wearing
anything with a label, let alone wearing a sweatshirt with their name across
it. I would never wear an A&F garment just because I don’t like paying to
advertise their company. Who gives a damn who manufactures what you wear? I just don’t get it.
In summary, love one another. I figure the hippie generation is now coming
into power. Maybe they can remember the
goodwill and love they felt back when they were young and promote that through
positive actions? I know we all dreamed
of changing the world back then, maybe they can now fulfill that dream.
This holiday season, try being a little more tolerant of
your fellow man. Let that driver into
traffic. Let that driver take that parking spot. Let that person with one item
to pay for cut in front of you. It won’t cost you that much time, will it?
Love one another!
Isn’t that what it is all about?
Bark Less… and Wag More!
Until next time… Be Good
- cb
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