Phil Robertson

So, by now I'm sure you've heard that Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty, a show I'm most pleased never to have watched, has been suspended from the network for being quoted as being homophobic.

Now, while I'm all for A&E's decision and I do think what Robertson said verbatim was rather soft compared to some things some other people of "note" have said regarding homosexuality, I am ashamed of people who condemn A&E for choosing to take Robertson off of their channel.

"But what about Freedom of Speech!", they cry.

Yes, here in America, even in the po-dunk, hillbilly parts of the country, we have the freedom to say what we want. However, having the right to say what you want whenever you want, doesn't always mean you should. When it hurts other people, you probably should shut up. When you're using your religion against people, you probably should shut up. If you're a public figure and you're asked a controversial question, you also have the right to say "no comment".

People defended his comments, which included the suggestion that from homosexuality stems bestiality and promiscuity (which is false, in case you're stupid too), by saying "but that's what he BELIEVES!".

SO?!

So fucking what if that's what he believes?! You're telling me that if I believed that all Asians were demons sent from the loins of hateful monsters and I said that in a public forum that that's okay? Just because I believe it?! (PS - I don't believe that. Just an example. Idiot.)

The fact is, if you believe that homosexuality is a sin, you are a coward hiding behind your religion. You are denying people you may and/or may not know the right to LOVE. Don't we all deserve love? It's not your job, place, responsibility, right to tell people that they do not because they are attracted to someone of the same sex. Is homosexuality only okay when it's two heterosexual women pleasuring each other on your computer screen so you can jerk off into a tube sock you hide under your bed?

In the end, equality will win, as it always has and you will be the idiots looking ignorant and full of hatred for no reason.

So defend Phil Robertson for his stellar belief system.
Progress will defeat all of your bullshit.