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Sarah Palin Free Speech an Endangered Species HQ Greta 12/23/13
December 23rd, 2013 Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin goes #39;On The Record with Fox host Greta Van Susteren. Palin discusses the intolerance across segments of America to public expressions...

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Segment from Free Speech TV: Faulty Consumer Credit
In this segment on Free Speech TV #39;s "Ring of Fire" program, Howard L. Nations, a nationally renowned trial lawyer, provides valuable insight into the devastating impact on consumers caused...

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Arts and Entertainment television was out of line for suspending Phil Robertson for a recent statement that the network executives did not appreciate. They may not have liked his Bible quote but he was stating his personal belief and not speaking on behalf of the network. I realize that he is employed by the network, but that should not prohibit him from stating his opinion.

Every American in most circumstances has an opinion and many will disagree or agree depending on the subject. Because someone states something does not mean that it is reality, except in that person's mind. However, there are many circles of shared belief throughout our world. I happen to believe some are right but some are also wrong ... in my opinion.

My opinion is based on my background, upbringing, Bible reading, education, personal studies, media, folktales and even common sense.

I don't like everything I see on television, read in the paper or hear on the radio. However, I have yet to eliminate any of the three from my life. I don't like everything I see and hear in church but I still go. Yet, I believe in the freedom of religion just like I believe in the freedom of people to state their opinions and quote their favorite books whether it's the Bible or Reader's Digest.

As a free society our task is to muddle through the free speech and make a sensible determination. Free speech encourages or offends people. However the goal of speech should never be to limit human rights to anyone. A worthy goal for us all is to use our free speech to make America better even though words can burn as in the case of Robertson's statements. Again, just because somebody makes a statement does not mean that it is reality, except in the mind of the person who made the statement. The statement simply is a window into that person's soul.

I may not agree with what you say or even like it but let's please preserve the First Amendment. A good America is a free America and a free America means free speech.

Glenn Mollette is an American columnist read in all fifty states. Contact him at GMollette@aol.com. Like his facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/glennmollette. He is the author of American Issues and numerous other books.

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Arts and Entertainment television was out of line for suspending Phil Robertson for a recent statement that the network executives did not appreciate. They may not have liked his Bible quote but he was stating his personal belief and not speaking on behalf of the network. I realize that he is employed by the network, but that should not prohibit him from stating his opinion.

Every American in most circumstances has an opinion and many will disagree or agree depending on the subject. Because someone states something does not mean that it is reality, except in that person's mind. However, there are many circles of shared belief throughout our world. I happen to believe some are right but some are also wrong...in my opinion.

My opinion is based on my background, upbringing, Bible reading, education, personal studies, media, folktales and even common sense.

I don't like everything I see on television, read in the paper or hear on the radio. However, I have yet to eliminate any of the three from my life. I don't like everything I see and hear in church but I still go. Yet, I believe in the freedom of religion just like I believe in the freedom of people to state their opinions and quote their favorite books whether it's the Bible or Reader's Digest.

As a free society our task is to muddle through the free speech and make a sensible determination. Free speech encourages or offends people. However the goal of speech should never be to limit human rights to anyone. A worthy goal for us all is to use our free speech to make America better even though words can burn as in the case of Robertson's statements. Again, just because somebody makes a statement does not mean that it is reality, except in the mind of the person who made the statement. The statement simply is a window into that person's soul.

I may not agree with what you say or even like it but let's please preserve the First Amendment. A good America is a free America and a free America means free speech.

Glenn Mollette is an American columnist read in all fifty states.

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As we previously reported, Phil Robertson, of Duck Dynasty, recently came under fire for comparing being gay to bestiality and said that wasnt logical to be gay. Due to his words, A&E, the network that carries Duck Dynasty, suspended him. If this were a simple world, that would be it. Duck Dynasty would be off the TV and everyone would move on to the next scandal. But it isnt.

There have been opinions articles saying that the Bible is an ancient text and point out that Leviticus also states that you cant have tattoos and it is wrong to eat shellfish. Others point out how free speech doesnt protect hate speech.

On the opposition, there are statements about Phil Robertson being persecuted for his religious beliefs. People believe that he shouldnt be punished because of free speech.

Everyone has a solid argument. Sadly, both sides are mistaken. This Duck Dynasty conundrum isnt about morals, speech or religion. This is about money and publicity.

While A&E suspended him originally, Phil Robertson will appear in season five of the show and they wont be cutting any of his footage. After a week of being suspended, A&E lifted the suspension and said that they would play PSAs promoting tolerance and that people watch the show because they love the Duck Dynasty family.

In originally suspending Phil Robertson, A&E pleased the gay rights activists. But, when they lifted the suspension, A&E pleased Robertsons political allies. And by making a big deal about all of it, it is free publicity.

I understand this on a personal level. Before the comments, I didnt know anything about Duck Dynasty but within the past few days, I have learned everything about this show. If it werent for Robertsons words, that wouldnt have been possible. It is good business.

Robertson is the perfect example of not judging a book by its cover. Even though he is perceived as uneducated by the general public, Robertson has a masters degree in education. He is educated enough to understand that his words have consequences. This isnt about him testing his free speech. He, most likely, knew exactly what he was doing.

Im not agreeing or disagreeing with his statements and Im sure that the comments that he made, he believes in. But, Robertson is smart enough to know that stating his opinions is controversial. After stating them, he was hidden shield of the first amendment to get the attention of the more conservative in the population.

Duck Dynastys demographics never included those who were outraged about his comments. Those who watched the show knew exactly how Robertson acted and most likely understood and maybe even agreed with his positions. His comments most likely didnt offend his demographics. It did, however, give him a bigger audience.

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