But if I'm in a conversation about my values or religion that's different. I'll say what I really think about homosexuality from cultural/religious/philosophical standpoints. I have every right to my opinions and the US Constitution protects my right to have them and express them.
This firing goes so far over the line that I'd think even some free speech liberals should be outraged. This is a reality show star, for heaven's sake. A&E exploits him to make huge profits, and now that he's entrenched, they want to control what he says because they don't want to hurt the feelings of their employees? If those employees are so offended by the Robinson's cultural and religious values, why were they content to profit from them?
We have to step way back from this speech-police thing. My expressed views might offend people. So what? Disagree with me if you want a serious discussion. But don't act like a three year old who lost their favorite teddy bear if I say a "bad" word or express how I feel about stuff like thinking open homosexuality is a symptom of a sick society.
This should be a tipping point. We should say what we damn well please, using the words we choose. The line should be we shouldn't impose our views on others. Which side crossed that one?
A little old lady once said “I am glad you are out of the closet, now, KEEP IT IN THE BEDROOM!”
I agree with her, I don’t care what they do. I just don’t want to hear/see about it.
Same with straight couples. I don’t want to know what is going on in their bedrooms either.
I see GLAAD is investigating companies that use his for advertising. I have a feeling, while on hold, a lot of offices will say, “Oh, s***, it THOSE GLAAD people on the phone. Tell them I’m on my death bed.”