During the annual MDA telethon, Jerry Lewis used the word "###", which he later apologized for. People commenting on this basically say "big deal", or "he meant no harm", etc.
I agree with those comments 100%. I am gay, but was not the least offended when I read about this. He is a comedian, and he was attmepting to be funny. I don't believe for a second that he meant any harm. The first amendment protects his right to say this.
But, I also believe that the majority of people that are saying it's his first amendment right to say "###", would NOT say the same thing if he used the "n" word or if he made a joke that offended christians.
Along those lines, there is too much censorship on what we say. Why is it so bad to say "s***", but not "poop"? THe words mean the exact same thing. Why are people SO afraid of the word "f***"? Words are only offensive because we say they are. WE can't fully claim to have "free speech" if these words are not allowed on TV, radio, etc.
I agree with those comments 100%. I am gay, but was not the least offended when I read about this. He is a comedian, and he was attmepting to be funny. I don't believe for a second that he meant any harm. The first amendment protects his right to say this.
But, I also believe that the majority of people that are saying it's his first amendment right to say "###", would NOT say the same thing if he used the "n" word or if he made a joke that offended christians.
Along those lines, there is too much censorship on what we say. Why is it so bad to say "s***", but not "poop"? THe words mean the exact same thing. Why are people SO afraid of the word "f***"? Words are only offensive because we say they are. WE can't fully claim to have "free speech" if these words are not allowed on TV, radio, etc.
...I would've never been inclined to suspect such a thing.
