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Piers Morgan: First Amendment 'Shouldn't Protect Vile Bigots' Like Phil Robertson
Big Journalism ^ | 12/19/2013 | AWR Hawkins

Posted on 12/20/2013 2:29:41 AM PST by markomalley

At 9:30 a.m. on December 19th, CNN's Piers Morgan tweeted that the First Amendment "shouldn't protect vile bigots" like Phil Robertson.

And while making this claim, Morgan also reiterated his position that the Second Amendment "shouldn't protect assault rifle devotees." 

Twitchy.com posted Morgan's tweet, as well as one he sent six minutes earlier in he which typed, "Phil Robertson is not a 'victim of political correctness.' He's a victim of his own repulsively racist, homophobic bigotry." 

When defenders of Robertson's right to speak his mind took to Twitter to tell Morgan how the First Amendment works, Morgan hedged himself in by tweeting, "Calm down everybody. I'm merely exercising my own 1st Amendment freedom of speech rights to say Phil Robertson's a racist bigot." 

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; Extended News; Government
KEYWORDS: deportpiersmorgan; duckdynasty; gaystapo; homosexualagenda; philrobertson; piersmorgan
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To: Moose Burger

Technically, he’s right. The 1st amendment codifies a right endowed by the Creator in all men, so even nitwits like Morgan fall under it.


21 posted on 12/20/2013 2:58:48 AM PST by Little Pig (Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici.)
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To: markomalley
Piers, we fought the stupid british(not capped because they don't deserve it)and beat the Hell out of them.
So, don't you dare tell us how we should live here.
GO BACK AND STAY THERE. Deacon Red. . .
22 posted on 12/20/2013 3:00:34 AM PST by DeaconRed (Back to FUBO. It is how I feel. I am still trying to come up with the perfect tag line)
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To: markomalley

The First Amendment has absolutely NOTHING to do with this incident, for the simple reason that A&E is not CONGRESS.

The First Amendment prohibits certain actions by Congress. It does NOT grant the American people the right to free speech. That right comes from God.

People who keep talking about Robertson’s “First Amendment rights” are fostering the idea that Robertson’s right to free speech is GRANTED by the government or the Constitution.

And what about A&E’s right to free speech? They own the network. They have the right—depending on the contracts involved—to choose who appears on their programs and who does not.

Whatever has been said and done, just one thing is certain: The First Amendment is NOT involved in any way, shape, manner, or form. Robertson was not exercising “First Amendment rights.” He was exercising his right to speak.


23 posted on 12/20/2013 3:01:26 AM PST by Arthur McGowan
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To: Nik Naym
I don’t understand why the sunufabitch doesn’t just go back to England.

Because he would have to answer to the charges of phone hacking. He is a scofflaw.

24 posted on 12/20/2013 3:03:22 AM PST by South40 (Liberalism is a Disease)
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To: markomalley

The outcry over mere thought or words is indication of the left’s immaturity and internal weakness.


25 posted on 12/20/2013 3:04:44 AM PST by lurk
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To: Arthur McGowan

I think one could make a pretty good argument that firing Phil is a violation of title VII of the ‘64 Civil Rights Act - employment discrimination on the basis of religion.

But I suppose it depends on whatever contractual agreement exists between Phil and A&E and also whether or not Phil is considered an employee.


26 posted on 12/20/2013 3:08:18 AM PST by chrisser (Senseless legislation does nothing to solve senseless violence.)
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To: South40

“I don’t understand why the sunufabitch doesn’t just go back to England.

Because he would have to answer to the charges of phone hacking. He is a scofflaw. “

Well in that case I don’t see why he is allowed to remain here in the U.S. Don’t we have an extradition agreement with the British?


27 posted on 12/20/2013 3:08:26 AM PST by Nik Naym (It's not my fault... I have compulsive smartass disorder.)
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To: markomalley

so G-d fearing men are ‘vile’ but pornographers and worse are ok?

yup, Satan would feel right at home in the demoncratic party


28 posted on 12/20/2013 3:12:52 AM PST by sten (fighting tyranny never goes out of style)
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To: markomalley
At 9:30 a.m. on December 19th, CNN's Piers Morgan tweeted that the First Amendment "shouldn't protect vile bigots" like Phil Robertson.

We wonder whether Piers is willing to clarify his vitriolic and unjustified remarks?

Why is it that Marxists like Piers and other members of the hysterical leftist media immediately resort to name calling instead of intelligently addressing the substance of the matter?

Robertson made a statement about the suitability of body parts for union. Did Piers address whether or not what Robertson said was true? Is it true that men and women have complementary body parts for sexual union? This is something that same sex couples have not. Is it true that natural law supports the statements by Roberts?

Leftists cannot face or deal with the truth as they pursue their version of a Utopian dream.

29 posted on 12/20/2013 3:13:52 AM PST by olezip (Time obliterates the fictions of opinion and confirms the decisions of nature. ~ Cicero)
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To: markomalley

At 9:30 a.m. on December 19th, CNN’s Piers Morgan tweeted that the First Amendment “shouldn’t protect vile bigots” like Phil Robertson.

Well if it protects a lying cheating anti-American piece of crap like you then it should protect anyone............
Plus I challenge you to prove that what Robertson said that was vile or bigoted.


30 posted on 12/20/2013 3:18:26 AM PST by SECURE AMERICA (Where can I go to sign is for the American Revolution 2013 and the Crusades 2013?)
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To: markomalley

The Left is anti liberty at its core. They do not acknowledge any right to disagree with them.


31 posted on 12/20/2013 3:19:11 AM PST by SampleMan (Feral Humans are the refuse of socialism.)
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To: BlessedBeGod

So, anyone who believes in the Bible is a vile, racist bigot.
Got it.

Well yes to Piers Morgan they are............


32 posted on 12/20/2013 3:19:20 AM PST by SECURE AMERICA (Where can I go to sign is for the American Revolution 2013 and the Crusades 2013?)
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To: All

Piers Morgan: "Phil Robertson is a victim of his own repulsively racist, homophobic bigotry."

Piers' interpreter: "Piers say he likes a roll in the hay with the boys, himself."

33 posted on 12/20/2013 3:22:01 AM PST by Liz
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To: OldNewYork

Hmmm...you sound like someone who actually understands the Brits who overrun our country with their big mouths and posh accents. Even worse are Australians pretending to be English! I’ve had my fill of them - they ruin certain sections of my old New York.

I make one exception: Nigella Lawson.


34 posted on 12/20/2013 3:24:44 AM PST by miss marmelstein (Richard Lives Yet!)
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To: markomalley

So sayeth the Media hypocrites working in a profession which is Constitutionally protected and allowed to recklessly attack others without just cause. Look in a mirror you fascist pig. Oink Oink Piers.


35 posted on 12/20/2013 3:25:50 AM PST by cva66snipe (Two Choices left for U.S. One Nation Under GOD or One Nation Under Judgment? Which one say ye?)
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To: OwenKellogg

“the First Amendment “shouldn’t protect vile bigots”...”

Faggot: “one of a pile of sticks designated for burning up.”
Sexual perversion is a true example of vile behavior.
One who points it out is charitably serving his brother, attempting to save him from impending eternal fires.


36 posted on 12/20/2013 3:33:25 AM PST by Repent and Believe (Promote good. Tolerate the harmless. Let evil be crushed.)
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To: markomalley

Would anybody even know who Piers Morgan was if he didnt make stupid provacative statements?

He’s a freakin’ dog whistle


37 posted on 12/20/2013 3:40:12 AM PST by hattend (Firearms and ammunition...the only growing industries under the Obama regime.)
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To: BlessedBeGod
So, anyone who believes in the Bible is a vile, racist bigot. Apparently. Now the REAL battle comes out in the open. Satan vs. God ... Homosesexuality vs. Christianity. Interesting...
38 posted on 12/20/2013 3:51:02 AM PST by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: jospehm20

“The Crown shall behead anyone who says anything that displeases. Heads will be mounted on pikes and bodies hung in the town square until they rot.”

In part, a revolution was fought over this.


39 posted on 12/20/2013 3:53:03 AM PST by SC_Pete
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To: All

electing Obama twice has emboldened these people. We will see more of this in the near future, not less. This is an early skirmish in a long war for the country.


40 posted on 12/20/2013 3:55:44 AM PST by newnhdad (Our new motto: USA, it was fun while it lasted.)
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