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Dog, the bounty hunter, a racist?

By Scott Beasley | November 8, 2007 |

Anyone who has listened to the sickening rant of this so called “celebrity” should be infuriated. His repetitive use of the “N” word and obvious disapproval with interracial relationships was exemplified in a recorded phone call. His breakdown on television the other night was a bit premature. After listening to his hate-filled rant and then listening to his tearful apology, I find it hard to believe that he “transformed” overnight.

As a white man who grew up in the south, racism is prevalent towards every minority and is something that cannot be “unlearned” overnight. In today’s society, the use of the “N” word is taboo. It is demeaning and disrespectful and serves no purpose in society other than to be used as an example of what not to do. Condemning interracial relationships is even more disturbing.

I believe it to be little too soon for this man to try to save face the way he tried on national television and I don’t believe it to be a sincere gesture, but more of a damage control plea.

Duane Chapman admits he does use the word occasionally but said he never means any disrespect. Simply by using the “N” word, you are disrespecting a minority and apologizing and crying on another show is not enough to salvage respect. Though some may view it honorable for him to apologize, which he certainly should, I’m not quite sold that it was sincere. He has lost his show and its sponsors and deservedly so. Only time will tell if you can teach an “old Dog”, new tricks. I would submit to him that “talking” is what got him in trouble and the only way to get out of this hole is to shut up and walk the walk, not talk the talk.

About Scott Beasley

I was born in Charleston, SC. I moved to Tennessee in 1977 and into Clarksville in 1989. I am currently employed by a shipping company and recently got married. I am conservative in most of my political views and I oppose government waste with a passion. I believe in personal responsibility and accountability. As far as my stance on the issues, I am against abortion, against the death penalty, I believe we did the right thing by invading Iraq(but we've made many mistakes since that decision), I believe we are over-taxed by an inefficient government at all levels, and I'm against gay marriage(though I have no problem with homosexuality, I believe it should be called a civil union and they should have all the rights as married couples.) I abhor racism and believe Martin Luther King to be the greatest asset to civil rights this country has ever seen. I believe a person should be viewed by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin. I'm a Christian and believe the biggest problem in society today is abortion. I recently graduated from APSU and will now continue my education towards a degree in Political Science.

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Sections: Issues, Opinion
Topics: Dog the Bounty Hunter, Duane Chapman, Race Relations, Racism

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