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Originally Posted by markem
Just a note, Greg, but I didn't see what you wrote as disrespcting anyone here or the discussion in general.
The topic at hand is one that really does involve a lot of emotion, deep thought by many people, and arguments that really do not lend themselves to just the written word. We will all read and interpret what is written here through the lens of personal experience and belief, which is sometimes forgotten but must be respected.
I do believe that as long as the discussion is more on the topic of motivations of the DD star and/or A&E that it really isn't violating the strictures of the board and thus likely to be allowed to run its course.
To me, it is sad that we are having this discussion at all given the extraordinary accepting nature that is the cigar community. I think that the vast majority of the people on CA really don't care and just want to connect with people who share their passion for cigars.
I wish everyone the merriest of Kwanzaa, the best of Chanukah, a joyous Solstice Season, a merry Christmas, the best of the season and an even more loving and joyous new year.
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In short, I myself did not like what was said in the GQ article, but I fully support the man's right to say what he wants. However, one must be willing to face the potential consequences of what one says or does, and the Robertsons seem to wish to avoid any fallout from this. They have the right to say whatever is on their minds. A&E has a right to react to what was said in any way they deem fit. GLADD and the NAACP . . . and Rick Warren and Charlie Sheen . . . have a right to voice approval or disapproval, as does every member of this forum. But NOBODY has the right, when consequences occur, to moan and cry and complain "But why? What did I do to deserve this? It's not fair!"
Yes, it is fair. And even if it's not fair, nobody ever said that life was supposed to be fair.