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anotheranon) wrote2001-09-18 11:39 am
anotheranon) wrote2001-09-18 11:39 am
too little, too late
Falwell Apologizes for Remarks
Falwell/Robertson ALWAYS pull this when talking to mainstream media - I've seen Falwell in particular on "Politically Incorrect" and other talk shows and he always tones down his rhetoric on any show other than his own "700 Club".
I maintain that Falwell's real sentiments come out on his own show. And even if he was speaking off the cuff when he made his horrible, bigoted statements, what he said is very revealing of his true motives and beliefs.
And while he is entitled to his opinion, I think it went far and beyond irresponsibility for him to say it on his national TV pulpit. There are people who actually take what he says seriously, and it may well have incited them to act against American Muslims.
Falwell/Robertson ALWAYS pull this when talking to mainstream media - I've seen Falwell in particular on "Politically Incorrect" and other talk shows and he always tones down his rhetoric on any show other than his own "700 Club".
I maintain that Falwell's real sentiments come out on his own show. And even if he was speaking off the cuff when he made his horrible, bigoted statements, what he said is very revealing of his true motives and beliefs.
And while he is entitled to his opinion, I think it went far and beyond irresponsibility for him to say it on his national TV pulpit. There are people who actually take what he says seriously, and it may well have incited them to act against American Muslims.