Dog was recorded in a private phone coversation with his son. In essence he tells his son that if he wants to work at the office, he has to disassociate hismelf from his black girlfriend. He says that it's not because he dislikes black people, but because everyone uses the N-word around the office - and he is scared that she will hear them or tape it and perhaps send it to the Enquirer. Dog doesn't want to risk throwing away his career over this (which ironically may be exactly what happened).
Dog uses the racial slur throughout the conversation.
What is the appropriate response of A%26amp;E? Does Dog's status as a public figure factor or the ';good guy'; character he portrays place him under more scrutiny? Should the fact that this was a private conversation (perhaps unlawfully recorded) factor in? Does his use of the N-word make him a bad person or merely insensitive?
Audio available at:
http://www.nationalenquirer.com/2007/pop鈥?/a>Thoughts on Dog the Bounty Hunter Chapman's rant?
Dog was convicted in the murder of a black man back in 1977. He is the one person who should not be using hatred towards this group of people.
He has not changed his criminal ways. I don't plan to watch his show, or believe his bull. He has no business arresting fugitives when he has admitted he was drunk, and high on crack some of the time he was bounty hunting, back in the mid 1990's.Thoughts on Dog the Bounty Hunter Chapman's rant?
it may have been obtained illegally but we heard who the man really is, a, racist pig and it should hurt his reputation cause he isn't close to what he portrays himself to be, a God loving good guy and family man( family if your white that is) I'm curious to what his line of defense will be, hes gonna have to come up with a good one fast, he will probably say it was all taken out of context. . We've realized we do not know who this guy is at all, only what he lead us to believe and its all been a load of sh*t, it also makes me wonder who Beth really is too, supposingly they're sooo much alike. We know one thing for sure,'; Dog'; is a good name for him, hes two faced, a liar, a racist f*cking pig,and bald with bad hair extensions.
Freedom of Speech is still a part of the American Constitution, although there is a ';politically correct'; crowd that tries to dictate correct speech. In addition, the comment was made in a private conversation. Tape recording a telephone conversation without permission is illegal in many, if not most, parts of the country.
I was a freedom rider in the 60's and have many black friends. We use the word ****** among ourselves regularly in jest, but if one of our private conversations got released, I would be the one blasted because I am not black.
Since 1999 I have headed up a group that deals with abuse of children...ALL children regardless of color or ethnicity...in our schools. I met with one of Al Sharpton's designees in 2003 to get support. He wasn't interested. For him to get involved it has to be in the headlines.
Same thing with California elected officials Richard Alarcon, Cruz Bustemante, Carol Liu, Jack Scott, Wendy Gruel (all of whom I met with personally) and Kevin McCarthy, LA Mayor Villaraegosa, Congresswoman Maxine Waters and others who ignore illegal activities in schools for political reasons. Who do you think is more obscene?
Dog's disgusting, Here is a picture of his nice looking son that was the victim of his rant
http://www.hot-mall.net/tucker.htm
I first heard the short version and just now got to hear the long version of this phone conversation between Tucker and Mr. Chapman.
I hear a Father disciplining a son whose girlfriend was making threats and stirring up problems between the family members.
Every family has at one time or another gotten on to their children who were hanging around people who were a bad influence.
It is extremely obvious Mr. Chapman was very correct in his assessment of the whole situation concerning his son Tucker and his girlfriend.
While Mr. Chapman is talking to his son the very son whose is recording this conversation is lying to his Dad on this tape about his girlfriends intentions.
THEY WERE NOT JUST HIS GIRLFRIENDS INTENTIONS ~ OBVIOUSLY!!!
Shame on A%26amp;E, Black leaders for getting involved and promotion a rebellious son.
I forgive dog. Look how many things and times dog has helped others and told them while showing them how to get better. People only care about this cause he is famous. You dont see anyone unfamous recording private conversations then selling them and media making a big issue. Compare what he has done for hundreds and risked his own life and family to save other peoples lives and families. If he does not get back on the tv, there will be no A%26amp;E in this house or my families ever again. I emailed A%26amp;E about that too. It just makes me upset how funny people react. They dont care until something bad happens and want to be with the in crowd bad mouthing till he is does something right and then people change minds and go o dog is great he helps so much.
people have thier opinions on thier views and everyone is entitled to it. maybe he does not speak that way in front of his kids. On his shows i know he is an actor but is very respectable but everyone has their own lifestyle so maybe people should be more worried on other things like their own issues and families and just forgive dog. but not to offend anyone but even though some see it right and wrong but its strange and definate a racial issue when we see black people saying N word to each other and yet when white say it all hell break lose but still its just like black see it one way and white another. So if you people against Dog then change the channel and dont complain about it. You have a right to watch wat you want and he has a right to say wat he wants. If he is pulled then i guess that all rap is gone that means bye nelly, eminem, fifty cent, twista, huey, snoop, tupac, g-unit, dre, fat joe, ja, biggie, method man, diddy...wow thats millions of dollars that could used to make the world better. Seems its matter of what you want to watch and listen to but nobody forces you to watch or listen to what you dont want to hear. Guess its just how your raised and how you feel. And i cant say much cause people would be offended but think how you were raised. I was raised like Dog around learning about black people and what the N word is and intended for and ya just cause i would side with dog does not say that i dont like any blacks and matter fact i got like 2 black friends but they dont act black. But its how you grew up, what your family is accustomed to and what your beliefs are and its not illegal to have your own PERSONAL conversation untill it is secretly taped then its invasion of privacy.
I would be interested in how exactly A%26amp;E was able to drop the show. But that has to do with legal contracts and whether there was a conduct clause involved. Just curious.
Thoughts on the privacy issue. His son was out to make some money. Could've been his idea, could've been his girlfriend...either way takes a slick, conniving, manipulating little @#$^@#$ to actually pull it on a parent; regardless if that parent is amazing or lousy. But it is legal to record a conversation from your own phone, no different than taking a picture or video of someone in public; as long as the phone wasn't tapped without knowlege (Tucker knew).
Here is a pat on the head for Tucker. He'll need it considering what he has to look forward to. Alienating your family is a mistake that is so easily made and not so easy to fix. (And no, I'm not speaking from ';broken home'; status).
As to the ';en'; word? Couldn't care less. Definitely didn't when I first heard it on the news. Pretty much ignored the subject. I'm the type of person that will find someone who is so tightly wound up about the ';en'; word that I'll find a way to use the word niggard, or ********* in context just to hear the shocked silence (look up the words prior to commentary please). How many of you had to look that one up?
Once I heard it was his son I couldn't resist a comment though. Only the people you are close to can crap on you so hard.
I wonder how long the girlfriend will stick around after all the publicity? Will there be reconciliation between family? friends? girlfriend? Dog's minister?--(on CNN how great was that?--bet he got a new robe out of the deal) A%26amp;E? the public?... Feels like a cliffhanger soap opera.
By the way, liked the commentary by CLD. Sounds plausible... I know lots of people who will only do things for their betterment (money, prestige, power).
Smiles everyone, the planet isn't dying, just the biosphere with us in it...have a nice day.
I don't care, and I'm black. Wasn't it a private conversation? There are many worse things than a word that upset people, and anybody who will let the use of one word (which is used in society frequently enough) offend them so much, then they have no lives.
