Hank Williams dropped from MNF. WTF?

[TENGRAM]

ESPN doesn't like Hank's viewpoint so they fire him; I don't like ESPN's viewpoint so I'm not watching.

[FastFox]

Pro football is a total cesspool anyway. Who gives a shit about a bunch of overpaid druggies playing a game. Now if you had them play in only gym shorts and no pads or helmets that would be good. Let them shoot up, snort what they want and get after it. Then, pay them only if they win. Maybe even like a rodeo rider......everybody pays an entry fee. Winners get their entry back, and then the prize money. Losers go home.

[bcoop]

Who gives a shit about a bunch of overpaid druggies playing a game.

Yet another post that displays your ignorance. Good call.

[ceyko]

I still hold true to believing that celebrities should not use their status to push political agendas/opinions. i.e. Dixie Chicks, Tool...etc

The things I enjoy in this case...

1. I agree with him.
2. Even though in this case he is losing money of it, it is not affecting him.
3. He is providing follow through and not being a wuss about it.

In all other cases that I'm aware of, when I disagreed with a celebrity the celebrity never got any backlash from it. Maybe sales loss and such from CONSUMERs that think like I do.

However, why is it when I agree with a celebrity - they get fired over their belief? I'm making a jump to conclusion thing here, that what he is saying is more truthful and it's what every other person is afraid to say. It may hurt some people's feelings. When it upsets the majority...oh well.

[Bad A$$ Coupe]

I don't get the "shut up and sing" people. Does that apply to the CEO of kraft? shut up and make cheese. How about the trash collector? shut up and throw garbage! If this view were an absolute, no one could voice an opinion other than polliticians and those employed as commentators. I'm relatively certain that isn't the idea our nation was built upon. Just as I can voice my opinion on the stupidity of a network firing a performer over a comment regarding politics, and my support of right to fire laws.
I'm gonna shut up and go work on some equipment now.

well the CEO of Kraft is not getting paid to make cheese before a Monday night game and the garbage collector is not being filmed while he talently throws trash away.... yes people get fired all the time for bringing politics to work, he did and got fired did it hurt maybe maybe not, we will see later if he's well off or getting bankrupt....

[Nash B.]

well the CEO of Kraft is not getting paid to make cheese before a Monday night game and the garbage collector is not being filmed while he talently throws trash away.... yes people get fired all the time for bringing politics to work, he did and got fired did it hurt maybe maybe not, we will see later if he's well off or getting bankrupt....

He brought politics to work? I thought he was discussing politics off the job.

[Jimbo]

well the CEO of Kraft is not getting paid to make cheese before a Monday night game and the garbage collector is not being filmed while he talently throws trash away.... yes people get fired all the time for bringing politics to work, he did and got fired did it hurt maybe maybe not, we will see later if he's well off or getting bankrupt....

So anyone who has access to a public pulpit without it being their profession should be banned from expressing their opinions? I get it, if your work contract prohibits you from discussing politics on the job, but I'm not certain that is what happened here.

[Jimbo]

Bocephus' response:

"After reading hundreds of e-mails, I have made MY decision," Williams said in a statement to The Associated Press. "By pulling my opening Oct 3rd, You (ESPN) stepped on the Toes of The First Amendment Freedom of Speech, so therefore Me, My Song, and All My Rowdy Friends are OUT OF HERE. It's been a great run."

[krazy kris]

Bocephus' response:

hell yeah I am so glad he didn't give in

[ceyko]

So anyone who has access to a public pulpit without it being their profession should be banned from expressing their opinions? I get it, if your work contract prohibits you from discussing politics on the job, but I'm not certain that is what happened here.

I see - you indicate that you understand both sides - am I assuming that correctly?

Your thinking though is that there probably was not a contract clause or something to prohibit him from saying what he did or otherwise wants to say?

Hard to say. I know those contracts can be quite strict, even basic employee handbook stuff can be insane. However, in this case I'm sure other sides had lawyers going to town red lining everything. Hard to know, but I'm guessing ESPN is able to release him for one reason or another when they want to.

Also, reading it more - it's not like he's on the campaign trail like some of these damned celebrities. He just said a statement - after understanding that a little better, I don't see what the big deal is on it.

For all we know, ESPN was looking for an easy way to get rid of him and this was it.

[Jimbo]

I see - you indicate that you understand both sides - am I assuming that correctly?

Always.

Also, reading it more - it's not like he's on the campaign trail like some of these damned celebrities. He just said a statement - after understanding that a little better, I don't see what the big deal is on it.

Especially since the statement did not even equate Obama to Hitler. It was a comparison between two very unlikely situations and not a jab at obamas character.