Piers Morgan: Kirk Cameron Was 'Brave' And 'Honest' To His Beliefs For Voicing Anti-Gay Views

[RandySF]

CNN's Piers Morgan defended Kirk Cameron's right to express his opinions, calling the former child star "brave" and "honest" after he voiced his controversial anti-gay views in a recent interview.

Cameron railed against homosexuality in an interview with Morgan that aired on Friday night. He called homosexuality "unnatural... detrimental, and ultimately destructive to so many of the foundations of civilization," and blasted the idea of same-sex marriage.

Morgan had pushed back a bit, suggesting that some would argue that Cameron's views are "incredibly destructive and damaging." Cameron had also said that he would have a heart-to-heart with one of his children if they revealed that they were gay. Morgan returned, "I'd say, 'That's great, son! As long as you're happy.' What would you say?"

Celebrity gossip website TMZ asked Morgan to weigh in on Cameron's controversial comments over the weekend. "I felt that he was honest to what he believed," Morgan told the reporter. "And I don't think he was expecting the kind of furor that it's created."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/04/piers-morgan-kirk-cameron-anti-gay-views_n_1319546.html?ref=media

[unblock]

1. so tempted to violate godwin's law here....

[RKP5637]

2. Bigots ... n/t

[pepperbear]

3. seems like he was merely defending his right to say it rather than defending the opinion itself.

[iverglas]

4. but was he not asked for his opinion of that opinion?

There's no need to defend anyone's right to say anything, really. That's been taken care of by things like constitutions for quite some time.

There is often considerable need to defend other people against what some people say.

[ruggerson]

5. This is not an issue that has two legitimate opposing sides - there is no gray area in equal rights

The side that seeks equality and opposes bigotry is right.

The side that perpetuates discrimination is wrong.

The history of civilization tells us this quite clearly.

The media should start de-legitimizing "Focus on the Family", "the Family Research Council" "Concerned Women of America" etc. These are hate groups and should be treated accordingly.

Them and their representatives (like Cameron) should not be invited on to television discussion shows to spew bigotry disguised as some kind of valid, credible "opposition viewpoint."

It isn't.

[maximusveritas]

6. Not surprising. He has to defend his guests saying controversial things

because that's what he wants and if he doesn't back them, he won't have others like him on.

[rustydog]

7. Did Piers defend the "right" of Kirk Camerons detractors to say what they do not like about Kirk?

A right extends to everyone, not just the pious blowhards.

[Gormy Cuss]

8. I'd call it arrogant, not brave.

Cameron probably didn't expect the furor it caused because he lives in a bubble.