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[Hillbilly Bob]

Political commentator Roland Martin has been suspended indefinitely by CNN over a series of tweets he published during the Super Bowl.

"Roland Martin's tweets were regrettable and offensive," CNN said in a statement. "Language that demeans is inconsistent with the values and culture of our organization, and is not tolerated. We have been giving careful consideration to this matter, and Roland will not be appearing on our air for the time being."

Those comments, published on his personal Twitter feed, concerned a two Super Bowl ads, including an H&M spot showcasing a new David Beckham underwear line.

Martin wrote:


If a dude at your Super Bowl party is hyped about David Beckham's H&M underwear ad, smack the ish out of him! #superbowl

Earlier in the game, Martin chastised a player for wearing pink:


Who the hell was that New England Patriot they just showed in a head to toe pink suit? Oh, he needs a visit from #teamwhipdatass

Several gay and lesbian rights groups were outraged. GLAAD said CNN ought to fire Martin: "Advocates of gay bashing have no place at CNN." Even Glenn Beck found Martin's comments insulting

[dk239]

Freedom of speech only applies to certain groups, the rest of us are out of luck
Never realized CNN had any values

[aussiebasser]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by dk239 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Freedom of speech only applies to certain groups, the rest of us are out of luck
Never realized CNN had any values </td></tr></table>

They both had freedon of speech. His was to bash gays, CNN's was to tell him to p!ss off. No problems here.

[BP in ME]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by dk239 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Freedom of speech only applies to certain groups, the rest of us are out of luck
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Seems a lot of people don't really understand the whole concept of "free speech". Prohibition of laws pertaining to the curtailing pertains to govt., not private parties

[Bwana Juju]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Hillbilly Bob &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">


Several gay and lesbian rights groups were outraged. GLAAD said CNN ought to fire Martin: "Advocates of gay bashing have no place at CNN." Even Glenn Beck found Martin's comments insulting
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I am soooooo tired of the amount of time wasted on this topic!!!!!! Our Nation has so many problems to confront, but this is not one of them!!!!!!

[smalljawguy]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by BP in ME &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">

Seems a lot of people don't really understand the whole concept of "free speech". Prohibition of laws pertaining to the curtailing pertains to govt., not private parties</td></tr></table>

Agree. It is his right to say pretty much whatever he wants to say. It's also CNN's right to not employee him based on his perceived offensive actions. Just like the Dixie Chicks were well within their rights to say anything they wanted to about the president and their fans exercised their rights to NOT buy their music. Just like Hank Jr. had the right to air his views and ESPN / ABC had the right to boot him from singing the opening to MNF.

[Derek B]

when did Roland Martin join CNN? I thought he was a fisherman.

[just Bob]

easy what you say they are listening...shhhhhhhh

[wildturkey]

Are we going by the old Constitution and Bill of Rights or the new?

[BIGCBAG]

Lesson learned from this: Don't tweet DRUNK!

[taeheel2az]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by wildturkey &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Are we going by the old Constitution and Bill of Rights or the new? </td></tr></table>

Bill of Rights has to do with the government, not individuals or companies.

[californiahillbilly]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by smalljawguy &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">

Agree. It is his right to say pretty much whatever he wants to say. It's also CNN's right to not employee him based on his perceived offensive actions. Just like the Dixie Chicks were well within their rights to say anything they wanted to about the president and their fans exercised their rights to NOT buy their music. Just like Hank Jr. had the right to air his views and ESPN / ABC had the right to boot him from singing the opening to MNF. </td></tr></table>

There was nothing offensive in his actions. He is stating what he sees fit, based on his culture, a culture that is entitled just like everyone else's.... CNN fired him for the wrong reasons.

[James.Harner]

Funny thing is, he said what the majority feels. It was funny in my opinion. But, CNN has the right to not allow it, and I have the right to not watch CNN(which is not hard to do!)

[smalljawguy]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by californiahillbilly &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">

There was nothing offensive in his actions. He is stating what he sees fit, based on his culture, a culture that is entitled just like everyone else's.... CNN fired him for the wrong reasons. </td></tr></table>

According to you. To some others it was. Most importantly it was offensive to someone thats in charge at CNN. They have the right to hire and fire at will and apparently it was there will that he conduct himself in a different manner. It's really very simple. He did something that his employer did not like. His employer has the right to fire him.

[Rstrelec]

Those comments could have been construed as humorous and entertaining. Comments like those have not been allowed for at least 15 years. He should have known better.

[brokejeep]

He was bashing soccer fans not gays, the gays got all butt hurt for nothing.

[local16]

Agree with Dale. They both have rights and they both exercised them. Next

[Blazer1]

I guess I don't have sympathy for anyone who Twitts to begin with.

[Hillbilly Bob]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Blazer1 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I guess I don't have sympathy for anyone who Twitts to begin with. </td></tr></table>+1 or sympathy for CNN or anyone working there.