Fans Take Action in Attempt to Bring Back ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’
November 29, 2007 — Janice
Credit: Unknown Author
November 28, 2007
As reported earlier this month, A&E ceased the production of Duane “Dog” Chapman’s reality series, Dog the Bounty Hunter, following a taped phone conversation in which the bail bondsman from Hawaii repeatedly uses the N-word surfaced online, which eventually led to the network’s decision to pull the program off the air for an indefinite period of time. While several civil right groups that have called for the show’s cancellation are pleased with the network’s action, fans of the Bounty Hunter remain disappointed with the outcome.
Now, fans are showing their support for Chapman, who has repeatedly apologized in public for using the racial slur, by taking the offense. Since the network announced their decision to take the show off the air, fans have come up with several ideas that will hopefully persuade the network to reinstate Dog the Bounty Hunter, the reality series that follows Chapman and his team in pursuits against actual criminals who violated the conditions of their bail.
One of the many attempts of the fans is an online petition that targets to collect 250,000 electronic signatures of the show’s supporters. The petition, which aims to give light on Chapman’s actions and convey the sentiments of the readers, will reportedly be sent to the corporate offices of A&E. And if A&E is unmoved, fans are hoping that the outpour of support might possibly influence other rival networks, such USA Network or Spike TV, to pick the show up.
In addition to the online petitions that are gradually circulating over the Internet, fans are also willing to take physical action. Inspired by Jericho’s solid following that sent 20 tons of peanuts to CBS to convince the network to continue with the show, fans of Dog the Bounty Hunter have opted to send thousands of pineapples to A&E to make a bolder statement.
Last but not the least, fans are also setting up rallies in front of the network’s offices and even boycotting brands that have pulled out their ad support for Dog the Bounty Hunter.
Opinion Piece On Dog From Richard O Rowland. Credit: Hawaiireporter.com
November 29, 2007 — JaniceDog-Gone Chapman Thoughts
The recent flap over the racist epithets of Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman in a secretly taped and sold recording bring to mind several thoughts. First, Dog has been an accident looking for a place to happen. Now it has happened. It was almost inevitable, considering his obvious lack of discipline or self-control coupled with intense public attention on everything he did.Second, I am prepared to accept his contrite apologies. Why? He emphasized his principal complaint with the individual he verbally attacked was lack of character. I think that in anger he was casting about for more to say and wandered into politically incorrect territory.
Third, the compulsion in America to be politically correct has been a very worrisome development for some time now. And it keeps getting worse. Remember, the people of Nazi Germany were politically correct. Ditto Stalin in USSR. Then there is Cuba and North Korea today. Exaggeration? Certainly. But where is it heading?
Fourth, in their reactions, the public and the media did not bother to consider the facts, circumstances, or human fragility. Instead, the network and the big advertisers simply dropped him like a hot potato.
Fifth, there are the reprehensible ones who make their living feeding on and perpetuating and fostering victimhood. They make a living keeping victim groups victims. They have the incentive of power, money, and fame (or all three) as they work to cause, manifest, foster, and extend victim problems, real or perceived, into perpetuity. They were on to this situation in spades.
Sixth, the Black Victimhood Industry (BVI) people want you to feel guilty. Don’t. You did not do anything. Dog did. The ones that ought to be guilt-ridden should be the ones who want opportunities like Dog presents to grow like a cancer. Then their power will grow.
Seventh, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never harm me” is a mature reaction to hateful talk. President Bush handles such daily. And the things said about him have substance, as they mostly relate to something he did, didn’t do etc. A racial slur is empty. A person’s ancestry is a complete and utter accident. None of us had/have control over it. To use a racial slur about another is to reveal, like a neon sign, utter stupidity. In other words, an empty head. Which goes well with an empty word.
Now let’s practice our maturity and get over it.
Richard O. Rowland is president of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. See more at http://www.grassrootinstitute.org
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More Silly Rag Mag News That Is Totally False And Dog Update
November 29, 2007 — Janice
There was another silly rumor put out by the Rag mags today, about Dog and Beth splitting up. This is 100% fertilizer and here is a short bit released to us from Dog’s rep.
——————————————————————————————————————–Thanks so much for your continued concern re the Chapmans and DTBH. Duane is fine and still working hard, and continuing to discuss plans with his family and trusted friends. He and Beth are fine – despite rumors of a possible split-up in those silly tabloids. They get so many facts wrong, it amazes me they are all still in business. Duane and Beth keep each other strong, and the family is a strong unit. They will be fine – they pray and have faith in the Lord to see them through all adversity.
Re the show, A&E has still not totally canceled them, so that is still a possibility for the future. Right now, Duane is focusing on his community work rather than the show. He made a sincere apology and promise, and wants to live up to them and make things right before moving forward on anything else.
I share your messages with them, and that really keeps them positive and hopeful – so thank you so much! That is really the best thing you can do…lifting the spirit is the best gift of all!
Sincerely, mona
Mona K. Wood
For DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER
Honolulu, HI
A Perfect Example Of A Very Poor Reporter
November 28, 2007 — Janice
http://starbulletin.com/2007/11/28/news/story07.html
This was a story carried by a Hawaiian Newspaper stating there was a warrant out for Dog for a not appearing for a traffic ticket. Here are the facts the reporter “forgot” to mention
1) Duane was not to appear in court at all. His lawyer was and the lawyer was delayed due to a paperwork problem
2) There was no warrant for his arrest, it takes 5 days for a warrant to be issued, and this matter was settled shortly afterward.
Therefore, there is nothing true about an arrest warrant for Dog. It was a reporter who didnt bother to check facts it seems. Its utter nonsense
The Dog The Bounty Hunter On Spike Tv Rumours
November 28, 2007 — Janice
There is not one lick of truth to the rumor of Dog going to Spike TV. There have been no talks and none planned. The Spike rumor is completely and utterly false.
As far as A&E, though they have not said it, the show is pretty much canceled. There are no reruns, the show has stopped all production and there are no talks at all in regards to the show returning. At this point, the show on A&E is dead in the water and unless we can convince A&E to bring it back, it will not be returning.
A&E Sacks the Bounty Hunter: Who Do They Think They Are?
November 27, 2007 — Janice
I am writing to support K. Gilreath’s call for action (Hawaii Reporter, 11/16/2007) against A&E for taking Duane “Dog” Chapman’s show off the air just because of his racist comments. I mean the History Channel shows clips of Hitler all the time, and he was the king of racism, wasn’t he? PBS even had show on the Ku Klux Klan. Tell me the KKK is an equal opportunity employer. Gilreath made another great point too. A&E is cheating us out of a basic right – the right to decide what we get to see on TV. Even though I couldn’t find the specific passage, I am sure that there is something about TV somewhere in the US Constitution. Gilreath gets to the meat of the matter in asking, “Since when is it up to a television network and it’s [sic] sponsors to dictate to people what they are going to watch without asking the viewers or checking the ratings first?”
Right on, Gilreath. I have been writing to the major networks for years complaining about the complete lack of programs on agricultural practices in Micronesia during the 1700-1800’s. But, do you think they listen? No, they don’t even respond to my e-mails anymore! What makes a parent company of a TV network think that, just because they own the network, they can unilaterally decide which shows to broadcast? Even though I am not a shareholder of any network-owning company, doesn’t my mere existence as a US citizen guarantee my right to influence programming decisions? (the Constitution will, I’m sure, back me up on this point).
Anyway, back to “Dog” Chapman. I never actually saw the Bounty Hunter show, but if Gilreath wants to watch a bad guy catch other bad guys and throw them in jail, I say Gilreath should have that right. Powerful corporations, with billions or even trillions in assets, should be ashamed if they think they can dictate the choices of “little people” like Gilreath and me, especially when it comes to life’s really important decisions, like what TV shows we get to watch.
Todd Shelly, a Hawaii Kai resident, can be reached at mailto:tshelly34@yahoo.com
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An Official Myspace Bulletin From Baby Lyssa
November 27, 2007 — Janice
www.myspace.com/babylyssarocks:
HEY EVERYBODY!! WELL THANKS FOR THE WARM WELCOME TO MYSPACE…I’M STILL WORKING ON MY PAGE AND GETTING THE HANG OF THIS. I’VE GOTTEN SO MANY MESSAGES AND REQUESTS ITS HARD TO KEEP UP WITH EVERYONE. BUT I MUST SAY THIS IS A LOT OF FUN. I KNOW I HAVE NOT HAD A LOT OF TIME TO WRITE BACK TO SOME PEOPLE BUT I’VE BEEN WORKING SO MUCH LATELY ITS HARD TO READ ALL THE MESSAGES AND WRITE BACK. WE HAD A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING BETH COOKED ANOTHER AWARD WINNING TURKEY AND DAD CARVED IT. MY FAVORITE WAS BETH’S POTATO SALAD. YUMMY. AND OF COURSE TURKEY SANDWICHES FOR A WEEK.ALOHA EVERYONEHAPPY HOLIDAYS AND I’LL WRITE MORE SOON
Editors Note: For those that may wonder, this is in fact the real Baby Lysssa.
A Open Letter To A&E From A Concerned Fan Of Dog And The Crew
November 26, 2007 — JaniceI have never considered myself to be an activist or was particularly disturbed when a favorite TV show was cancelled. I am writing you today to support a MAN and HIS FAMILY, who have generously shared their lives with us to further a message of love and forgiveness in a way that is very real.
I have never missed an episode of DTBH. In our family we feel that this program has served as a reinforcement of the values we are teaching our children: the importance of law and order, the devastation of drug use, forgiveness, and dependence on God, who loves us all, without judgement.
Dog is Every man. He is the neighbor I chat with on the porch, the guy I see in the grocery store, the guy who will help you with a flat tire.
My 13 year old son relates to him because he is “cool”. He and a group of friends quote “dogisms” by the hundreds. They have also written some into the show for him to use. Watching this show has become a family event. It has opened a dialog and has fostered an exchange of ideas that go beyond the content of just “catching the bad guys”.
I heartily support resumption of Dog the Bounty Hunter.
Duane Chapman has handled this in a healthy, mature way. It is a shame that more people do not take responsiblity for their part in a harm done and then make every effort to amend it with sincerity and humility. He is an example to us all.
Thank you for taking the time to read my letter.
Sincerely,
Diane
