Comments on: UF radio program that features homeless races and mentally-ill game shows raises the ire of House lawmakers

By: Gloria Johnson

Gloria Johnson — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:56:34 +0000

You Go Joe! As a society it truly IS our responsibility to protect those less fortunate and who cannot stand up for themselves. What kind of sick person would find that funny!@!

By: Joseph Abruzzo

Joseph Abruzzo — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:51:42 +0000

To all who have responded on the blogosphere, written/and have called our office:

I agree with many of your points (censorship is dangerous, other things are important, and the total broadcast may have an entertainment component.) But this is where I stand: When a station is owned and operated by a public university, aired at the public university, and intertwined with our taxpayer dollars, any show which involves making fun of mentally disabled individuals is inappropriate.

My personal belief is that having people pretend they are (retarded) and imitating their diminished mental condition creates significant harm.

The stress and the hardship to the parents and the families living day-to-day in these circumstances are extraordinary and deserve great consideration from we, the lucky, and the fortunate.

Many of us including myself are often caught up in the issues of the moment most having to do with the recession, the war, healthcare, education, taxes, and the like.

So I am responding to all of you not to defend myself, nor separate from you but to ask you to consider the greater good. As a society, we must be cautious not to do harm to those who cannot process thoughts as we do, and as a society we must be cautious not to do harm to those who cannot physically function as well as we do.

Sincerely,

Joseph Abruzzo Representative, District 85

By: Cuber

Cuber — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:56:44 +0000

In these economically challenged times the opportunity to laugh at ourselves and others is of utmost importance to maintaining our sanity. Lex & Terry always reward those who play their games, win or lose, and never force anyone to do something they don’t want to do … and if TJ wants to swallow his “Monkey Claw” and make grotesque gurgling sounds for the enjoyment of others who are we to stop him?
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5 Stories to Read » Florida Progressive Coalition Blog - — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:38:40 +0000

[...] UF radio program features homeless races and mentally-ill game shows: What hath Howard Stern wrought? It’s ridiculous that any human beings would think that this [...]

By: Gloria Johnson

Gloria Johnson — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:36:47 +0000

If Rep. Erik Fresen was NOT continuing to focuse on his consituents, my guess is you would be criticizing him for allowing his foreclosure to interrupt with his duties! You can’t have it both ways. Cudos to Fresen for continuing to serve the public regardless of his person problems. And BTW, you may want to read the Americans with Disabilities Act to see why some of these shows are so offensive and cruel.

By: Jerry Cataldo

Jerry Cataldo — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:58:55 +0000

Apparently guys like Adam “just don’t get it” taking a break from reality by making fun of homeless and mental challenged individuals is not interacting in any socially responsible way. These legislators should be applauded for stepping up and criticizing this sensationalistic nonsense. Unfortunately, Adam doesn’t understand social interaction.

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:28:56 +0000

This is just another sign of idiots we have in Tallahassee who are trying to govern over us who “just don’t get it.” Look, This legislature isn’t doing anything to assist. These guys go downtown and interact with the homeless, where as the majority, if not all of the idiots in Tallahassee, have never been before. They are afraid to interact with the unfortunate. I’m sick and tired of these people not getting their facts straight. Don’t have that have more pressing needs to figure out? Like how to fix this damn budget so that my taxes aren’t incredibly high? Or how I’m going to pay for home insurance because it’s tripled over the last 2 years. Lex and Terry give me a 5 hour break from reality. Maybe you need one too

By: Big Bro

Big Bro — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:08:52 +0000

Hey Fresen, I heard somebody bought a Playboy at the Petro in Perry today – get your butt up there and shut them down!

By: T.D.

T.D. — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:07:11 +0000

Shouldn’t Fresen be focused on paying his taxes, his pending foreclosure, etc., rather than what’s on the radio in Gainesville?

By: Warren G

Warren G — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:55:48 +0000

The headline is misleading. The “offending” radio program is syndicated – the headline makes it seem that UF created the show. It’s like calling “Jeopardy” a WPBF program, or “Peanuts” a Palm Beach Post comic strip.

By: Meghan

Meghan — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:21:36 +0000

Amen Nick, I think this radio show should be the least of their worries.
BTW, I love the Love Doctors and TJ, great show! Don’t care too much for Lex and Terry

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:14:55 +0000

The kinds of stuff that go on at that school pale in comparison to what is on the radio. BTW, that is TJ from the love docs doing the Monkey Claw