Keep the Duggars on TLC

The petition circulating by this group, titled "End LGBTQ fear mongering by the Duggars.", is in it's own statement false and defamatory. ~~ In their own article they claim ~ "Duggar words reek of /ignroance/ and fear mongering. Just because someone is transgendered doesn't mean they are a child predator or a rapist. The claim that this ordinance would provide predators with access to women's restrooms in order to assault or leer at girls or women is nothing more than fear-mongering and spreading /ignornace/ and hatred.” ~ ~ Yet in the same article they post what they refer to as: "Her recorded robocall"; ~ "Hello, this is Michelle Duggar. I’m calling to inform you of some shocking news that would affect the safety of Northwest Arkansas women and children." "The Fayetteville City Council is voting on an ordinance this Tuesday night that would allow men – yes I said men – to use womens and girls restrooms, locker rooms, showers, sleeping areas and other areas that are designated for females only. I don’t believe the citizens of Fayetteville would want males with past child predator convictions that claim they are female to have a legal right to enter private areas that are reserved for women and girls. “ ~ ~ Nowhere in this "robocall" does Michelle Duggar claim that all transgenders are predators. ~ ~The suggestion that having men in areas designated for Women/Girls is a valid concern. And YES, many sexual predators are considered transgender, especially if they have been convicted and are required by law to participate in medication therapy programs for sex offenders, thus causing them to be considered “transgender". This law would open a gateway for predators to legally procure access to possible victims. Just for thought! ~ ~ YOU’VE GOT MY VOTE AND SUPPORT DUGGAR’S!! WAY TO GO!!~~ ps, the ignorance in the misspelled words is not mine... :)

I support the Duggars 110%!!! They have every right to believe what they want, just like everyone else. Stop letting left wing liberals run over you!!! Stand up for what is right!!! Keep this amazing family on the air!!

Michelle has done nothing wrong. In my opinion. there isn't a check list you must complete to be on TV. I watch the Duggars because I enjoy the selfless way they deal with the community. They work in soup kitchen and donate time and money to the less fortunate. I love this. I love the Duggars.

Michelle Duggar never said anyone is a pedophile. She is trying to stop pedophiles from pretending to be transgendered and gain access to PUBLIC restrooms. If you would take the time hear what they are saying instead of put words in their mouths you might find they are doing us all a favor in keeping our kids safe.

I find the Duggar Family to be the most reprehensible of pseudo-Christians. They spout hate and bigotry; they use their money (gleaned from the shows and books and tours and speaking engagements) to fund hate calls that purposefully lie about transgendered people (accusing them of being pedophiles). The Duggars cling to their interpretation of Christianity to excuse their bigotry. A real Christian loves all and does not need to lie or spew hate to walk this Earth as Jesus would.

How is it brave to bash on people who are different than you? When you state that someone is dangerous and a sex offender just because of their orientation, that is plainly hate. When you incite other to hate, you are not only expression an opinion, you are spreading hate. This is so reminiscent of racial hate. Shame on you for your total lack of compassion. And I wonder why, why do so-called Christians who quote Leviticus not in an oproar about shrimp, or polyester, or seling their daughters. If you want to quote the bible, please read it first and then ask if God intented you stagnate in the stone age or evolve.

Seriously, it could not have surprised ANYONE they would delete pictures of same sex people kissing. IMO if you posted a picture of yourself kissing someone the same sex on their post, you did it just to cause trouble. If you want to be able to voice your opinions on gay marriage, they should be able to voice theirs also!!!

Please keep the Duggers on TLC. They are a godly example to our nation. My favorite TV show.

This was to go on my post for the petition I don't often comment on things that people post, religion, politics, offensive things. I choose not to! As do we all. We all have that choice don't we? Things that I feel extremely about I have deleted them as I am sure we all have done a time or to! We all have different beliefs, thing we do not want our family to do or to take part in. I am not heavy into religion nor do I push any of my beliefs on anyone. In say this today I saw a post to remove a TLC family program due to their right to remove thing they feel is against their family values, even though they showed kissing pictures. How many of us do thing others don't like. It is called a freedom of opinion, we all have it. Get over it and go past what offends you.

If asked how we feel about something we should be able to say the truth of how we feel. This is the USA and a country that can believe however we want. I have never seen them say anything against how anyone else beliefs, not on the show. This is a good family trying to raise their children in a Christian way and showing us how they do it. What is wrong with that? If you don't like the show then it is your chose not to watch it. Please don't take them off the air. This is hypocritical to take them off the air. TLC would be making a big mistake to take them off the air and I am sure that they will loose a lot of support for the station. I know I won't be watching anything else on this channel if they go through with this.

I have been watching the Duggar's show for many years, and I honestly try not to care what others believe or not believe in their spare time. But hey it's 2014, I may not like to see two men kissing or think it is right BUT This is America and they have a right to do as they please, we have NO right to take their rights away, I am sorry, but to fire someone because of the gender in which they chose to love or kiss is just wrong....... Duggar's you have gone way too far this time!

You go Duggars!! In GOD we trust and in GOD we believe. You have a beautiful family and have never shown "hate" for anyone, nor publicly bashed anyone for believing different than you. If anything you are always giving in your community and to those less fortunate. I think your family and ways of raising your children are beautiful. Best of luck with the show. You are the only reason I watch TLC.

I support the Duggars and they are in no way hurting anyone. I agree that Bible Believing Christians shouldn't be forced to support gay activities in any way. We believe that it is a sin and we are not going to be connected with it. If the homosexual lobby wasn't trying to get laws passed that put us in legal jeopardy and fining and jail terms for refusing to go along with their sexual behavior, then there would be no need for these laws. People have the right to believe as they do. We don't force our beliefs on you and we don't deserve to have your beliefs forced on us. God Michelle and Jim Bob.

If the premise for Michelle Duggar and her family opposing cross-gender bathrooms is to protect against disguised predators then I am sure they have a sound reason for promoting the ability of employers to fire for sexual/gender related reasons. I am sure they would disapprove of heterosexual individuals flaunting their sexuality in the workplace and that's not to say that gay individuals are guilty of this. It simply gives employers more freedom to act with discretion without being maliciously attacked as "bigots," "misogynists," and so on. I am sure the Duggars would show as much Godly love towards gays as they show everyone else. Christian, Biblical teaching does not elevate one sin over another as being worse. We know we are all guilty. If you don't find homosexuality a sin, that is your opinion that you are also entitled to. I respect that and wish you well in your life and will love you in Christ though I may not support that lifestyle. Some people have guidelines in their lives as to what is right and wrong. We have the freedom to peacefully disagree and avoid certain shows. I respect them for being some of the few people I know who "stick to their guns." I respect them immensely for this. I personally would be happy that gay marriage pass in every state, simply so it desists as a sounding board for the more radical, homosexual movement. I am acquainted with homosexuals who would prefer not to garner so much attention and are tired of being in the lime light for such minuscule arguments. I was hoping all the purported victimization would end there, but no, the extremists have to go and attack innocent, family-oriented shows and soon they will demand that pastors who disagree with their life style, marry them. When will it stop?

Straight Pride

I love this show, and have read some of the comments...and was quite surprised by some of the response. It was a nice surprise. I am a Christian and proud of it, God gave everyone a will to do as they felt like they should....gay or not....how I feel about it is my concern and not anyone else. I know what the Bible says and I agree with it. Its not the people but the sin God hates....God is a loving God, and its up to each of us to either obey Him or not to obey Him....I choose to obey Him. And that means not hating someone because of how they live. I will pray for them, and I wish the best for them. I feel that hate is what motivated this group to do what they did...and the Duggurs are only asking for support and I give mine fully. I have watched all of their shows and not ONE of them has ever expressed hate or prejudice for or toward anyone. I find this petition against the Duggurs to be fraudulent and without merit. This group needs to live their life as they see fit and allow the Duggurs to do the same.

People get upset when someone "discriminates" someone who is gay. But is it not also discrimination to do something like take 19 kids and counting off the sir because they voiced their beliefs? As someone who shares this opinion, I feel discriminated for being told I can't believe my way and I can't teach my family to support traditional marriage. I love how many other people share my thoughts. Thank you.

I love the show and their morals r so strong rite along wit their faith in the LORD ... I love how close the family is to each other ... I work really hard to have that strong bond wit my children ... I wish this show was on when I was growing up ... it would have made it easier for my parents to respect the choices that I was making about my life ... my life didn't turn out the way that I wanted it to ... my mother and grandmother had their way ... but ... each lesson learned made me stronger and for that I'm grateful ... I'd be lost if the show was taken off ... it's the highlight to my week ... I'm a better grandma because of watching the show ...

We love the Duggars and stand with them! Keep them on TLC!!

L love what this family stands for and I never once heard anything on the show about gay marriages or transgender people so I have no idea where this is coming from. If they have said something to the effect when asked personally then who are we to judge what they believe? We all have our own personal views so why can't they? I would rather you go after real trash tv like the Kardashians or Honey Boo boo.