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Dog The Bounty Hunter And The N-Word

By Citizen Correspondent David Spates
Date Posted: 11/05/07
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David Spates talks about Duane Dog The Bounty Hunter's rant, using the big "N" word. Extra footage of how he became a bounty hunter. Read Dog's full apology statement: Dog The Bounty Hunter: I Am Deeply Sorry. You may also enjoy Ellen DeGeneres' Dog Tears.










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Re: Dog The Bounty Hunter And The N-Word

By Roli Rivelino, March 25, 2008 at 02:56

Did anyone ever see that South Park where Cartman turns into the Dog? Very, very, funny.

Re: Dog The Bounty Hunter And The N-Word

By mayflower15, November 10, 2007 at 21:13

To Dog, Beth & Crew,
I was so sorry to hear that your show was canceled on A&E all because what you said, to your son, Tucker in your home. Although, I don't believe in saying the N-word, but I think taking off your show is unfair and A&E should reconsider the whole situation before making a final decisiion out it. From hearing and watching your show you are a very caring bounty hunter and try to make things right along with your crew. I think you were treated very unfairly and I wish you all the best.
I "ll continued to check for updates to see how things are going.

Aloha To Dog, Beth & Crew,
Sincerely, mayflower 15

Re: Dog The Bounty Hunter And The N-Word

By Cynthia, November 9, 2007 at 09:23

I would like to retract my comment from before. I watched Dog on Larry King and what I saw was a man who is desperately sorry and didn't mean for his use of the n-word to be taken the way it did. I feel horrible for making a quick assumption before actually looking more into it.
I hope that Dog and his family can heal from this and his career can get back on track.

Re: Dog The Bounty Hunter And The N-Word

By peacemakerdove, November 8, 2007 at 14:00

I am so saddened that people who do so much good then do one wrong thing are then tossed out like yesterdays garbage. What are we as a society trying to accomplish here? We have innocent border guards in jail for trying to stop an Illegal drug smuggler from entering our Courntry and now Dog who puts his life on the line each day to make our world a safer place being hung out to dry. Lets get him back on A&E I think you rushed to judgement too fast. The Enquirer needs to reflect upon how it runs its business, I remember the trash they use to print back in the early sixties, and they improved from there....need to do that again. Enquirer your tactics are horrible and you should be ashamed of yourselves and I hope this back fires in your face. I don't buy your paper and I hope others will stop buying a paper that goes out of its way to hurt people. I know Dog will forgive his son, I have grown children too and they can really hurt you deeply at times, but Tucker you need to reflect upon this. You don't do that to family, it is just so wrong. Your Father deserves more respect than that and you hurt your entire family out of this. Please learn from this hurtful lesson well....long after everyone else leaves your life....it is your family who will be there...if you don't ruin the relationships with them. We need people like Dog to help fight against the battle with crime. And remember it isn't only Dog who suffers from being pulled off the air but his family as well and us the viewers. I'm not saying it was right in what he said but can we not put things in relative perspective? He has captured and taken off the streets many who would hurt innocent people and yet he said one wrong word in a private conversation, while he was upset, and his show is pulled off the airways. The N word is that a word...it does bring to mind many hateful things and out of respect to a race of people should not be used.....but it is a word. The old "sticks and stones"..... Dog didn't hit someone, or burn their house down, or put a noose around their neck. People have done far worse things than say a bad word and are walking around free and clear; and its Dog, his family, and other law enforcement that are trying to help with that. We all need to be more enlightened to others feelings of all races and perhaps A&E could allow his family to do a show on that issue. Would be far more helpful than taking him off the air. Instead of tearing people down why don't we all spend a little more time reaching out to people. Dog is part Native and some of the worse conditions in this Nation exist for the Native Americans yet I hear very little out cry for their plight. Dog.....if you read this I feel your tears were sincere on the TV programs I watched you on. The Great Spirit knows what is in your heart....may you have a more gentle journey from this day forward. Continue to keep love in your heart and this to shall pass. Aho Sheryl Mourning Dove

Re: Dog The Bounty Hunter And The N-Word

By Cynthia, November 7, 2007 at 11:47

That was too funny! You made my day.
I am a fan of the show (mostly to watch Leland). Too bad the man ruined his career with his ignorance and now the rest of the family goes down with him.

Re: Dog The Bounty Hunter And The "N" Word

By judme, November 6, 2007 at 17:07

I was just terribly disappointed by Dog. I've been a fan for a long time and really enjoyed the show, the family...and their sense of doing good things in the community. To find out that they regularly use this type of language goes against everything I thought about them as a family and as a team. He went out of his way in the phone conversation to talk about protecting his right to say this stuff so why now is he wiling to apologize for it? Clearly it's to rescue his destroyed career not for a real understanding of the wrongness of his behavior and attitude regarding the "N" word...regardless of how he was applying it. I'm not sure he should be kept off the air but I am sure I won't feel comfortable watching any longer. I referenced the show as one of my "favorites" on myspace. I immediately removed it not wanting to be associated with this type of attitude. Sad all the way around.

Re: Dog The Bounty Hunter And The "N" Word: Talkin' With Dave

By luyen, November 5, 2007 at 13:01

Yeah i have to say, sitting on the can is too funny...

Re: Dog The Bounty Hunter And The "N" Word: Talkin' With Dave

By Michelle Kenneth, November 5, 2007 at 12:59

I will say this...never thought I'd see someone doing a segment like this on the can. LOL.

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