How do you feel about being scolded by Sean Penn at the Oscars?

Question

"Thank you. You commie, homo-loving sons of guns. I did not expect this and … I know how hard I make it to appreciate me," Penn said.

The straight actor's portrayal of an openly gay politician was a timely one - with Milk coming out shortly after California's same-sex couples lost their right to marry in a voter referendum.

"I think it is a good time for those who voted for the ban against gay marriage to sit and reflect and anticipate their great shame and the shame in their grand children's eyes if they continue that way," Penn said. "We've got to have equal rights for everyone."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq9kTNVeb4U

Answer 1

Yeah, he's entitled to his opinion just don't try and cram it down my throat when I'm watching TV.



The guy is a great actor but his political views suck big time.

Answer 2

I could care less what Hollywood liberals have to say, Especially Sean Penn, He only further confirmed what I've known about liberals like him all along . I saw a poll not do long ago showing how most Americans say that the values of Hollywood liberals do not line up with their own, So much for that. Sean Penn using the Oscars as a bully pulpit to promote his liberally biased views, Are a prime example as to why more and more people are turning off their TV sets to such ceremonies, Apparently the networks are behind them and not getting the point, Because they keep going full steam ahead with this garbage. God bless.

Answer 3

I was extremely angry! Before the Oscars I was hoping Sean Penn wouldn't win because I just didn't like him, but I couldn't figure out why. Now I know why! His acceptance speech at the oscars was definately the wrong place to talk about his political/moral views BIG TIME! That and his other arrogant I'm-so-much-better-than-all-of-you statements just got his name added to a lot more hate lists. I hope thats his last oscar.

Answer 4

The problem with people like Sean Penn is that they have difficulty understanding the difference between a sin and a civil right. I firmly believe that he is wrong. I heard the speech from the screenwriter who won for Milk as well and he invoked God in his speech justifying homosexual marriage. Well, the Bible says that homosexual sex is wrong.



If God, nature or evolution wanted two people of the same sex to have intercourse, man would have been given a vagina.



The way I see it, it is not merely the tax write-offs that homosexuals want, they also want to morally justify what they are doing. Because you need to morally justify heterosexual sex with marriage, it is reasonable for them to think the same way with homosexual sex. That is not the kind of society I wish for myself or my descendants. I voted against gay marriage and I feel no shame about it. The Bible says to leave the non-Christians to God. That is all the moral justification they will ever get from me.

Answer 5

I agree fully with his statement, but actors are the last people (even behind people who are deemed mentally challenged) that I trust for reliable political information. They're simply actors. Nothing more and many sadly think their careers are above those of others. If they want to attend a rally, petition, make a speech on the streets, or do anything a regular citizen would do, all the power to them. But preaching about it on public television regarding a show in celebration of the arts, well, gets little done. It's also pretentious and waste of time.

Answer 6

I no longer watch the Academy Awards because it is so political and a conservative actor is just like the plague in Hollywood. I get tired of getting lectured to by people that are no more qualified to speak out on a situation that I. I do not deny them I just do not think they should have any more weight with their opinion than I. TOO POLITICAL!!

Answer 7

I think Sean Penn is one of the greatest actors of our time, but he and other entertainers should keep their traps shut when it comes to their political and moral beliefs. Rock bands, country singers, Hollywood types are so full of themselves thinking that us everyday Americans (who pay their salaries) wait on their every word. They don't live our lives. They live in a pretend, make-believe world and I couldn't care less what they think one way or another. But I will say this: If they are very outspoken and are in complete opposition to MY beliefs, well then I stop buying their cds, going to their concerts or seeing their movies.

Answer 8

In the eyes of most of Hollywood like Sean Penn, they are ruining this country and don't even know it.

Answer 9

he should have kept politics out of it. His comments were insulting. I will never go to a Sean Penn movie!!!

Answer 10

For once,I actually agree with Sean Penn.



Damn,it hurt to say that.But when he's right,he's right.All my life I have been wondering why many people are so bothered by the fact that Gays want equal treatment.And yes,equal treatment means allowing them to get legal marriages,by the state,just like everyone else.



We're 11 Trillion in debt,we're at war in three countries if you count Pakistan,we're headed headlong into becoming a Socialist State,and all some people can think about is "Them Queers can't be gettin married,it ain't right"



Sean Penn is a jackass,but he was right.Good for him.The movie on the other hand sucked.



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Answer 11

I don't watch them anymore- they can thank

themselves for less people watching it due

to they can't stop talking about politics.

I did vote NO but right now I am more

worried about the economy, thanks.

Edit- Of course they can dish out money

to support causes, they have it. I'll

let them support all these things now,

gay rights, Congo, etc.

Answer 12

He's entitled to his opinion. What is it worth in my view? Nada.



I still don't understand why people want the government to intervene in what consenting adults choose to do. I thought less government was better...but apparently not.

Answer 13

Penn is gay. That is why Madona dumped him.

Answer 14

I don't think it really constitutes scolding, it constitutes speaking his mind much as you do here. I don't like that you do it because if this is representative then it can't do much but lower the collective national intelligence (Yes, I know you want to thumbs down me, go ahead. I'm sorry, I just find this question silly.), but it's your right to do it.



Are you just upset because as a celebrity, when he talks, people listen?



Please accept it. A lot of people don't agree with your stance on this issue. If you want equal time, make a movie or twelve.

Answer 15

i liken being scolded by sean penn to a scolding from rosie, barack, professor irwin corey, guv blago, barry manilow. a collective of certifiable idiots! " full of sound and fury, signifying nothing"!

Answer 16

I am upset that someone as arrogant as him won. I knew he would though because these voters like giving these awards away because it makes them feel like they are voting for social progress. Look at crap movies like Crash or Brokeback Mountain. People are tired of this nonsense, and that is why the Academy Awards has lost it's relevance.

Answer 17

Oh I think he should go visit his friends in Venezuela, and not come back ! He is just a jerk ! He can shove that award !

Answer 18

I think that Obama should send Barney Frank, the banking queen, to give him a good tongue lashing.

Answer 19

I'd like to see him row, row, row his boat over Niagara Falls.

Answer 20

I think he's just mad because he didn't win and his movies message wasn't very well recieved by the people because of it's content.

Answer 21

I don't watch the Oscars anymore. Hollywood puts out crap these days.

Answer 22

I do not care what the woman beater says or does

Answer 23

didn't watch the Oscars

Answer 24

Penn's self-deprecation was evident, and he was correct in his speech regarding gay marriage and civil rights.

Answer 25

I could care less what anyone in Hollywood has to say. That goes for Fred Thompson, Arnie and any other conservative actor as well

Answer 26

what is it mean "equal rights for all"?

cant everyone vote?

people can work anywhere

oh you mean special rights cause u suck nuts instead of lapping p ussy

Answer 27

That's a scold? Then you have never been scolded.

Answer 28

I am sure the Republicans loved him for it.

Answer 29

he's really a closet queer

Answer 30

It was his dime to waste.

Answer 31

I feel nothing but contempt for him, he's an idiot.

Answer 32

He proved just how much of a idiot he is.

Answer 33

Good. It's his platform.



If you voted that way--you shouldnt' expect people to just take it lying down. Freedom of speech works both ways.

Answer 34

I think it's great that he called so-called Christians out, and revealed them to be the haters they are.