Comments on: The Duke and His Daughter http://www.markmerrill.com/2010/07/22/the-duke-and-his-daughter/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:30:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Teaorangi Harrington http://www.markmerrill.com/2010/07/22/the-duke-and-his-daughter/comment-page-1/#comment-1158 Teaorangi Harrington Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:47:00 +0000 http://www.markmerrill.com/?p=1260#comment-1158 John Wayne wasnt very Christian with views like this.. Read Below In an interview with Playboy magazine published on May 1, 1971, Wayne made several controversial remarks about race and class in the United States. He noted that, as someone living in the 20th century, he was not responsible for the way people who lived one hundred years before him had treated Native Americans, stating: I don't feel we did wrong in taking this great country away from them if that's what you're asking. Our so called stealing of this country was just a question of survival. There were great numbers of people who needed new land the Indians were selfishly trying to keep it for themselves.... I'm quite sure that the concept of a Government-run reservation... seems to be what the socialists are working for now — to have everyone cared for from cradle to grave.... But you can't whine and bellyache 'cause somebody else got a break and you didn't, like those Indians are. We'll all be on a reservation soon if the socialists keep subsidizing groups like them with our tax money. He then continued to discuss race relations, including his opinions regarding the current civil rights of African Americans: I believe in white supremacy until blacks are educated to a point of responsibility. I don't believe in giving authority and positions of leadership and judgment to irresponsible people.... The academic community has developed certain tests that determine whether the blacks are sufficiently equipped scholastically.... I don't feel guilty about the fact that five or ten generations ago these people were slaves. Now I'm not condoning slavery. It's just a fact of life, like the kid who gets infantile paralysis and can't play football like the rest of us. When asked how blacks could address the inequities of the past, Wayne replied: By going to school. I don't know why people insist that blacks have been forbidden to go to school. They were allowed in public schools wherever I've been. I think any black man who can compete with a white can get a better break than a white man. I wish they'd tell me where in the world they have it better than right here in America John Wayne wasnt very Christian with views like this.. Read Below

In an interview with Playboy magazine published on May 1, 1971, Wayne made several controversial remarks about race and class in the United States.

He noted that, as someone living in the 20th century, he was not responsible for the way people who lived one hundred years before him had treated Native Americans, stating:

I don’t feel we did wrong in taking this great country away from them if that’s what you’re asking. Our so called stealing of this country was just a question of survival. There were great numbers of people who needed new land the Indians were selfishly trying to keep it for themselves…. I’m quite sure that the concept of a Government-run reservation… seems to be what the socialists are working for now — to have everyone cared for from cradle to grave…. But you can’t whine and bellyache ’cause somebody else got a break and you didn’t, like those Indians are. We’ll all be on a reservation soon if the socialists keep subsidizing groups like them with our tax money.

He then continued to discuss race relations, including his opinions regarding the current civil rights of African Americans:

I believe in white supremacy until blacks are educated to a point of responsibility. I don’t believe in giving authority and positions of leadership and judgment to irresponsible people…. The academic community has developed certain tests that determine whether the blacks are sufficiently equipped scholastically…. I don’t feel guilty about the fact that five or ten generations ago these people were slaves. Now I’m not condoning slavery. It’s just a fact of life, like the kid who gets infantile paralysis and can’t play football like the rest of us.

When asked how blacks could address the inequities of the past, Wayne replied:

By going to school. I don’t know why people insist that blacks have been forbidden to go to school. They were allowed in public schools wherever I’ve been. I think any black man who can compete with a white can get a better break than a white man. I wish they’d tell me where in the world they have it better than right here in America

]]> By: Joe Traina http://www.markmerrill.com/2010/07/22/the-duke-and-his-daughter/comment-page-1/#comment-1117 Joe Traina Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:25:11 +0000 http://www.markmerrill.com/?p=1260#comment-1117 I pray that one day we as a Nation can turn back and embrace those important and simple values that so many held dear in our country only a generation ago. I pray that one day we as a Nation can turn back and embrace those important and simple values that so many held dear in our country only a generation ago.

]]> By: Dholleman http://www.markmerrill.com/2010/07/22/the-duke-and-his-daughter/comment-page-1/#comment-1114 Dholleman Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:18:29 +0000 http://www.markmerrill.com/?p=1260#comment-1114 I always loved John Wayne as a an actor and as a person, and the video just repeats what I already knew, that he loved god, his country, and his faith. Great man with a great message, one that needs repeating, more now than ever. We seem to have forgotten what is important. Duke always had it right, still does. He will always remain bigger than life to me along with his message. I always loved John Wayne as a an actor and as a person, and the video just repeats what I already knew, that he loved god, his country, and his faith. Great man with a great message, one that needs repeating, more now than ever. We seem to have forgotten what is important. Duke always had it right, still does. He will always remain bigger than life to me along with his message.

]]> By: Mathews1321 http://www.markmerrill.com/2010/07/22/the-duke-and-his-daughter/comment-page-1/#comment-1113 Mathews1321 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:16:26 +0000 http://www.markmerrill.com/?p=1260#comment-1113 As a kid in Patuxent, Maryland, I would watch John Wayne's cowboy movies on Saturday mornings down in our basement......as he was my "Hero" !! He seemed to me to be the best actor alive in my book & I sure do miss him & also, Dean Martin! So, anyone that also watched those movies in the 50's, say hello to a "wonderful De'javue memory just now!! Adious' Amego As a kid in Patuxent, Maryland, I would watch John Wayne's cowboy movies on Saturday mornings down in our basement……as he was my “Hero” !! He seemed to me to be the best actor alive in my book & I sure do miss him & also, Dean Martin! So, anyone that also watched those movies in the 50's, say hello to a “wonderful De'javue memory just now!! Adious' Amego

]]> By: Mark Merrill http://www.markmerrill.com/2010/07/22/the-duke-and-his-daughter/comment-page-1/#comment-1112 Mark Merrill Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:47:52 +0000 http://www.markmerrill.com/?p=1260#comment-1112 Thanks for joining the conversation. The Duke led by example, which is something we all can do for our families. Thanks for joining the conversation. The Duke led by example, which is something we all can do for our families.

]]> By: Mrsscout http://www.markmerrill.com/2010/07/22/the-duke-and-his-daughter/comment-page-1/#comment-1111 Mrsscout Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:46:22 +0000 http://www.markmerrill.com/?p=1260#comment-1111 The Duke has always been a class act. Such a genuine and heart felt comment he made of his daughter. It's a pity there aren't more people that come out of Hollywood with his values. The Duke has always been a class act. Such a genuine and heart felt comment he made of his daughter. It's a pity there aren't more people that come out of Hollywood with his values.

]]> By: Lcjohnson1988 http://www.markmerrill.com/2010/07/22/the-duke-and-his-daughter/comment-page-1/#comment-1108 Lcjohnson1988 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:34:15 +0000 http://www.markmerrill.com/?p=1260#comment-1108 What John said is certainly true. That what people consider "old fashion" is what is important. He was teaching her the Lord's Prayer, and the Psalms. He was not acting, he was very genuine about what he felt and hoped for his girl. I think he reminds us to be thankful, to pray for those who take the oath to protect us, and I am glad that I have been and will always be a fan of his. What John said is certainly true. That what people consider “old fashion” is what is important. He was teaching her the Lord's Prayer, and the Psalms. He was not acting, he was very genuine about what he felt and hoped for his girl. I think he reminds us to be thankful, to pray for those who take the oath to protect us, and I am glad that I have been and will always be a fan of his.

]]> By: Sibboyleheights http://www.markmerrill.com/2010/07/22/the-duke-and-his-daughter/comment-page-1/#comment-1109 Sibboyleheights Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:33:19 +0000 http://www.markmerrill.com/?p=1260#comment-1109 Even the Duke wanted the heavenly Father's blessings for his daughter! Even the Duke wanted the heavenly Father's blessings for his daughter!

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