By either account, this guy makes Christian Bale seem reasonable. At least Bale didn’t shoot anyone during his famous tirade. I think what angers people the most about Burke’s dangerous and emotionally-fueled bad behavior is bringing the dog into it.
I’m a dog lover. I think I might even like dogs better than people because they often exhibit better qualities than many people I’ve met. You want to shoot your spouse? Well, unfortunately domestic violence is a fact of life and I’m a little desensitized. You want to shoot your dog? Now you’ve got my attention.
I don’t think we need more gun laws – but maybe a few more dog laws would help. Let’s start with one that requires a 3-day waiting period before radio personalities can buy dogs – just to make sure they’re not “shoot-a-dog-in-the-paw-crazy”.
Burke Dogged by Listeners
But, let the people speak. Look at some comments left at wdbo.com:
“Im sorry man , i actually listend to his show , im afraid to say dude YOUR DONE you just self destructed.” – drumerboy
“What a scumbag. Who shoots a dog in the leg during an argument? I hope they cancel his show.” – Alan
“I seriously can not stop lsaughing at this moron.” – lazy man
“Anyone who abuses an animal, esp. as a way to upset/control another human, needs to lose his job; AND go to prison.” – DogFan
“Just another low rent DJ who thinks that being on the radio gives him a license to hurt people.” - Lionel
You can see more of these comments at wdbo.com.
Radio people are my brethren, my "peeps", my peers. But, the longer I'm in Radio, the more I wonder who signed their release and just what were those folks thinking.
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