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[regarding Fox News' attacks on Mr. Rogers' philosophies] Junlei Li:
The criticism goes like this: "You told everyone they're special. They don't have to do anything to earn that special. That's what's wrong with our country. That's what's wrong with children today." I'm sure by then Fred had heard the criticisms, but he's not talking about entitlement. And if you don't believe that everyone has inherent value, you might as well go against the fundamental notion of Christianity that you are the beloved son or daughter of God
The criticism goes like this: "You told everyone they're special. They don't have to do anything to earn that special. That's what's wrong with our country. That's what's wrong with children today." I'm sure by then Fred had heard the criticisms, but he's not talking about entitlement. And if you don't believe that everyone has inherent value, you might as well go against the fundamental notion of Christianity that you are the beloved son or daughter of God
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The criticism goes like this
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You told everyone they're special
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They don't have to do anything to earn that special
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That's what's wrong with our country
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That's what's wrong with children today
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He didn't say if you want to be special
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you're gonna have to work hard
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And now all these kids are growing up
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and they're realizing hey wait a minute
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Mr Rogers lied to me I'm not special
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I'm sure by then Fred had heard the criticisms
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but he's not talking about entitlement
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And if you don't believe
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that everyone has inherent value
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you might as well go against
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the fundamental notion of christianity
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that you are the beloved son or daughter of god
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Movie Summary
An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.
