Mike Rowe Gets Letter Saying It's a 'Travesty' He's Been a Glenn Beck Guest. Rowe's Brilliant Response Is Not to Be Missed.

TV personality Mike Rowe, a frequent Glenn Beck guest, posted on Facebook a short note he received from one Tobey Gloss who indicated he was "disappointed" in Rowe for his connection to Beck:

"Mike- you were recently tagged in Glen Beck's post about being interviewed on his program. Do you realise how many people are upset about this because they despise Glen Beck?! I am disappointed that you did the interview because I want nothing to do with Beck. It's a travesty." Posted by Tobey Gloss, 3:20 pm, 9/25/2015

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Rowe — known for his clear-eyed observations, fair-mindedness, and admirable attention to the virtues of hard work — had a few things he wanted Tobey to understand.

Here's Rowe's excellent retort:

Hi Tobey

I'm not so sure we agree on the definition of a “travesty.” To me, a travesty is what happens when the state executes an innocent man, or sets a guilty one free. A travesty is ignoring a bully, or betraying the public trust. A travesty is not what happens when Mike Rowe talks publicly to someone that Tobey Gloss doesn't like. That’s called a “conversation.”

Now to your question - I have no idea exactly how many people share your disappointment over my recent appearance with Glenn. I would assume quite a few. Nowadays, it seems like more and more people are unable to separate an idea from a person. Consequently, I’ve heard from people equally distraught by my past proximity to a number of pundits, including Bill Maher, Sean Hannity, Don Lemmon, Mike Huckabee, Ed Schultz, and Bill O’Reilly.

So much disappointment, so little time...

Rowe goes on to say how Beck has been supportive of his foundation mikeroweWORKS, which raises awareness about "several million good jobs that no one seems to want." Rowe adds that he's "grateful for the chance to speak directly" to Beck's audience and "will do so again whenever I’m invited back. Likewise, MSNBC and FOX. As well as NPR and CNN."

And Rowe's fine finish:

Obviously, our country is a divided mess. If I want to reach the masses, I can't limit myself to programs and individuals that meet with your specific approval. I know this must come as a surprise, but thanks to the web, disappointment is now easier to share then ever before. So by all means, keep sharing yours. I don’t mind. Just know that when it comes to promoting mikeroweWORKS, your disappointment is a price I'm happy to pay.

Thanks for the feedback, and have a great weekend.

Mike

PS. If you’re interested in my previous explanation, here it is. https://profoundlydisconnected.com/devil-or-angel-whichever-you-are/

This also applies. https://mikerowe.com/2013/07/the-other-side/