Couple things, first the people that say the show is crap and dumbs down America ... the show is based around strong families, strong religious and basic human morals, and preaching to stop being so dependant on store bought everything and be more self supportive. They finish every show with a meal together and a good reminder of a life lesson. If you think that is wrong maybe we have bigger problems.
Second I see no where in what he said hateful. Just because you say I don't agree with xyz behavior and don't understand it and choose to live in accordance with my religion does not make you an awful person. It only makes you a person that a well formed belief base. Had he said gays are bad they should be erased or something to the like then it would be very different. People are so worried about hurting feelings anymore that they don't even know where offensive starts anymore