Phil Robertson Suspended from Duck Dynasty for "Anti-Gay" Remarks

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

Agree or disagree? He has been put on indefinite hiatus from filming the show because A&E is "disappointed" about his remarks regarding homosexuality.

 

Anyone who follows the show knows that Phil is very outspoken and the Robertson's are devoutly Christian. I don't get why this is such a surprise to people? A&E needs Phil way more than Phil needs them, IMO. 

 

Thoughts?

[arch stanton]

Being devoutly Christian doesn't make one anti-gay. It's probably always surprising  and disappointing when a dumbass bites the hand that feeds him, even though it really should be seen as inevitable. 

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

You think Robertson bit the hand that feeds him? 

 

He was majorly successful before his show and will be after it. If it does come down to it, I'm sure there are networks that would line up for DD. That show pulls in some crazy ratings numbers. 

[arch stanton]

Not if it's getting boycotted. 

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

I HIGHLY doubt it will be boycotted. In fact, I bet that next month when the next season debuts, it will have record ratings. 

[mtangelsfan]

It is a privately owned company, they can dictate who works for them and who doesn't.  Being a Christian myself I can sympathize with the political correct atmosphere that is all around, I am also aware that having the kind of pulpit that he had he could have been wiser with his words.

 

Regardless, whether this is a wise decision or not is only based on how it turns out financially for A&E.

[nate]

You guys know how I usually feel about this stuff but I think this is kind of dumb.  I thought what he said was pretty funny.  I think you have to be overly sensitive to find it offensive.

 

That said, that show and the people on it are annoying dbags.

[mtangelsfan]

I've never watched the show myself.

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

Never watched the show and don't share the same opinion but he spoke his mind in a separate interview. It's A&E's right to suspend him but if the fans boycott he'll be back soon as that show is a huge draw for the channel.

[BaseballMom]

You guys know how I usually feel about this stuff but I think this is kind of dumb.  I thought what he said was pretty funny.  I think you have to be overly sensitive to find it offensive.

 

That said, that show and the people on it are annoying dbags.

 

He lumps gays in with drunks and terrorists.  not really funny, but I am sure some of my slackjaw relatives can relate to him

[VariousCrap]

First of all, A&E owns the show.  With or without Phil, that show is A&E's property.  They are going to do just fine.  Christians never stick to boycotts.  lol  I remember back in the 80's when Universal released The Last Temptation of Christ, churches across the country banned together to send letters to Universal stating they would never watch another Universal movie again if they released the film.  That lasted about two seconds.  The Catholics did the same thing to Disney when they released Priest and that didn't last long either.

 

Second, what fans of Phil and the show need to understand is the Duck's are under contract.  Just like every workplace in the country, the human resources department has strict guidelines on topics such as these and many of those guidelines are that they are not discussed.  So Phil, is doing the interview which is being done to promote the show and makes comments that are against rules in their contract.

 

So, A&E has every right to suspend him.

 

He'll be back, so no big deal.

Edited December 19, 2013 by Jim B

[VariousCrap]

He lumps gays in with drunks and terrorists.  not really funny, but I am sure some of my slackjaw relatives can relate to him

 

 

Don't forget beastiality too.

[mancini79]

Phil hasn't been comfortable with the show from the beginning but stuck with it because of Ms Kay. He was already planning to leave the show after this season. He's also battled with A&E about how they portray the family (i.e. A&E wanted to add "bleeps" to make it look like they were cussing, Phil wasn't having it). We are talking about a guy who turned down the NFL to pursue education and start his hunting career. Guy doesn't want the limelight. Why anyone cares what his personal views are is beyond me. Phil is a typical mid America red neck that happened to strike it rich and TV found him. I would be shocked if he spoke highly of the gay lifestyle. Boycotting the show won't do anything, most of the viewers don't care. Looking at their demographic, it might boost ratings.

[Amazing Larry]

I was going to add my two cents before I read Mancini's perfect summary.

[vlad27]

It's not a surprise that he said what he said. He has the right to his opinion just as someone who is gay has the right to voice their opinion.

It's kind of a double standard - if you are gay you can now speak very openly and with pride about your lifestyle but if you have more "traditional " values you now have to shut your mouth for fear of being labeled a "homophobe " and possibly lose your job or get boycotted .

I think everyone should be able to voice their opinion on both sides of the issue.

Edited December 19, 2013 by vlad27

[arch stanton]

He certainly can voice his opinion. And the network that owns his show can voice theirs. Nobody says he has to like gays. 

[Spirit]

Don't forget beastiality too.

 

 

Don't forget men who sleep with women outside of marriage. 

[Crampknees]

I need to set my course of action to react to this.  Do I order a bunch of duck calls or just go to Chick-Fil-A for lunch? Maybe they will have a spicy duck sandwich. 

[nate]

[HaloCory22]

Atheists are offended by his comments about the "Kingdom of God" 

 

Nate hit it right on the money. What the hell do you expect a redneck to say? Who cares what he says. As if his opinion is so valued. Hes entitled to his opinion, but of course people get so damn offended over everything now a days.

[Adam]

To take offense at anything other than being cropdusted is silly. 

[St1ck]

I'm going to protest by never purchasing one of his duck calls. 

[acro2008]

Just another kick in the nuts for freedom of speech

[mtangelsfan]

Look, that is a silly comment.  He hasn't been arrested.  Private companies can make their own rules for what can or cannot be said by their employees. 

[gotbeer]

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