Duck Dynasty Controversy

[JediJohnnie]

I don't watch the show,so I don't really have any stake in what happens,but it's clear that society has been pushing homosexuality as the "new normal",which doesn't leave Christians any free speech privileges to speak against it's being un-biblical.

[nmbrown863]

I have watched a few episodes of this show and thought it was pretty good. I don't know all the details about what happened but from what I have heard it sounds like he was just stating his opinion, which everyone has a right to do. This show was a pretty popular show so I think A&E made a mistake.

[lvstephanie]

About what I expected for a thread on here.  Someone incorrectly assuming that the first amendment was violated and lvstephanie contributing a nice post that will go over everyone's head because it contains more than buzz words and talking points.

Unfortunately, here, Facebook, and other blogs that I've read on this issue always seems to revert to saying it's his "right" to say what he did as though Phil is now locked up in prison for voicing his opinion.  But until the Government actually makes Phil leave the show, imprison him, or somehow punishes him for his statements, this is not a 1st Amendment issue! If the 1st Amendment pertained to private interactions, then my non-disclosure agreement that I had to sign to be employed would be null and void. Otherwise it'd sound like, "What?! I can tell the company's secrets to the competitor... I'm free to say whatever I want to! It's my right!"

It's the same issue that I have with people when they get upset when some company decides to be politically correct by making their employees wish the customers a "Happy Holiday" instead of "Merry Christmas". The company itself (esp. for those big retail places) could care less what you celebrate (if you even celebrate any holiday during this time of year), but are basing their policies so as not to offend any of their customers, even if it might offend some of their employees in the process. A Christian's rights aren't being violated by being forced to say "Happy Holidays" since the employer is in no position to truly take those rights away.

BTW, I meant to do this, but posted it before I included this link.... Here is the GQ article that interviewed Phil Robertson that led to this controversy: http://www.gq.com/entertainment/television/201401/duck-dynasty-phil-robertson?printable=true

[tkfarris]

There is controversy surrounding Duck Dynasty and Phil Robertson's recent anti gay remarks.  Do you think suspending Robertson from the show was a good idea?  Please share your thoughts.

it was kinda good show i thought it was more educational then enything else

[crisstar]

He's part of the show and he's getting paid by the show, so in a sense he is like an employee and a representative of the network. I'm sure he signed some kind of legal docs stating what kind of behavior he is to have and he probably broke the terms of his contract by the remarks he stated.

[nmsmith]

it is a free country and you have a right to an opinion and the right to express it. Not that I agree with his opinion but we as viewers also have a right not to watch that show. I myself have never watched duck dynasty and have no desire to

[rusgiftsaolcom]

From what I hear on the television it looks like Duck Dynasty will be back on T.V. soon.

[countrygirl12]

I think he needs to shut up before he screws up everything for them.  His latest comments telling guys to marry a girl when she is 15 and to make sure she can cook are absurd! 

[dodgers16]

  while I of course fully admitt that  Phil Robertson's recent anti gay remarks were terrible and very wrong!!! I am glad that they will contiue to make shows, and those who have a prob with it just dont watch

[mill8277]

People are entitled to their opinion even if you don't agree with it....just don't bother yourself with people you can't get along with...we all have to right to think any way we please.....