I’ve watched Duck Dynasty.
Now, I don’t PVR it or anything wild like that, but I can’t say I
haven’t found it amusing from time to time.
To be honest, I only watch it when someone else has it on the TV, and I
only enjoy it because it’s simple.
Sometimes you need simplicity in order to relax, unwind, or gather a
giggle.
It’s a simple show, and I don’t think it’s creators nor its
network ever intended it to be complicated.
Well, shit just got real complicated!
In case you haven’t checked your
Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/SnapChat/LinkedIn feed today…
Phil Robertson of the reality show, Duck Dynasty was put on indefinite
"hiatus" by A&E, part-owned by Walt Disney Co. for his remarks to
GQ magazine characterizing homosexuality as sinful behavior.
OK. So here we
go. Freedom of speech, right? Sure.
Of course. Yes. Absolutely!
Everyone on the continent of North America has the right to have their
own opinion, and to SPEAK their own opinion.
Phil Robertson can hate homosexuals, he can plot the death of a person
with black skin, and he can publicly shame Muslims until the ducks come home!
And he can be
fired.
Please people;
get one thing straight here. This
isn’t about freedom of speech. It isn’t
about religion either, so you can all stop quoting the Bible or high-fiving
your Heathen brothers.
This is about
business. If the A&E network doesn’t
feel it is in the best interest of their company to seemingly endorse
homophobic opinions (guilty by association perhaps?), then they have the right
to take action.
Let’s all
settle down. I got suspended in high
school for smokin’ in the girls’ room, and it all worked out in the end. Phil is fine.
They are all fine, and filthy rich.
And for you, their fans? There
are plenty of other “simple” shows out there.
Grab a TV Guide or the clicker.
And since this
is MY blog, and I’m not being paid a damn thing to write it…
“If you are gay, I’m
totally OK!” – Stephanie Platt
