“Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson recently told GQ Magazine that in his opinion homosexuality is a sin. Gay rights activists were up in arms, and now A&E, which carries “Duck Dynasty,” has suspended Robertson:
https://twitter.com/passantino/status/413472566896893952
This crap, Robertson's statement wasn't anti-gay, it was his personal opinion which he repeatedly stressed http://t.co/XI09W6xV3E
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) December 19, 2013
Katie Pavlich thinks the entire cast should take a break in response:
I hope every member of @DuckDynastyAE boycotts & refuses to film. This suspension is crap. The Robertson's don't need you AE, you need THEM
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) December 19, 2013
Reaction was swift. Here’s a sampling:
A&E suspends Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty. The Christian cleansing of American television continues…
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) December 19, 2013
@katiepavlich those often preaching tolerance are often the most intolerant when you see things differently.
— Richard Hathcock (@RHathcock) December 19, 2013
https://twitter.com/EWErickson/status/413477541609877505
https://twitter.com/Richgeo62/status/413479090360836096
People are wanting A&E to cancel Duck Dynasty because Phil Robertson called homosexuality a sin. Freedom of speech is no longer a thing.
— Blakè (@RealBfarm) December 19, 2013
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People who do watch "Duck Dynasty" will be more inclined to punish A&E for this move. Knee-jerkery rarely ends well.
— Peter Cook (@_Peter_Cook) December 19, 2013
This Duck Dynasty silliness from @AETV just solidifies my decision to dump cable. #TeamPhil
— Matt Exotic (@MattCover) December 19, 2013
All the CRAP we have on TV and in the news today and Phil Robertson is suspended by A&E for stating something he firmly believes in. Unreal
— Colin Perry (@Colin_Perry) December 19, 2013
https://twitter.com/redsteeze/status/413457891429851137
A Christian guy said something that aligns with his faith. EVERYBODY FREAK OUT.
— Calamity J. West (@StevieJWest) December 19, 2013
I guess diversity at @AETV only goes one way. As long as Phil is gone, so are we.
— Bob Owens (@bob_owens) December 19, 2013
Seriously, news flash. A&E isn't leading the vanguard of the culture wars. They're going where everyone other media company is.
— (((≠))) (@ThomasHCrown) December 19, 2013
How A&E could make it up to some of those who were angered by Robertson’s opinion:
Maybe 'Duck Dynasty' can make amends by inviting the #PajamaBoy to appear on the show
— Stephe96 (@Stephe96) December 19, 2013
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Editor’s note: In the original version of this story, Robertson’s name was misspelled in the title. The mistake has been corrected and Twitchy apologizes for the error.