'Duck Dynasty'

[Steelman]

So what does everyone think? This is a very hot topic.

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainmen...asty-cant-imagine-show-going-on-without-phil/

 

[Scott]

Didn't he really just state his preference? Not like he's advocating oppression or anything to put them down.

Since when is it OK for some group to shove stuff down our throats, but another group states a preference and his TV network pulls the plug on him?


How different is this than Jimmy the Greek's comments back in the 80s?

 

[milehighassassin]

I'd say his employer has the right to pull the plug on him, when he represents that TV network.

Many people (Sarah Palin) are saying this is a violation of his 1st amendment. It is not. The 1st amendment protects you against persecution, or being arrested from your GOVERNMENT. When you represent a TV network, you cannot go out and do an interview for another media source (GQ) and just expect you can say or answer any question.

 

[Scott]

I understand what you are saying MH...but Duck Commander existed WAY before A&E had the rights to the Duck Dynasty show.

I guess it depends on their contract and if there are any provisions in there that limit his right to share his preferences.

 

[shelbwyo]

I like the statement that they put on their website. I hope they dont go forward without him, it just wouldn't be right.

http://duckcommander.com/news/robertson-family-offical-statement

 

[togwotee9]

If you work for me and make an asinine comment, I have ever right to fire you, Why cause I'm the boss. Plain and simple

 

[skidoorulz]

Kind of funny that someone can say that someone should urinate and deficate into some woman's mouth and nothing happens, and it is already ancient history. But when it comes to someone's personal beliefs all hell breaks out.

 

[POLZIN]

I think the whole thing is as or maybe dumber that DD was in the first place.

 

[skidoorulz]

If you work for me and make an asinine comment, I have ever right to fire you, Why cause I'm the boss. Plain and simple

Not if it is said on my own time.

 

[Scott]

We want to thank all of you for your prayers and support. The family has spent much time in prayer since learning of A&E's decision. We want you to know that first and foremost we are a family rooted in our faith in God and our belief that the Bible is His word. While some of Phil’s unfiltered comments to the reporter were coarse, his beliefs are grounded in the teachings of the Bible. Phil is a Godly man who follows what the Bible says are the greatest commandments: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart” and “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Phil would never incite or encourage hate. We are disappointed that Phil has been placed on hiatus for expressing his faith, which is his constitutionally protected right. We have had a successful working relationship with A&E but, as a family, we cannot imagine the show going forward without our patriarch at the helm. We are in discussions with A&E to see what that means for the future of Duck Dynasty. Again, thank you for your continued support of our family.

I can't imagine that A&E would want to slaughter their cash cow. However, you never know where they'll ultimately put their final foot down.

Whatever penalty they take from leaving their A&E obligations early, I can imagine other networks tripping over each other to offer a sweet signing bonus (maybe equal to or greater than the penalty) to land that gold mine.

 

[togwotee9]

Not if it is said on my own time.

Depends, if you were in my company vehicle or in my company uniform but off the clock, you would be gone. I've fired people for a lot less.
I have the right to fire any employee.

 

[av8er]

Freedom of Speech

He may suffer the circumstances of his comments, but nothing wrong with saying what he believes in. when asked, if you don't think you will like the answer to a particular question, maybe you shouldn't ask it

 

[Mafesto]

It's funny how the fact that what he said was 100% correct is not being mentioned anywhere.

 

[Mafesto]

This is likely to backfire on the gays.
Duck Dynasty is like a cult, and now it's followers are going to rip on the feyhgs just to be cool.

 

[skidoorulz]

It's funny how the fact that what he said was 100% correct is not being mentioned anywhere.

Nobody wants to say that for fear of losing their jobs.

 

[togwotee9]

It's funny how the fact that what he said was 100% correct is not being mentioned anywhere.

In your mind it might be correct. I could care less if two men or woman are in a relationship or want to get married. Why do you or me have the right to keep another man or woman from seeking happiness by being with the same sex? In my opinion we don't.

 

[togwotee9]

This is likely to backfire on the gays.
Duck Dynasty is like a cult, and now it's followers are going to rip on the feyhgs just to be cool.

It's a tv show, a bad one at that. it will pass just like ever other reality show out there.

 

[Mafesto]

In your mind it might be correct. I could care less if two men or woman are in a relationship or want to get married. Why do you or me have the right to keep another man or woman from seeking happiness by being with the same sex? In my opinion we don't.

This has nothing to do with what you or I may think.
But NOBODY should be stifled simply for talking Scripture.

He reminded us that the drunkards will not inherit the Kingdom of God.....Did any of us drunks scream of outrage? No, he simply answered questions that were asked of him, and he answered them quite correctly by the way.

 

[togwotee9]

This has nothing to do with what you of I may think.
But NOBODY should be stifled simply for talking Scripture.

He reminded us that the drunkards will not inherit the Kingdom of God.....Did any of us drunks scream of outrage? No, he simply answered questions that were asked of him, and he answered them quite correctly by the way.

We are all to drunk to notice.

 

[Snowmow]

Depends, if you were in my company vehicle or in my company uniform but off the clock, you would be gone. I've fired people for a lot less.
I have the right to fire any employee.

Big tuff man eh?
That doesn't fly in all of America bud. People with your mentality are one voice recording away from getting your azz sued off.