◼ A&E Welcomes Phil Robertson Back to 'Duck Dynasty' - Hollywood Reporter
Less than two weeks after his anti-gay remarks prompted an "indefinite hiatus" for the reality patriarch — and a strong fan backlash — the network says he will remain on the series.
◼ 'Duck Dynasty' to resume filming with Phil Robertson - The Hill
“...Duck Dynasty is not a show about one man's views,” the statement continued. “It resonates with a large audience because it is a show about family… a family that America has come to love. As you might have seen in many episodes, they come together to reflect and pray for unity, tolerance and forgiveness. These are three values that we at A+E Networks also feel strongly about.”
◼ BREAKING: A&E to Bring Back Papa Phil - Truth Revolt
Agree with Phil or not, this is how you deal with bullies like @glaad and the rest: No Apology. Bullies hate that. http://t.co/S6zyH4N1LL
— Yes, Nick Searcy! (@yesnicksearcy) December 27, 2013◼ A&E Announces It's Welcoming Back Phil Robertson, and He'll Be Rejoining the Show - Ace Of Spades
This is not free speech. This is free speech as an exceptional thing -- only for those with a wide, passionate following -- not as a routine thing.
◼ This was all so very predictable - Althouse
◼ Sweet schadenfreude! With Phil Robertson back on ‘Duck Dynasty,’ is GLAAD meltdown imminent? - Twitchy, Who Said What on Twitter
◼ GLAAD Responds To Phil Robertson’s Return To A&E’s Duck Dynasty - the Right Scoop
◼ GLAAD issues statement on Phil Robertson’s return to ‘Duck Dynasty’ - Twitchy, Who Said What on Twitter
What Robertson had said to GQ was, “We never, ever judge someone on who’s going to heaven, hell. That’s the Almighty’s job. We just love ’em, give ’em the good news about Jesus—whether they’re homosexuals, drunks, terrorists. We let God sort ’em out later, you see what I’m saying?”
