Duck Dynasty Controversy

[mgint]

god will decide who is right he is the ultimate judge even though todays society seems to think it doesn't need him.

[vp44]

Every person has a right to their views on any issue. He did not make a personal attack on anyone. He simply spoke what he firmly believes. The real problem is this country has taken a very deep degenerate turn toward those things that displeases God and pleases man. Our president has led the USA toward making homosexuality a "National" sin. Uganda, on the other hand, has increased the penalty for practicing homosexuality in that country.

Let me rephrase my answer. the President have done nothing but give a group of people some rights and he is not alone in this. Also our country does not follow other countries and their practicing if we did we would follow Mexico laws and make being illegal in this country a felony. In the news lately their is Catholic churches letting go priest for having sexual relations with young boys. I do not think that has anything to do with Obama.

[vp44]

Anyways I like DD and I do not think Phil said anything wrong just expressing his self.

[charmaine56]

Everyone has a right to their own opinion in expressing themselves.

[tikihut5]

I think that while it was freedom of speech it really bothers me how much people are supporting him yet when paula dean said something similar everyone wants to rip her head off and stick it on a pike for all to see.  what is the difference between her saying what she said and him saying what he said nothing.  i think that we still have a lot of double standards in this world that need to be fixed.

Exactly.

[kewl4reals]

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. 

I think the duck family needs to apologize for there "HATE" comments towards a type of lifestyle.    PREJUDICE never got anything done

[workin4alivin]

I've never watched this show .... ugh, just the fact that so many are making money off "reality" tv ... it's not reality! it's scripted for pete's sake.  anyway, I do agree with lvstephanie in that everyone has a right to say what they want and in the context that was mention in lvstephanie's post, well ... it was generalized.  I haven't read it but ... again why do I care about duck dynasty 

[Mikena]

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.

I completely disagree with the way that situation was handled. I believe that as free Americans we should be able to speak our minds. That is one of the laws that our great country was founded on; besides the remark was taken totally out of text. It really makes me angry that so many people can get their pants in a wad over something so small.  That is the problem with our country right now; people are so busy wearing their feelings out on their shirt- sleeves that they are missing the really important issues. I pray that WE as a people can eventually unite and deal with the important issues that will and is effecting all of us regardless of our personal preferences or beliefs.

[kqa]

I watched a few minutes of the show and didn't care for it, but I think the whole thing has been overblown. I suppose that A&E's reality means you do what they say and don't say anything the head honchos wouldn't say.

[cathy37]

I don't watch Duck Dynasty, but my daughter's family does.  I understand that he is the founder of the Duck Dynasty business and that he is a very religious man.  He should be able to voice his opinion just like anyone else does.

[hvnlydevil]

While I do not watch the show and do not agree with his beliefs, they are his. I'm unsure of how the contract between a&E and the family is written, but he should be able to voice his opinions, especially when asked.

[debidoo]

   No I think its bad - at least a bad move for the shows continued success - hey everyone is entitled to their opinion - the bible is clear on homosexuality but its also clear on love and us judging others.  In other words just cause we are all entitled to an opinion doesn't mean its wise or necessary to give it.

[moonangel]

 what he stated was in the bible but usually aren't quotes ok to repeat I saw that steve martin had tweeted something that was saw as racists but yet it wasn't I think we are all getting to picky we are putting ourselves in a position of not talking at all cause everything we say is wrong to someone what happened to having a thick skin when I was young we talked about people at our jobs then that was gossiping so we talked about our families then that was to much information and drama then we could only talk about people that were strangers but saw something funny and now what can we say that doesn't upset someone?

[linderlizzie]

It's just one more case of infringement of our right to free speech.  Christians seem to be the only ones who are not allowed this privilege.

GQ knew going in what Phil would say and, in my opinion, they just sensationalized his comments for their own personal gain. I would love it if the media could be objective once again and just report facts. And I can't even find the actual article in order to know all of the things he said.

However, to disagree with another person's point of view does not mean they hate you or do not love you. It is just simply disagreement. Right? I disagree with lots of people I love. And from what I heard regarding the interview, Phil said he did not agree with the gay lifestyle (albeit a little strongly), but he also stated that he loved everyone, including gays. Did someone hear something different?   

I'm glad the entire Duck Dynasty family is behind him just as they said they would be. 

[cneimsn]

A&E is making a big mistake if they take the show off the air for good....
He is entitled to his opinion, just as we all are.