Update On Duck Dynasty's Phil Roberston

I hate to do this because I am so tired of all the talk about Phil Robertson and Duck Dynasty. I know that I have contributed to it by a recent post on my blog, and I have commented on several news media sites as well as Facebook posts. Nevertheless,  I feel like I need to say a few more things on the issue.

 First of all, most of you must already realize that the Phil Robertson himself does not seem all that concerned with all the things happening around him. I really did not think that he would as he seems to be the type of person that just lets things be as they are. He recently posted a video on Facebook about hunting ducks and what it meant to him. By the way, it was a pretty cool video. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFIX6Palc9E&list=PLbseTHRyg6oblxY0p4nKEX6v3UVlAuzfh&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DuFIX6Palc9E%26list%3DPLbseTHRyg6oblxY0p4nKEX6v3UVlAuzfh&app=desktop
Before that he posted on December 20, 3013 about donating blood at the warehouse. I have to say I like that he is taking this approach because it shows his true personality. I believe he is a standup guy, and this just proves this.

Now on December 19, 2013 the family released an official statement telling everyone their thoughts on this matter. It said, “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 have to say that I am not surprised by this statement because this is a family that sticks together. I am glad to see them doing just that.  

Here is something funny I have realized over the last few days. The Tea Party is eating this up. I would say that Phil Robertson is the new spokesman for the party. Now do not go getting me wrong here. I apparently like the Tea Party, or I would not have liked their page on Facebook. I believe they have good opinions on things and like that they are standing with Phil. Even so, I cannot help but feel that they are going to the extreme with these posts! Just two hours ago they posted something with the title; America to A&E: ‘Duck You’. Pretty funny huh… but the list goes on. Altogether, I counted 18 posts pertaining to Phil Robertson ( and I just did a quick count). I think their heart is in the right place, but something has to give.

News media is having a field day with this as well. I cannot tell you how many posts on Facebook from news outlets that I have seen. Then you include all the ones I normally check out daily (and that is a lot) and what I watch on television (again, A LOT) and it seems like all I hear about it Duck Dynasty, Phil Robertson, and A&E. I am just waiting for a statement from President Obama, although I am sure he will avoid this at all costs because he will more than likely side with A&E, and his approval ratings will become non-existent then!  

There is one good thing coming from all of this. It seems more Americans are coming together on this one issue than on any other thing that has happened recently. It gives me hope in America again. Furthermore, I am proud that there are so many people out there willing to stand up for American's rights and Christ. Even those that are not believers in God are standing up for Phil’s right to religion and free speech. Seeing this makes me proud!

Here are my thoughts right now. To all of you telling the Robertson family to just move to another network, I would say you might want to give up on that. I think that if they leave A&E, then they will not continue with the show at all. This is definitely something I do not want to happen, but I fear it may come to that. (Please do not do this Robertson family!)

 I see most people saying that they should switch to the History Channel. Again this is not likely to happen. If you did your homework before you spoke, then most of you would know that the History Channel and A&E are sister channels owned by the same people (General Electric). The only difference is that A&E is co-owned by Disney as well. So though I do not think it makes much of a difference or that this switch would happen. I may get proved wrong.

I cannot help but urge those of you using threats and explicit language and then saying God Bless you at the end of your rant enough to stop doing those things. It somewhat defeats the purpose of your comment and your support of this Godly man. It goes against what you are representing here. If you are going to Boycott A&E and Cracker Barrel, then do it! However, do not state during the process that you are doing it and others should do it to hit them where it hurts (meaning their pockets). This is not going to get you anywhere or make a point. Just simply say I will not take part in a channel that does not support…. This is more effective, in my opinion. Sometimes less is more!

I also want to say that I have been hearing so many people say that his comments were offensive to me or to this group. This is why he was suspended from the show after all. Here is what I COULD reply to all of you; I am sorry that his opinion offends you. The thing is I am offended by your lifestyle. I am offended by your choices. I am offended when I have to agree to gay marriage. I am offended when you voice your personal opinion to me and others. I am offended on a daily basis, and it stinks! The thing is I accept these offences and think outside the box. Just because you do these things does not make you a bad person, and you can be a potential friend even. We must agree to disagree and move on. If Phil Robertson is not allowed to publicly state his opinion, then I feel it is not fair to allow gay marriage as it shows these persons opinion publicly. It is not just to practice religion openly as it offends people. This battle can open Pandora’s Box, and I am thinking the outcome might not be what everybody wants. Maybe we should rethink things, and A&E should rethink their actions. It would have sufficed if this network released a statement saying that they did not agree with Phil’s comments and do not endorse his teachings and left out the suspension. I am just waiting to see what will come next from the entire ordeal.  

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