Duck Dynasty: Homosexuality Analysis

On December 17, 2013, Phil Robertson who is well known for the A&E show Duck Dynasty stated his view on homosexuality in an interview for GQ magazine. His anti-gay rant brought about much controversy. According to an article written by Drew Magary for GQ, Robertson said, "It seems like, to me, a vagina—as a man—would be more desirable than a man's anus. That's just me. I'm just thinking: There's more there! She's got more to offer. I mean, come on, dudes! You know what I'm saying? But hey, sin: It's not logical, my man. It's just not logical." This statement, among a few others is what caused Phil Robertson to be suspended from Duck Dynasty on December 18, 2014. Although many would argue that Phil Robertson’s views on homosexuality are offensive, they are coming from a religious background. A&E’s core values are centered on creativity, inclusion and mutual respect. They felt as if Phil Robertson’s statement was not only reflecting and representing himself, but …show more content…
Fox News reported that Sarah Palin had gone on Facebook to express her thoughts of the suspension being an attack on freedom of speech. In the report it is said Sarah Palin specifically wrote, “Free speech is an endangered species. Those ‘intolerants’ hatin’ and taking on the Duck Dynasty patriarch for voicing his personal opinion are taking on all of us.” Bobby Jindal also supports Phil Robertson. In the same report by Fox News Bobby Jindal puts out his own statement mentioning that the Robertson’s are great citizens of Louisiana, and although he doesn’t agree with Phil Robertson’s statement, this is indeed a free country. He makes sure to add in, “In fact, I remember when TV networks believed in the First Amendment. It is a messed up situation when Miley Cyrus gets a laugh, and Phil Robertson gets