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Saturday, December 28, 2013

A&E Lifts Phil Robertson's Suspension, Starts Taping With Whole Robertson Family


   

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   Yesterday, A&E stated that they had started taping the new season of "Duck Dynasty", and that Phil Robertson is back in. The network, which suspended Robertson after he made some not so savory comments about black and gay rights, has decided that they would rather reap the tremendous profit that "Duck Dynasty" brings the network than can Robertson. While GLAAD has said that they have faced "backlash" over standing up to the anti-gay and anti-black comments, they are not regretting calling for a boycott of the show. In fact, they released a pretty scathing comment to A&E which called them out for valuing profit over human rights.    
      In the meantime, GLBT people are  saying "What the Duck?" and calling for boycotts of A&E and "Duck Dynasty's" sponsors. A&E in return has said that they will air PSA's about inclusion, but I have little faith that any "Duck Dynasty" cast members will make an appearance.  What do you think about this whole ordeal ? Will this help create change or will Robertson return to the small screen without any consequences?

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