Duck Dynasty Star Suspended

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EVERYBODY'S TALKING AT ME: Reactions and Rear-View Analysis on the Controversy and Reinstatement of Phil Robertson


1. Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Talks:
"Phil Robertson should look African American and gay people in the eyes and hear about the hurtful impact of praising Jim Crow laws and comparing gay people to terrorists. If dialogue with Phil is not part of next steps then A&E has chosen profits over African American and gay people — especially its employees and viewers."



2. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Activist, Talks:
"Mr. Robertson's language was hurtful and painful to many people … [and] he's been unrepentant. When people make mistakes, and people do make mistakes, you should be repentant and contrite and then seek forgiveness."



3. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, Conservative Republican Politician, Talks:
"I am glad to hear that the folks at A&E came to their senses and recognized that tolerance of religious views is more important than political correctness. Today is a good day for the freedoms of speech and religious liberty." (His sentiments were similar to those expressed by other conservatives and Tea Partyers like Sarah Palin.)



4. Christian Consumers Talk:
A group called Faith Driven Consumers collected more than 250,000 signatures in an online petition that demanded that A&E reinstate Robertson; they obviously feel victorious and embrace the reinstatement.


AND, AT THE END OF THE DAY - OF COURSE - $$$$$$$$ REALLY TALKS:
"Duck Dynasty" is a pivotal piece in the A&E business machine. The launch of the fourth season attracted almost 12 million viewers, according to Nielsen, making it the most-watched nonfiction broadcast ever on cable TV. The A&E channel, which is in 99 million homes, is expected to generate nearly $885 million in total revenue this year, according to consulting firm SNL Kagan.

Sources:
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/...z2osRjSOA5
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/roberts.../id/544129