Well , here I am and suddenly it's past 11:30 PM , been trying to decide what tonight's topic might be for about 4 hours . Seeing my news feed literally swarming with posts about Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty , I'll state the facts here . Phil made some statements in an interview , that his Bible doesn't condone homosexuality , but he doesn't judge . Whatever he said , that statement was protected speech under the 1st amendment of the U.S. Constitution . That's where that part of the controversy ends , he can say anything he wishes , it's the law . As to his issues with the A&E network , they are his employers , and have every right to treat him as such . They have a binding legal contract that details the Robertson family's duties and responsibilities , which I would assume to have some clauses concerning their actions and speech in the public eye , as representatives of the network and the show . I seriously doubt Phil thought his statements were anything other than an honest profession of his personal beliefs . If the network has an issue with Phil's deportment in a radio interview , that's between those 2 parties and their legal representatives . If the people in charge have decided the contract was broken , the consequences should be up to the parties involved , or the Dept. of Labor . If they caved to special interests , then they are more concerned with profit than people . In my personal opinion , the whole kerfuffle is a marketing tool , they'll sell a buttload more Chinese sweatshop t-shirts and gee-gaws over the holidays , and everyone concerned will have a new summer house and boat , or whatever it is the very wealthy buy to demonstrate their skill at acquiring more than any ordinary sinner could ever use . And I really think attitudes will change at Duck Kommander when they learn that one of the grandkids is differently oriented . Regardless of the justifications for either side , it's a rigged game . Why didn't they send Dog the racist murdering coward , and his homely hateful sugar mama packing ? In every case , it comes down to marketing and money .
  Again , these are my own opinions , protected by the same laws that make Phil innocent of everything except maybe poor judgement . Once more , i say good night to you all , and may God's blessings follow you wherever you may go .