A&E went after Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson quickly yesterday when quotes he gave to GQ were released which were the most homophobic comments released by a celebrity in ages. I'm not sure anyone was expecting anything less of him. The show is not exactly awash in liberalism or even mainstreamness. Is that a word? Phil wondered aloud why a man would want to have sex with another man's anus when a vagina is much better. Later he apologized for his remarks and stated he doesn't care if someone is gay or not, he loves everyone the same and says he is a products of the 60's and done it all and seen it all, and just wanted to share his views on the subject.
A&E took the step of suspending him indefinitely but it isn't like he is a huge part of the show. It also doesn't mean they are going to stop paying him or that his family will stop earning boatloads of money. Plus, maybe they already filmed his scenes for the upcoming season. It was a nice gesture by A&E but ultimately it doesn't mean anything. Now, if they had decided to shut down production on the show that would have been a step. Of course they won't do that though because it is the highest rated show by a mile on cable.
