A&E officially lifts the suspension of Phil.

[Savannahmann]

http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/27/showbiz/duck-dynasty-resumes/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

(CNN) -- Little more than a week after it suspended "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson for incendiary remarks about homosexuality, the cable channel A&E said Friday that it would include him in future tapings of the reality television show, effectively lifting the suspension amid a flurry of petitions in support of Robertson.

"After discussions with the Robertson family, as well as consulting with numerous advocacy groups, A&E has decided to resume filming Duck Dynasty later this spring with the entire Robertson family," the channel said in a statement.

Robertson's official page on Facebook, which is followed by over 2 million people, said in a new post on Friday afternoon: "We love our fans! Thank you so much for all of your support and love and prayers!"

Like I said before, a publicity stunt using us as for free publicity.

[mr_liberal]

1. I think this guy is a nut and a bigot, but

this suspending and firing people (him, Martin Bashir, Baldwin, Imus, etc etc etc...) for saying something that someone finds offensive has gotten way out of hand. So Im glad they brought him back, it would have been terrible for free speech for him to be fired. People should feel free to say what they want.

[firsttimer]

2. It's pretty simple really

It just came down to money.

A&E
would have lost a ton if they didn't bring him back.

Bashir didn't make a lot of money for that network.

He's just another talking head that can be easily replaced.

Duck Dynasty being one of A&E's # 1 rated shows can't be replaced easily

[customerserviceguy]

3. A & E

just pulled the greatest scam since New Coke.

[Savannahmann]

4. That is a song I've been singing since it started.

The entire thing smelled like a set up.