Apparently, Duck Dynasty feels A&E owes them an apology

[OmahaBlueDog]

'Duck Dynasty' Family 'Disappointed' In A&E

The petition -- which also calls on A&E to formally apologize to Robertson, his family and the show's millions of viewers -- says the reality star's comments "are simply reflective of a Biblical view of sexuality, marriage and family – a view that has stood the test of time for thousands of years and continues to be held by the majority of Americans and today's world as a whole."

The letter reads: "While the LGBT community may be offended by his opposing viewpoint, your rash, discriminatory, and unfair treatment toward Mr. Robertson -- a recognized symbol of the faith community -- is a slap in the face to Faith Driven Consumers and everyday Americans alike."

Complete article at: http://movies.yahoo.com/news/petition-launched-reinstate-39-duck-dynasty-39-star-191000659.html

[cui bono]

1. Is it Biblical for yuppies to play rednecks on TV? To not be true to thyself?

Were they really yuppies before? Is that true?

[yeoman6987]

6. Apology?

You would think the stuff flying off the shelves and your next percentage check from items sold would be enough. The timing of this whole thing is either completely suspect or the most brilliant marketing ever.

[shenmue]

2. What about his racism? Is that 'Biblical' too?

Notice how they're trying to brush that part under the rug. Oops!

[frylock]

3. arrogant, entitled shitbags

[Lost_Count]

4. According to the article...

... it's a separate organization and not directly associated with the family.

Meanwhile, a Christian organization has started a petition drive aimed at getting A&E to reverse its decision to suspend the Duck Dynasty patriarch from filming episodes.

The group -- known as Faith Driven Consumer -- urges people to "stand with Phil" by signing a letter addressed to A&E that accused the cable channel of engaging in "intolerant, discriminatory and punitive treatment" of Robertson.

[Katashi_itto]

5. Hahaha A&E is going to regret resurrecting this bunch of dirtbags

The demands will start pouring forth now.

[Pretzel_Warrior]

7. When your TV audience is Doritos eating, Bible thumping

Mouth breathing troglodytes, you will have to cave to some pretty ridiculous stuff.

Get your knee pads out, A&E. So you can grovel 24/7 until this disgusting family agrees to forgive you.

Because Jesus.

[Packerowner740]

12. As always, money talks

[1awake]

14. Whats wrong with Doritos eating??

[icymist]

8. Majority of the world?!

He thinks the majority of the world hold his bigoted, self righteous views?! What a delusional piece of work!

[JaneyVee]

9. ALWAYS the victim.

[jsr]

10. NEXT: Duck Dynasty demands apologies from gays, blacks

[Arcanetrance]

11. I hate when these assholes use terms like "everyday americans" like those of us that don't act like

completely hateful idiots aren't regular everyday people.

[Packerowner740]

13. Every group uses "everyday Americans" ti try to make their point

Except usually they aren't like me. Guess I'm not "everyday".

[OmahaBlueDog]

18. While I believe this is 100% publicity stunt, wingnuts will use this to frame talking points

"Everyday Americans" and "Faith Based Consumers" will become popular phrases. We need to be prepared to counter by saying exactly what you point out -- those who support marriage equality and medical care for all are everyday Americans.

Don't let the religious right reframe our arguments.

[davidpdx]

21. Exactly

This is going to be used to make it look like their freedom of religion was limited. It's a fucking TV show for crapsakes get over it you rightwing loons.

[grasswire]

15. Sarah Palin needed an apology. So did Paula Deen.

It's a PATTERN with these people.

The fuss brings them millions of dollars more!

[alarimer]

16. The popularity of this show just shows how awful people in this country really are.

How many hateful, bigoted morons we live among.

I hate Americans, collectively, for not being above this shit.

[Shandris]

17. The more I watch this...

...the more I believe this was entirely and completely planned for a marketing boost. The timing, the whole 'stink' raised about it, everything...it just screams 'planned'.

Faith-driven Consumer. I feel ill.

[Vashta Nerada]

19. Wow.

Just...wow.





They should apologize to the LGBT community and to African-Americans for being homophobic and racist.

[LibertyLover]

20. If I were A&E

I'd tell these petitioners, and the Robertson clan as well, that I'd apologize when the men in the family groomed their beards to Biblical standards. I seem to recall something about God ordering men not to have unkempt beards. So, if the Robertsons are so holy and Bible following, I'm sure they won't mind some serious beard-scraping.