Liberals are most tolerant people on earth, unless you disagree with them.

You can paint it however you like, as is typically the case with the religious (but these are not rules, exclusive to them.  These apply to everyone) who assume they can say anything without repercussion.  The fact is, he discussed his views on homosexuality as a lead-in to discussing bestiality.  This is a very common trend amongst the religious, first we allow gays to have equal rights, and the ability to marry, and next thing you know we'll be wanting rights to bestiality and pedophilia (also known as the slippery slope argument), without mentioning that marriage/sexual relationships require informed consent, which is not possible from an animal or a child (informed consent has age limits, which is why statutory rape laws exist).  It's a tired, old, and sad tactic used by religious conservatives who lack any real argument against something they simply don't agree with, that's not being forced upon them, and that has no effect on their lives whatsoever, unless they choose to allow it.

He has every right to his opinion/beliefs and to voice them through whatever entity approves such dialogue, however, when you're performing/acting as a representative of a larger company, what you say and do is no longer just about you.  It's about the company you represent, in that vein, no, it is not within his right to say anything he wants without repercussion from his employer.  Much like the PR Exec who, prior to her trip to Africa, made a quip about hoping she wouldn't get AIDs while she was there, and 'just kidding, I'm white', she was fired before her plane even touched down.  Or, how about Hank Williams Jr and getting fired from his NFL affiliation, for stating that the Golf game between Boehner and Obama was like if Hitler and Netanyahu played a round.  Actors, Actress, employees etc... are not entitled to say and do whatever they want, when they're representing their company.  That's simply not reality, and never has been.

He called it a sin, which is hardly letting God sort it out, by that statement alone, he's making a judgement call.  Had he just said what you highlighted, there wouldn't be a problem.  However, we know that is not the case.

By the way, why do you think many job interviews will require or have attempted to gain access to your social networking accounts?  Do you think they want to know your interests and tastes?  Or maybe because they don't want to hire a publicity nightmare?

Has nothing to do with Liberalism you could go on your facebook right now and say "Being gay is a sin and they will have to one day answer to god" and if the higher ups at your job see that they will fire you within 24 hours.

They have customers they can not allow you to destroy their brand just so you can spew whatever you like. When you sign a contract with a job they explain to you that you are now property of the job anything you do to put the company in a bad light you will be terminated immediately.

Conservatives claim to be the party of "responsibility and self reliance" yet anytime something bad happens to them they blame it on liberals. Stop blaming people for the dumb choices you make, I also have opinions about people but I keep it to myself because I don't want to lose my freaking job, he should have done the same. 

Who's duck dynasty?

Its ratings are excellent. Its usually in the top 10 every week and one of the highest rated cable shows these days, so it will never be cancelled any time soon.

He didnt just get up on a soap box, he was asked during an interview.  He has a right to respond with his own beliefs.   BUT A&E can also respond any way they like. They have every right to deal with it any way they want, but The reason i say they botched it is because now everyone in north america knows about the damn interview(striesand effect), and they have created a mountain out of a mole hill. They put themselves into the middle of everything, instead of taking a step back and distancing themselves.

The remark wasnt done during the show so its very easy for A&E to just say they dont agree and its not what they believe, Hell they could have instructed Phil to make a statement that its his beliefs and not that of A&E.  It distances themselves while not making a big deal about it and at the same time not pissing off the millions of viewers who watch the show.

So, the guys from the show made around southern hicks that are essentially the real life Beverly Hillbillies are anti gay?

Who'd of guessed it!

Should duck dynasty be canceled.

No. AMC knew these guys were anti-gay in the first place. They had to know, and they decided to get into business with them in the first place. Everyone who tangentially have heard of the show before should of known they were anti gay.

It's hypocritical to pretend they didn't know and are just reacting now.  

It's like leaving a piece of meat unatended on your floor and getting mad at your cat or dog for eating it. 


I mean... no shit right?

Except boycotts never actually work.

Actually, generally when boycotts are announced... buisness actually goes up because their name is in the news.

“Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there. Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men,... Don’t be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers—they won’t inherit the kingdom of God. Don’t deceive yourself. It’s not right.”

“It seems like, to me, a vagina—as a man—would be more desirable than a man’s anus. That’s just me. I’m just thinking: There’s more there! She’s got more to offer. I mean, come on, dudes! You know what I’m saying? But hey, sin: It’s not logical, my man. It’s just not logical,”

BURN THAT MOTHERFUCKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! white, pinky cheeks Jesus is rolling in his eternal grave

Come on he is a 67 year old blible thumper redneck for fucks sake what did they expected, I hate the show but I think he should be free to think and express non violently in any way he wants.