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Duck Dynasty Cast “Disappointed” at Phil Robertson’s Suspension, May Not Continue A&E Show Without Him

December 19, 2013Shari Weiss

Truth rating: 10

9:28 pm, December 19th, 2013

(A&E/Robertson Family)

The cast of “Duck Dynasty” has released its first statement on Phil Robertson’s suspension from the A&E series.

The duck hunter’s family say they are “disappointed” by the decision, and argue that while his anti-gay comments were “coarse,” they are rooted in the Bible and the group stands by them.

The family also says they may not continue the show if Robertson cannot participate.

The statement reads in full:

“We want to thank all of you for your prayers and support. The family has spent much time in prayer since learning of A&E’s decision. We want you to know that first and foremost we are a family rooted in our faith in God and our belief that the Bible is His word. While some of Phil’s unfiltered comments to the reporter were coarse, his beliefs are grounded in the teachings of the Bible. Phil is a Godly man who follows what the Bible says are the greatest commandments: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart” and “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Phil would never incite or encourage hate. We are disappointed that Phil has been placed on hiatus for expressing his faith, which is his constitutionally protected right. We have had a successful working relationship with A&E but, as a family, we cannot imagine the show going forward without our patriarch at the helm. We are in discussions with A&E to see what that means for the future of Duck Dynasty. Again, thank you for your continued support of our family.”

As Gossip Cop has reported, conservatives and other supporters have called for Robertson’s role to be reinstated, while PETA is arguing the show should be canceled.

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Duck Dynasty Should Be Canceled, Says PETA — See Statement Here

December 19, 2013Shari Weiss

Truth rating: 10

Duck Dynasty Peta

8:40 pm, December 19th, 2013

(A&E)

PETA is joining the backlash against “Duck Dynasty” in the wake of star Phil Robertson’s comments about homosexuality and race.

As Gossip Cop previously reported, the duck hunter has been suspended from the A&E series after telling GQ he believes being gay is a “sin,” and compared it to bestiality.

On Thursday, in a statement provided to Gossip Cop, PETA says it “wants A&E to do more than suspend one of the characters on ’Duck Dynasty’ for damning gays.”

It continues:

“We call on the channel to challenge the entire crew of duck slayers to ignore Sarah Palin’s self-serving slap on the back for spewing hate speech and deny that they are as anti-gay as they are anti-animal. All people who consider themselves followers of Christ should follow all His teachings—and that includes showing mercy, compassion, and kindness to all of God’s creation, human and nonhuman alike. What’s ‘sinful’ is hating people and animals. PETA asks everyone who consider themselves to be Christian to reject hate speech and call for this show’s cancellation.”

The show, however, is not without its supporters.

A number of conservative pundits have defended Robertson and his remarks, while fans have started a “IStandWithPhil” petition to get him back on the show.

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Phil Robertson: Black People Were “Happy” In Pre-Civil Rights South

December 19, 2013Emily James

Duck Dynasty Phil Robertson

9:26 am, December 19th, 2013

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Phil Robertson also talked about racism in the south in his controversial GQ interview, which got him suspended from A&E’s “Duck Dynasty.”

Asked whether he witnessed racism in the pre-Civil Rights south, the Louisiana native said, “I never, with my eyes, saw the mistreatment of any black person. Not once.”

The reality star shared, “Where we lived was all farmers. The blacks worked for the farmers. I hoed cotton with them. I’m with the blacks, because we’re white trash. We’re going across the field… They’re singing and happy.”

Robertson continued, “I never heard one of them, one black person, say, ‘I tell you what: These doggone white people’—not a word!… Pre-entitlement, pre-welfare, you say: Were they happy? They were godly; they were happy; no one was singing the blues.”

As Gossip Cop previously reported, the Duck Commander businessman bashed gay people as sinners in his sitdown with the mag.