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re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]
A&E hasn't reinstated Robertson.
It's not a "good day for free speech," since free speech has absolutely nothing to do with this situation, at all. It was never infringed; it was never in jeopardy from anyone.
Yes an employer has the right to issue ramifications for your off duty behavior but in all fairness those ramifications should not be the result of pressure from outside groups. A&E knew exactly what they were getting in Phil and the family.
No Phil Robertson didn't lose his Freedom of Speech because GLAAD was stopped dead in their tracts from trying to achieve just that by pressuring A&E and the programs sponsors to dump him in retaliation for his remarks which amounts to threatening everyone else what can happen to you if you dare cross the GLAAD. The majority of disgusted citizens over the actions of GLAAD/ and A&E' response to them, used their FREEDOM OF SPEECH and gave GLAAD the worst setback they have received in years. A real victory. These same citizens using their FREEDOM of SPEECH brought A&E to the realization that the one they originally feared repercussions from (GLAAD) was the least of their worries and found out that when it came to loss of revenue they had chose the wrong side. When you have bullying organizations like GLAAD, companies tend to be squeamish in fear of upsetting the "political correct" point of view. But because of Freedom of Speech of many citizens, Robertson and Duck Dynasty are still on at A&E, Cracker Barrel a sponsor of the show bailed under pressure of GLAAD but learned like A&E they chose the wrong side when it comes to revenue and quickly changed their mind to continue to support Duck Dynasty. It's a good day for Free Speech.
A&E hasn't reinstated Robertson.
It's not a "good day for free speech," since free speech has absolutely nothing to do with this situation, at all. It was never infringed; it was never in jeopardy from anyone.