Then he needs to have that conversation with his family because there is an apparent disconnect and they clearly common sense about what I noted above that just because he has a "right" to do something doesn't mean exercising such opinions vocally without thinking others are going to react to what was said. How dumb are they? Apparently pretty damn dumb if they failed to realize the constitution doesn't prevent society from responding to hateful speech.
The family called into question the future of the show.
"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," it said.
That's an individuals call. Me, I love my job and all that it allows me and my family to do. Last I checked, God isn't paying my mortgage or paying for my upcoming trip to Hawaii for the family. It's all moot as I doubt he'd care if put my livelihood at risk by inserting my foot in my mouth and playing chess one move at a time.
The difference is the disciples didn't cry foul or bitch like the Duck-nuts. OMG, it's 2013 not 1954 and I said some crazy ass bible thumping shit publicly and I'll be damn if the employer that pays me millions doesn't look bad and fired me because I failed to consider or just didn't give a shit how my words would impact others.
^^ if he and his familiy felt that way they would have just said their peace, dropped the mic and walked the fuck away not to say another word....but they didn't and they continue to bitch and cry foul based on a lack of understanding how society outside the backwoods works.