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In wake of 'Duck Dynasty' star suspension, Sheriff Miller tells A&E they are not welcome (GA)
douglascountysentinel.com ^ | December 20, 2013 | Mitch Sneed

Posted on 12/21/2013 8:49:21 AM PST by ilovesarah2012

The suspension of “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson by the A&E Network after making controversial remarks in GQ magazine regarding homosexuality has been called a business decision. But now Douglas County Sheriff Phil Miller is making a business decision of his own.

Miller announced on his personal Facebook page Friday night that A&E would no longer be welcomed to film or produce any of its programs or series with the help of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office or its facilities. "A&E has suspended Phil Robertson for talking about his conservative Christian beliefs," Miller wrote." None of us are without sin and I am not judging anyone. I am sure A&E made what they believe is a good business decision. Many people who disagree with A&E might choose to remain silent and there was a time when I might have done the same, but no longer. In my mind the punishment is unreasonable.

"I know it will not matter to A&E, but it will make me feel better. A&E has produced more than a half dozen programs with the assistance of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. They will not do any more with my assistance while I am sheriff. It is time for someone other than Hollywood and the news media to stand up for what is right!"

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Georgia
KEYWORDS: duckdynasty; freespeech; homosexualagenda; philrobertson
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To: Cyber Liberty

Reminds me of that knee-jerk computer backup company that pulled out of Rush’s show.

Are they still in business?


101 posted on 12/21/2013 10:57:09 AM PST by COBOL2Java (I'm a Christian, pro-life, pro-gun, Reaganite. The GOP hates me. Why should I vote for them?)
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To: MasterGunner01

His comments describing the reality of Man on Man Anal Sex were said to be Vile, but the act itself isn’t?

It’s like describing Late Term Abortion to a Liberal.
They hate hearing what it entails, but they support it nonetheless.

I watched Greta on Fox and she made a point to call Phil’s descriptions Vile and she would not repeat them.
Her inner Lib surfaced with this story.


102 posted on 12/21/2013 10:57:39 AM PST by Kickass Conservative (A Communist is nothing more than an honest Democrat...)
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To: Cyber Liberty
I guess the Sheriff can do what he wants, but if it means providing inferior public safety when it comes to the A & E crew, he’s treading on some legal thin ice.

Sorry but you are misinformed. The Sheriff has no responsibility to provide security. It is the responsibility of A&E to provide their own security and if something goes wrong then the Sheriff can act or arrest. If property and/or injury occurs it falls on A&E.

103 posted on 12/21/2013 10:58:12 AM PST by Logical me
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To: Cyber Liberty

Ah, okay.

That makes sense.


104 posted on 12/21/2013 10:58:48 AM PST by James C. Bennett (An Australian.)
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To: MasterGunner01

...”Phil Robertson’s “sin” was that he told the truth about the male homosexual lifestyle without all the fuzzy, feel good aura the liberals like to use describing “male gayness” — that is, anal sex”...

Exactly right. As strange as it may seem, I am sure there are people out there who do not know what homosexual sex is all about.


105 posted on 12/21/2013 11:00:13 AM PST by jazzlite (esat)
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To: Howie66
On the other hand, where is it in the best interest of the taxpayers of the county to be having their Sheriff’s Department distracted from their primary duty and function of public safety just to accommodate an entertainment entity in their pursuit of profit?

Since we're talking hypothetical situations, there can be a benefit that could accrue to the taxpayers of the county. The location filming could encourage tourism or dollars from other sources to come into the County.

106 posted on 12/21/2013 11:00:24 AM PST by Cyber Liberty (H.L. Mencken: "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.")
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To: ilovesarah2012

...”In Summary
It is clear that there are serious medical consequences to same-sex behavior. Identification with a GLB community appears to lead to an increase in promiscuity, which in turn leads to a myriad of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and even early death. Youth should be warned of the undeniable health risks associated with a homosexual lifestyle”...

This is pretty scary stuff and should be taught in middle school health class.


107 posted on 12/21/2013 11:04:40 AM PST by jazzlite (esat)
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To: jazzlite

Phil has been saying these things publicly for many years, so A & E is indeed being a bit disingenuous when they act like it’s news to them. What’s different is Phil’s comments were printed in Gentlemens Quarterly, a “Men’s Fashion” magazine.

A big “DUH” about who their readers are.


108 posted on 12/21/2013 11:04:49 AM PST by Cyber Liberty (H.L. Mencken: "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.")
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To: COBOL2Java

Carbonite. Yeah, still in business but their competitors really got a shot in the arm over what they did on Rush’s show. I think they were one of the few he refused to allow back on.


109 posted on 12/21/2013 11:06:01 AM PST by Cyber Liberty (H.L. Mencken: "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.")
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To: Logical me

I made several subsequent comments concerning the Sheriff’s responsibility. There’s “security” and there’s “public safety.” He cannot shirk the latter, it would run afoul of the Equal Protections clause of the 14th Amendment. That’s what I was talking about. He can’t look the other way if people commit crimes against the A & E production crew.


110 posted on 12/21/2013 11:09:10 AM PST by Cyber Liberty (H.L. Mencken: "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.")
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To: Cyber Liberty

More than likely, it’s done on a contract basis, outside of scheduled work hours. If the sheriff’s department drops everything to protect Gay&E crews filming television shows, it’s the people of his county who receive inferior protection.


111 posted on 12/21/2013 11:09:54 AM PST by Colonel_Flagg (Some people meet their heroes. I raised mine. Go Army.)
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To: Cyber Liberty

Good points that you made after your OP on this.


112 posted on 12/21/2013 11:11:23 AM PST by Colonel_Flagg (Some people meet their heroes. I raised mine. Go Army.)
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To: Cyber Liberty

Life is loaded with trade-offs.

That said, I am certain that IF the taxpayers of this particular county have a problem with the actions of Sheriff Miller, I’m sure that they will let him know about it.

Please note that by and large, it is the Sheriff’s across the country that are telling the gun-grabbers to piss off. They are doing so with their constituents’ approval.


113 posted on 12/21/2013 11:13:07 AM PST by Howie66 (Molon Labe, Traitors!)
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To: Colonel_Flagg
If the sheriff’s department drops everything to protect Gay&E crews filming television shows, it’s the people of his county who receive inferior protection.

Agreed.

114 posted on 12/21/2013 11:15:56 AM PST by Cyber Liberty (H.L. Mencken: "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.")
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To: Howie66
Life is loaded with trade-offs.

That said, I am certain that IF the taxpayers of this particular county have a problem with the actions of Sheriff Miller, I’m sure that they will let him know about it.

Please note that by and large, it is the Sheriff’s across the country that are telling the gun-grabbers to piss off. They are doing so with their constituents’ approval.

I agree with every word of that. I'm sure the citizens of the County have been in close communication with that Sheriff since this whole kerfuffle started, and this statement is a result of that. Sounds like a pretty good Sheriff to me.

115 posted on 12/21/2013 11:18:48 AM PST by Cyber Liberty (H.L. Mencken: "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.")
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To: Cyber Liberty

Agreed!


116 posted on 12/21/2013 11:28:27 AM PST by Howie66 (Molon Labe, Traitors!)
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To: jazzlite; Last Dakotan
While I don't think this scenario is likely, it is possibly that A&E knew Phil's comments would cause a fire-storm and let it happen because it would create even greater brand-loyalty and viewership for Duck Dynasty.

If I were the CEO of A&E, I would most certainly not be above such shenanigans.;-)

It's a win-win scenario.

Phil gets the Gospel out there, A&E shows it's sensitive to GLAAD (but only temporarily since they will soon reinstate Phil), the gays and conservative get a chance to rant and rave, folks who have never heard of DD now know enough to tune in, and loyal fans buy up existing merchandise in a show of support.

117 posted on 12/21/2013 11:48:09 AM PST by RoosterRedux (The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing -- Socrates)
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To: Kickass Conservative
Right!

Phil's comments were "graphic"...but the act itself is what is "vile."

118 posted on 12/21/2013 11:51:20 AM PST by RoosterRedux (The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing -- Socrates)
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To: RoosterRedux

Even high-profile homosexuals are arming themselves with 10-foot-poles to touch this one.

They want no part of this whole thing, now that A & E drew all this attention. I’m quite sure a bunch of the knee-jerks jumped all over A & E when they got their latest GQ, but the more thoughtful ones said, “No effing way are we going to remind people what it is we do.”


119 posted on 12/21/2013 12:02:07 PM PST by Cyber Liberty (H.L. Mencken: "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.")
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To: Cyber Liberty

The only folks stupid enough to jump into the fray so far are the idiots at Cracker Barrel.


120 posted on 12/21/2013 12:05:39 PM PST by RoosterRedux (The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing -- Socrates)
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