An update concerning the family:
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," the statement said.
I felt sure the family would back Phil. What surprises me is that everyone outside of the south is surprised that a southern christian hick would believe any differently. Notice that I didn't say "white" southern christian?
While the south is becoming more tolerant than it was 50 years ago, there is still a different culture here in the south than the one enjoyed by our yankee and left coast brothers and sisters.
Welcome to my world. Just remember, it isn't called the Bible Belt for nothing.