Name:   MrHodja - Subject:   A Classic Example Date:   1/16/2014 3:21:46 PM (updated 1/16/2014 3:22:17 PM)

I almost feel sorry for A&e (almost), only because they are caught in the middle of a battle they didn't particularly want.

 The article at the link tells how A&e is now being criticized by other industry executives, ABC and CBS in particular,  for caving to the will of the great majority of their viewers.  Who'd a thunk?

There are a couple of paragraphs in the article that caught my eye as especially revealing.  

1.  "Several high-ranking executives have expressed upset over the way this all played out. The network execs think that in allowing Phil to come back so quickly and seamlessly, without apology, sets a bad standard,” the source told FOX411. “The standard being that talent can say whatever offensive thing they want about gay people or other groups and get away with it. No consequences.”

2.  ""It's all about money. I guess many feel that A&e should have taken a stronger stand,” added the source. “Where do moral standards go from here? Does this now mean stars can say whatever offensive things they want under the guise of freedom of speech, without repercussion?”

What is so totally hypocritical about their views is that if you were to substitute the term "Christians" for the term "gay people" there would not be a peep from them.

Its all about inclusion...for a select few.  One is free to speak...as long as that speech agrees with their views.  What a crock.

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2014/01/16/source-networks-upset-with-ae-for-caving-on-phil-robertson-duck-dynasty/