Interesting, mind you, that they’re more afraid of progressive-led criticism than the backlash they’re going to get now instead from the bigot community. Progress! Entertainment Weekly’s James Hibberd:
The network issued the following statement to EW: “We are extremely disappointed to have read Phil Robertson’s comments in GQ, which are based on his own personal beliefs and are not reflected in the series Duck Dynasty. His personal views in no way reflect those of A+E Networks, who have always been strong supporters and champions of the LGBT community. The network has placed Phil under hiatus from filming indefinitely.”
This is where some Christian conservatives do that thing where the First Amendment is held to guarantee Freedom of Reality Show, isn’t it?
P.S. This reminds me that Ender’s Game really did end up bombing hard despite the promising opening weekend. Data points!