Crime & Safety
Sheriff Miller: Won't Cooperate with A&E Because of Duck Dynasty Suspension
Douglas County Sheriff Phil Miller, on Friday, made a post on his personal Facebook page stating that in light of their suspension of "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robinson, he will no longer support A&E.
The A&E network suspended family patriarch Phil Robertson over remarks made in an interview with GQ magazine.
"A&E has suspended Phil Robertson for talking about his conservative Christian beliefs. None of us are without sin and I am not judging anyone," reads the Sheriff's post. "I am sure A&E made what they believe is a good business decision. Many people who disagree with A&E 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," continues the Facebook post. "A&E has produced more than half a 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."
A&E has filmed shows in Douglas County like "Beyond Scared Straight," with the assistance of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
In a statement released Wednesday, A&E denounced Robertson's remarks saying, "His personal views in no way reflect those of A&E Networks, who have always been strong supporters and champions of the LGBT community."
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