Phil Robertson suspended for having incorrect opinion
So this situation keeps popping up on my news feed;
Phil Robertson from a tv show called Duck Dynasty (it's a reality tv show), said that he believed homosexuality is wrong.
Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there. Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men."—continuing rhetorically, Robertson questioned the appeal of same-sex relationships, particularly amongst men; saying: "It seems like, to me, a vagina—as a man—would be more desirable than a man’s anus. That’s just me. I’m just thinking: There’s more there! She’s got more to offer. I mean, come on, dudes! You know what I’m saying? But hey, sin: It’s not logical, my man. It’s just not logical.
Robertson responded to the initial criticism; saying he was a "product of the 60s" but has since lived his life on Biblical principles; adding: "I would never treat anyone with disrespect just because they are different from me."
To be clear;
- He stated it was his opinion
- It doesn't interfer with his job at all
- He even said he doesn't disrespect people because of it
- It was in response to a question about sin
Personally I see absolutely nothing wrong with holding an opinion contrary to the popular opinion. He was in a personal interview and answered a personal question. He's not going around shouting that he hates gays, the show is in it's 4th season.
Is it fair for a guy to be suspended for saying "being homosexual doesn't appeal to me"?