Fisher: New Allies For 1st Amendment

As a longtime proponent of the freedom of speech for which this nation is justly revered - one who even made a career of exercising that right in daily publications - I am absolutely tickled to welcome so many newfound friends of the First Amendment. And what do I care that they are at the other end of the political spectrum from mine? Freedom always needs as many defenders as it can get. What invited the spasm of devotion to free speech I refer to is reaction to recent declarations from Phil Robertson, member of the Duck Dynasty featured in the television program of the same name. In one mere interview, Robertson proved himself as capable of attracting human critics as he is of luring mallards, mergansers and wigeons with his bird calls/ Jim Fisher , Lewiston Tribune. More here.

Question: So what’s your take-away from the whole flap involving A&E suspending Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” for his GQ comments & then rescinding the suspension when viewers objected?