Yesterday Miele wrote about the meaning of the Phil Robertson/Duck Dynasty/A&E controversy, concluding it is a flareup of our society's conflict between secular humanism and traditional values. I like what Miele said about the Robertson/A&E relationship:
In my opinion, it is obvious that Phil Robertson can say anything he wants, but it is also obvious that A&E has a right to tell him to take a hike. Most liberals don’t agree with the first premise, and most conservatives don’t agree with the second premise, but hopefully there are some libertarians out there who will agree with both.Does that make me a "libertarian?" Not entirely, just a life-long Management professor supporting management's right to run its business and stand or fall on the success or failure thereof. See what I wrote for COTTonLINE two days ago:
Robertson has a right to his opinions. A&E has a right to decide those opinions are toxic and not permitted on their platform.It feels like I'm in good company here, with Miele. Check out the rest of his column.
