Zuri
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I live maybe 5 miles from the Robertson's. I do know they are good people and they were well known in this area long before they were on any show.
I was at the grocery store one afternoon and was struggling to pick up a 24 pack of soft drinks to put in the back of my SUV when Phil Robertson walked by and stopped to help me. We talked a few minutes and found we have mutual friends. I thanked him and he continued on into the store. The whole family is like this. Any one of them would give you the shirt off his/her backs. They support local charities and have really been an asset to our community.
The Robertson's Christianity is well known and I have never heard any of them say a bad word about anyone. They are loved here.
I am not extremely religious nor of the same faith they are. I really wish this whole thing had not happened and feel that when you are nationally known, you need to leave religion out of it. I do agree with free speech, though. He had a right to say what was on his mind.
IDK, but I am not the only one around town that feels Phil Robertson was more or less set up by the interviewer. I believe the interviewer already knew what his stance on the subject was and wanted him to say it so it could be printed.
As I stated, I do not agree with Phil Robertson's view but I will defend his right to say it until I keel over!
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