TMZ editor Harvey Levin slammed A&E for its dishonesty after the network indefinitely suspended Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson this week for remarks to GQ that were supposedly “anti-gay.”
Levin, who is himself gay, said A&E knew of Robertson’s beliefs when they hired him because Robertson’s opinions about gays have been on tape. He noted that the network, aware of Robertson’s views, also signed off on the GQ interview.
Levin also said Robertson had a “right” to his beliefs and that they were “religious” and not “hate-based.” He added even though he did not agree with Robertson and found his views to be “misdirected,” Robertson has a right to express them.
I’m gay and I don’t agree with Phil, but he has a right to his believes…it’s not hate-based…it’s religious…misdirected, but his right
— Harvey Levin (@HarveyLevinTMZ) December 19, 2013
And when Phil did the interview with GQ … A&E obviously signed off. Of course the reporter was going to ask about his feelings toward gays
— Harvey Levin (@HarveyLevinTMZ) December 19, 2013
A&E is being so dishonest
— Harvey Levin (@HarveyLevinTMZ) December 19, 2013
A&E – outrageous for suspending Phil. They knew his beliefs when they hired him..he was ON VIDEO. A&E has a litmus test on what we can say
— Harvey Levin (@HarveyLevinTMZ) December 19, 2013
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