'Duck Dynasty' Pits Free Speech Against Shifting Cultural Taboos

Controversy Pits Free Speech Against Shifting Cultural Taboos
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Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin talks during a rally supporting Steve Lonegan, left, who is running for the vacant New Jersey seat in the U.S. Senate, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, in New Egypt, N.J. Palin has said Lonegan's Democratic opponent, Newark Mayor Cory Booker, is out of touch because of his "constant tweeting and trips to Hollywood." She claims Lonegan leads with "conservative principles." (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The smartest thing A&E could do is wait out the controversy and then bring Robertson back once the show resumes filming.

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