Good old Phil speaks his mind. No one should be surprised about that. Because he is now famous, more people pay attention to what he says.
A&E listens. The broader media listens. Everybody wants to weigh in on Phil.
Phil merely described graphically something he does not understand about the appeal of a particular sin. He also marvels at the illogical nature of sin in general. His graphic description pulls the curtain back and exposes the sin, while many in media seek to romanticize it.
Phil has the right to say whatever he wishes. A&E also has the right to dismiss him from their show.
But A&E, in pursuit of profits, seeks to offend as few people as possible. The high value of tolerance seems to have imploded. Phil sounds intolerant, but can't we tolerate that? Tolerance as a core value proves empty.
Meanwhile Phil seems unfazed by the flap. He doesn't need A&E. Even if he did, he would not compromise his values to please them. His values are not based on polling numbers or advertising revenue.
Through it all, he seems happy, happy, happy.
