A&E's "Duck Dynasty" to be set in Scotland for upcoming Season

[Kanati]

I, for one, am proud to hail from both a nation and a state capable of producing men the likes of Phil Robertson.


Throughout history and indeed in many countries today, it was/is nearly impossible for those born to the common or “peasant” class/caste to ever amount to anything beyond commoner or peasant. Fairly recently, a few nations have evolved social orders that allow hard-working, determined and passionate men and women to rise above the conditions of their birth. While I myself have largely squandered the gift of opportunity offered by one such social order, I remain nonetheless proud and fortunate to have been birthed in just such a nation.



I beg readers to consider the following:

1. Phil Robertson's story is one of Rags-to-Riches. Through determination and a strong work ethic he was able to turn his passion into a multimillion dollar enterprise that employs dozens (and indirectly, hundreds!) of people that is now run by one of his sons. It is my earnest wish that ALL such passionate and determined people could do the same! Even kilt-makers!
2. Phil's story is one of personal redemption. While I profess no particular faith, reason requires me to admit that a little religion is good for some people. Mr. Robertson began his life in a way all to similar to a great many from this part of the world: he was a hard drinking, hard drugging and hard loving young man destined to a life of destitution, incarceration, self-destruction and an early grave. However, through his Christian faith, he was able to find his way out of the dark and into the light and is today a highly respected pillar of his community. Far from a source of embarrassment, he is in my opinion a man to be admired.

While I certainly disagree with many of his opinions, I hope (pray?) that I live long enough to become even half the man that he is.


Finally, if you have never seen the show, I respectfully request that you either temper your opinions or withhold them altogether until after having done so. Should you despise it/them anyway, then so be it. At least, you'll be able to speak with some authority on the subject! I further understand that many of you cannot do this.



With respect and apologies to those offended, someone had to "step up" in defense of these people, even if some of you still hate the TV show! Who better for this unenviable task than another "Bayou Boy?"

Regards,

Well said HixwithanX, most people do not know that they had a multi-million dollar company long before their TV series Or that they are very well educated. I can remember them when all they were selling were game calls and hunting videos. It seems those business and marketing degrees are paying off.
I have no doubt that the scotland episode will be entertaining for me but I do think some people may be put off a bit. If you step back and look at the Robertsons, they do espouse the most scottish principles of Faith, Family, Country and Community.


I can't wait to record it and send it to my son-in-law in Edinburgh he wasn't sure what to make of them when he saw a episode last year, heck, he wasn't sure what to make of me (look at my icon). I keep telling him that he still owes the obligatory pre-nuptial deer hunting trip and that I am going to go "Full Bubba" on him.


All-in-all, the wonder of life is in the difference and not the sameness. It make things just plain interesting.

I write this after having just had dinner in China-town, San Francisco. I am sure I stood out, but I still had a great time. This Tennessee boy is a long ways from home.