because of the lack of cable service and trees blocking satellite I do not have the privilege to watch Duck Dynasty so this my opinion only;
from what I have read the family has a fortune of $80,000,000 so the concern about their welfare is not an issue. Second this may be a "reality show" but since it appears to be a core of the same people they are actors. No better way to boost ratings then to have a controversy. The bigger the controversy the more people will watch. Bottom line is A&E and the Robertson family are laughing all the way to the bank and having expensive dinners with each other.
from what I have read the family has a fortune of $80,000,000 so the concern about their welfare is not an issue. Second this may be a "reality show" but since it appears to be a core of the same people they are actors. No better way to boost ratings then to have a controversy. The bigger the controversy the more people will watch. Bottom line is A&E and the Robertson family are laughing all the way to the bank and having expensive dinners with each other.