Paula Deen's racial slur has landed her in hot water but there are some who still look to defend the former Food Network chef.

Anne Rice posted a Facebook update stating that she believes that the 66-year-old is being overly criticized to the point of "crucifixion." Rice, most well known as the author of The Vampire Chronicles, did not retract her statements when fans started to become a little bit peeved.

"What's happening with Paula Dean? Is it fair? I never heard of her until today, and wow, this looks like a crucifixion," Rice wrote on Facebook. "I may be wrong but aren't we becoming something of a lynch mob culture? Is this a good example of that? What are your feelings?"

Stating that opinions and thoughts are welcome, the author then engaged in discussion with other posters. Comments ranged on both sides of the spectrum and while her original post seemed to try and promote debate, Rice became more steadfast in her opinion as the conversation progressed and called the issue a "public lynching."

"It's so easy to persecute an older, overweight, unwise, crude, ignorant woman who may very well be a good person at heart who has achieved a great deal in her life," Rice later wrote in the comments. "So easy to vilify her and hate her and try to destroy her life. Woe to anyone today who is not slender, young, clever and politically correct."

The author stated she will not be watching the Food Network and called it too "politically correct."

For her part, Paula Deen will be appearing on the Today show on Wednesday.

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