Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Jerry Lewis sorry for gay slur

Jerry Lewis annual telethon for muscular dystrophy - click for article on 2006 telethon

Comedian Jerry Lewis on Tuesday apologized (see video) for using the word "fag" as he broadcast his annual Labor Day Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy which, by the way, raised a record $63.8 million in pledges and contributions.



He made a sincere apology and that settles the matter for me. What does bother me is the reaction of GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation):

CNN,
Jerry Lewis apologizes for saying gay slur

Giuliano said GLAAD was requesting a meeting with the comedian, who has done the Labor Day telethon for 42 years.

"We want to sit down with him, help him understand why these words are so hurtful, and give him an opportunity to raise public awareness about the destructive impact of these kinds of anti-gay slurs, even more so in attempted humor," he said in his statement.


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