All Because Of One Word
Saturday 27th January, 2007 23:52 Comments: 0
Okay, so it was a very bad word that Isaiah Washington used regarding a colleague on the show, and I can see how calling someone (who has admitted he is gay) a "faggot" can be very offensive, and I don't know if it was meant in an accusatory way or as a lighthearted offhand remark that's been completely blown out of proportion, but I suspect it's perhaps a bit of both.
One of the options the higher-ups at ABC/Disney had been considering was to release Washington from the cast of Grey's Anatomy without giving him a farewell episode. However, Washington has agreed to do "whatever it takes" to keep his position at Grey's and to make amends with the gay and lesbian community. He also vowed to seek help for his "psychological issues" - hence, his entry into a treatment facility this morning.
Grey's Anatomy boss Shonda Rhimes said: "We applaud and encourage Isaiah's realization that he needs help and his subsequent choice to seek immediate treatment for his behavioral issues."
I suppose they're treating it like it's a drug or alcohol addiction, something that's out of his control. Is calling someone one bad word really that bad? It was a mistake, it was offensive, it's unlikely he'll repeat it. He's already apologised, that's good enough for me. When will everyone else move on?
One of the options the higher-ups at ABC/Disney had been considering was to release Washington from the cast of Grey's Anatomy without giving him a farewell episode. However, Washington has agreed to do "whatever it takes" to keep his position at Grey's and to make amends with the gay and lesbian community. He also vowed to seek help for his "psychological issues" - hence, his entry into a treatment facility this morning.
Grey's Anatomy boss Shonda Rhimes said: "We applaud and encourage Isaiah's realization that he needs help and his subsequent choice to seek immediate treatment for his behavioral issues."
I suppose they're treating it like it's a drug or alcohol addiction, something that's out of his control. Is calling someone one bad word really that bad? It was a mistake, it was offensive, it's unlikely he'll repeat it. He's already apologised, that's good enough for me. When will everyone else move on?