Edwards Statement on Derogatory Radio Skit by WFNY Radio Hosts

[JohnLocke]

Edwards Statement on Derogatory Radio Skit by WFNY Radio Hosts
John Edwards for President
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Senator John Edwards released the following statement condemning the recent radio segment of WFNY radio hosts Jeff Vandergrift and Dan Lay, which included derogatory comments directed at women and the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

"The recent radio skit of these two hosts was beyond disgusting. As individuals and as a nation, we have to condemn this kind of language—there is just no place for it in our public dialogue.

"This radio skit and Don Imus' recent comments show that our country is long overdue for a national dialogue about race, gender, class and what is acceptable in our public discourse. When we tolerate this kind of language, we are essentially sowing the seeds of intolerance. All of us have an obligation to speak out and condemn this kind of language when it's used, no matter who uses it. Together, we can change the dialogue in our nation and more importantly, we can work together to end inequality."

http://johnedwards.com/news/headlines/20070426-wfny/

[draft_mario_cuomo]

1. Wow, John Edwards will be a president for ALL of the people

It is a shame that there is an apparent sliding scale of outrage when it comes to bigoted statements based on the target (i.e. bigoted comments toward homosexuals get the least scrutiny, Arabs and Muslims a bit more, Asians slightly more than that, and so on). Thankfully, John Edwards apparently has one standard for all bigotry. As an Asian-American I am very glad to hear this. :)

[Morgana LaFey]

2. Very good, John

long overdue for a national dialogue about race, GENDER, class and what is acceptable in our public discourse. When we tolerate this kind of language, we are essentially sowing the seeds of intolerance.

That's why we have to stop allowing gender slurs at DU. As well as the remaining racism and homophobia and anti-Semitism.