Did "Grey's" Brawl Force Knight Out of the Closet?

76. "you make yourself look very uneducated"

Umm, sentence structure alert.
Seriously, Pot..... meet Kettle.

Posted at 6:22PM on Oct 20th 2006 by tw111

77. IMO, TR's coming out seems to force the producers hands. What does it say if they DON'T fire Washington? Does it say that they (the producers) don't believe this happened, and the Enquirer has taken some liberties with the story? (it wouldn't be the first time)

If it is true, this demands an apology at least. How can they work together after this?

Posted at 7:30PM on Oct 20th 2006 by izzinitime

78. I understand why Snuggles is so upset....he has lots of gay kitty friends...some bad kitty was jealous of Snuggles and Snuggles gay kitty friend...he pulled Snuggles tail...the fur flew...get the bad kitty out of Snuggles litter box

Posted at 8:04PM on Oct 20th 2006 by baby dene

79. Now that you're out, McYummy, how can I get your sweet little leprechaun tushie over to my place?! I'll show you the pot of gold at the end of MY rainbow any day! Are you ready for a real "Boys Knight Out", TK?

Posted at 8:24PM on Oct 20th 2006 by Fred Bedrock

80. if this is true, washington should be fired! this is a racial. no matter how you look at it. some one's sexuality is there own business. T.R. should not of had to say anything! that was his own personal life. who care's, he is a great actor. that's all that matter's.

Posted at 8:41PM on Oct 20th 2006 by mel

81. For those that understand why gay men and women stay in the closet the situation between Isaiah Washington and Patrick Dempsey should be proof enough that there is still a strong homophoebic community out there. Gay men and women are victimized constantly. Its almost safer to stay in the closet. Can you imagine if Washington grabbed Knight by the throat instead of Dempsey? Honestly people - we do still need to protect ouselves on a regular basis with people like Washington out there.

Posted at 8:42PM on Oct 20th 2006 by Mark

82. Okay people stop comparing gays to blacks. Completely different issues of race and sexual identity. Yes, Isaiah was wrong. He's an unprofessional jerk. The fact that he's black has nothing to do with it. Everytime a white guys says stupid stuff no one says "what if someone said something bad about white people!"

Posted at 9:12PM on Oct 20th 2006 by D

83. I am sick of people comparing race to sexual preference. Every time I hear people compare race and homosexuality I want to scream, you are born whatever race you are, you choose your sexuality. Don't say you are born gay, people have "changed" from being gay to being straight and vice versa, if you were born gay you wouldn't be flip flopping back and forth, and what about "bi-sexuality" how do you explain that? People have the right to do whatever they want, I, on the other hand am sick of having it shoved down my throat, and if I don't agree with it and I voice my opinion, I am labeled predjudiced.

Posted at 12:24PM on Oct 21st 2006 by Patricia

84. All I know is that they had words, but they have worked it out. And being that Patrick probably has some pull, if they have worked it out, he more than likely have told the bosses to just let them move on from this incident. Some of you should be on tv, how dramatic you are! YIKES............... Oh here is something to get some of you salivating with anger, IN MY PERFECT WORLD MEN WOULD ONLY WANT TO BE WITH WOMEN, AND WOMEN WITH MEN. HAVE A NICE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 11:40PM on Oct 20th 2006 by Laurie

85. I think people should contact ABC and demand that Isaiah Washington be fired.
He has a website too that you can complain to him personally

Posted at 5:38PM on Nov 23rd 2006 by Bevs

86. this is just MY opinion. i don't watch this show but i heard about the "fight" and then i heard that the one actor came out. i had no idea it was connected. anyhow, i don't know that i think the black(let's not be so damn p.c.) actor should be fired for his actions but he should be reprimanded in some way and a public apology should be required. i know sometimes people can say things in the heat of an arguement that they don't necessarily mean or believe. i'm NOT excusing his behaviour, it's just that it is true that people can say very hateful and hurtful things when they feel attacked and can't think of a more dignified response. i also have to say that if he had been refered to as the "n" word, all hell would break loose and whoever said it would be fired on the spot, so there is kind of a double standard. i really don't think it should matter if the actor is gay or not, he is an ACTOR, meaning he plays roles. how many straight actors have played gay or handicapped, etc.(and don't you over-sensitve queens get all bent thinking i'm saying that being gay is a handicap...which if you think about it, would be a slight to handicap people, for gays to be offended by being compared to them)) and that doesn't mean they are what they play. we are all human beings no matter how different we are. can we PLEASE try to get along and if we can't accept each other then at least realize that we all have the right to live our lives as we see fight as long as we're not physically hurting each other?! ok, i'm done rambling. also i am gay in case any other gay people feel the need to go off on me for any of my comments.

Posted at 4:15AM on Oct 21st 2006 by michael

87. in response to #82: in a perfect world no one would have to die because they are different from the supposed majority...plus i'd be super rich!!

Posted at 4:14AM on Oct 21st 2006 by michael

88. i'm just curious to know what someone who is black AND gay thinks. i'm not being funny or an a-hole, i'd just like to know that person's point of view. by the way, why can't people just post their comments and/or beliefs on here without getting so angry? oh, that's right, i'm living in the real world unfortunately.

Posted at 4:20AM on Oct 21st 2006 by michael

89. As a gay man, I'm proud the guy decided to come out, and appalled that it took some ignorant guy using another rude kind of f-bomb to get him out. That said, and having never seen the show, they would be wrong to fire Isaiah Washington. It's the old tidbit about how two wrongs don't make a right. It'd be as courageous and manly if Washington would come out, admit he said what he did, issue a few mea culpas regardless of his true feelings, and let him decide whether or not to keep working on the show, as long as he keeps his temper, tongue, and attitude in check for the rest of his stay. It's too easy to get rid of him outright, and even easier for the "conservative" "pundits" to talk about how Hollywood is too liberal, doesn't respect "family values, blah blah blah.

The producers should keep him unless the actor doesn't meet a certain level of public and private remorse. In which case, sh*t-can him for being a disruptive influence on-set.

Posted at 4:27AM on Oct 21st 2006 by Tim

90. Shame on you, Isaiah. TR - we love you, gay/straight/black/white - whatever. Others commenting are correct - had this been Patrick making a racially insensitive comment to Isaiah, public apologies and lawsuits would be in effect. Greys is one of the few shows that I look forward to watching each week - its a shame that something like this had to happen to ruin it.

Posted at 6:39AM on Oct 21st 2006 by Diane