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Isaiah Tries to Make Nice with the Gays

Click to return to TMZ.comSupposedly reformed gay-basher Isaiah Washington did a public service announcement for gay advocacy groups, but for an ad that stresses the importance of words, it didn't really say a whole lot.

Washington doesn't reference his "fa**ot" slur against "Grey's Anatomy" cast member directly -- saying only that using certain words sends "a message of hate" -- and overall, the takeaway from the ad is that words ... mean something! All the time! Bet Isaiah wishes he'd known this earlier!

Words, it seems, can also maybe cost you your job, as Washington's fate for next season on the hit ABC show is yet to be determined.

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46. I totally agree with #16 enough already, also Isiah has done more than T.R., T.R. need to be out there too but all T.R. has done is bask in the spotlight. I also agree with Post#39 & #43.

Posted at 5:16PM on May 24th 2007 by Dion

47. To 24-DTEX:

I agree with you 110%. Everything you said is right on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 5:14PM on May 24th 2007 by jamielou

48. To. #31-by nikki needs an education: It sure looks as if Nikki was right, if you read her link, I just did. So you should not come on here and LIE. If you were an RN, you would have known this information.. I sure wouldn't want you taking care of me or someone I loved If you didn't even know this. Scccccccaaaaaaarrrrrrryyyyyyy

Posted at 5:41PM on May 24th 2007 by jamielou

49. #48 OFF TOPIC,,,,,,,,,,,WERE YOU BORN GAY OR WHAT? ...................women are hot

Posted at 5:38PM on May 24th 2007 by costa mesa Ca.

50. I look forward to seeing Mr. Washington on GA next season. Mr. Washington, you have done alot to try to change a negative behavior.

Posted at 6:33PM on May 24th 2007 by Mayre

51. You are the most hateful group of people on the face of the earth. Isaiah is not now nor has he ever been a homophobe. He did not like little TRs behavior on set and called him a name. Poor, poor baby. Certainly glad big, bad Katherine Heigl was there to defend him. Isaiah has been nothing but a gentleman to the unscrupulous reporters on TMZ. He has handled this hate campaign better than most. Certainly better than TR would have. He has done all that was asked of him to make amends. I have no doubt that he is sincere in his efforts. Still TR whines every chance he gets. Hate is found in places other than slurs. You all are certainly showing yours. You must be so proud.

Posted at 12:32AM on May 25th 2007 by Shari

52. He did NOTHING wrong. He was just exercising his "Rosie" rights. He belittled a short, unattractive, gay guy, - so what! If it's good for the goose-at-roost, it's good for the gander.

Posted at 3:09AM on May 25th 2007 by Marie

53. All you people who are defending Isaiah, did you defend Michael Richards, too? The N***** and F** words are the same - both put down a human being.

Posted at 9:41AM on May 25th 2007 by LuvTMZ

54.
It is amazing that the black members of congress has always voted for gay rights and now a fine black actor is being attacked because he call a gay person a name. He did NOT call gays names like MOnkeys, Maids etc like Imus did to Blacks for almost 30 years. Even so-called victims can be SPITEFul.
I loved Grey's Anatomy show mainly for its writing, its use of its characters, its lack of sterotyping, Sandra, Chandra & Isiah. It is one of three shows that I watch. If he is fired, I will never watch that show again. I will do more reading instead. The next project is to find out who is continuing this fracas, If they are part of the media , boycott all their shows and thier sponsors for the rest of my life.
I will always support gay rights, but I will be dammed if they succeed in removing one of the few veiwing pleasures I enjoy. Isiah delivers good nuanced work, as the writing improved; he improved. I looked forward to seeing his career bloom as this vendetta continues , my response is to ignore the whiners etc, He is not a bigot. Enough said.

Posted at 11:00AM on May 25th 2007 by Coolkidd

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