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GLAAD Unhappy with CAAN

GLAAD and CAANAfter viewing TMZ's story about nepostar Scott Caan's anti-gay slur toward a paparazzo, GLAAD pumped out a statement chastising him.

"While Caan's anger at being harassed is understandable, responding with that kind of vulgar, anti-gay slur is simply unacceptable," said Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation President Neil G. Giuliano. "We've reached out to Caan's representatives and called on him to apologize for his defamatory, dehumanizing remark."

UPDATE: Scott Caan issued the following statement to TMZ: "I am sorry for using such a derogatory word. I was being harassed by a paparazzi, and unfortunately, the word slipped out. I don't ever condone the use of that word and I deeply apologize to anyone whom I may have offended."



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61. Scott Caan is gayer then a pink frock from the spring collection of Gautier!

Posted at 4:43PM on Nov 16th 2007 by Zak

62. He’s not sorry. He’s just following protocol now. Ooooooh, I’m so sorry, ummmmm. I didn’t mean it…..ummmmmmm, I wasn’t thinking, it just slipped…..ummmmmm, please forgive me.

Posted at 12:14AM on Nov 16th 2007 by ummmmm, what's the next line......?

63. THIS IS A FREE COUNTRY!!! people can say what they want too! & IT affends me to even see gay people, let alone watching them hold hands at the awards, LIVE ON TV!! YUK!

Posted at 12:59AM on Nov 16th 2007 by Mrs. Cheryl Soto

64. if mam was meant to be with man & woman with woman! FIGURE IT OUT!!!! they would be able too make babies!!!!

Posted at 12:59AM on Nov 16th 2007 by Mrs. Cheryl Soto

65. Christ, doesn't GLAAD have anything better to do? I mean, really. Do they demand a written apology from everyone who has ever used the word and been caught on camera?

Oh, no, that's right, they just like to pick on celebrities because it gets them attention. They're like PETA. Whiny, self-righteous pricks.

Posted at 1:05AM on Nov 16th 2007 by HMC

66. did some one forget the first amendment or what ?
and GLAAD I for one wi be gade when you are DONE !!!

Posted at 1:46AM on Nov 16th 2007 by banchee

67. WTF. some of you are more stupid and hypocrital than i imagined. if he had used the n-word all of you would have jumped on the bandwagon and say that 'ooohh emmmm geeeee, the n-word is bad, he must apologize!!!!1111oneoneeleven". but because it's a deragatory term for a homosexual, it makes it ok? grow up. if that's the kind of nonsense you're teaching your kids i fear for society

Posted at 2:36AM on Nov 16th 2007 by hora

68. He probably loves to suck a hard one.

Posted at 2:54AM on Nov 16th 2007 by Gary

69. I hate to be a whiner but I can't to tell you how many times I have been insulted by various types of people, I can't complain because I am a straight white female, who am I going to complain to? What ever happened to sticks and stones? what ever happened to free speech? I notice the paparazzi are so close to these stars or "persons of interest" they are close enough to smell their breath. That must be very annoying, I don't care who you are. Britney spears is running over everyones feet all the time, could it be because they are hanging from her car or standing so close the girl can't even drive away without crippling someone? I think GLAAD should be glad they have the time to monitor everything that everyone says about them, kind of an Al Sharpton thingy going on there, must be nice to have this kind of time on your hands. It really works against them though, I had gay roommates when I was younger, male roomates and their straight sister, I loved them like my own family, I can no longer deal with gays because of the delicate flowers they have become, I would be afraid to open my mouth let alone live with them. Nice going GLAAD. Now lets get back to ME, who do I complain to when I am insulted? anyone? Everyone has a group of watchdogs except me, I have feelings too ya know.

Posted at 3:23AM on Nov 16th 2007 by Madeleine T

70. I am tired of every time someone says something wrong they are persecuted as if this is Nazi Germany.
If he is anti gay so be it.
This is America ,deal with it.

Posted at 5:14AM on Nov 16th 2007 by Kaili

71. "Levin is openly gay and shares a home in Los Angeles with his boyfriend, a chiropractor."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Levin

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Levin uses TMZ as a forum to "get even" with his enemies and promote his causes, so it should be no surprise he went after this non-story.

Posted at 7:46AM on Nov 16th 2007 by Iggy

72. We are in the land of the offended. GLAAD probably pays people to say this crap so they can get on TMZ or other homo loving news. This used to be the land of freedom of speech, but the liberals have done away with that. I guess the only people not allowed to be offended in this country are the conservatives, republicans & Christians.

Posted at 9:03AM on Nov 16th 2007 by stevei

73. Well congratulations. Once again some group whines that they are offended, and someone gives in and apologizes. Way to go, GLAAD. Bunch of whiners.

Posted at 8:52AM on Nov 16th 2007 by SmokingJoe

74. Your right Joe.
He shouldn't have apologized.
Just because it offensive to some people ,we still have free speech.

Posted at 8:59AM on Nov 16th 2007 by Kaili

75. As a Catholic Conservative,I believe you are right Stevie

Posted at 9:07AM on Nov 16th 2007 by Kaili

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