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TMZ just got this statement from Neil G. Giuliano, President of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD):
"Chaz Bono's decision to live his life authentically represents an important step forward, both for him personally and for all who are committed to advancing discussions about fairness and equality for transgender people," said Neil G. Giuliano, president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). "Coming out as transgender is an extremely personal decision and one that is never made lightly. We look forward to hearing Chaz's story in his own words in the future."
"GLAAD encourages media outlets to cover this story accurately, and to avoid speculation about the details of Chaz's story before he is ready to tell it in his own words."
"The GLAAD Media Reference Guide and the Associated Press Stylebook call on media to use the name and pronoun preferred by the transgender person - in this case, referring to him as Chaz and using male pronouns."
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Hey perves...No matter what she has chopped off or added...She will NEVER be a he...
mmmm, to cover a story accurately, and to avoid speculation....does that apply to everyone?????
Regardless of race of gender???
Just curious!!
All Americans are fat. All except Adam Lambert and Carrie Prejean. Adam, Carrie and Heidi. They are cool. The rest of you are fat, lazy Americans.
OK GLAAD...cause you said so, we'll all drink the kool-aid and pretend she's a man.
Smiles everyone, smiles!
It's Fantasy Island.
So...if SHE becomes a HE (which, I agree - "he" really isn't...)...but if HE is into WOMEN.....doesn't that means HE is not gay, just "transgender"....?? Where does GLAAD come in?
Its not a man or a woman anymore. It is an IT! Why encourage this? If it doesnt want the media attention or comments, it shouldnt have gone public with this.Cant have it both ways.
...and here comes all the raging hate from the far right. I never realized how many right wing fascists read TMZ and gave a rat's ass about Hollywood.
oh and #11...there's never anything wrong about finding perversion and sick minds disgusting..if this doesn't bother you...I believe there's something wrong with you! and I'm a democrat!
So now its a political thing? I bet you are from Texass. By the way, Im not a Republican! If I were, that is something I would change!
You go, Chaz! I have always respected the fact that you are YOU and I believe you are a wonderful role model for many people. YOU ROCK!
