I also feel I need to wade in and defend IW in this mess. As many have said it is just a sympton of how much power and influence the media wields and how we as thinking human beings need to get a grip, take a step back and view this dispassionately.
This was a workplace incident between 3 people that got out of hand because of - the media. They and the network have tried to deal with the fallout and the dust had settled (doubtful) until unfortunately IW made a mistake and here we all go again villifying him from our pulpits. He did not repeat faggot to humiliate TRK or insult gay people, he was simply (mistakenly) trying to end what had obviously been a painful subject for him and everyone else. He went about it in a clumsy manner but I am convinced he meant no harm. What is also sad is how unforgiving and one-sided KH appears to be and how TRK is so not over this despite declarations by all and sundry that they had all "moved on". Clearly it has never been so and I am so afraid that this time there will be no rest till IW's head is served up on a platter.
If that happens I do not think I will be watching GA again not because I am trying to make a statement but it will not be as exciting for me. Goodness knows there is so much to watch out there that whatever I do see must have meaning in some form or the other for me to enjoy it. Burke is the best part of the show for me. Hello ladies, it's been a while. Hope you are all well. (despite all the controversy) especially you BB.
I understand your point Burke Backer, I am a little sensitive when it comes to Burke too. But as rose said, she was talking about Burke not IW. Having read many EP interviews I have always been struck by how dignified, respectful and down to earth she is and would be extremely surprised if she said bad stuff about any one of her colleagues. And her refusal to talk about her Mum's death makes me respect her even more. An all round classy lady.
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This was a workplace incident between 3 people that got out of hand because of - the media. They and the network have tried to deal with the fallout and the dust had settled (doubtful) until unfortunately IW made a mistake and here we all go again villifying him from our pulpits. He did not repeat faggot to humiliate TRK or insult gay people, he was simply (mistakenly) trying to end what had obviously been a painful subject for him and everyone else. He went about it in a clumsy manner but I am convinced he meant no harm. What is also sad is how unforgiving and one-sided KH appears to be and how TRK is so not over this despite declarations by all and sundry that they had all "moved on". Clearly it has never been so and I am so afraid that this time there will be no rest till IW's head is served up on a platter.
If that happens I do not think I will be watching GA again not because I am trying to make a statement but it will not be as exciting for me. Goodness knows there is so much to watch out there that whatever I do see must have meaning in some form or the other for me to enjoy it. Burke is the best part of the show for me.
Hello ladies, it's been a while. Hope you are all well. (despite all the controversy) especially you BB.
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