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Murderous Anti-Gay Lyrics Provoke GLAAD Objections Cable Network Promotes Artist Who Calls for Violence |
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Ms. Garry continued: "With its constant promotion of Eminem, which includes an invitation to perform at the highly-visible Video Music Awards, MTV is ignoring its responsibility to consider the impact his lyrics have on the public, specifically its own target audience of easily influenced youth."
"My words are like a dagger with a jagged edge That'll stab you in the head whether you're a fag or les Or the homosex, hermaph or a trans-a-ves Pants or dress Hate fags? The answer's yes GLAAD's Executive Director released a statement that said: "The hatred and hostility conveyed on this CD has a real effect on real people's lives as it encourages violence against gay men and lesbians. While hate crimes against gay people are on the rise, these epithets create even more bias and intolerance toward an entire community. MTV is helping to create an environment of intolerance as Eminem is given countless opportunities to spread his message of hate." Join GLAAD's Effort: It is for this reason that GLAAD is encouraging others to join our efforts at the MTV Video Music Awards to help send a clear message to MTV that blatant disregard for the well-being and safety of an entire community is dangerous and inexcusable. For more information please contact: Romaine Patterson patterson@glaad.org Regional Media Manager/Mid-Atlantic Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation |
