This is an update on my prior KRXQ-FM post. They've responded to the angry emails and phone calls in what amounts to a privileged half-assed apology. You can see full details at GLAAD's website. Basically it's a "sorry you didn't think it was funny" sort of apology. The station manager, Jim Fox, is quoted as saying, "Did they do anything wrong? If you're a regular listener, the answer is no." Let me just say that I'm very sick of this "Equal opportunity offender" bullshit. Carrying that label doesn't give anyone a free pass to advocate violence against any group of people ever. Saying that it's okay to make these statements against the transgender community because they're always offending someone does not make it somehow better. Embracing that "edgy" persona does not make you cool--it makes you a douchebag.
Hate speech is damaging, and this should not be allowed to continue. Making "jokes" like these is not a harmless act. As Monica over at Transgriot states:
And note to KRXQ-FM fans of the show. You cannot hide behind the First Amendment and advocate violence against transpeople or ANY ethnic minority. As I can painfully tell you from my people's history, when you are part of a minority group, people who advocate violence against you cannot be brushed off with a 'I was making a joke'.Keep sending in those emails. Keep calling and complaining. This un-apology is not going to cut it.
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Update (on my update): I've also found a list of KRXQ's sponsors, which may produce more results if you contact them (since two sponsors have already backed out). So have at it peeps. H/T: Ampersand at Alas, a Blog for link
John Geary
Vice President & General Manager
KRXQ-FM
(916) 339-4209
jgeary@entercom.com
Arnie States
On Air Personality
KRXQ-FM
(916) 334-7777
rad@robarnieanddawn.com
Rob Williams
On Air Personality
KRXQ-FM
(916) 334-7777
rwilliams@entercom.com
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