On the home page of www.yahoo.ca, there is an article about Isaiah Washington accusing people of racism when being fired from his role in Grey's Anatomy. His homophobic remarks were widely reported at the start of the year, and even entered into therapy to deal with his 'issues'.
I am not the least bit surprised by his firing, but I wouldn't suggest that it is because - as he suggests - he was let go for his race.
My question is regarding the 'race card' - was it used or abused by him to defend himself? And how do people feel about him not taking responsibility for his actions?
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/070628/entertainment/tv_isaiah_washington
2007-06-29 08:10:34 · 10 answers · asked by Super Ruper 6 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
there is a myriad of cards that are played by everyone to make excuses for their bad behavior :
race card
weight card
gender card
sexual preference card
age card
poverty card
geographical card i.e: i'm from ..... i didn't know any better
religion card
intelligence card
looks card, i.e: you hate me because i am beautiful or you hate me because i'm not beautiful
ppl use what excuses their behavior instead of taking responsibility for their actions. and these cards are usually used by those with thin skins.
2007-06-29 08:21:17 · answer #1 · answered by ?! 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I really don't know. I like the show and heard there were some problems between the cast members. I haven't heard all the facts but if it is true that he made some ignorant comments about the guy's sexual orientation then he deserved to be fired - black, white or purple. It wouldn't matter what colour he is. Comments like that, along with ignorant comments about race, ethnic background, religion, etc. are not acceptable from anyone. If he said it, he should own it.
2007-06-29 23:30:27 · answer #2 · answered by Shine! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I loved his character on Grey's Anatomy i do not care much for him as himself.....The race card is being abused in this case as it is in many cases....it isnt going to do him any good b/c you know the show wont let him back on....plus if they fired TR Knightly then he would use the gay card.....its just people being people and I know many people will ignore his race comment!
2007-06-29 15:15:21 · answer #3 · answered by tll 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've worked with many people at the high end of society. I find that some are spoiled brats that have NO IDEA what disadvantaged people go through, and who play every kind of card possible because they are self-centered and selfish.
Isaiah Washington is one of those; Paris Hilton appears to be another.
These people don't deserve our time or attention, imo.
2007-06-29 15:16:39 · answer #4 · answered by nora22000 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The only excuse for playing the "race card" is if the same behavior was observed by two or more individuals and the person of color is picked on and not the others.
2007-06-29 15:21:58 · answer #5 · answered by Limestoner62 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He was trying to play the race card when he should have been using the logical argument that his moral beliefs were being persecuted against.
2007-06-30 10:12:05 · answer #6 · answered by 29 characters to work with...... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abused! I'm so over the use of the race card!
2007-06-29 15:18:46 · answer #7 · answered by crazycatlady4real 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but everyone else seems to get away with it so why shouldn't he give it a try?! (she says that sarcastically)
I little tired of this whole...boo hoo, i'm black that's the only reason bad things happen to me!
2007-06-29 15:35:28 · answer #8 · answered by GenaBee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By all means, I can call you whatever I want, but you better not say anything about me being black. I've seen this too many times
2007-06-29 15:55:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, and you stated this so well..it is a pot calling the kettle black..opps i said it again? lol
2007-06-29 15:15:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋