I got a really surprising e-mail this afternoon:
Just an FYI - the F word is as offensive to the Homosexual community as the N word is to the Black Community. Until yesterday afternoon, I had been so thankful to have a station with some balls and music with some heart..but I would seriously rather listen to Celine Dion, Brian Adams and Nickleback 24 hours straight than the hateful and homophobic words I heard coming from you yesterday as you explained that despite your enjoyment of ANTM and your excitement over the Season Premier - you are absolutely not a F***** !!I seriously hope that you just didnt know how disgusting that word is to the Gay Community, and will make a point to scratch that word form your vocab!
And here’s what I e-mailed back:
Wow. Your letter surprised me, as I’ve often referred to myself as the gayest straight guy I know. I work with gay people, I play with gay people. I’m not sure if you heard the whole segment, but I was mentioning that I really liked
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March 1st, 2007 at 6:17 pm
Hey,
I heard the bit you run ont he NBA player, as well as the segment on the Outgames. As a queer identified chick I fulyl support this station, i love you Josh AND I understand the context in which you used the term. I don’t think X is homophobic at all…in fact, excluding the University station,t his is the most queer positive station i have ever listened to.
I know you have my support, as well as the support of my fiance and roommate, also members of the queer and trans communities.
Some people are just way too uptight. Sorry you got the flack for it, I guess that’s one of the things you risk being a public figure as such.
March 1st, 2007 at 6:18 pm
I think what you guys are doing is awesome. Nothing i’ve heard from you would imply you are homohpboic. In fact, because of the queer news you have been reporting I listen to you even more.
March 3rd, 2007 at 4:15 am
Josh..Welcome to Alberta! The most redneck province, everyone has a strong stance no matter what it is. But most people are homophobic here. Hence why if you listen to other stations they gay bash and slur racial comments and are offensive to women. But that is funny to most here. So keep this in mind when you hear comments like that. You’re from Toronto I would say your leaps and bounds past most peoples openness in Alberta. I wish people would just shake their heads and stop with the bull$3*! My two bits!