GLAAD RESPONDS TO NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S COMMENTS
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New York, April 28, 2008 - The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) responded to North Carolina Governor Mike Easley's remarks this morning when he said Senator Hillary Clinton's determination made Rocky Balboa, the famed boxer from the Rocky movie franchise, "look like a pansy."

"GLAAD is concerned with Gov. Easley's flippant comment this morning utilizing the word 'pansy'," said GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano. "The word is considered by many to be a demeaning and degrading reference to gay men. We encourage all those engaging in political rhetoric to stay away from using language that is considered defamatory toward any group of Americans."

About GLAAD
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. For more information, please visit http://www.glaad.org. Full Story. [5/1/08]