CNN, Tony Perkins & GLAAD

A great article from Herndon Graddick, GLAAD‘s President, regarding the appearance of Tony Perkins, from the Family Research Council, three times in the 24 hours following Obama’s historic statements regarding marriage equality.

An excerpt of that article via The Huffington Post:

But when Perkins gets interviewed, a responsible journalist needs to tell the audience exactly who Perkins is speaking for. Based on his own statements – Tony Perkins represents people who believe supporting LGBT equality is akin to being a terrorist. Who believe marriage equality is the same as bestiality. Who say that gay people are “vile,” “hateful,” “spiteful” “pawns of the enemy.” Tony Perkins does not represent people who oppose marriage equality. Tony Perkins represents those who oppose LGBT people — period.

If CNN wants that side represented in this discussion, then Perkins is absolutely the right man for the job. But they need to make it clear to the audience that that’s what he’s there for. And by not doing so, they have not told the whole story. Wolf Blitzer’s interview with Perkins is a perfect example of this.

 To read the rest of the article, click here.

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Ian In: Current Events/Pop Culture/Politics
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