GLAAD call to action

Subject: Call to Action: Call on Clear Channel to Take Responsibility for Jim Quinn's Pattern of Ugly, Defamatory Attacks Against the LGBT Community

CALL TO ACTION:

Call on Clear Channel to Take Responsibility for Jim Quinn's Pattern of Ugly, Defamatory Attacks Against the LGBT Community

Syndicated radio host perpetuates myth that "Pedophilia is far more rampant among the gay community than it is among the straight community." July 29, 2010- On the July 28 edition of Clear Channel's nationally syndicated radio program The War Room with Quinn & Rose, host Jim Quinn made defamatory anti-gay comments while discussing a federal case in which a jury ruled that the city of Philadelphia could not bar a Boy Scouts chapter from city-owned property despite the organization's anti-gay policy. During the conversation Quinn said: "You don't send gay men and young boys out together, okay?" Quinn's co-host Rose Tennent responded: "Most gay men have nothing to do with the young boys. Make sure that you understand that."  But Quinn went on to insist: "But I would give you that pedophilia is far more rampant among the gay community than it is among the straight community." The hosts continued to "debate" the topic for nearly three minutes. continue reading the Call to Action   TELL CLEAR CHANNEL WHAT YOU THINK: TAKE ACTION NOW! Sign our petition which automatically sends an e-mail to Clear Channel executives! Contact Clear Channel GLAAD urges you to contact Clear Channel Communications and demand that the company stop supporting these rampant, defamatory attacks on gay people's lives. Clear Channel is failing to live up to its diversity standards that clearly state: "Our ZERO TOLERANCE policy that prohibits discrimination extends beyond our employees, into each and every market in which we conduct business." It is time for Clear Channel to stop enabling Jim Quinn's troubling pattern of on-air abuse that creates a hostile climate and puts our community in harm's way. Help spread the word on Twitter by posting the following tweet: RT @glaad: Act Now: Call on Clear Channel to take responsibility for Jim Quinn's attacks against the #LGBT community http://bit.ly/jquinn About GLAAD: The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) amplifies the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively. By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, GLAAD promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality. For the latest updates on GLAAD's work, join us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.