Will ABC let go of Isaiah Washington?

That's the question that is looming in all of TV land's minds. Today in the New York Times, an executive has apparently stated that "Mr. Washington’s behavior could be considered grounds for dismissal under Disney’s corporate anti-discrimination policy." ABC has not made any hasty decisions on the firing of Isaiah, but there are many upset executives who feel that something has to be done. He has fired his publicist and rehired another for damage control. As of Monday morning more than 17,000 people have signed a petition to replace him.


All respects to Isaiah, but he should know how to play this publicity game. Now he has to play like he has a homophobic problem and attend unwanted GLAD meetings. When in actuality he just said something he shouldn't have. Last year was the year of using unacceptable racial slurs, and Isaiah has continued with the trend for this year. I deeply feel his regret for his actions. Who knows what really happened behind the scenes? Who really knows why he said it? But I feel there is more to the story, and the media is using this opportunity to prove how to really make or break a career. Think about how you felt when you heard about Micheal Richards antics? Is it comparable to Richards?
And another question, did T.R. Knight have to get all emotional and uneasy on the Ellen Show? If he felt that damn insulted, why didn't he speak up for himself when it happened. Was it necessary for him to open up healing wounds when Isaiah already apologized?
Let me know what you think! Click for the link to the article in the New York Times