Comments on: UPDATE: KRXQ Radio Host Rob Williams Declares Failure

By: Arnie & Dawn Transgender Joke? | thephotographer4you

Arnie & Dawn Transgender Joke? | thephotographer4you — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:16:59 +0000

[...] by WP Greet Box When will these people learn not to say stupid things and make negative comments about people. I suppose when it is going to affect their ratings, advertisers start pulling their [...]

By: Garnet

Garnet — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:07:37 +0000

I’m laughing that Guitar Center pulled advertising. That was cute. Clearly the really big companies need to do this so as not to get the choke hold from glaad, too. Glaad is standing there holding everyone by their throats, trying to change minds, when they’re doing no such thing, and what’s sad is …they know it. As long as they can force the right sounding speech, eh…

But Guitar Center. lol.

By: Coleman

Coleman — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:21:44 +0000

I hope the Rob, Arnie and Dawn show does not apologize. They have done nothing but entertain people. The show is not known for being a new source or a daily variety show, it is popular for its “shock-jock” style and content. All GLAAD has done is encourage the show and gained the show a larger audience.
Since the show is broadcast from California, it has done nothing more than reflect the views of the state on the subject of homosexuality. The state of California has twice voted, overwhelmingly, not to allow gay marriage.
When the majority of a populace bends to the demands of a minority of the populace… isn’t that terrorism? Fear to say anything, on the chance it may offend.

By: Why wait till thursday? KRXQ Crocodile Tears? Reposted from a GLAAD comment thread « Open Letters to KRXQ Sacramento

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:32:17 +0000

[...] thought this was worth considering. This is from the comment thread below the [...]

By: UPDATE: GLAAD Speaks with KRXQ Management : glaadBLOG.org

UPDATE: GLAAD Speaks with KRXQ Management : glaadBLOG.org — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:10:06 +0000

[...] yesterday’s statement noted, KRXQ will be airing a special show on Thursday, June 11 at 7:30am PST. It should be [...]

By: meko

meko — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:59:01 +0000

It’s going to be crocodile tears to get back on the air. Thursday is Arbitron ratings day. It’s just a publicity stunt to them. I hope GLAAD doesn’t let itself get played.

These guys got a massive FCC fine for jokes about child molestation and pulled the same apology routine. They joked about SIDS and were back to their old ways.

It is a service to the community to get them canceled. I hope other organizations join in this boycott as it isn’t JUST about transgender children, but all children, and whether obscene content directed at them should be a source of cash for craven men such as these.

By: Garnet

Garnet — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:58:40 +0000

Yes, good job coercing an apology out of the 5 year old, after taking the ice cream away.

I look forward to Thursday’s re-education in the Ministry of Truth.

By: Positive Liberty » Assorted Updates

Positive Liberty » Assorted Updates — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:53:57 +0000

[...] Good for them. The hosts continue not to apologize, but it looks like they’re mostly just unable to swallow their pride. They’re also off the air until June 11. [...]

By: novamba

novamba — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:24:22 +0000

While I am glad that this station is feeling the pressure, I am a bit surprised I do not see anything on Glaad.org in reference to the supreme court’s failure to address don’t ask don’t tell at the behest of Mr. Obama himself. I am not gay, but I am an ardent believer of equality for the gay community. Obama has turned his back on one of his most consistent constituencies. It is shameful. He has changed nothing with this.

By: KRXQ-FM radio’s transphobic hate speech debacle « bird of paradox

KRXQ-FM radio’s transphobic hate speech debacle « bird of paradox — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:09:15 +0000

[...] to be a long way from a satisfactory conclusion. The GLAAD blog has a detailed series of posts (start here; the page contains links to earlier posts) but briefly the sequence of events was as [...]

By: Letter to KRXQ’s Rob, Arnie and Dawn | Action Left

Letter to KRXQ’s Rob, Arnie and Dawn | Action Left — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:22:49 +0000

[...] for (finally) taking responsibility but also let them know that an apology is not enough. Check out GLAAD’s call to action and the Boycott KRXQ Facebook Group for ways to stay involved. Below I’ve posted the text [...]

By: meko

meko — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:19:46 +0000

Received a polite, but neutral letter from State Farm. Jairon L Wills I think they just need to receive more. Text follows.

Thank you for your comments regarding State Farm running advertisements on station KRXQ in Sacramento. We have read your concerns and those of others with similar concerns. We take very seriously each comment we receive.

When State Farm buys advertising, we choose the radio and TV stations, newspapers and magazines very carefully. We consider a lot of research when making our decisions, and as a mutual company with no stockholders, we work hard to be good stewards of our policyholders’ money.

We are sorry there were remarks made on this radio station that offended anyone and we are currently looking into the concern you raised.

Thank you again for your e-mail.

Jairon L Wills

By: margot1111

margot1111 — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:03:21 +0000

Deal GLAAD – I’m a 49 year old transgender person living in Sacramento. Thank you so much for the outstanding job you have done in taking action against this hate mongering duo. (I never heard of this show until I read about it on the Huffington Post. I’ve listened to the original transcript. Dawn, you’re sweetheart). I can’t adequately express my gratitude GLAAD. I think most people in this city are decent and enlightened when it comes to respecting others who are different from them. Unfortunately, there is also a large segment of the population that is very much behind the times (e.g., apparently much the “Rob, Arnie & Dawn” morning show audience). Seeing these noxious bigots get their comeuppance is very gratifying. However I would be much happier still to learn that their recent apparent remorse is sincere. Perhaps they could even enlighten some of their audience. I know that I am probably in fantasyland with that thought but stranger things have happened….they could undoubtedly extend the national attention they are getting but in a way that attracted sponsors rather than sending them scurrying away.

By: frefer33

frefer33 — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:34:42 +0000

Good job GLAAD!

By: Tommy Marx

Tommy Marx — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:39:41 +0000

I found the audio of the segment on your site, and now I wish I hadn’t. I was overwhelmed by Rob Williams hatred and loathing for transgendered people. Seriously, he sounded almost psycho at points. Why is he so angry at people who weren’t assigned the right gender at birth, whether it was caused by nature or by doctors “choosing” which gender to make them?

I’m not transgendered. I don’t know anyone personally that is. But listening to his hate-filled rants, I was blown away. I know people hate us for being gay or transgendered or anything else, but it’s one thing to know it at a safe distance and an entirely different thing to hear it said so angrily and filled with loathing and hate.

I will promise you this. Regardless of what Rob Williams says, I’m keeping track from now on. And any business that advertises on his show nationally (I live in North Carolina) will be boycotted from me from now on.

Hell, I still refuse to step foot in a Cracker Barrel, and I’ve been responsible for more than one large group (20-30) of people eating elsewhere after I explained that I don’t want to eat somewhere where I would not be allowed to work based on my being gay.

By: rockfairy

rockfairy — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:34:32 +0000

Hey Meko…and everyone….they definitely will not resign. This isn’t big enough (sorry to say) for that. Same building a couple of years ago, a woman died at a radio station promotion (not on Krxq, but another station under same ownership). That was big enough to get the morning show fired.

This time, I think their apology will be sincere, BUT….Thursday? This is typically the biggest ratings day of any week for radio stations. The reason is kinda old and long, but just know, if someone is going to give KRXQ a ratings boost, it will come on a thursday. This is why they are “self governing themselves” to wait until Thursday.

So there is only some sincerity in their efforts. Not 100% real. And given Arnie’s continued gay bashing and misunderstanding of the alternative lifestyle that happens that is sprinkled throughout the year, doubtful this will be the last gay, lesbian, or tg incident from them!

By: huffposter

huffposter — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:05:48 +0000

Interesting how the GLAAD folks would praise bloggers for regularly following the story, but no mention (or links) to the mainstream media folks who regularly stayed on top of the story: The Associated Press, the Sacramento Press, FOX40 News and News10.

By: meko

meko — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:03:35 +0000

Let’s not declare victory yet.

As mentioned by those who’ve dealt with this show before (when they were mocking SIDS), they are capable of the apology with crocodile tears.

If they resign (or whatever you do when syndicated) from the station, do work for transgender kids to make amends, and otherwise display themselves as good citizens, they’re welcome to go back to work again elsewhere without further community protest.

Otherwise, in my book, it’s all a bunch of hooey.

By: newcosette

newcosette — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:29:48 +0000

Open letter to Rob Williams

Dear Mr. Williams, I hope you’re sincere in your contrition and not resentful that the politically correct liberals have co-opted your sponsors. Remember that you always have the option of ignoring your critics. However, as you have seen, it will cost you your sponsors and ratings. Say what you want; it’s still a free country. But I think you’ve learned that we who do not tolerate intolerance will not be silenced.