http://ybpguide.disqus.com/To empower African-Americans, and all people of color, with the knowledge and inspiration to foster progression and productivity in the community.enMon, 11 Jun 2007 15:57:22 -0000http://ybpguide.com/2007/06/08/losing-isaiah/#comment-2414637Anyone who uses the word "hullabaloo" really impresses me. :) Your post is wonderful, and it's really made me recognize the ownership I have taken of the term "fag." I think it has a place, and I don't know what can replace it. Maybe we should stop using it, but I think we need a term like "fag" because it focuses on our common homosexuality and celebrates openness. Ironically, I don't thing all gay men attain fag status. While some gay men pass, a fag personifies fabulousness, defiance, courage, and authenticity. Everyone should feel free to express his truth, but society is less accepting of some truths, and we know this. So, if good friends are sharing a meal and replying to a uniquely gay, witty comment, someone laughs and exclaims: "You are such a fag," I see that as a compliment celebrating that courage and authenticity. I'm sure the delivery matters, and maybe a better term exists, but I'm drawing a blank.ArmandoMon, 11 Jun 2007 15:57:22 -0000http://ybpguide.com/2007/06/08/losing-isaiah/#comment-2414638Mike, please explain.JayMon, 11 Jun 2007 10:19:09 -0000http://ybpguide.com/2007/06/08/losing-isaiah/#comment-2414636Not sure I agree with the show's creator on this decisionMikeSun, 10 Jun 2007 19:07:28 -0000http://ybpguide.com/2007/06/08/losing-isaiah/#comment-2414635I'm a big fan of Isaiah's, but I totally agree with your p-o-v. I'll miss his superb presence on Grey's Anatomy, but more than that, I'm sickened by how easy it is for people to express hate.kweenkongSun, 10 Jun 2007 11:05:47 -0000http://ybpguide.com/2007/06/08/losing-isaiah/#comment-2414634I honestly didn't want Isaiah to go at first. I will admit that the story line was more important to me than his disrespect for another group of people. But since then, I've acknowledged how unacceptable what he did was. PLUS he had to be let go if the show was going to keep being heralded as a model for diversity and openness.ETSFri, 08 Jun 2007 21:00:38 -0000