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thinkprogress.org - 1/24/2008

Morning Joe Hosts Blast Gibson’s Ledger Comments: ‘Sick,’ ‘Unconsciable,’ ‘Mean-Spirited’ And ‘Hateful’

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Morning Joe Hosts Blast Gibson’s Ledger Comments: ‘Sick,’ ‘Unconsciable,’ ‘Mean-Spirited’ And ‘Hateful’ Yesterday, ThinkProgress reported that Fox News host John Gibson callously laughed at the death of actor Heath Ledger on the Tuesday edition of his radio show , suggesting he may have killed himself over the Democratic debate in South Carolina. Referencing a famous line from Brokeback ...

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Gibson Defends His Mockery Of Ledger's Death
Oh No They Didn't! — ... On MSNBC's Morning Joe this morning, host Joe Scarborough described the homophobic undertones of Gibson's "little Brokeback Mountain joke," calling it "mean-spirited and hateful" that "if you make a movie about being gay, your death becomes a punchline." ...

John Gibson apolgizes for Ledger comments
Celebrity Gossip by Celebridiot — ... endorse)calling the Fox News host “a closet homosexual,” Gibson responded by laughing and quipping “well, I’m still breathing”: ANGRY RICH: You’re “a closet homosexual.” That’s the first one. GIBSON: Oh, I am? ANGRY RICH: Apparently. GIBSON: Ha ha ha, well I’m still breathing. There’s the difference right there. Don’t let Gibson “get away” with his “callous and harsh” remarks. Contact Fox ...