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A New Statement from Perez Hilton
Filed under: Gay Gay Gay > Personally Perez > Sad SadFrom the heart:
"Words can hurt. I know that very well, from both sides of the fence. The other night in Toronto, after feeling physically threatened by a verbally abusive Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas, I chose the most hurtful word I know to hurl at him. I was in an out-of-the ordinary situaton and used a word that I would not utter under normal circumstances. My intention - however misguided it may have been - was to stand up for myself and tell this belligerent man that I had enough of his badgering and was not going to continue to let him berate and intimidate me. I wanted to hurt him with the word I chose, not anyone else. Unfortunately, the one who got hurt was me and, subsequently, a lot of other people. I wish none of it had happened. I can't take it back. I did what I thought was best at the moment to stand up for myself in a non-violent yet still assertive way. Clearly, I am not homophobic. Also, I am not nor have I ever claimed to be a spokesperson for the gay community. I am just speaking for myself, a gay man. One who is labeled "flamboyant" in the media. An American that is not granted equal rights under the law. I will continue to speak out for equality and I will continue to say things that upset both gay people and straight people. Who I am as a person and what I do for a living are two separate things. I've come to terms with all my incongruities and am proud of who I am and what I do. In closing, words can hurt. But words should not provoke someone to violence. Stripped away from the mask of Perez Hilton, I have been extremely bothered by the public reaction to my assault. Violence should never be condoned with such statements as "It's Karma" or "I don't believe in violence but….". In fact, several television and radio shows over the past couple of days echoed the sentiment "He had it coming". Would they have said the same thing if I was a woman? Would I have "deserved it" if I had been stabbed? Or shot? Or killed? I was attacked from behind without warning and repeatedly punched in the head in a cold, disgusting and unnecessarily violent manner by Polo Molina, the road manager for the Black Eyed Peas, who I did not even speak with that evening. I did not share any words with him and his assault on me was completely unprovoked. I feel like everything happens for a reason and I leave this traumatic experience as a person with more compassion. Specifically, there was an instance last year when actor Jesse Metcalfe was attacked outside of a Hollywood nightclub by a fellow entertainer. I did not condone the violence, but I did make light of that situation. I regret that. Sincerely. There are many ways to deal with disagreements, both good and bad, but violence is never the answer. Never. I now know that first-hand. It should not be condoned, promoted or accepted. No one "deserves" to be the victim of violence. No one "has it coming." NO ONE. And victims should not be ridiculed. I look forward to marching for equality in Washington, D.C. this October. And I look forward to standing up for my rights in a Toronto courtroom shortly, as I fully intend to seek every lawful remedy against the man that attacked me."
- Perez Hilton
June 23, 2009
Los Angeles, California
VERBAL ASSAULT can be just as bad as physical assault. YOU were the one SCREAMING in Will's face. YOU screamed the most hateful, bigoted thing you could think of to PROVOKE aggression against yourself. YOU are NOT the VICTIM here Perez!
I agree with you Perez. I am sooo sorry you got punched! No one deserves that! Feel better! :-p
omfg! get over it perez!!!! its old news! SO YOU GOT SOCKED! like youre the first???? suck it up and be a man!
Love and support from me Perez! I hope everything will work out, and know that there are many people behind you xoxoxo
No matter what you said…there was no call for violence. People say things out of anger and when they are hurt or upset…it doesn't mean it is right…but its done. When Chris Brown assualted Rhianna, did she deserve it because of something that she might have said??? NO! No one has the right to put their hands on another human being. So they didn't like what was said on the site…so what…big deal…get over it and move on! This is America and we are entitled to our own opinions and freedom on speech!
Stand up Perez and be proud. Don't take this shit any more!!
did i miss something? out of all the horrible things that happened to you that night, STUPID people are hung up on you using a gay slur? Perez, you don't have to explain yourself to anyone! you did what you had to do and YOU are the best for doing it. FUCK everyone else.. poor Will, his mommy and daddy didn't love him enough so he has to resort to violence for him to feel like a man.
When this does go to court, I hope the very first thing after the cell phone footage showing you getting by punched by someone OTHER than Will I Am, I hope they show your pathetic 11 minute + whine-a-thon where you constantly call Will I Am every name in the book, a f**king lair over and over, where you stereotype black people as "thugs", and where you accuse him of attacking you, Everything you say happened in the club is your word against his, and frankly while Will has come off as articulate and well mannered in the few words he has said following this incident, you have been anything but. You have constantly belittled and demeaned people, and when you finally chose to do so in public, to someone's face no less…. they took it like a man. Perhaps their friend/manager took it as a slap in the face and lost his cool, but you provoked him.. and you have admitted as much. YOu chose to say something you knew would push his buttons, or at least you hoped it would.. you said that as well. You wanted a reaction. You just didn't expect the one you got. Not content to demean and debase celebrities, you're now in the business of making yourself into the news you report. You're pathetic man. Seriously.
your bothered by the publics response to this attack…yet verbal abuse can be just as harmful as physical!
and you often write things about celebs that's totally uncalled for!
and i'm pretty sure the people you verbally attack are bothered too!
in other words: 'whaa, whaa, whaa. I got a boo-boo because I can dish sh*t, but I can't take hits'…
Team Will I AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I definitely do not condone the violence that was taken against you. And I completely think that was wrong and no one ever deserves violence.
However, you need to take responsibility and publicly apologize for calling this man a f**. The fact that you would call someone this word requires deep self reflection considering the number of times you have spoken out for gay rights and even posted hilary duff's video on the impact of using this word. I completely get you were upset and were trying to show your anger in whatever way, but seriously, with the amount of words in the english vocabulary and your knowledge of why this word is offensive and hurtful and should not be used, why would you choose this?
I am not trying to condone any of the violence that was done against you, in no way was that valid. But I do think you should publicly comment on your use of this word and take responsibility for it in order to inform others of how hurtful this word can be, and that in no situation is it ever an okay word to use, no matter how angry you are.
Perez - of course violence is not the answer, but I am disappointed that you chose to use the word that you did. Clearly you meant that awful word as an insult, as if to say being gay is an insult, and this is not the message that we want to send. As an outspoken member of the gay community, you have let me down.
I'm Glad that you wrote this . It shows that you aren't just a one dimensional person. Well, most of the time.
Good job Perez keep growing and learning.
Wonderful statement! I agree that nobody deserves to be hit. I was in a physically abusive relationship for 3 years and there is nothing that pisses me off more than hearing that. I'm so sorry people are being so mean.
Well said. I hope people learn from this situation, just as you have.
I have never commented on one of your posts before but as an avid fan of ALL the comments you post, I felt compelled to do so. I admire you for sticking up for who you are. I admire you for saying what you feel. More people should do that. Seriously. I'm so sorry for what happened to you. You should know that regardless of the insensitive things that are being said in the media, there are people who agree with you and support you… and THOSE are the people who count…REAL people…with REAL opinions..not some drones who do what their paycheck tells them to! Take care and give em hell.
ps. I agree…maybe it's the eyebrow ring or what but Fergie is fug!
Drama Queen.
A) You are a hypocrite
B) You should apologize to GLAAD
C) You should stop whining - it's a black eye; you weren't ass-raped by a gang of skinheads in an alley, for christ's sake
There is more then enough of violence in the world today including physical. What ever happened to adults being adults and communicating with their mouths and not their fists? Adults should act like adults. It doesn't matter who started what, there is never an excuse for violence.
that "yuck" person is such a hypocrite f*ck yuck!!!!! !
U soo dont and I totally know how it feels … love u Perez xxxxx
Perez i will always be on your side !
I got stabbed on my leg last year for spilling my dink on a girls dress..! I had to go to the hospital It really affected me and got my confidence down.!
It pisses me off that some people say that u deserved it
Re: bradm1x – I love you for that!
Like so many of the people who use a word to hurt others in a heated moment, you dance around an apology for using such a word, but don't actually make it clear that it was wrong of you to use it.
You should be saying more about not using such hateful words because frankly, this is exactly the same thing you would do if Isaiah Washington, Don Imus and countless others made such a half-assed apology about what people are really upset about.
Perez, TAKE RESPONSIBILITY for your actions, and stop complaining that you didn't deserve this. Yes my friend, this IS karma. You weren't just attacked out of nowhere like you think….all the negative energy you create with your hateful blogs created this moment. You did it to yourself.
the pain you feel now after the attack is nothing compared to the pain and embarrassment you caused in a countless number of people whom you talked about and ridiculed on your site…if its not karma its damn good timing!!!
Perez- I think you are being the bigger person in this situation and I LOVE you for it! I think people really do need to understand that PEREZ hilton and who you really are are two different people. I mean come on everyone honestly loves what you write on this site, or why else would you be soooo famous!
I love you and Keep your chin up!
well said for now mario… it is weird…as time goes by , you will feel even more from all this… now even when you watch tv people getting punched will make you feel totally different… I feel bad for you or anyone that has to live with those kinds of "triggers" … physical and even verbal abuse are both traumatic events …
actually, most of the time, violence is the answer. I don't like or want it, but it can solve problems.
Re: malibumara – well violence isn't the answer but words do hurt
nobody was right not even perez.
Perez,
Your message is loud and clear. Your apology is heartfelt, genuine, and sincere. There is nothing else anyone could ask of you.
As for the implication that you somehow deserved to be assaulted…that is nonsense and completely ridiculous. Period.
You are precious….regardless of the remarks of hypocritical and morally imbalanced people. I enjoy many of your blogs and probably despise an equal amount…so this is not about being a fan of yours. I wouldn't categorize myself in that way.
I think you are being yourself and saying exactly what you want to say. How many of us really wish to be in that position?!
-xoxo
go perez!
violence is not the answer. and did you deserve it? no. did you ask for it? maybe a little bit. this kindof scenario was kinda bound to happen some time
OMFG. I am so sick of seeing people bash this man. If you dont like him or what he does on HIS site, the get the FUCK off!! I hear african american rappers use the N word repeately to each other and others and i dont see organizations or
people going after them asking them to apologize!!! Perez was scared/ nervous and he used the F word, he now understands what he said was wrong and is being sincere about regretting it. He is a celebrity blogger, if he was on here making nice with all of them, what would be the fun it that??!! It his job to be honest and tell the truth about these celebs. If you dont like it, dont come on his damn site!!
If you really cared about the plight of the gay community, you stop trying to be a spokesperson for gay causes. You and your site are a joke, no one takes you seriously, before you were punched and now even more. You haven't done anything to further the cause, you have only take it back a couple of steps. If you could come out of your selfish cloud for one 2nd, you would realize this and do the right thing. But really, it's all about you.
You're right. Violence is not the answer, but you certainly did invite this into your life. This was provoked. You make yourself out to be a huge victim, which is hardly the case. No one deserves to be attacked–verbally or physically. You've made a living out of attacks. Say sticks and stones all you want, but face it–you attack people unprovoked for a living. In this instance you provoked your attack. I am not advocating violence in the least.
Nonviolence means avoiding not only external physical violence but also internal violence of spirit. You not only refuse to shoot a man, but you refuse to hate him.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Re: YUCK – DITTO!
Hi and I am sorry you got hurt. It is so sad that people could say you deserve it. I will be admit that sometimes I think you may be a little mean to famous individuals I like and I disagree with you but calling someone a name and hitting someone are two different things. You are in the business to entertain and you do, thats your job and you do it well but you are a person like anyone else and for people to be beyond human and say you deserve to get hit is BS and uncalled for in every way. People don't like you they should stop coming to this site because they know who you are, if they really cant think of something better to do then say you need to be beaten up they should get another job or do their homework (I am sure they are failing). The world really needs to grow up, hurting someone with physical voilance is wrong and if someone whom is famous can't take someone giving them a little shit they need to get a new career. I hope the man that attacked you gets in a lot of trouble and he loses his career. I also hope people will realize hitting someone is wrong.
I hope you get well soon
J
Well said…
Perez, I agree with you on the violence issue, there was no justification for your physical assault. However, I still do not see an apology. I think it would be better to partner with GLAAD and the GLBT community and express your regret (apologize) for the use of the "word" and also heighten awareness of violence through a fundraiser. You need to mend fences within the community also. I can understand the hurt you must feel based on the negative views of others, however this should be a wake up call. You need to realize the impact of your words both at public events and on your website.
Dude, you have the right to say what you want, but understand that words CAN provoke violence. People have been fighting over words for centuries. What makes you immune? If you're going to talk reckless about people then expect that someone at some point will respond in a physical way. Wrong as it may be, it will happen. You can't continue to berate and disrespect people and expect no consequence. Universal law doesn't work that way, papa. I wish you the best, but maybe you should be happy it wasn't worse and consider a more tactful approach to what you do.
Re: CocaineBloodbath – LOLOLOL
youre better that that Perez… I will continue to view you the way I did before this unfortunate incident. keep up the hard yet satisfying work!
This is a much better statement than the first, just as violence isn't the way, harsh words aren't either. Stay strong Perez, I hope nothing like this happens to you again. xo
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Where Was Your Support For Michael Richards?
If you are going to react like you did, I don't recall you justifying what M. Richards did.
Don't you, Mr. Hilton deserve the same treatment Michael Richards got or do you dwell in the land of Hypocrites?
People were over this like 2 hours after it happened. You didn't even get a headline on CNN news or anything with your whining. Seriously. Get over it. You just look worse by dragging it out.
fool some people were saying that Rianna had it coming so, in answer to your question, yes they would say the same thing if you were a woman. The fact is you made a complete fool of yourself so I would rethink the "I am proud of who I am" and think about some change in your life. When you have to articulate to your audience that you are proud of yourself I think there is doubt in the proclamation. Self pride is something you can keep to yourself. It is completely irrelevant to the rest of the world. You feel the need to tell the world you are proud of yourself only because you know the damage you have done and you are trying to reconcile the inner voice (yourego) to come to terms with your self image. You are a fool.
Kudos for standing up and taking responsibility for your words. I'm sure that there are many that share my sentiment that it was difficult to feel sympathy for you after the incident. Although violence is never the answer the language you used was indeed some strong provocation for retaliation. Sometimes you are less than sympathetic to individuals dealing with difficult situations. Maybe now that you have been victim to ruthless gossip and speculation you might be inspired to ease up - just a little.
GLAAD should be ashamed of themselves for bad mouthing you. You are constantly keeping the public updated on the good fight, how is that a negative for the gay community?? I think the Black Eyed Peas should be ASHAMED! If anyone is the homophobe, it is them.
"Words should not provoke someone to violence." Seriously? How do you think most fights start? You have made a good amount of money and a career by slamming people. Did you really think that would be free?
good job, Mario. You stood up for yourself, clarified the situation, and made it very clear that you will continue to stand up for yourself, no matter what people say. That's a hero - NOT A COWARD. Bravo!
Re: Bruham – *very* eloquently put!
HYPOCRITE!!!!!
wow Perez I had register just to say -
You're a coward, hypocrite and a liar.
I can't wait for DrinkTheGlitter to release more pictures and the video from the night.
BTW - You certainly had it coming to you; You're lucky that's all you got - Disgusting, hateful poor excuse for a man that you are…
I am disgusted by the same comments you are, Perez. The had it coming, and complimenting some dip shit that thinks this assault or any assault is warranted or earned. It must be the dumbing down of America. My God, are we really this juvenile and shitty? Go for the max under the law. Sometimes you have to swim upstream in order to get somewhere. And yes, sometimes a part of you must die in order for the rest to live. You learned something and so have I. I support you and other victims unconditionally. Nevermind the rest… As for John Mayer, just look at all the success in his life haha. He has no working relationships. That' speaks volumes for his craptastic advice to you last night.
Well perez, hopefull you learned something from this..
On the other hand: YOU GOT KNOCKED THE F**K OUT!
Your statements are all over the map today - maybe you should, um, shut your mouth for once. It seems to have gotten you into this mess in the first place.
No, violence is never the answer. But, I think you're underestimating the violence of words - your words in particular. You spew disgusting bile at people day in and day out, seemingly without a care of the unrepairable hurt and pain you're causing them in their personal lives.
And, to use the "f" word like you did — there really is no excuse. Very disappointing, coming from someone who prides himself on being a defender of gay equality…
while i appreciate what you wrote, and i don't believe that you "had it coming", you're the pot calling the kettle black. you disrespect people daily on this site. as you said, "words hurt". maybe it's time for you to take a step back and realize that what you're doing at times on this blog are just as hurtful as the punches you got from whatever his idiot ass name is…
love you perezzers… stay strong, god bless
No matter what you said…there was no call for violence. People say things out of anger and when they are hurt or upset…it doesn't mean it is right…but it's done.
When Chris Brown assaulted Rhianna, did she deserve it because of something that she could have said to him? NO! Violence is NEVER the answer. No one has the right to put their hands on another human being.
So what, they didn't like what was said on your web site…big deal…get over it…and move on…this is America and we are entitled to out own opinions and freedom of speech!
Stand up Perez and be proud. Don't take this shit any more!!
Re: avvi – Are you a moron?? Like anyone would just attack Will! You are a moron for even thinking that.
Good for you Perez! And wow, I am amazed at some of the stupid shit people are posting in comments here, but hey, all the traffic they're giving your site to post their dumb shit is money in YOUR pocket, so YAY!
You seem like a hypocrite. Though violence is never the answer, is mudslinging about celebrities every day the answer? No, none of this behavior is acceptable. Words do hurt. You do it on purpose for your "job."If I were you, I'd be ashamed. The manager should be ashamed to. You will have your day in court, but just remember all of this started of the words you used against someone else on a blog that can shape the way people feel and tink, so technically this has been brought upon no one but yourself. Your video also did not make you out to look like the greatest person. The hurtful words you used towards the black eye pea members were not the most cordial, wil i am is the only one who spoke out about the incident, but he did not use "words" like you. You need to think before you speak. And they need to think before they hit. This is a two party brawl brought upon by two people, you are not the only victim…what about all of the other people you hurt everday….thats a type of abuse to…
I hope you truly have learned something from this, only time will tell.
OMG perez i love you. you are a total inspiration people who are saying VILE things about the situation are those who are uneducated in the world. carry on being you and stay strong. you are the better person. xx
Feel better honey, you're right… no one deserves it!
You are so disgusting, and I hope it haunts you that every statement that has been made by real celebrities is one that echoes mine.
learn to take a punch you fucking loser!
In this case violence WAS the answer. You provoked it, now deal with the consequences of your actions.
Oh get over it, you whiney ass baby…the only thing hurt on you is your gay ass ego
I'm sixteen years old so I know my opinion matters little to some of these dicks with shit crammed so high up their ass their heads almost exploding, but I personally believe you did not have it coming. You say what everyone is thinking, albeit bluntly, it is no reason for them to resort to violence to correct you. If they had a problem, they should have spoken to you in a reasonable manor, maybe written a reasonable letter. You seem like a reasonable person, you seem down to earth, if you had recieved such a reasonable response, then and only then, you would be the one in the wrong. However, by resorting to violence, they are completely in the wrong, you could have said anything to them and they still should not have resorted to violence and those who matter, know this. The would would not be a better place without you. You are doing things to help, such as in the fight for gay rights. There are enough people who support you, so ignore those who don't, why have they registered on your site, assisted your publicity and page views if they despised you so much? Because they're unintelligent scum bags. Yes words can be hurtful, yes they can drive people to suicide and that is the only thing I would hope you take note of, just how hurtful you can be. But stay strong, use the law to fight back, and I would miss reading your site if you were gone.
Thank you for reading (I hope)
Okay, except you say ,"But words should not provoke someone to violence." Except, that is most often what provokes violence! Yes I don't think people should provoke violence, but hello, words can cause a violent encounter. duh.
Re: Bushwack – THATS RIGHT! YOU SAID IT!! THATS THE REAL POINT HERE…OHHHH THE IRONY!!!
You are right….no one deserves to be the victim of violence. But you have created an entire website of victims. Poll your followers, including me, and ask them this: If you had the choice between a punch in the face or days/months/years of demeaning comments, humiliation and horrid name calling which was both an embarrassment to you and your family as well as crushing to your self esteem, which would you choose. You bully no differently then that mean boy in 7th grade. You teach your young followers by modeling cruelty to others and bullying. Then when you have pushed and pushed until someone gets fed up you blame them??? Instead of clogging up the court system where is your apology for those that have become your victims of verbal abuse?? I am not saying you deserve it but I feel equally sorry for the women and men you have taunted, humilated and verbally abused all while hiding behind freedom of speech and the internet. I wonder how you would feel if your mother's picture was on the internet with a drawn dick over her mouth or her cellulite circled for millions to see. Your words and actions, in my opion are equal to, if not worse than a punch to the face. Karma is a bitch!
Perez. We get it.. You are gay. I have nothing against gay people. You alienate everyone, even gay people. When you trash talk a lady and a man punches you in the face for it there is NOTHING wrong with that. Its called chivalry. And there needs to be more of it.
You are famous because of people who read your blog. Your blog took a turn for the worse when you asked that ridiculous question to that poor girl on miss america. Its called an opinion and everyone is entitled to one.
You are going to end up with nothing and have no one to blame but yourself..
Perez, really, I kind of feel for ya, but mostly I think your an idiot for letting them get the upper hand on ya. Ya fell right into the trap.
i said it once…i'll say it again. you deserved it. next time think about what you say about and to people and maybe this won't happen
Re: bradm1x –
I understand your dillema Mario, the thing is…you have to stop being a hypocrit. You can't chastise everyone else who says these words out of anger over and over and then do it yourself and expect it to be all peachy. Just like whether your black or white, you shouldn't use the N word, whether your gay or not you shouldn't call someone the F word.
I mean, I seriously do not get you. Sometimes you seem like a really nice guy and then the next minute your slamming someone about their looks. I mean the weight thing? come on, you've been there yourself. And then the whole Beth Ditto is awesome but Josh Halloway is a fat ass? What the hell?
You just seem like the type of person that can slander people in print but in person you cower away and pretend you never said any of the hurtful things you said. You said it yourself, as a gay man, words can hurt. Gay, straight, fat, thin, ugly, gorguess, whatever…words can hurt. Period.
Good luck. However, that was a half-assed apology, if that's what it was supposed to be. If you were my friend, I'd tell you to CALM DOWN before you react. You let your hot Latin temper get to you.
It's ironic that people come here every single day and call you awful names (not realizing that by coming here in the first place they are making you rich) and you chose to use the word you did. I guess I don't get why it's SUCH A BAD word.
I guess it's the delivery.
i dont think sexuality should be an issue. it was another man who got hit by another man. i dont know the details so i dont know where to stand in this, but we are humans, were not perfect. sometimes real people piss others off thats just the way it is….
my sentiments
You should have known better. I seriously hope, like many others, that your time as anything "relevent" is coming to a close.
Good for you Perez! The Black Eye Peas Suck! Good luck in court.
You go perez! I hope you're feeling better and justice is served.
OMG. PARAGRAPHS PLZ!
I am glad that you have the moral to stand up for yourself with words and not violence. People can say you had it coming, but when have you EVER attacked someone physically? Have you ever punched someone? A word to all you other people out there, by coming here you are only geting his numbers higher, don't like him or what he has to say? Why are you wasting your time logging on to his website then?
Good for you gurl. I hope that asshole is found guilty and has to pay you some serious coin.
someone is dumber than a box of rocks. perez, if you call a woman "fugly", "fat", "nasty" ect., chances are they're going to get their entourage and they're going to confront you. that's what ferge did, she asked "wtf?" and when you gave a shithead response, she reacted and got will.i.am on your ass.
if one my best friends was being picked at in such a manner, i'd draw blood too. you always say "i have my family and friends that love me blahblahblah" well, will.i.am and fergie are like family. when you mess with one of them, you mess with all of them. you built yourself into a hole that you can't get out of.
wow
Sell your computer and get off the internets you fat tubby bitch.
perez, this is a cop-out statement. you say you've come to terms with all your incongruities, indicating that you don't care that you contradict yourself. by your reasoning then, it's okay that carrie prejean voiced her remarks against gay marriage since her view is just incongruous with the views of others and everyone should just move on. bill clinton's affair was okay, because his affair with lewinsky was just an incongruity. perez, you should be ashamed.
That's sort of a half-***ed apology. If you had used the "n" word, it certainly wouldn't be enough. I doubt that GLAAD will think it sufficient either.
"Word can hurt." OMFG! That's HILARIOUS coming from YOU! You're damn right they can hurt. You hurt people with your words for a living dude! You make fun of them, degrade them, you try and OUT other gays for God's sake! And now you scream foul when someone comes at you for calling their band mate "Meth Face"?!! Dude, what planet do you live on? If you can't take it, shut the fucking blog down.
One minute you are talking as 'Mario' and the next you are talking as 'Perez', Make up your mind.
Dear Perez
I am so Grateful for this statement of ownership that you have made to your fans and peers. Physical Violence is NEVER a way to SOLVE A PROBLEM. ESPECIALLY when it is BETWEEN HUMAN BEINGS. I forgive you for using the phrase or language that WE in the GAY COMMUNITY DO NOT CONDONE. I am VERY PROUD OF YOU that YOU DID DO THAT, YOU ACTUALLY have REIGNITED a FLAME that has been slowly DIMMING OUT in the GAY COMMUNITY. WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN Victims of HURTFUL WORDS and PHYSICAL ABUSE and such live a life of BEING Traumatized. You GAVE IT BACK and I AM PROUD OF YOU !!I
I CAN NOT believe that SUCH a HUMAN BEING LIKE WILL.I.AM and or HIS STAFF would ACTUALLY PHYSICALLY ATTACK A PEER OR ANOTHER human being in such a capacity. It is shocking, disturbing, and I view what was done to you as a HATE CRIME towards THE GAY COMMUNITY. We as GAY PEOPLE DO NOT LIKE to LIVE IN A WORLD OF VULNERABILITY where other HUMANS should FEEL they can BLATANTLY ATTACK a GAY HUMAN BEING.
I PRAY THAT THIS INCIDENT WILL RAISE AWARENESS AROUND THE ISSUES AT HAND IN REGARDs to the RIGHTS that GAY HUMAN BEINGS, the basic right of dignity, respect and safety.
I SUPPORT YOU all the WAY !! HATE CRIMES ARE TO BE TAKEN SERIOUS !!
amen!
I feel so sorry for you! Violence is never the answer! I hope you'll feel better soon! Love
If you're not a "spokesperson for the gay community", perhaps you should stop trying to "out" people who choose not to discuss their sexuality. No one deserves to be hit. But you should consider the event itself, and the support, or lack of, a serious wake up call. You were snarky and fun when i started reading this blog. Now you take yourself and your "job" way too seriously, when honestly, you do nothing more than cut and paste. Go back to the way you were. Hope you feel better.
this is BULLSHIT, this man DID NOT deserve to get HIT WHATSOEVER…I dont care WHAT he said ,or didnt say. THis is his living and he writes what MANY OF US THINK anyway, he just has the BOLITAS to fu*king say it. THese people get rich of us and then dont want to be bothered with there fans, ABOUT TIME SOMEONE EXPOSED THEIR BULLSHIT AND DIRTY LAUNDRY….FUCK THEM PEREZ, YOU WERE RIGHT ALL THE WAY …
You never claimed to be the voice of the gay community? That's interesting. Let's recall almost two months ago when you happy to go on a tirade against Carrie Prejean on "behalf" of the gay community because it was your "duty" to ask that question as a gay man.
Words should not provoke someone to violence, I agree, however, you WERE trying to provoke. What else do you expect? I think being in that situation you could sense the anger and rage going on. Why would you provoke anyone in that frame of mind?
You might be a victim of violence but you're not a victim in the situation. You were equal party provocative as Will.I.Am.
Re: Aspen* – I was thinking the SAME thing!!