Amid all the complaints and violent reactions, the producers of the show Desperate Housewives have issued a statement of apology for the “racial slur” made on the show’s season premier, aired on September 30, 2007.
“The producers of ‘Desperate Housewives’ and ABC Studios offer our sincere apologies for any offense caused by the brief reference in the season premiere. There was no intent to disparage the integrity of any aspect of the medical community in the Philippines,” the statement said.
Some people went to my website to air their grievances and feelings, some just countered what the others said. A lot of views clashed, but I’m glad that only a few have resorted to argumentum ad hominem, which could’ve made the situation worse.
I thought twice about posting this on my blog, afraid for my statements to be misconstrued by some people. I know I have also expressed my offense over the remark, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that I agree with the way some people have expressed theirs. I understand that feelings, pride and reputation have been hurt and tainted, but I think that a reflection is in order in times like this.
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