“If (the victim) was physically assaulted and there were any indications racial slurs were used, or that they had plotted and intended to harm him, this would constitute a hate crime.”
Stephen Thom
“Nothing showed up that would indicate, at least from those cases we reviewed, that racial slurs or planting of evidence was found, ... Maybe he was a racist on his own time, not on LAPD time.”
Michael Clark
“From what I understand, yesterday, the student got enraged at another student who used a racial slur against him. He didn't want to go to school today because he was afraid the remarks would continue.”
Yvonne Martinez
“Would you join me in repudiating that kind of racial slur, to apologize?”
Alan Keyes
“The fact that we're having this discussion speaks volumes. There have been all kinds of racial slurs, but only this one continues to have the same powerful meaning for people that it did when it was first used. If you were to call someone a 'mick' today, you just might have to explain what that is.”
Dwayne McDuffie
“It was a most unfortunate racial slur. There can be no excuse for what was said. Dave Lenihan has been let go. ... There is enough hate. We certainly are not going to fan those flames. That is not what we're about.”
Tim Dorsey
“This is no slur on our incredible talented and hardworking correspondents. The fact of the matter is [that], when you have an anchor out there in the country, you're going to cover the story more.”
Elizabeth Vargas
