From what I have read, there were a couple of other factors involved. Isaiah Washington had also gotten into a physical altercation and had been "released" from a previous television show. Sounds like a pattern of behaviour. Also, I think that the cast was very upset that he used the Golden Globes to deny what happened when the whole cast knew what happened.
Shinerbock, what you do in your off-time is your business. If Washington wanted to make comments when he was away from the studio, that's his right. But, if you use derogatory language directed at a co-worker and you are at work? Then it does become the company's problem and issue.
Do Sheffield, Rocker, and Washington have the right to believe what they want to believe and freedom of speech? Absolutely. Then stick up for what you believe in and don't whine about the consequences of saying what you believe.
PS - I do not believe, condone or agree with the statements that Sheffield, Rocker, and Washington say. They do have the right of speech. But, again, accept the consequences for your speech and actions.
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