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In a statement issued Tuesday, the Alaska Gov. said: "Of course, it's accepted on behalf of young women, like my daughters, who hope men who 'joke' about public displays of sexual exploitation of girls will soon evolve.
"Letterman certainly has the right to 'joke' about whatever he wants to, and thankfully we have the right to express our reaction," she went on. "And this is all thanks to our U.S. Military women and men putting their lives on the line for us to secure America's Right to Free Speech - in this case, may that right be used to promote equality and respect."
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On his show Monday, Letterman said his wisecrack about Palin's daughter being "knocked up" by Alex Rodriguez can't be defended. Even though he has insisted all along that the joke referred to 18-year-old Bristol Palin, "It's not your fault that it was misunderstood, it's my fault," Letterman told his audience. "So I would like to apologize, especially to the two daughters involved, Bristol and Willow, and also to the governor and her family and everybody else who was outraged by the joke. I'm sorry about it and I'll try to do better in the future. Thank you very much."
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His apology came as one advertiser -- Embassy Suites, part of the Hilton Hotels Corp. -- pulled advertising on CBS' website because of complaints. (The company was not an advertiser on the show.)
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Asked about the incident on Tuesday's Today show, Palin's former running mate, Sen. John McCain, said he was glad Letterman apologized, adding, "Now we need to move on."
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K-9I love you too Taylor,Hahahaha!!!!! this is so simple...report abuseposted June 19, 2009 6:41 AM PDT
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TaylorK-9 do you live in Chicago???? Is that where all this hate is coming from. One of the poorest state's in the US cause pretender came from there. Loserman, is a pervert, and everyone is jealous of Palin cause she chose not to kill her baby. Plus, she is not on welfare like duhbama was when he was a kid. His dad chose to leave him and let welfare raise him.report abuseposted June 19, 2009 5:43 AM PDT
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TaylorK-9 do you live in Chicago???? Is that where all this hate is coming from. One of the poorest state's in the US cause pretender came from there. Loserman, is a pervert, and everyone is jealous of Palin cause she chose not to kill her baby. Plus, she is not on welfare like duhbama was when he was a kid. His dad chose to leave him and let welfare raise him.report abuseposted June 19, 2009 5:42 AM PDT
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K-9Taylor is a fat nasty dike whore!!!report abuseposted June 18, 2009 3:48 PM PDT
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TaylorTashalynn, please see a shrink with your comments. Get some professional help with your attitude.report abuseposted June 18, 2009 2:07 PM PDT
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tikimanWhy all the hate? We need to get it together people!report abuseposted June 17, 2009 3:54 AM PDT
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Tequiw.tell69 needs medication.report abuseposted June 16, 2009 5:12 PM PDT
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tashalynnsorry guys, w.tell69 bring out the worst in me.report abuseposted June 16, 2009 3:54 PM PDT
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tashalynnw.tell69..we're coming for you and we're gonna paint your face black and make you dance and entertain us. then we're gonna put collagen in your lips and ass and make you sit in the sun all day. then, we're going to teach you how to fry the best fried chicken your white ass has ever eaten. and then we're going to teach you how to spit watermelon seeds. anreport abuseposted June 16, 2009 3:48 PM PDT
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tashalynnLOL..w.tell69...why do you always use my words as if they are your own? Not very educated are you. Probably went to mechanic school and failed on the how to change a tire part. See...I'm becoming a subject of my environment. All this low life stuff got do-do on my Prada's. I'm convinced, w.tell69 probably still live at home with his momma...in the garage with a blow upreport abuseposted June 16, 2009 3:38 PM PDT
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