Today's edition of "Morons on Parade" originates from Minneapolis where two conservative radio talk-show hosts went after basketball legend Magic Johnson by accusing him of faking his 1991 AIDS diagnosis.
The Associated Press, quoting a transcript posted by mediamatters.com, said the remarks on station KTLK came after a caller asserted that health care isn't a basic right. One of the hosts, Langdon Perry, responded by asking about treatable diseases that a person can live with for a long time "if you just get some basic drugs."
That drew this retort by co-host Chris Baker: "Like Magic Johnson?"
Perry replied, "Like Magic with his faked AIDS. Magic faked AIDS."
Baker said, "You think Magic faked AIDS for sympathy?"
Perry replied, "I'm convinced that Magic faked AIDS."
"Me too," Baker said.
Johnson issued a statement expressing his outrage over the comments.
"Millions are dying from HIV/AIDS, and the fact that they would make jokes about my status is unbelievable," Johnson said. "Chris, Langdon and KTLK should use their power in a more positive light by encouraging people to get tested for this disease instead of making up such ridiculous lies."
KTLK also issued a statement decrying the hosts' comments and pledged it would air public-service announcements on HIV/AIDS.
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