Today Ramirez tweeted a link to a Change.org petition imploring ABC to end biphobia and bi-erasure on the sitcom.
Words matter, Ramirez wrote.
Ramirez also retweeted a Jan. 18 statement from the LGBTQ advocacy group PFLAG, whichpartnered on the episodein question.
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In hindsight, we should have caught it and we blew it.
We should have done better and we will definitely do better next time.
As allies we have a responsibility to own it when we mess up.
He added, I am sorry if we offended anyone.
I hope you know our show fights for visibility and inclusivity and we will do better in the future.
BUT, we also have to remember, its a comedy.
ABC declined to comment on Ramirezs criticism.
Galvinpublicly apologizedfor his remarks.
