Ratner obviously was pushed aside after his (admittedly improper and rude) faux pas; point being, the PC Police wouldn’t accept his apology and move on. Oh no; they had to have his head, too.
I don’t think Murphy is anti-gay or (despite his early standup history) approves of the word Ratner used, but he figures (as I do) that Ratner’s being forced out is an overreaction.
So although the various press releases “make nice” and “air kiss,” this is a big F You Too from Murphy, and I can’t say that I disagree. Everyone slips up and say a stupid things sometimes that they don’t even mean.
Okay, he was improper and rude; but, honestly, don't you go on Howard Stern's show to have the freedom to be improper and rude? Does anyone listen to Howard Stern expecting good behavior or proper language?