Magic Johnson responds to allegation that he faked HIV

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Here is Magic Johnson’s response to two talk show hosts who agreed on air that the former Laker and Hall of Famer has been faking HIV/AIDS.

“I am extremely disappointed in KTLK in Minneapolis. I am outraged that Chris Baker and Langdon Perry would minimize such a serious and deadly issue. Millions are dying from HIV/AIDS and the fact that they would make jokes about my status is unbelievable. ... 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.”

First of all, Johnson is HIV-positive. He hasn’t had any AIDS-related symptoms.

Second, it’s not clear those gentlemen in Minneapolis were joking. KTLK brands itself as conservative talk radio and features Rush Limbaugh on its home page.

Oh, and they’re not funny.

Baker and Langdon recently received some national attention when MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann listed them on the ‘Worst Persons in the World’’ segment of his show for sexist remarks one of them made about Sarah Palin.

-- Randy Harvey