Dolly Parton Issues Apology for Treatment of Lesbian Couple at Dollywood

Music legend and long-time activist, Dolly Parton, has issued a formal apology after a story broke that a Lesbian couple was treated unfairly at her Smokey Mountain park, Dollywood.
“I am truly sorry for the hurt or embarrassment regarding the gay and lesbian t-shirt incident at Dollywood’s Splash Country recently,” Parton said in a written statement. “Everyone knows of my personal support of the gay and lesbian community. Dollywood is a family park and all families are welcome. I am looking further into the incident and hope and believe it was more policy than insensitivity. I am very sorry it happened at all.”
Parton also added that the policies on clothing or signs with profanity or controversial messages are in place to protect the person wearing the shirt and keep disturbances at the park to a minimum. “