Much Ado About Imus ?

[lizbud]

I too was very impressed & agreealbe with Jason Whitlock's interview.. I think he put in the right order.. I totaly agree with what he said & the wording.. Thank you Jason Whitlock..

I saw him express these views last night on CNN. I wrote his name down
to search for more from him. I too, was very impressed by what he had to
say. I was a little irritated that the CNN host didn't give him more air time
but they were playing up the "waiting for news" from the meeting of the
women players & Imus. CNN was camped out with the camera's outside the
building where the meeting took place.

[moosmom]

Don Imus was fired yesterday for his actions by the radio station. Let's see where he pops up next.

[Edwina's Secretary]

I can say, if I had a business and one of my employees, while representing my business, called a group of women "whores" I would fire that person. I would not care if other business allowed employees to call women whores.

And every day employees are fired for using inappropriate language.

Why is this one incident important? Because it has been determined which of the men who were having sex with Anna Nicole Smith were successful in impregnating her. The 24 hour news stations have nothing to talk about....

[sparks19]

Why is this one incident important? Because it has been determined which of the men who were having sex with Anna Nicole Smith were successful in impregnating her. The 24 hour news stations have nothing to talk about....

AND.... the father wasn't even the controversial one...

[sparks19]

Finn's mom.... Thanks for posting that article. A very interesting read. It brings to mind one of the "teachings" from when I was a kid.... "You can't expect anyone to respect you when you can't even respect yourself" and that is so true. Not saying these girls don't respect themselves... it is more these rappers and comedians and such that complain about racism and not getting the respect they think they deserve. People say that if the words come from your own race it is not racism.... I disagree. Those words are just as damaging if not more so than if it came from someone outside your race. Not saying that racism from anyone is appropriate.... but you can't expect others to turn a blind eye when comedians are constantly making cracks about drug dealing, pimpin out ho's and gang violence.... they are only perpetuating their own stereotype that they claim they are trying to change.

As for Sharpton wanting to regulate what people can say on the radio.... that shouldn't just apply to talk radio.... they need to address ALL of it. LOL when I was younger the radio station I listened to in the car often had "mild" swear words that were not bleeped out.... my mom told me about when she was younger the song "wake up little Susie" was banned from radio play because it inferred that these two people were having premarital relationships and disobedience. Amazing how times change.

Not to change the subject but look at kids movies from when you were a kid and then look at movies like Shrek or Ice Age 2... they say D*mn.... H*ll and have quite a bit of adult humor.... you never would have seen that 20 years ago in a childs movie, now it is the norm.

[lvpets2002]

Oh you know Donna he will show up on Satilite & prob underground..

Don Imus was fired yesterday for his actions by the radio station. Let's see where he pops up next.

[Rachel]

Believe me, I find the kind of attitude and verbage deplorable; however, as periodic but somewhat regular watcher of the IMUS show, I'm disappointed that this resulted in his now being off the air. Why? Because I feel there was in this instance, with this person, an opportunity for redemption and change. This could have been a catalyst for thought provoking dialogue. Don Imus has done a immeasurable amount of good in his advocacy for the veterans and their families and a huge number of charitable causes. We have *thrown out the baby with the bath water*.

Don had a way of interviewing and drawing out politicians and reporters, newmakers and entertainers to get a unique perspective on their thoughts and opinions. His show was more than crass, acerbic and biting wit, it was educational as well. It brought politics *to the masses* so to speak. The prominance and variety of people Don brought to the show time and again speaks to the fact that this show addressed issues worthy of debate and contemplation. Don wasn't afraid to challenge those in high places. Yes, he was cruel at times but he left me with the impression that he *didn't really mean it*. Maybe I was duped, but I don't think so.

Did Don cross the line. Yes. Was that deplorable and worthy of condemnation. Yes. I just believe that a greater good could have come from addressing this issue and the issue of racial/misogynistic attitudes that prevail on many levels by giving him the opportunity to reflect on the gravity and come back with a different perspective and be a conduit for the change this country needs. I really feel Don is redeemable.