Imus is a "shock jock." This is what he does...people need to just get over it. They have no right not to be offended. Plus, I've known some skanky ass nappy headed hos that were white.
MSNBC drops Imus for 2 weeks amid Rutgers flap
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cvm4
BoM - July '05 & Dec. '10
NTTAWWT...
I meant "known of" :innocent:
Wasch_24
2005 BoY
Wrong amendment. :grin:
It's actually not a first amendment issue since he is employed by a private company.
Wasch_24
2005 BoY
What he did has nothing to do with religion. :rofl: hence, not a first amendment issue.
And you are right, the government is not inhibiting his right to free speech so it isn't really a second amendment issue either.
And you are right, the government is not inhibiting his right to free speech so it isn't really a second amendment issue either.
Greg
BoM October 2006
Sharpton has made a career out of race-baiting (see: Tawana Brawley & Crown Heights Riots). How in the world HE, of all people, has any moral ground to stand on by calling out Imus is beyond me.
On the other hand, I think it is totally understandable for MSNBC to punish Imus. You'll get no argument from me there: it's THEIR show and they're the boss.
Sidenote: I used the forms of there, their and they're correctly in that last sentence. :grin:
On the other hand, I think it is totally understandable for MSNBC to punish Imus. You'll get no argument from me there: it's THEIR show and they're the boss.
Sidenote: I used the forms of there, their and they're correctly in that last sentence. :grin:
The second amendment involves the right to bear arms. The first amendment involves freedom of speech, press and religion
moral relativism man. Sharpton is black...Imus is not. These are the times we live in and it sucks.
Wasch_24
2005 BoY
Oops, my bad.:hysterica
Greg
BoM October 2006
There are plenty of black journalists, reporters and other public figures that I respect and I feel that this particular issue would be better served through their voices. When Sharpton speaks, I just shake my head in disbelief.
I really don't consider this an issue. He made a comment, and now he has to deal with the consequences that his employer has given him.
Incidentally, I have NEVER listened to the man ever. I prefer Bubba the Love Sponge for my occasional dose of shock entertainment
Greg
BoM October 2006
He didn't just make a 'comment'. He made a seriously ignorant statement, whether racist or not is the 'issue'. I mean, how would you feel if you were a college athlete and Imus called you these names? How would you feel if your daughter played on that basketball team?
I wouldn't give a shit because he's an idiot.
Greg, I know exactly where you are coming from, but consider the source. It's not like someone worth a damn said it.
