http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspxSTATEMENT FROM NBC NEWSBeginning Monday, April 16, MSNBC will suspend simulcasting the syndicated "Imus in the Morning" radio program for two weeks. This comes after careful consideration in the days since his racist, abhorrent comments were made. Donen-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116624Mon, 09 Apr 2007 23:30:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116624Dennis, Wellington, FLHow can MSNBC continue to have Sharpton on their show as a "guest" when looking at his past only shows that he has been and continues to be more racist than a dozen Imus's could ever be. What Imus said was WRONG and he should have appologized for it. Sharpton has never appologized for any of the wrongs that he has committed especially in the Jewish community.He has never appologized for the Tawana Brawley hoax, nore the Crown Heights riot where a jewish student was linched or Freddie's Mart where 7 people were killed. Imus knows that he was wrong and apparently is a better man than Sharpton for admitting it and appologizing!http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116656Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:13:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116656Len, Knoxville TNkudos to nbc for doing this...while people like Glenn Beck and Bill O'reilly continue to get away with their ignorance and hatred, NBC is stepping up to the plate. http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116660Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:22:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116660Hank M, New York, NYWas he sincere in his apology? Based on his comments just a day before his mea culpa, i think not. The day before he issued his apology, Imus was wondering on-air what the big deal was. Imus and his sidekicks, particularly McGuirk, have a long history of racist and sexist comments and I hope the never return to the airwaves. http://www.fireimus.blogspot.com/http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116695Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:45:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116695Dennis, Wellington, FLThe reason FOX gets away with it is that the FCC is controlled by conservative republican lap dogs and Fox is controlled by an administration relative. While Sharpton has made negetive comments about the horrid language and violence against women and blacks in rap music, I can't recall him ever calling on any of the executives in charge of the rap companies to be fired. Why is that? This type of language is unacceptable no matter who you are. Black, white, purple, green or other and until everyone, everyone puts a stop to it these issues will continue.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116698Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:49:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116698Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, CaliforniaKudos to MSNBC, you are a class act!! Unlike Fox Noise, who lets their broadcasters, or whatever they are????, do and say whatever they want; you are being responsible in this suspension. It does not please me to see anything bad happen to anyone; however, as a child, I was brought up to believe there are consequences for your actions. I applaud you MSNBC; as difficult decisions like this is why I have switched from CNN to MSNBC for all my news!! Imus has been given way too many passes, made way too many "promises to behave", and never follows through. Imus has disgraced both MSNBC and CBS; and his comments, in my opinion, were up there with the most deplorable I have ever heard. These young women, playing basketball as a team, should have been praised for their talents; instead they were insulted by an insensitive man who made a very bigoted statement!! I've had enough of his apologies, and feel MSNBC is acting extremely accordingly and responsibly. MSNBC is the only "real" station I trust anymore, as I believe CNN has begun pandering more to the right in its' overly cautious efforts to be "politically correct" or inflae their ratings. This is not the journalism I studied in college. In my opinion, they've lost me; and as another blogger wrote, they are a "Fox-Lite". He was correct. MSNBC, for you to continue your success, I believe you have made a VERY brave decision. Imus has been given more than his share of chances!! I truly hope he will take this time to seriously reflect on how horrid his comments were, and how his past behavior has finally caught up with him and change his ways. Thank you, and again, you are the best on air!!http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116701Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:53:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116701Laurie MetlisEveryone makes mistakes; Imus at least has apologized for his. He is mean to everyone - Jews, fat people, Hilary - Fox 'News' gets away with much worse on a daily basis without any apology - Imus has the character to know he went too far. He tries to be funny and even though he often isn't funny when he's mean - if you listen to him freqently; he's not a mean or racist person at heart. He does a lot of good, and I think after this fiasco, he'll go out of his way to change racial inequities that still exist.Everyone's entitled to a 2nd chance. Even God forgives. We should, too.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116720Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:14:39 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116720John D Wood SrThe previous comment about Al Sharpton is right on the money, but Imus is still nothing but a self-important overpaid case of talking dysentery.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116737Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:42:01 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116737J. Allen, Richland. washingtonI feel it is my obligation to respond to this blog because I am not sure that Imus is aware of what he said. I watched the popular networks rake him over the coals for saying that the Rudgers Women's Basketball Team is a "bunch of nappy-headed Ho's". However, there were a lot more expletives used during this conversation as he and his staffed eagerly laughed. One such term used was "jiggerboos". What exactly is a jiggerboo? Is this a derogatory descriptive noun used only by Imus or is it another racist term used only by white racist or is it a familiar word to the "RAP" culture? The use of this word also got a laugh. Will someone explain to me what it means and why has Imus's use of the term been ignored by the networks?http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116751Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:22:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116751Ed Chicago ILI just heard Dan Abrams whining about how Fox is bashing his station over this. Well Dan, if you dealt with the issue properly, you would not have given Fox the chance. The issue is not what Imus said. The issue is the reaction to what Imus said. MSNBC and CBS have reacted in a woefully inadequate fashion. The 2 week suspension shows only that you will not tolerate racist remarks on your airwaves for 2 weeks. Do you really want to give Fox that ammunition to use against you? Personally, I thought MSNBC was better than this.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116765Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:47:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116765H. Millett, Troy, New YorkOn any given day you can tune in to Imus and hear remarks that will make your blood boil. I find the remarks that Bernard makes even more offensive on any given day. He should and finally has been called to task for a remark. Finally someone has said enough. However, for every bad remark Imus has made, he has done tenfold some really decent things in a world that is not to nice right now. This man has done for children with cancer, veterans, the environment and his telethons more than any of those who are calling for his termination. Slap him on the hand, ask him to be a little more tolerant and less angry and leave him alone. This is a decent man. Mr. Sharpton and Mr. Jackson..... do not get sidetracked on what we need to fight for in this country and where the fight should be taken. http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116766Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:50:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116766James M , Vancouver, WashImus' show has been the watering hole for everyone from athletes to politicians. I've listened to him for years and have had the opportunity to learn who these people really are- their human sides.He has said things that make me cringe-but in my heart of hearts i know he is not racist.We have seen actors and comedians embrioiled in similar controversy- and decent people feel a righteous indignation when people with more of a resposibility due to their position of influence make remarks that offend people- we want to see something done about it. I feel like i've gotten to know Imus over the years and have heard conversations he's had with people of all races- i've seen the work he does to help people at his ranch- I've heard him "talk street" and have never felt he was intending to demean anyone. When i heard his comments about the Rutgers Team i cringed a little- but never felt like I was listening to a racist because I feel I know him well enough. After 87 yrs on the air- if he were really a racist it wouldve come out sometime before now. I cant help but to feel like he's been caught in the same wake as the last two scandals and people want blood. If you want to fire a racist- ya got the wrong I- man. Just make him eat a bug or something- but asking him to resign in shame after giving so much over some words prattled off that were out of line is a bit witchhunty....just saying http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116784Tue, 10 Apr 2007 04:46:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116784Donna H., New YorkImus crossed the line here and should apologize to the women he insulted BUT....where is all the outrage and protesting when rap music degrades black women? I shouldn't even use the term "black women"; it degrades ALL women. In the video "P.I.M.P.", women are walked on leashes (this was also shown on MTV awards) yet I don't see Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson calling for 50 Cent to be fired by his record label! Rap music has put this type of language out there and it is used freely by not only the rap "artists" but by comedians and many of our kids. I certainly don't want my children exposed to this garbage but I guess Mr. Sharpton doesn't care about that since my children are not black. He parades his daughter out to Don Imus so that he can go into a tirade about how Don's remarks were insulting to her! Well, my daughters are insulted every single time they have to hear the nauseating lyrics or see the dehumanization of women in the videos of rap music! Perhaps women in this country should start filing sexual harrasment suits against record companies, rap artists, comedians, MTV, movie producers, directors, etc, etc, etc! It's time that everyone be held accountable for this type of language and portrayal of women and stop the double standards! This type of remark should be unacceptable when it is made by anyone of any race. I don't pretend that this excuses Imus from his remarks but as a woman, I have to say that I have been more offended watching MTV, Dave Chappelle or Chris Rock. Is it "ok" to be sexist, demeaning and downright disgusting if you are a black entertainer? http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116789Tue, 10 Apr 2007 04:54:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116789Sonny L. Wilson SouthBend, IN.I feel Mr.Imus comments were over the top as well as his exceutive producer,Burnie McGirt they both should be fired and removed from the airways for such deplorable comments. Commenting futher on MSNBC and the CBS network two week supension of the imus in the morning show only represent the sad and niferious manner in perpetuating the good old boy club and nothing short of a two week vacation it is a sad commentary on how far this country has come when it comes to race.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116808Tue, 10 Apr 2007 06:05:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116808Timothy Evans, Syracuse, NYWhat a bunch of sniveling little "PC" wimps!!! Don Imus is the original, the "King" of shock-jock radio!!! This is what made him famous and the legendary radio personality that he is. How many of the "PC" crowd has applauded Imus for the outstanding work and dedication of his own time and money to so many humanitarian cause like the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, defending Iraq war vets and his outrage over Walter Reed, his work with combatting Autism and the fundraiser planned for this coming Thursday and Friday for Tomorrow's Children? Where's the outrage over that?!?!? And where s the outrage over all the other radio and TV personalities who use racial rhetoric that make Imus look like Martin Luther King Jr. himself. Where is Jackson's and Sharpton's outrage over being able to purchase any hip-hop and rap CD and listen to the "N-bomb" being used more times in a single track than it was used in the entire 1960's? Where is Sharpton's and Jackson's outrage over Opie & Anthony or Howard Stern and the numerous and often times, much worse racial rhetoric than Imus and his team? Better yet, when did the idea of being "politically correct" become and political extortion weapon? It is obvious that Imus and MSNBC are being singled out while other personalities and networks get completely ignored. Does Barrack Obama really need his own media support network and is "politically correct" extortion the best way to guarantee it? Everytime I see the Imus clip, I laugh. Its funny! Am I a racist? No! Am I not politically correct? Sure I am! Am I outraged at this obvious political stunt being pulled by Sharpton and Jackson at the expense of a good man and an even better network? I'm mad as hell at it!http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116817Tue, 10 Apr 2007 06:36:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116817M.J. Haisley, Palm Coast, FL.I have listened to Imus for years. If you listened to him as all as I have, you would know he did not mean why he said. When I saw his show yesterday morning he looks like a broken man. Imus has a big heart, and I am sure he takes full responsibility for what he said.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116832Tue, 10 Apr 2007 09:52:41 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116832Pastor Fred CarterImus must go!! No one will respect CBS or MSNBC if they sink to the level to allow fine young women to be called WHORES. The racism is just more offensive. http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116834Tue, 10 Apr 2007 09:56:56 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116834H. Wilder Beoumont, TXWhy is it that when a person of color makes a racist comment about another race it is ok, but let one white person say anything that may be taken as racist they are persecuted for useing their freedom of speech. I was under the impression that the freedom of speech applied to all American people. Gues I was wrong and it only applies if you are not white. I will not be watching NBC for the next 2 weeks while Imus is suspened and will continue to refrain from watching unitl such a time as his show is back on the air.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116848Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:18:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116848Tru M., Cleveland, OhioSorry, I don't think that any amount of good Imus has done is an excuse for keeping him on the air anymore. And his apology did not strike me as sincere, but rather as that of a terrified man who had come to the realization that none of his excuses was going to cut it anymore and that maybe, finally he had run out of mulligans. Is Fox News going irrationally after MSNBC for this? Of course they are; they smell the blood of an archenemy in the water, and they love that. Is Sharpton grandstanding while not having such a firm leg to stand on himself? Sure he is. But all that aside, the fact is that finally something got said on Imus's show, by Imus, that should not be allowed to stand. Before all this, MSNBC had just INCREASED the amount of airtime he gets every day because his ratings are so good! I can see why Dan Abrams would be in deep distress that the second a decision is made to give Imus MORE airtime, he blows it by making a comment like this. But...that's to be expected with Imus. His stuff has gone on for far too long, and it's high time it was stopped. Oh, and by the way: during the time when the NCAA women's basketball finals were here in town, I do not recall seeing a single young woman walking around who even remotely qualified for the description Imus gave of the Rutgers team. It's really kind of sad that Imus finds a women's basketball team so intimidating that he has to use racist epithets against them. But it's the mark of an insecure man. And what was with that limp excuse "some people don't deserve to be made fun of"? Oh really? Does anybody deserve to be made fun of? Technically, no. But comedians and others who try to be funny for a living do make fun of people, and the wise ones choose to aim at targets that are high and mighty, not just people who are "different." That's grade school. Nah, Imus is not really sorry for what he said. He's just sorry that he got caught, and that this time, he might well suffer for it.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#116857Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:26:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116857H. Waite, Louisville, KYOk, Imus said something that went too far. I agree. He apologized. I accept. But let's not lose sight of the real problem here. If a term or statement is 'wrong' then it is 'wrong' for all. All races have their share of racists who make racist comments. It's time for all of them to stop! I have only been watching the Imus show for a couple months, but even I can tell he's not a racist. He's more like an equal opportunity 'roaster'. If Sharpton and Jackson want to help affect a change, let them work on their own people who portray them in a bad light. The Rutger's gals are obviously not dummies, but so often movies and comedy manufactured by black artists portray their women as 'ho's'. It's acceptable THEN. Why? Because THEY said it? BUNK! If it's not acceptable, it's not acceptable across the board. IMHO, a two week suspension is more than enough---at least until we're ready to 'fire' all artists and media folks who also make a statement that offends another race. Where is our tolerance? It's out the window when it comes to someone saying something that someone else finds 'offensive'. Don't feign offense now that a comment is made by a different race when you find the same comment perfectly acceptable by another race. That only shows your own brand of racism!http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#117287Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:54:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:117287C A, Tuscaloosa, ALI agree with the suspension. Imus was wrong. I don't agree with allowing Al Sharpton to question Imus. It is not surprising that Fox is jumping all over this. MSNBC would do the same if it were a Fox personality. If you are going to compete for the high ground you better do / or not do what it takes to hold the high ground. Any type of language inferring hatred or racism is not acceptable. Those who break this rule (even after having apologized) have an underlying predjudice they need to work to eliminate, and they will need help from those they offended to eliminate the predjudice. Therefore, any person or group that cries racism with a vengence everytime someone has a slip of the tongue fail to realize that instead of helping to eliminate predjudice they are in effect pushing the predjudice underground. It is still there but more subtle and under the right circumstances will someday grow to the point of exploding. In this case those on the Rutgers Team that Imus offended should agree to meet with him and he with them, alone, to discuss Imus's feelings and underlying predjudices, and to forgive him if he is willing to work to get to know them. He should seek them out, learn of them, learn of their lives, their hopes and their dreams. And once this is done Imus will have a better understanding of who these people are and who he is. Only then will the predjudice slowly abate and hopefully be eliminated from Imus's inner self. But to counter-attack Imus will only increase the predjudice that exist within him even if kept in check by way of politically correct language in the future. The suspension was correct because of his access to the public in his role as a radio commentator, but let he without predjudice cast the first stone. http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#117767Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:12:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:117767Barb G, Albany NYwell, i agree with dennis, and do question why the plug is not pulled more often with regard not only to racist BS but homophobic and anti-semitic stuff. i agree with rev. al... but he needs to clean up his act too. imus got called on this, and he deserves his suspensions. but he wont change. civil discourse is needed, and that applies to imus as well as comedian rush limbaugh, glenn beck, michael savage, and the whole boatload of rightwing whackos who populate the airwaves with their hate and venom.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#118769Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:43:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:118769Adrienne L.Wright, Houston, TXImus has said he is sorry. He made a mistake and I think he knows he made a mistake. He says she going to change his show; give him an opportunity to do so. If he doesn't change the show then the show should be closed down. His comments had a racist overtone and as an African-American I believe he should face the consequences. His consequences are being suspended and being the talk of every news source and newspaper in the country. I believe this action to be fair. However, I also believe in free speech and if people don't like Imus then they should watch or listen to his show. And I have to say, where was Sharpton and Jackson when Rush called Barack Obama and Halle Berry 'HALFICANS'. Is that not a racist comment? Rush gets away with MURDER. I believe RUSH’s comments were far worse and had a malicious intent than Imus's. While I believe both comments were inhumane and just plain stupid, if anyone should be taken off the air for disseminating hate, it should be RUSH. Why Imus and not RUSH? Explain that one. Imus has an opportunity to change. Please give him the opportunity to do so.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#120894Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:44:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:120894DCohn,Cleveland,OHI recently started watching Imus this past year due to the poeple he has on the show as guests. Who doesnt like to see Tim Russert, David Gregory or any other person of interest with interesting topics to discuss. Is he any worse off than Tom DeLay, who once again belittles the Jews and keeps making horrific reference to Hitler and the Holocaust. We live in a world of people who dont think before they talk and whether you have a platofrm to use your strenghts or weaknesses in speaking,as portrayed by these recent comments by both men, dont abuse it. What goes around comes around. Mr. Imus, in my opinion is a decent man,however, those comments on such superior and intelligent women at Rutgers is shameful.He has apologized to them and is trying to make amends but will it stick? I sooner forgive Imus than DeLay. Mr. Imus is a charitable man and is truly interested in the welfare of children, the focus has been shifted to the rude remark and it will be that way for ahwile. Would Reverend Sharpton defend the Jews over DeLay's remarks? We have to defend and stick up for each other, regardles of our race, sex or religion. If I want to see good reporting and good journalism I watch the today show or KO. Mr. Imus will be forgiven by me at least and I support his philanthropic endeavors at his ranch in New Mexico. Unfortunately, he will never be another KO and I am glad KO mentioned he appeared on Imus in 1998 and it was the last time. He never mentioned why and that is what makes Keith a gentleman and a leader in his field. Maybe we can all learn from this and accept people as is albeit from their appearance or political party they support. In stresful times that we live in, we need to back off and appreciate we dont have to live in bomb shelters or cant practice the religion we want or feel we cant voice an opinion. With that God given freedom we have, dont abuse it. Use it freely but use it wisely. No one wants to be so full fo themselves that the start sounding like Hitler or even Bill 'O. These are two men who have abused their freedom of speech and should be shut off completely. Mr. DeLay's 15 minutes has been up 15 minutes ago. http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#120920Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:44:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:120920Cherie Hansen, Evanston, ILIt's not about apologies or mistakes or forgiviness. It's about the tone of a nation. As children we were taught to be kind and civil with others. To treat others as we would want to be treated ourselves. I am a mother of three and try to raise my children to respect others. I am really tired of a nation that makes fun of everyone's differences, too fat, too short, too old, nappy hair, dumb blond, etc. We teach our children one thing, and then turn around and giggle under our breaths about someone else and call it humor. I am not just disappointed in Imus, but in rappers and comedians who demean jews, blacks, women, even children who do well in school, ie "nerds"! As a culture we really need to figure out why we have so many unhappy depressed people. Maybe it's because unless you look a certain way you are not accepted in America. Remember Imus's follow up comment about the "pretty players" at Tennessee..."it's like the jigaboos and the wannabes." Or what about the comment of his ex-colleague Sid Rosenberg about the "juiced-up dykes" referring to the US Women's Soccer team. He was fired for that remark along with others about Kylie Minogue and Serena and Venus Williams. Why shouldn't Imus and the rest of the insensitive shock jocks around the country go? Don't use public airways to insult or insight sexism and racism. You can have humor in the world without degrading other human beings!!!!! If you really need a fix of insulting humor pay for it! Imus, why don't you follow fellow shock jock Howard Stern to satellite radio!http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#121142Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:52:36 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:121142Lisa Davis, Pompano Bch, FLI am a black woman who is also a Don Imus fan. His comments were horrible and I do not condone them in any way! I also think that Al Sharpton is a hypocrite! I have two words for him: Tawanna Brawley. He needs to stop embarrassing himself and other black people by jumping on EVERY bandwagon with racial overtones. Stop trying to crucify every white person who crosses the line to feed your anger over things that happened in the past that we are ALL still angry about. That is not a popular view with most black people, but there you have it. Besides, have you heard some of the racist crap that comes out of Sharpton's mouth?http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#122146Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:30:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:122146Darlene, NYNYHe should have been fired last week. MSNBC and CBS took far too long to respond. His show is now devoted to his telling the audience what a "good person" he is. The only guests I have heard seem to be on just to do the same. It would be nice to think any charity work he and his wife do is just for the good not so that he can go on radio/tv daily to tell the public how good he is. http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#123351Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:19:05 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:123351Gee TWhile Imus did go too far, I feel that freedom of speech needs to be upheld on the air waves. If people are offended, they should do the most powerful thing they can do, turn their TV to another channel. I personnely plan to do just that. As a result of MSNBC's suspension of Imus, I am suspending MSNBC indefinately. I find their bowing under pressure from Jackson and Sharpton to be unacceptable. Who gave Jackson and Sharpton the right to decide what we are able to watch? http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#123407Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:21:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:123407Gee T, Louisville, KYWhile Imus did go too far, I feel that freedom of speech needs to be upheld on the air waves. If people are offended, they should do the most powerful thing they can do, turn their TV to another channel. I personnely plan to do just that. As a result of MSNBC's suspension of Imus, I am suspending MSNBC indefinately. I find their bowing under pressure from Jackson and Sharpton to be unacceptable. Who gave Jackson and Sharpton the right to decide what we are able to watch? http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#123864Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:41:23 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:123864Candi Brown, Memphis, TNMr. Imus was making a statement that the Rutgers ladies were not as well groomed or as well spoken as the ladies from Tennessee. They did look like gang girls next to the well groomed and tattoo free women who won. All coaches face the decision of whether to emphasize discipline in the way their players dress, speak, and represent their schools. He simply pointed out that Tennessee's Coach Pat did a better job of it. http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#124142Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:51:49 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:124142Ed Chicago ILI find it sad but not unexpected that some people are standing up for Imus because of his "good works". Making an excuse for his racist statements because he does other things "good" for people. Being from Chicago, Al Capone comes to mind. The people who worked for Al thought he was a greeat guy. The people in the soup lines that he ran may have owed their survival to him. But the people who knew right from wrong, knew better. Should people be allowed to do "bad" things if they do enough "good" things? Who gets to judge how many "good" things you need to do before you have to pay for your "bad" things? If you help a person across the street, should you be able to get out of a speeding ticket? No. You pay your fine. What if you help 20 or 30 people across the street, can you get out of a drunk driving accident? No, you lose your license and go to jail. Imus has done good things for people, but now he has done something which he needs to be held accountable for. The "good deeds" people making excuses for him should search their conscience. What Imus said was wrong, and you should know better. Imus has had his day in the sun. The people who should know better, MSNBC and CBS should review their suspension and cancel the show.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#126605Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:33:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:126605Larry Charleston, SCI find it humorous that you people are all over Imus, want him fired for racist comments while at the same time praising Sharpton,Jackson, Reid, Pelosi, Kennedy, and every other lib that makes very insensitive statements every day. Oh , I guess the difference is this group is talking about the President of the United States instead of a group of black women. Go figure, PMSNBC is a joke that only knows how to pander to the far left. Be careful, it sounds like you are on the verge of losing the little viewership that you have. http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#127738Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:36:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:127738eric, largo, flDon Imus saying something stupid? This is not important national news! For God's sake, you have it under your Entertainment header on your website. Please stop acting like anyone is suprised that a really old guy said something racist. Almost every kid of every race has had that grandparent or great-grandparent that just says things, though appropriate in their generation, is insanely offensive to a younger, more educated world. If MSNBC execs find his comments to be counter to the company's mission, they can fire him. However, do you really think he's losing viewers over this? Who watches Imus, anyway? Do some actual research and journalism and maybe it will merit discussion!http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#128289Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:15:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:128289C A, Tuscaloosa, ALLarry-Charleston: You are so misinformed it is frightening. If you will read most of the posts here most criticize Sharpton and Jackson. Reid and Pelosi are not even part of this story but I see you took the opportunity to get in your criticism and dislike for these people. Why don't you go lose yourself somewhere in the South Carolina swamps. We'll let you know when you can come out. http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#128678Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:40:58 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:128678Frank W Allen, Grand Rapids, MN 55744I deplore the comments that were so hurtful and thoughtless. It is especially disheartening because these young athletes should be receiveing awards and accolades, not having to respond to a media frenzy. Don Imus is Don Imus. He was one of the few whites who claimed that the government reaction to the New Orleans/Gulf Coast floods was "because the victims were black" He is also the guy with the comments aboutthe Rutgers basketball players. He has been spanked by the networks with a 2 week suspension and has apologized endlessly. It is time to let it go. Perhaps this major mistake will be the catylist for a serious discussion of Race. This will not take place as long as Al Sharpton, Jessie Jackson, Tucker Carlson's etc keep calling for firing Don Imus. Where is their credibility? We don't forget the Hymie town reference or the Brawley debacle. Lets have a national discussion about race, but lets agree to leave the rhetoric behind and people with unworthy agendas should stay out.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#128737Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:44:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:128737Jules, Palatine, ILDarlene, NYNY said "MSNBC and CBS took far too long to respond." I agree. It was also disgusting to hear Dan Abrams try to spin this as a Fox News issue. (No wonder Olbermann gave him a dig in RADAR). IMUS made a racist comment in the context of a racist conversation. It would have been nice to see a WPITW for Imus, but maybe Keith was on "vacation" last week.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#129591Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:03:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:129591Linda Munn, Niagara Falls, NYI think this country has a lot more to worry about than that tasteless joke. I don't think he should be fired. He does a good job. Hey if he gets fired how do you explain putting up with the comics of the world black, white or any race that make stupid comments, or how about the rappers? I wonder how many of those girls on that basketball team own any of those cd's? HMMMM?http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#129622Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:12:23 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:129622Marissa, Forked River, New Jersey Of course, at first, when I learned of what Mr. Imus said about the wonderful young ladys of the Rutgers University basketball team, I gasped and was not very happy (even though this was coming from the mouth of Don Imus). However, as much as I empathize, sympathize, support, and am proud of these young women who represent my state, I just wish the media would get off of Mr. Imus's back. Without a doubt, Mr. Imus said something stupid and racist. But it was a mistake and an ignorant I-forgot-to-think-before-I-spoke moment, as so many of us have. Did the world happen to forget how he was one of the few to speak up over the Bush Administration's mismanagement and neglect of Blacks after Hurricane Katrina? What about all hsi work for children stricken with horrible childhood diseases? Oh, and I suppose Reverend Sharpten forgot about the money he has raised for Walter Reed and Mr. and Mrs. Imus' Greening the Cleaning campain. My point: Mr. Imus is obviously not the racist, ignorant, and heartless dirtbag the media is making him out to be. He has sincerely apologized, and I feel bad that his reputation has a man of positive change is being riuned by this whole ordeal. Why doesn't Reverend Sharpten go to the FCC about Rush Limbaugh and all of his racist comments? As long as there are people such as Mr. Limbaugh and Mr. Howard Stern on the radio, I do not feel Mr. Imus should be boycotted and banned like a country who is illegally starting a nuclear warfare program. http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#129632Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:17:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:129632Bonnie, Madison, WisconsinWhat I want to know is when is Glenn Beck going to be Imus'd by CNN -- or by anyone -- for his comments, still available through this website, that Hillary Clinton is a "stereotypical bitch" and that her voice makes him cry, or scream, or some such hysterical thing? Apparently CNN doesn't have the same standards as MSNBC. What a surprise. On the other hand, maybe misogyny alone doesn't rate as much outrage as misogyny combined with racism. Could it be time to get out of the pajamas, put on the hard shoes, and get down to the real work?http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#129697Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:47:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:129697James Forest, New York, NYI am about ready to throw-up after listening to all the pandering to the black community. Is what Imus said inappropriate - absolutely. Should he have said what he said on-air - no. However, I could accept the black communities outrage if in the past they had professed as much they outrage against the rap singers who's filth I have to listen to whenever I am sitting at a traffic light. And, I will be hard money if you checked the Ipods of the majority of the students, men & women, at Rutgers they would have this rap degradation installed. Also, of all people to run his mouth off Al Sharpton is a joke. Did he apologize to the people of New York for his involvement and participation in the Tawanna Brawley episode, or does he think we all forgot about that escapade? Enough already. http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#129747Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:08:48 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:129747Bill Affeldt Great Bend PA I have not even heard what Imus said. I know he used the term Ho. And I also know that Imus is by trade a comedian. I have seen many black men and women use the term Ho. It is NOT acceptable for Imus to use the term the way he did, however I would also ask how many times some of the young women on the Riutgers team have used the term themselves when discussing the members of other teams. Although there is no way to know I am very sure it has been many times. I have children who are in their mid 20's so I see and hear the language children use. It is a VERY common term. I think Imus should be suspended for a week or two. Let's not let hypocricy take over this discussion and ruin a man who has a record of being a decent and caring human being. http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#129792Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:34:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:129792Orjan, Brooklyn, New YorkWhile I applaud MSNBC for not shying away from a debate involving one of their own, I don't think MSNBC should use any airtime discussing what punishment fit the crime of Don Imus. If an employee or CEO fail to follow company policy, they get fired. If an associate does not comply, they get cut off. A news anchor is - like it or not - the storefront of her/his media company. Words are not neutral. Imus spoke the racist sexist sentence, and exposed a possible attitude. It does not matter whether the words hit the mic or not. Those words should not be part of any normal adult's vocabulary. The fact that Imus have a mic and a stage makes it even worse. Those word are as inflammated and destructive as any foul words used by 50c and alike. http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#129804Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:45:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:129804Kirk Mann, Hockessin, DelawareI wish that MSNBC would take a poll: Who is more racist, Don Imus or Al Sharpton? http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#129824Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:55:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:129824Ben, Savannah,GAI'm disgusted at the cowards (you know who you are) at MSNBC! I remember when Imus was complaining about the lack of advertisements for his show on MSNBC. This is all coming clear. Imus had the largest increase in ratings over the past months (with no promos), after these comments, MSNBC states that they only simulcast the show! Oh, did anyone leave the door open? Imus has been working in the MSNBC studio for years. http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#129856Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:12:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:129856Robert F., Boise, IDJeez, the media swoops down on Don Imus like razor beaked vultures. I listen to and watch the Imus in the Morning show and I truly believe Don is indeed a good man who made a stupid mistake. But come on -- he is not a racist. Where was the Rev. Sharpton and Rev. Jackson and so forth when Ann Coulter was calling people faggots? Give me a break. Keep Don on the air! http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#129864Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:15:22 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:129864Bonnie, Madison, WisconsinOMG, don't tell me he actually gets the point! Glenn Beck just announced in a horrified manner on his own show that he could be the next Don Imus.... Hmm, like that would be a bad thing? But, no, maybe Beck doesn't really get it because almost the very next thing he did was to suggest that Olbermann might also be the next Imus. Clever tactic, I suppose, if you think like Glenn Beck, but I sincerely doubt that hiding behind Olbermann is likely to protect Beck from himself.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#129881Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:22:21 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:129881Joe, Granby CTKeith, how can you stand there on your soapbox and condem Imus? Why is it okay for you to make a joke about Barry Gibs house burning down? Barry has no feeling? Isn't it all the same? Imus has been doing the same thing for 35 years; when did the rules change?http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#129913Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:43:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:129913Melissa Conrad, Franklin, West VirginiaGoing Way overboard............. A suspension-get real- this is America-people say things everyday that someone will find insensitive. The man said he was sorry. It is pitiful to make him grovel before the public eye. He's a comedian-It isn't fair to punish him when other comedians say remarks even worse. I've always thought MSNBC was a news worthy show. Bill O'Reilly says something every evening that is offensive to me but yet he goes on air every day. This is not fair to do to Mr. Imus. Stand behind your employee with some support instead of folding like a deck of cards-have a back-bone! The man apologized-let it go-this is ridiculous. Enough.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#130047Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:24:01 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:130047George, Hammonton, New JerseyImus should be held accountable for his heinous remarks...but will punishing Imus end racism in America? Will punishing Imus open doors for blacks? Will an employer faced with two equally qualified candidates, one black, one white, pick the black candidate because Imus was fired?...we live in a racist, sexist, homophobic America...getting rid of racist remarks is only one step on a long journey...just like banning the world "nigger" won't end racism either...for all those people who say America has come a long way, 1964 and 1965 are barely forty years ago...blacks have only had civil rights for a short period of time in the history of this country...I have been around longer than the Civil Rights Amendments...getting rid of Imus is a start...but hardly a cure for racism...and hatred...and ignorance...http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#130066Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:45:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:130066Ed Chicago ILI understand Proctor and Gamble has pulled its advertisement from MSNBC until Imus is terminated. I applaud the responsible advertisers. Proctor and Gamble knows a little bit about bad publicity. CBS and MSNBC apparently are going to wait until their reputations have been throughly dragged through the mud before doing the responsible thing. By allowing Imus back on your airwaves you are in effect saying Imus's comment was ok. This wasn't the first time for Imus to apologize. You do realize there will be a next time don't you. How do you intend to spare your networks credibilty the next time Imus is called on to account for his next incredible blunder?http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#130076Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:51:58 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:130076Bogus, Rochester, NYLinda Munn and the rest of you - what is wrong with you people? MSNBC doesn't employ any rappers or comedians as hosts of their shows (and Imus can pretend he is a comedian while seriously having politicans and pundits on his show but what makes him a comedian? Bad "jokes?") so why would they be required to fire anyone over music that you dislike? Likewise Al Sharpton doesn't work for them nor do they carry his show. And why would you assume that the Rutgers players must listen to music that you dislike? Oh yeah, because many of them are black? Or that it would matter of they did? As far as I know no rappers have disparaged them personally. Sorta a different thing altogether. Or that tattoos which are very common in even fine young people today say anything about anything - even if the players really do have them? I don't know I didn't notice all that many but then what has become culturally acceptable in this country among people of a certain age group doesn't shock me much when it really signifies nothing other than the person who has one has engaged an exercise in self-expression. Don't you get that while many people feel bad that the Rutgers players were hurt by this, it would be bad even if they didn't? I agree that a two week suspension means that MSNBC will not allow racist, mysogynist language for .... oh, about two weeks. But after that who knows? Anything goes? Does MSNBC really want to be that network? Olbermann is right: to put this off on the young women of the Rutgers woman's basketball team - by saying that what ultimately happens to Imus depends on their reaction to him - apparently classy women whom we all know very likely will "forgive" Imus is what is really reprehensible. Don't hide behind them. Have some courage - fire the ill-informed jerk. Man, just when I thought it would be safe to finally watch MSNBC in the morning I suspect my enthusiasm will be short lived - about two weeks short it seems.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#130169Wed, 11 Apr 2007 05:58:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:130169Ken Rogers, Sweet Home, ORI have seen the Imus show in question, and heard the remarks and do think they were racist, also Imus does a lot of work with children so he should know the impact that words can have on others. In my opinion I do not think he should be fired! Some food for thought, this is not a planet of cookie cutter people! As long as there have been people of different color,nationality or religen on this planet there has been the kind of issues and there not going to go away! Weather Imus is fired or not is not the issue. He is human, and as a human beings and he made a mistake,so be it we all do, I think in some ways we are all racist or predjuditial in one way or another. forms at doctors offices ask what race you are! "I have Multipal sclorsis and cereabrial palzy" who will be recednized first myself or a public figure!" There will always differences in every race,class,or culture,he screwed up and aplagized, so be it.That's better the most palitions, but yet we still vothttp://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#130189Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:27:53 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:130189Toni, Brookings ORImus should not be fired for what he did. It may have been stupid, but to fire him would be like pouring a bucket of water on a candle. If they want to get rid of someone for being downright crude and offensive it should be people like Ann Coulter, Rush Limbaugh, Fred Savage, etc.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#130445Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:13:39 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:130445Christopher Awtrey, Waban, MassI was astounded that Keith Olbermann made comment last night about being asked by MSNBC executives to reserve judegement on the issue of the Imus blow-out. Upon hearing the news this weekend I looked forward to having Imus win the gold at the worst-person in the world contest this week. He deserves it, and the fact that Keith didn't have the fortitude to nominate him means that he does too. As a longtime viewer for the first time I find myself disappointed with the program.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#130507Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:33:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:130507edward eddingtoni will not buy any product advertised on imus he should have been fired im whitehttp://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#130697Wed, 11 Apr 2007 14:35:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:130697L Hubbard, HoustonI am dissapointed with most of these post, there is a old saying "don't shoot the messenger" why are we more concerned about Al Sharpton or Jessie Jackson being upset? by the way, those not in the black community an simply unaware, these men have been fighting rappers and comedians about the use of derogatory words for years, but money dictates different. Also the Over thirty in the Black community do think that Rapp has gone to far, as a matter of Fact the Women of Spellman University boycotted a rapp artist who was suppose to speak there because of his lyrics and video, but of course most of you wouldn't know that because it didn't make national news. There has been an ongoing campaigne call " taking back our music" in Essence magazine about how far rapp has gone and what it is doing to the community particulary Black women. I could go on and on but I won't, but before people start to make ill-informed judgment and excuses please no the facts and for heavens sake stop seeing an entire community through 1 prism, we are diverse and do not all think alike or speak alike and we don't all tolerate the music and words that has become way to mainstream.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#131058Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:21:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:131058Mark, Hartford, CTCan we now please start reporting the real news and looking at the real issues in this country. I think at some level this has started a dialogue which needs to take place but the whole Imus/Sharton/Jackson garbage is ridiculous. The lead story on the evening news, are you kidding me? Our soldiers at war, Congress doing nothing, a President with his head stuck in the sand, millions without healthcare, a federal deficit spiralling out of control, violence in our cities, young people being shot and killed everyday..etc..etc. And this is the lead story on NBC Nightly News, Please!!http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#138206Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:16:17 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:138206John Colorless, Seattle, WAStop playing favorites on what to worry about. Where are the Black Leaders now that the white guys were found not guilty? Seems there is and always enough to worry about on both sides. I have noticed that the Asian sector does not jump up and cry out for any and everything that could be misguided aginst them. We all need to know it falls on both sides and move on toward more togetherness and less over-media hype on the tiny issues of what is always likely to come up from time to time because people are different.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#139232Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:34:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:139232John Publius, Raleigh, NCWhere was the Duke LAX Perjury Hoax on the Countdown last night? Please do not tell me I missed it, given all of MSNBC's piling on of three VERY innocent people when the story first broke. If you heard any of the press conference delivered by these fine young men's attorneys yesterday, you may remember the contrast drawn between heroes and Cowards. I think we can add Keith to the second list, if he ducks that story and has the man who brought us Tawana Brawley on instead. It is your network and your credibility, do what you want with both, but please spare us the "we are not puppets of the P.C. Crazy Left" bit. I switched to Fox a long time ago, but thank you for continuing to vindicate my choice.http://thenewshole.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/09/116605.aspx#150375Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:58:41 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:150375Asia, IdahoThe comments made by Imus should not have happened. However, why just pick on Imus. A few months ago, Rosie O'Donald made a racial comment toward the Asian community, and no one made qualms about that. She pretended she was speaking Asian of some sort with oriental facial gests and saying the word Chink. My heart sank. I had not heard that racial slur since the 70s. If anything, Sharpton's and Jackson's should have defended other races as well. Asian community endured slavery in America, as well as an insult in the Japanese internment camps during World War II. “…In the process of gaining our rightful place we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred...” Martin Luther King, Jr.,. Jesus said, "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone…" John 8:7. So how can Sharpton's and Jackson's defend their own race, when the young black generation is the one promoting racial injustice to their own community. Sharpton's and Jackson's cannot hide behind Martin Luther King, Jr., nor behind reverend collars. If we as American’s want to do away with racial comments, then we as Americans cannot be like parents who say the “F” word and expect the child not to say the “F” word. So punishing Imus does nothing because the racial slurs are coming from the black community. This tells the whole world, "What's good for the goose is good for the gander".