I understand Don Imus, in his heyday, might have actually had a purpose in the media, but why is this guy still on the air?
Why do "shock jocks" still have a place in the medium of radio? Granted, he is on satellite radio, where a subscription is needed, but honestly, does Imus bring enough good to the table for all of the crap that comes out of his mouth?
I view Imus as a public figure who should have faded out a long time ago. Maybe his comments would be taken more lightly in the '70s. Hopefully, up-and-coming broadcasters and journalists will not be inspired by his antebellum comments.
Perhaps it is the consumer's fault.
If we put a "shock jock" on the air, and then he says something shocking, is that not the purpose? I would like to assume that the people at WABC who gave Imus a show knew what they were getting in to. But maybe I've given them too much credit. Maybe Imus has made fools out of all his employers, similar to how he fooled most of America with his pledge to “mend the wounds.”
I am truly having a hard time figuring out which is worse: Imus or his employers.
Imus made statements today on his morning show, which I personally felt were amusing. Everyone should listen to what he said about Pacman, and then listen to his justification. Decide for yourselves.
Any journalist notating what Imus said is not doing the comments justice. It’s almost as if Imus is mocking the public. Having the public believe he’s a crusader for the rights of African Americans. Imus said the misinterpretations of his comments were ridiculous, and that he has a black producer as well as two other black employees.
So let’s give Don Imus and the PR staff over there at WABC FM a pat on the back for trying to present a more image-friendly Don Imus. Should I ask how stupid does Don Imus think we are? Or are we really that stupid?
I think it is clear to everyone that his comments about the cornerback formerly known as Pacman were just as racist as the ones made about the Rutgers women’s basketball team. There’s no beating around the bush on this one.
On the other hand, for all you Pacman fans, take notice to how your cornerback reacts in the days following. He’s already said that he would pray for Imus. That’s a good start in my book.
Adam "Pacman" Jones could use this as fuel for his “I’m a changed man” campaign. A good reaction would garner even more support for his reinstatement. And maybe he’ll finally be rid of "Pacman".
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robert lawrence about 1 year ago
Please John. You are sounding a bit dumb (I do not agree with any racist remarks). He is on the air because he brings in profits. Try to remember what Voltaire said about free speech.
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robert lawrence about 1 year ago
If you don't know Voltaire, Google it, genius
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RAY BOBROWIECKI about 1 year ago
My thoughts:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=62006562&blogID=408732289
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Sandra Nunez about 1 year ago
Well, duh, he is still on the air because he is still living in a country that has FREEDOM OF SPEECH!! What everyone should be outraged about is the fact that he is being raked over the coals over what was CLEARLY a sarcastic remark! Get a grip! Why don't you spend time talking and reporting about important matters at hand in our country today. Instead of sitting in front of your computer safely chastising someone for what they have a RIGHT TO DO (which is SPEAK FREELY, in case you missed it), can't you spend some time chastising the leaders of our country who are putting us all in serious dangers everyday! Chastise those who are in control of OUR funds in this country and CHOOSE to give it to OTHER countries to feed THEIR STARVING CHILDREN- when children are going to bed in THIS country every night with NOTHING to eat and NO WHERE to live! WHERE are OUR priorities in OUR country!?! SAD SAD SAD!!!
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Calvin Washington about 1 year ago
DON IMUS BE A RACIST. HE BE TALKIN TRASH BOUT US BLACK BRUTHAS. HE BE A WHITE, HONKY, REDNECK MUTHA F*****. HE BE LIKE ALL DEM WHITE HONKIES DAT BE HATIN ALL PEEPLES. I BE HATIN DAT SUCKA IMUS. HE BE PROFILIN ALL DA BLACK BROS. HE BE LIKE DAT EVIL WHITE POLICE DAT BE MESSIN WIT ALL DA BLACK BROS. HE BE TALKIN UP IN DA RADIO BOUT US BUT HE GET HE BUTT KICKED BY AL SHARPTON REEL QUICK LIKE.
CALVIN
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Christina Sykes about 1 year ago
Calvin, I pray to God that this is a joke. I really don't think a African American man wrote this comment. Someone was trying too hard to be funny, by how that was written. However if you are a "brother," I feel bad for you, because I'm an African American sister, who wished you wold have worked on your grammar a little bit more.
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