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CBS has fired Don Imus from his radio show. Details soon.
Originally posted by CSIfan
But, what many people fail to understand is that this is a comment made specifically targeting a group of young college athletes,
Originally posted by djohnsto77
Hopefully that will make everyone happy.
Originally posted by JacKatMtn
I'll be happy when the MSM stops calling this a breaking story and gets back to the Real news stories like:
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
I hope everyone who wanted him to lose his job is happy.
Originally posted by CSIfan
NO! I don't think I'll be going to China at all. I am an American and I am heavily invested in America, so, maybe it will be you who will go to China seeking a better government.
Freedom of Speech is NOT at issue here. Rap is not at issue here.
This is an issue of a PUBLIC TELEVISION BROADCAST of a derogatory nature, made by Imus.
Although I don't like racial jokes, the Constitution insures people the right to make them, as long as they are not at the workplace or school...in many cases, racial jokes are categorized as "Hate Speech".
But, what many people fail to understand is that this is a comment made specifically targeting a group of young college athletes, a team of young women, who are offended along with many women in America.
If you don't struggle to avoid that basic fact, you might understand why Imus has been fired; it's his fault and no one else's. That's the fact.
And, I'm sorry you consider my presentation of my opinion here as "rants".
Perhaps we will someday have a meeting of the minds on another board.
Originally posted by FlyersFan
BH I understand your free speech stand. I really do.
But it is also a free enterprise system we have here and when sponsors don't like the language used by celebrities, they have a right to pull sponsorship.
I hope that what has happened here will also happen in the rap music and video entertainment industry.
Denver Post
CBS fired Don Imus from his radio show today, the finale to a stunning fall for one of the nation's most prominent broadcasters.
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The news came down in the middle of Imus' Radiothon, which has raised more than $40 million since 1990 for good causes. The Radiothon had raised more than $1.3 million today before Imus learned that he lost his job.
"This may be our last Radiothon, so we need to raise about $100 million," Imus cracked at the start of the event.
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
Uhhhh... Don't hold your breath, OK?
The news came down in the middle of Imus' Radiothon, which has raised more than $40 million since 1990 for good causes
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
I for one am not happy. I'm pissed off. -->
Originally posted by FlyersFan
Being fired is the best thing for his soul. I firmly believe that.
Originally posted by OBE1
A learning opportunity for everyone
A radio station fired its longtime morning DJ Wednesday after he encouraged listeners to repeat talk-show host Don Imus' racially charged comments in an on-air contest.
Gary Smith told WSBG-FM listeners to call and say "I'm a nappy-headed ho" for Tuesday's "Phrase that Pays"...
Originally posted by DontTreadOnMe
How many of the people who posted here actually ever listened to the Imus show on at least a semi-regular basis?
Originally posted by Rockpuck
I am not sure on something, please clarify.. it is ok for blacks to speak like that because CD's are "privately" owned.. but on radio it is edited... and it makes it ok?
You where going on about a slave ship.. not exactly sure what the point of that was..
You mention the video shoot.. many of the girls are "ho's". Point proven? Hip-hop culture generalizes women into a single category. To hip-hop culture all women are hos, hell even the women artist represent them selves as easy whores.
The definition of a "ho" is rather irrelivant to the discussion and this topic. You are not recognizing the meaning used in the music. .'
If you ask me the term "ho" is not used to refer to prostituting but rather all women in general.
PS. Not everything has to date back to "history" with blacks.
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
You're finding the differences (private consumption - the meaning of "ho") and stating that as if it has some significance. It doesn't matter. It's a WORD.
If it's beeped when the rappers say it, it should have been beeped when Imus said it.
It's clear people don't know what libel is. And aren't willing to research it. This was name-calling, NOT libel.
Libel and slander are legal claims for false statements of fact about a person that are printed, broadcast, spoken or otherwise communicated to others. Libel generally refers to statements or visual depictions in written or other permanent form, while slander refers to verbal statements and gestures. The term defamation is often used to encompass both libel and slander.
In order for the person about whom a statement is made to recover for libel, the false statement must be defamatory, meaning that it actually harms the reputation of the other person, as opposed to being merely insulting or offensive.
Media Law
If a ho can be a man, as you've stated, I believe your argument just went out the window
They continue to do what they do without apparent remorse.
And look around. Imus isn't being forgiven, either.
Originally posted by Open_Minded Skeptic
seems to imply:
Most artists I have had any exposure to at all want their work distributed as widely as possible; the more public the better. In this case, the more radio stations that play this music, and the more often, and the less-censored, the better in the eyes of the artists.
So by these rules, I guess it is OK for a bunch of white men to get together and tell racist, sexist jokes.
This whole big flap has at its base the assumption that a person who trades sex for monetary or ego compensation is somehow morally deficient.
Originally posted by DontTreadOnMe
this is a dark day for free speech.
Originally posted by DontTreadOnMe
How many of the people who posted here actually ever listened to the Imus show on at least a semi-regular basis?
Originally posted by HarlemHottie
No laws were passed to prevent Imus from being on the air. If you want to blame someone, blame capitalism and market forces.