I just asked this in law & ethics, but I would like an R&S take on it, too.
So they canned Imus. Okay, on one level, I don't care. I've never liked the guy, found him offensive, unpleasant, and annoying. I haven't even heard his show in years.
But here's the thing: for some reason, a large portion of the American populace likes hearing what this guy has to say. Isn't it censorship to deny them the right to hear his opinion based on the fact that he said offensive things? Yes, he owed specifically those women and generally all women and African Americans an apology. I personally think he should be "censored," but not by being banned from the airwaves. the way to censor people like that is to stop listening to them.
Is this any better than banning sex education or non-school led prayer in school? At what point do we have to admit that being offended is a part of living in a society where people are free to voice their opinions?
2007-04-13
03:15:45
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ZombieTrix 2012
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