First let me say that I'm not an Imus fan. However, Al Sharpton makes me laugh with his BS, Al is one of the biggest bigots in the country. I don't agree with what Imus said and I believe he used very poor judgement in opening his mouth in this case. However, it seems when it comes to the Sharpton, Jackson and so on that the first amendment only applies when they want it to. If Imus if fired or not should strictly be left up to his employer. Like any TV or radio program if you don't like what someone is saying then don't listen to them but don't try to do away with the first amendment because you don't like what they say. I believe we are treading on dangerous ground as a nation when we start trying to restrict freedom of speech because someone hurt our feelings. Grow up Al, get some thicker skin and stop being the idiot that you are! What are your thoughts? Should there be limitations on the first amendment?
2007-04-09 02:51:09 · 5 answers · asked by tcb396 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
First, I have no idea what Imus said, never listen to him, barely know who he is. That being said...
Public figures have the same right to say annoying and stupid things as any other citizen. However, being in the public eye, their words have the potential to offend far more people than yours or mine. These offended people ALSO have the right to express themselves, even by pressing to have the offensive buffoon removed from his high-profile position. Free speech applies to everybody, loud-mouthed celebrity morons AND thin-skinned "victimized" minorities.
2007-04-09 03:03:36 · answer #1 · answered by gunplumber_462 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He said nappy headed hos on the air about Rutgers female basketball team. Sharpton needs to call out all the rapers out there. Inus said nothing wrong in my opinion. The white race needs to start standing up for themselves. Imus is actually going to have an interview with Sharpton.
2007-04-09 11:38:13 · answer #2 · answered by Tim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first amendment doesn't guarantee that you will be heard, only that you can say what you like. The government can't do anything about what you say, but a radio station doesn't have to hire you if they don't like what you have to say.
This is not a first amendment issue. He can continue to say what he likes, but he may not keep his job if he does.
2007-04-09 04:33:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Imus's answers are a failing of his morals, and we shouldn't legislate morality.
The first amendment is almost dead. If not, why do we tolerate a gvmt department like the FCC who's job is to monitor and limit our speech?
2007-04-09 03:02:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Free speech is rapidly becoming a thing of the past. Everyone at one time or another has said or done something they've ended up regretting. I say get over it and move on.
2007-04-09 03:59:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋