Do you think Don Imus shouled be fired for one little remark?

Question

You people who are "offended" are the same people who laugh when whites are called crackers or honkies or whatever.......And Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are complete f'in idiots....Jumping on the bandwagon of BRING DOWN WHITEY. This is why blacks are not very well liked in society. If I was Don, I wouldn't have apologized period....Now, Don's show will never be the same because he will always be paranoid some nappy headed is taping his every comment on and off the air.

I also want to add....I dont even really like IMUS that much but do like what he does to help sick kids......The PC POLICE is beyond pathetic in this matter.

Answer 1

I totally agree...No..I don't think Imus should be fired let alone hand-slapped...I am getting sick and tired of the other half complaining about bs...a double standard or double edge sword going on here!

Answer 2

"This is why blacks are not very well liked in society." where did you get that ignorant "fact" from?

As a black woman I found imus' remarks insulting (he was basically calling the predominately black team ugly (tough looking and nappy) and the predominately white team "cute"...It's hard enough being a woman in this "man's world" but to be a black woman in this society comes with all these stigmas so please excuse me if I seem oversensitive. Overall, Don Imus is a good guy for his charity work and political stances and shouldn't be punished too harshly for this tactless comment.

p.s. have you ever been called a honkey or a cracker? if so were you offended? I've always wondered if they carried the same weight as other racial slurs.

Answer 3

I am black... and even though the story has been blown out of proportion and I don't think Imus should be fired, I think you sound really immature.

Saying Don shouldn't apologize is very stupid of you ...YES he should. Saying Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are f'idiots for defending these college players makes you look like an idiot yourself.

There's a way to express your opinion without looking like an idiot yourself.

Answer 4

I agree on the on you assessment of both Al and Jesse just adding that they are both self serving big mouths.

Al Sharpton runs for office knowing he can't get elected but he just has to get a % to keep the campaign money to line his pockets. Interesting huh?????

Don Imus on the other hand donates his time and his ranch to help children of ALL races especially the handicap children.
We have friends that have donated horses to him just because of the work he does, he has benefited many children over the years and asks for nothing in return.

Al and Jesse and others like them would have to live 5 life times to even compare if ever. They just live on the R word totally.

Answer 5

He should not be fired. Imus has made a living of cracking jokes about all races and people from all walks of life. He is a shock jock and should not be taken too seriously!!

Answer 6

I think his employer will balance wether or not the company will be damaged by this or not. If not he will not be fired. If so he may well.

Mr. Imus has already admitted what he said was stupid and untrue. Therefore, he is now at the mercy of others. If he really thinks it is true he should not have said otherwise.

He has only himself to blame for whatever misfortune results.


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Answer 7

Hey Alabama man, how many beers did you have before you went off with this psycho babble? Why don't you do us all a favor and next time you feel like polluting the world with your 'opinions' just shut up and drink yourself into a coma.... and stop breathing while your at it.

Answer 8

HELL NO!