I feel that he was fired because of several black leaders who are more perjuicde then most americans every thought about
2007-04-14 02:47:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
I agree with you...Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson are 2 of the biggest racists in this country...I am sick and tired of the double standard...Funny how they have a legal way to be racists(claiming to be "activists")...I am not a racist, but if there can be an NAACP, there can be an NAAWP...Racism goes both ways...Sharpton and Jackson are playing the race card...and if it is illegal for white people, it should be illegal for black people...Cave man, have you been living in a cave?...Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson are 2 of the biggest racists hiding behind an "activist" title...
2007-04-14 03:06:26 · answer #1 · answered by Terry C. 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's not about "racism". If Imus said or did anything that caused CBS to lose sponsors, and therefore revenue, then the CBS had a right to fire him. The sponsors could have chosen to withdraw their advertising even if Sharpton hadn't gotten involved. It's not about "racism" or "caving to pressure", it's about money. And apparently, Don Imus has a history of saying inappropriate things in public, so this was just one incident among many.
2007-04-16 13:49:22 · answer #2 · answered by badkitty1969 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here we go again. Since when is racism defined as defending one's civil rights. It is not. Imus was suspended for two weeks as a result of the actions of black leaders. Imus was fired because major sponsors were pulling their ads from CBS and MSNBC and they stood to lose millions of dollars. If you want to blame someone for Imus' demise, you should blame him. If you want to find a scapegoat, then blame the media because anytime there is any kind of racial turmoil Jackson and Imus are the first people they seek out. Jackson and Sharpton don't find the media, the media finds them. We must all be held accountable for our actions. If someone is a racist it is time for us, white society, to stop make excuse and start accepting responsibility.
2007-04-14 10:13:34 · answer #3 · answered by cave man 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, It was a case of bias.
Our college has a basketball team of white girls and the blacks would say stuff like "white girls can't jump" and that's pretty good for a cracker. We laughed and thought that was funny. NOw this school is as tense as can be and it is close to a race riot and never before have we had any problems.
They stirred up more problems than they helped.
Some of the men said, "you say anything like that again about our basketball players and we beat the crapp out of you." and they will. Where before we laughed now you tell me is that better? did they really fix things?
2007-04-14 10:08:02 · answer #4 · answered by Steven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they were right in firing Don Imus. However if what he did wasn't really a bad thing, why did 99.9% of his celebrity friends steer clear of him. I can only count on one hand the friends that stood up for him.
If you are upset about Don's firing, voice your opinions just like Al did. Instead of complaining privately do something about it!
2007-04-14 10:03:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by "right?"
I personally agree that what Imus said crossed the line, and he deserved harsh discipline. So ethically I agree with CBS.
From an economically right perspective, I also agree with CBS. There was a market backlash, advertisers were pulling out, so they pulled the plug in response to consumer attitudes.
2007-04-14 09:56:54 · answer #6 · answered by ralph w 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No I don't. It seems to me that Al Sharpton can get away with everything he says. Everyone that's not white can say whatever racial thing they want and not be called racist. But because he's white, he's a terrible man. I just don't get it!
2007-04-14 09:55:48 · answer #7 · answered by MADS1228 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they promoted chaos and fear and it won out ; they stomped on the Constitutional rights of every American; they are trying to erode the freedoms that people died for; don't buy the CD; don't listen ; change the dial ; the choice is ours not theirs; I don't want a handful telling me what to do , where to go , what I can say ; that is prison; every person says something stupid for rude , we are human; we apologize, we move on; I don't need spineless people giving into terror threats
2007-04-14 09:56:11 · answer #8 · answered by sml 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a cowardly decision for cbs and sponsors. they lost my use of their products and shows.(not much used anyway). by the way did anyone check the womens extracurricular activities. how would their coach know what goes on after hours?
2007-04-14 10:05:35 · answer #9 · answered by snitchel 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No. CBS caved.
2007-04-14 09:53:21 · answer #10 · answered by Resident Heretic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋