Don Imus

[SmootSmack]

Well, jsarno, it is generally considered a derogatory term toward the African-American community and adding "ho" was offensive to all the women on the team. Imus and his executive producer have both made several racially and ethnically offensive comments in the past (which I won't repeat here), so this wasn't a first time offense. And finally, the ultimate straw was the sponsors pulling out (green is the most important color, at least at CBS it is. I know, I used to work there)

I don't think firing him solves anything per se, but this wasn't necessarily a one time incident for him or his EP either.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well, jsarno, it is generally considered a derogatory term toward the African-American community and adding "ho" was offensive to all the women on the team. Imus and his executive producer have both made several racially and ethnically offensive comments in the past (which I won't repeat here), so this wasn't a first time offense. And finally, the ultimate straw was the sponsors pulling out (green is the most important color, at least at CBS it is. I know, I used to work there)

I don't think firing him solves anything per se, but this wasn't necessarily a one time incident for him or his EP either.

I'm not trying to sound rude...but I am genuinely curious about what ethnically offensive comments he has made, because as far as I knew this was the first. If you are indeed correct and he made comments that racially insensitive in the past, then I will retract my previous statement as incorrect and beleive the firing was warranted. (pm me with them if need be) I don't beleive we as a society should accept racism in any way...and that means the racism that Al Sharpton spews as well. (but that's another story)
I understand the Ho comment...in fact, I found that part to be the "offensive" part, but no one commented on that...they ran with the "nappy" part.
I would appreciate the information that you or anyone possesses about Imus's racist comments in the past so I can make a more accurate assessment of this scenario. Thank you.

[SmootSmack]

I sent you a PM

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I sent you a PM

Those links were VERY enlightening. Thank you for the time you took to inform me of his comments in the past.
I retract my previous statements, and have changed my mind on this subject.