So Don Imus was fired today from his National Radio show because of some really stupid comments he made concerning the Rutgers women’s basketball team. This to me was interesting considering Imus once was named one of the 25 Most Influential People in America by Time magazine and a member of the National Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
I was speaking with my Mom today and we both agreed on two things. First, we both agreed that what was said by Imus was completely stupid and was very hurtful to everyone who has heard what he said (not just African American people). And secondly we came to the conclusion that we didn’t agree with Don Imus getting fired. We didn’t agree at all.
Simply said, I don’t think that he intended to be hurtful in what he said – I don’t think he is prejudice – because if he was, he would have never said those words – he’s not an idiot. He’s simply a shock jock that says things off the cuff (which doesn't give him the right to say what he did). Granted, he should have thought a little more about what he was saying, but I don’t think he meant to attack (key word) any group or gender.
Anyways…here are a couple of articles. One is from ESPN, and the other is from MSN.
ps I am aware that a lot of people won't like the fact that I don't agree with Mr. Imus being fired. But I am really curious to know if anyone else thinks, and has the courage to speak up that he should NOT have been fired (please note that I didn't ask if anyone thought what Don Imus said was right).
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kyle diroberts
I was speaking with my Mom today and we both agreed on two things. First, we both agreed that what was said by Imus was completely stupid and was very hurtful to everyone who has heard what he said (not just African American people). And secondly we came to the conclusion that we didn’t agree with Don Imus getting fired. We didn’t agree at all.
Simply said, I don’t think that he intended to be hurtful in what he said – I don’t think he is prejudice – because if he was, he would have never said those words – he’s not an idiot. He’s simply a shock jock that says things off the cuff (which doesn't give him the right to say what he did). Granted, he should have thought a little more about what he was saying, but I don’t think he meant to attack (key word) any group or gender.
Anyways…here are a couple of articles. One is from ESPN, and the other is from MSN.
ps I am aware that a lot of people won't like the fact that I don't agree with Mr. Imus being fired. But I am really curious to know if anyone else thinks, and has the courage to speak up that he should NOT have been fired (please note that I didn't ask if anyone thought what Don Imus said was right).
heart.soul.mind.
kyle diroberts
posted by Kyle DiRoberts at 5:49 PM
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Hey brother, I hear you and am interested in listening to more of your reasons; but I'll disagree on this one.
Imus forfeited his public platform when he used it to disseminate hate-filled and damaging ideas and remarks about the innocent. His was an act of injustice, and while we are eager to forgive, we are also eager to oppose such actions and the culture behind them. Removing his platform is an act of justice on behalf of those he struck with such verbal ferocity.
Besides that, the wounded black American self-image is unfortunately still largely present due to our nation's past and present practice of racism. The prejudice that has struck such a deep, multi-generational wound is founded on a demonic hatred that destroys people in their heart from youth on; and it needs to be stamped out with opposition to the lie and affirmation of the truth.
For me this has been a lesson about whose public platform I should so quickly listen to. I find it kind of ironic that this happened the same week the Duke boys were given the title of innocent and many people had so quickly jumped on the bandwagon of another person who has a huge public platform who condemned them from the start because of the races of the people involved. We again listened to this man's public platform and many people jumped on his band wagon again. I am starting to wonder if this is doing any good? It did no good for the three young men whose lives were so quickly altered. These judgements maybe are too quick and too emotionally biased.
People should read this.
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