BREAKING: Imus in the Morning a Fortnight

Enough Already. Imus may be insensitive or even somewhat dilusional. But the media cannot wait for something like this in our never ending wall to wall cable minute by minute news. I am just surprised that it did not become a breaking news story worthy of 9-11 proportion. I mean really...what have we become? I do not agree with what he said but we had better become a society with more to worry about than this. In case no one in the media has noticed, our very existence may be in jeopardy sooner than later. But don't worry, we have Don Imus to focus on instead. God help us all.

Perhaps Don Imus is redeemable. As an African American male and a part-time listener of the show, I am not surprised that Don said what he said. Will I continue to listen? I don't know. Personally, I am tired of feeling hurt by the comments of people who could care less about my experience as black man in this country – the “disconnect” is real. But, let’s be honest, white people have said, much more hurtful, hateful things and meant it.

What Don Imus said was wrong, but black people should show as much outrage about how we treat each other. Too many black people believe that it's cool to put one another down in music videos (Not just “hoes”, but b…s too). Sadly, we continue to kill one another in our own communities.

Yes, let's hold his feet to the fire, but we must stop demeaning each other – making it more meaningful when we complain about something some white person said.

As a black African American female from the 60's, Imus statement, in no way, is excusable. How can you stoop so low to call some young female basketball players such derrogatory names. How would he feel if this type of remark was made toward some group of young people he knew. Under no circustances would that type of remark come to my mind or any other upstanding citizen. Yes, I feel that this man is a low thinking individual - racist - and to top it off - should not be on national TV - FIRE HIM.

The Reveeeeeeeernd Jackson and Sharpton calling for Imus' firing is the height of hypocracy. Where is their condemnation of rap artists referring to women as hos and the use of the "N" word constantly, No you can't have it both ways. Complaining to the FCC - get real! Being black does not give you the right to use these words in self reference, any more than it does the white community. As for Imus, he strikes me as an equal opportunty "hater" whose only means of maintaining an audience is his ascerbic diatribe. He should have been gone a long time ago.

Jackson and Sharpton should be spending more time with Black on Black crime and rappers selling and making millions of dollars calling black women bitches and hos! Also, African Americans call each other far worst names than Imus could utter. Blacks call each other nigger, dog and mf. And, while Jackson and Sharpton focus and demand Imus be fired, how many blacks killed each other today? Better yet, how many blacks have been killed by another black this year? Last year? How many blacks broke into their brothers and sisters homes and stole everying but the sink while they were at work today? How many blacks sold blacks drug today? Jackson and Sharpton should be focus on black on black crime. I'm sick of their lack of concern regarding black on black crime but, when it's black/white they come alive...

Imus' Cardinal Egan shtick is a wonderful put down of the Catholic proclivity towards anti-semitism and racism. It should be praised. As for the blacks, let them clean up their own pretty dirty act.

Let Imus be Imus

Reverend Sharpton and Jeckson should be preaching what they are representing "Christians" - forgiveness and tolerance, instead they are making vicious attacks against Imus and are behaving like Michael Savage and Mark Levin and inciting people. Are they so insecure? Imus made a dumb comment and has apoligized many times, he is even being punished like in high-school for what he said. He knows his weaknesses and made a mistake despite of this he is a great and good man. His show should not be suspended. Sharpton and Jackson will accomplished much more if they spend their time solving and helping the Blacks African Americans, there is so much to do. Are we going to hear about this for the next 100 years,in the meantime where are the news and debates about serious matters.

People should be upset over Don Imus' tasteless comments. But lest we forget, the hypocracy of those leading the effort to have Imus' career ended are equally guilty of bigotry but avoided the consequences they demand of Don Imus.

Anyone recall Jessie Jackson's despicable comments about New York City being Hymietown? As a so called civil rights leader, would I or anyone else have been justified to ask Jackson to step aside because of his comments, or because it was later revealed that he fathered a child out of wedlock, and in the process made mockery of the title "Reverend" and his religion?

Anyone recall Al Sharpton's despicable behavior in the Brawley matter, or his offensive comments regarding Jews? I do not recall an apology to Jewish people, or that the Brawley matter was never resolved. Should we call for his dismissal from his talk show because he has time and again shown himself to be a self serving hypocrate who cares as much about the dignity of others as he does about the weather on Mars?

Anyone recall Louis Farrakahn description of Judiasm a "gutter religion"? Years have gone bye, and I am still waiting for Jessie Jackson or Al Sharpton to voice even a fraction of the outrage they are direting at Don Imus. Anyone listen to hip hop, with its obscenities and offensive language? Would anyone be wrong to suggest cleaning up your own act before looking at others and how they behave?

When Imus returns to the air, I for one will tune in. As far as I am concerned he has lots more guts and is intellectually is more honest than the hypocrates with their convenient memories and double standards.

Very important discussion here, especially regarding the issue of degrading language stemming from rap, and the blatant and rather embarrassing hypocrisy of SharpSon (get it?) and crew. For this to have any credibility, they need to protest the release of any 'gangsta' rap album and demand that the label drop their respective artist from their roster, as this brings more harm to society and culture than some cranky old geezer.

One more point, this is a perfect example of what Cora Daniels, author of 'Ghetto Nation', has been talking about - quote from her website:
"We live in a society where shows like Pimp My Ride top cable ratings, babymama has become a family term, pimp and ho Halloween costumes are sold in toddler sizes on the internet, and even Martha Stewart proudly boasts to television viewers that she "can get ghetto when she needs to."

I believe Imus wasn't thinking racially when he said those words, I believe these words have become so ingrained in the common vernacular that they just rolled off his tongue. This is a perfect example of 'Ghetto Nation'.

The Revs. Sharpton & Jackson would have better seved young Black people by taking this moment to point out to them how difficult they make life for themselves by tatooing themslves to look like an NBA star. If you are an NBA star,you can succeed in life looking that way. But if you're like the other 99.9% who don't make it in the NBA, then you really put yourself behind the 8 ball in seeking financial and social improvement. And if you've got kids and still project that gansta image, what kind of example are you setting for your kids. Of course, both of these Revs. have been known to serve themselves at the expense of the constituency they claim to represent. It's obvious both of these "Revs." don't always follow the creed of Jesus Christ, turn the other cheek, but they could at least follow the creed of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and keep their eye on the prize.

FIRE HIM !!!!! he's not worth the time in my day to say any more.

Diana D.

It is not like Don Imus made up those names. (nappy head & hos) Black people did! Now that Imus has used them it is suddenly distastful.
Speak about double standards. I'm pretty certain the Rev or Jessie were not even listening to the show when it brosadcast. Have a "nappy day" Imus haters.

the people who are making money of this imus thing are the ones who should loose there job? leave him alone he admitted his mistakes more then i can say about some govt officials. and where were you people when howard stern the radio host was on the air, there is too much stress in the world let it go, its not worth making a profit over people who make mistakes or people who die, where is the respect?

Why people like Rev Jesse Jackson want MrImus to resign ?
When Rev Jesse Jackson was found guilty of adultery, did he resing to anything ?

Let all the big mouths big shots that throw stones, apologize for the comments they made against my religion, Jewish. Where is my NAACP for the white people of Jewish faith?, Mr Sharpton or Mr. Jackson how about your apology. Enough is enough about Imus, be a man and accept his apology already, sick to death about the whole thing. LETS MOVE ON

Don Imus made a mistake and he has asked all to forgive. Where are the christians who believe in just that....Forgive and move on.
He should have gotten on his Netjet and headed to the school not to talk to Sharpton . The Rev. doesn't seem to forgive just get even.
Hedda Nuff

He is a dinasaur. Fire him

My question is are they?

I'm not as sure about Jessie Jackson but Al Sharpton has protested ad nauseum over the years about the characterizations of women in rap music and videos.

Sharpton has also held a number of forums national discussions about the use of the N word and violence in Black communities. Most of that doesn't get as much press attention however. None of this started with Ius.

It is time for Imus to go quietly, kicking and screaming ( I really don't care how he goes, but he must go), into the sunset or straight to hell.

His remarks and the conversation that spilled over into the public air ways between he and his producers is deplorable and unforgivable.

He admits he was not drunk, nor was he angry like Michael Richards was during his infamous moment.
Imus was just having what for him and many who think like him was a normal conversation about young collegiate, athletic women, who in his opinion only amounted to hard core and nappy headed ho's. MSNBC, and affiliates should do the right thing and let Imus spend some permanent time reflecting on the consequences of his racist remarks.

If Halle Berry can shave her head to star in a movie titled "Nappily Ever After" , which is supposed to be a romantic comedy - is the term that offensive ??

Forget Imus, and go finish Gravity's Rainbow. It may be difficult, but it's still the only book good enough to handcuff the Pulitzer committee.

Even if we take this issue out of the race / gender arena, Imus was greivously insulting at best.

Every week or so, this stuff pops up, and I believe these people get what they asked for. Any American in 2007 that has half a brain should realize that you don't even have to invoke race or gender figure out this was insulting.

Ask yourself: will what I say be uncivil? If the answer is yes, don't do it! Simple as that, and no need to get immersed in race, gender, religious, or any other type of conflict.

To cap it all off, I think those who tell others they have no right to feel insulted need to get a life themselves and grow up.

You would have to be black to understand,especially with the problems black people have daily for the modern slavery they face everyday. problems with justice system, genicide,education,drugs, health,illegal, where the people get on tv and say they are doing the work nobody wants to do, lies. As for Imus, I don't think he meant to hurt anyone, but he did, and the two weeks suspension just isn't enough, he probably fell that it was ok for him to say that because he associate with black, but he is not black, plus the fact he has said things before he needs to go to rehab for his unknowly that he is a racist, he doesn't seam to know what one is .

Save Don Imus from the self righteous self serving self promoting jerks like Sharpton. Let's all get real. PC has numbed our senses. Here is a man who promotes many worthy causes. If we look past the radio persona, Imus works for kids with cancer, autistic kids, the environment, the wounded veterans from Iraq and other charities. If you measure the effect of a poor joke at the expense of a basketball team that is healthy and doing fine versus the effect of his good work, I think we can all afford to forgive the man. Also, if he is harshly punished, the result will be to curtail and perhaps end his ability to support the causes that he helps through using his public platform for their benefit.