Like you, I have mixed emotions on this subject. On the one hand, if we are a free nation, people should be able to say what they want. Farrakhan, Sharpton, Jessie Jackson and many others should be allowed to espouse their hatred, as should the klan, skinheads, etc. It's a world of ideas and the "marketplace" should censure them by not attending their functions, etc. On the other hand, you can't yell fire in a crowded building. The problem is there are no clear cut rules. Black antagonists are treated one way, they can say niggah, nigger or the "n" word. We are only allowed to use the politically correct "n word" phrase. To even paraphrase someone saying nig___ can be dangerous. When and why did we become so jaded? I saw Dick Gregory being interviewed on Hannity and Colmes last night and he got on them about using "n word". He said, "the word is nigger", why can't we be adult enough to discuss it and call it what it is? I agree. He said I don't the Jews would like people to start using "C" word to refer to concentration camps, and the "n word" isn't any more right.
Then there's the issue of the other talking heads and what they are allowed to say (Rosie, Rush, Babwah Wahwah, etc.) Who decides what can be said? It's definitely a slippery slope. I'm no Imus fan, especially since he endorsed Harold Ford, Jr., but I think he should have the right to be outrageous and let the market determine his fate. John -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kristyne McDaniel Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 12:49 AM To: 'ProFox Email List' Subject: RE: [OT] The NY Post contacted me today regarding Imus-relatedT-Shirts Madigan, > Terrible, isn't it? I have mixed feelings about it. There's free speech on the one hand, but on the other hand he's been out of control forever and is just a mean man hiding behind his notoriety and charity. Them's the breaks, and he retires a multi-millionaire. He'll land on his feet and do something else. Society is changing, and this is a reflection of that change. Young adults don't have to put up with the same crap I had to put up with, and that's a good thing. Kristyne McDaniel [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED]@shelbynet.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
