FIRE IMUS NOW. NO MATTER WHAT THEY SAY, WHAT MATTERS IS WHAT WE SAY!sm
There have been a rash of incidents lately getting national attention, involving people like Ann Coulter, Michael Richards, and now Don Imus.
And what makes them especially notable is the fact that people are finally starting to call out those who in traffic in hate speech, the amount of discussion the most recent incident has triggered, and the persistence of talk as to what should be done about it.
The answer to that is self evident. We who object to hate speech have our OWN free speech to call for the dismissal those who abuse their free speech to spew words of hate, and in particular those who have been given the privilege of media prominence, only to use that opportunity to broadcast words of hate far and wide.
In the last 24 hours sponsors of Don Imus have been dropping like flies, MSNBC has cancelled his simulcast, he has been otherwise suspended for two weeks, and we say this should just be the beginning. It would be one thing if this were an isolated instance, but apparently Imus has a history of this type derogatory behavior and supporting others on his show who embrace it. Perhaps it is time that someone be made an example of, and perhaps Imus deserves it as much as anyone.
This form will submit your comments through the CBS Radio advertising department, the ONLY department there with an
internet input function, but perhaps the best target anyway, with the subject "Fire Imus permanently." Let them know contacting all their advertisers is next. For the truly outraged you might want to also personally call
Dana McClintock
Senior Vice President, CBS Communications Group
(212) 975-1077
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