Imus In The Mourning

I never listen to him, but the bits I hear have him making disparaging remarks about others' looks a lot. He might have some sort of body dysmorphic condition that leads him to believe that he's some kind of stud (he's got a hot wife, and he probably doesn't think that his money or fame have anything to do with that). However, the guy looks like a dried-up old mummy. How can he judge others' looks without considering his (hideous) own?

I cannot believe the audacity and ignorance of the responses posted here. There is no wonder the country is in the state it is. First, do some research before you make moronic comments about Sharpton and Jackson. They both are huge advocates against rap music that derogates women and the heritage of Black America. Secondly, Rutgers is comprised of mostly freshman and sophomores, which means they are still kids (18 & 19) being subjected to discrimination in the year 2007. That is simply pathetic! As a coach and a father I am appalled by his comments against young women who are trying to obtain an education and better themselves to be slapped in the face and be told you are still unworthy to society. How can I look my daughters and kids on my team in the eye and preach that college is the way to go, when whether they advance their education or not they are still viewed down upon with the same judgmental stereotypes.
Lastly, Sharpton is on the right path as far as sponsors are concerned. Look at Pepsi; they dropped Ludacris because of his lyrics. If his sponsors don"„¢t back off then there is truly a double standard in the form of hypocrisy in America.
imus should be FIRED!

I think both Gloria and Dave have missed the boat on this one. I think they have both been side tracked by their personal feeling about Rev. Sharpton. For the last two years he has been very active in going after black rappers and the offensive lyrics that have been a cornerstone in their music.

Don Imus and foul moth rappers aren"„¢t in the same ball park and aren"„¢t comparable in the sense that those rappers aren"„¢t played on the radio because of FCC rules on obscenities. Imus on the other hand is on our public air waves. His show host Presidential candidates and other who"„¢s who of our popular culture. The same can"„¢t be said about those foul mouth rapper.

This thing is not about us and them but what is right and what is wrong.

I think everyone is doing just what Imus wants. Giving him plenty of publicity. As someone said before, he is a shock jock. This is what they do. If his comments had been about white players nothing would have been said. I am sick of this, "You said a bad word" everytime someone directs something towards minoritys. What happened to freedom of speech.Maybe that is how Imus really feels; possible? Come on and grow up. Live in the real world. The whites had to a long time ago. Time everyone else does. Time to realize a lot of people actually have opinions that don't meet with your acceptance.

I'll have to agree, a two weeks is a fair punishment. If they fire him for the remark he made then somebody needs to get Howard Stren off the air also.
I do agree the remark was uncalled for,but enough is enough on the subject, let him say appologies and drop the subject. All those wanting him fired; from Rev. Sharpton on down,what happen to what the good book has taught you. To forgive,love thy brother,and turn the other cheek. I think they just wanted something to protest and fuss about and Mr. Imus unfortunately gave they something to stir things up about. They need to learn to pick and choose their battles. This is not one of them. Take care of the language that your fellow brothers the Rappers use before trying to correct ours. I've heard your own people of color use a lot worse language about their own kind.

It is easier for other people to say that. Besides, how can you say enough already! Who are you to say that? I believe he should be fired! He is known for saying very degraded things in the past. Also, some rappers lyrics are terrible but nappy head has never been used in the manner in rap music than it was with Don Imus! I do agree that Ho's or whores is not a correct way to refer to women. It doesn't matter who uses it, it's wrong. Nobody says enough already about Issues on white on white crime and/or Black on white crime! You cannot determine what enough is if you haven't been through it or it doesn't effect you!

The remarks made by Imus were completely out of line and as a professional should not be tolerated. You might expect remarks like that from someone with a 3rd grade education, he is suppose to be a professional. Look at the guy's track record; comments about New York Knicks, Governor Bill Richardson, Colin Powell, etc. Fire him quickly and decisively, we have enough trash on T.V today without his low class insults and comments.

What he said was not right for the radio...but I've heard a lot worse from people talking about a ball game and the players, and nothing racial or whatever was ment by it.
Everyone I know, including me, that goes to a ball game will make a lot of remarks about the players on the visiting team and I bet those girls do too.. They don't mean anything by it! It's really not personal...but they're not on the radio either.
I don't think you'll let me say what I think about Sharpton and Jackson here, so we'll leave it at that.
Fired for it? That's a joke. He's a shock jock and it looks like he did a good job!! He's got everybody mad and talking!!!

I can't find your poll, but yes, I believe that Imus should be fired. It's time to stop the hatred, disrespect, and downright bad manners being spewed from American airways. What are we showing to the rest of the world?

I feel that we as US citizens, have a lot more to worry about than what a radio personality has to say about a basketball team. Now, I wonder if the Rutgers had of lost the game would they have raised this controversy of Imus, small minute statement that was, in my opinion,little. Now, the question is, where did Imus learn, at his age, the words that he used in his little statement? Lets not wast time! We have children to raise and a country to run! Lets not live our lives waisting time on little things or statements- thankyou!!

Well said, gloria! Let's not tolerate a double standard, even though I personally find his remarks very deserving of his seemingly sincere apology. I'm glad to see some are trying to turn this unfortunate incident into some positive dialog for improving respect and tolerance.

what don imus said was not appropriate but enough already-2 weeks is fair-but i take issue with rev sharpton and jesse jackson-how about putting your money where your mouth is and clean up the lyrics to the rap music which use words like 'nappy' and much worse--what are you doing about that-what are you doing to educate your fellow brothers to act human and not like a pack of hoods-your very fast to come out and blast us - blast your own thank you!!!!

I agree with most posters who state this issue has gone too far. How many times have any one of us said or had actions that we later wish we could retract. The man has apologized repeatedly.
I remember a day when the simple phrase, "sticks and stones will break your bones, but words can never harm you!", would apply in this situation.

If the two major advocates for Mr. Imus firing would actually practice the instructions from the book the are supposed to be living by, they would do as instructed and TURN the other cheek.

With all the issues around this world today, isn't this trivial?

My main guestion is what happened to the LADY VOLS? There moment of glory has been clouded by this whole fiasco. Not once since this has hit the airways have I heard any mention of the LADY VOLS and their huge accomplishment of winning thier 7th national title.

Who's reallly scared from all of this crap?