The reality:
1. The FCC has never, and I mean never, defined what is considered obscene. Several air personalities have brought this up over the years, but the bottom line is that the FCC has never provided the ground rules.
2. Wrong is wrong for all. To argue that some people have a pass for certain types of behaviour because they have been afforded the right because of status, color, gender, etc, is inherently stupid.
3. For years, various groups have had to put up with double standards - be it women, homosexuals, minorities, etc...the list goes on and on.
4. Imus should be fired if he did in fact violate the policy and guidelines of his company as it relates to corporate behaviour. If it was spelled out, then fire him. If there is no such policy, then bullocks on them, Imus should keep his job. Remember, it is employment at will. The assumption that he was fired over a race issue is an oversimplification of the matter.
5. What have Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton done to further the cause of the black community over the past 20 years? As I recall, the last time any black leaders did anything of value for the black community were Dr. King and Malcolm X. I think someone needs to put Jesse and Al on notice.
When I hear comments that Imus' remarks have scarred me, I can't help but ask myself, how did you ever make it through school.
Sticks and stones people, sticks and stones.