USNews.com: Opinion: John Mashek: A Capital View: Yes, Blame Imus, but Spare Me Sharpton
Mr. Mashek makes the valid point here. Imus' comments were sexually degrading - he has a history of such comments as does his producer on his radio show. The radio is better off today than yesterday.
But why Imus? There are no other targets of opportunity?
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Welcome
We are here for a rational discussion on media and social behavior. One does not necessarily equate with the other. Both need examination these days.
Making racially insensitive remarks doesn't make one a racist. Making sexually insensitive remarks does not make one misogynistic. The patterns of behavior, however, can lead one to believe such things of another. The media, on the other hand, can lend a tender ear to the outrage of a group or prominent individual, and declare you one or the other without trial or treatment.
We call that "letting the market decide".
Making racially insensitive remarks doesn't make one a racist. Making sexually insensitive remarks does not make one misogynistic. The patterns of behavior, however, can lead one to believe such things of another. The media, on the other hand, can lend a tender ear to the outrage of a group or prominent individual, and declare you one or the other without trial or treatment.
We call that "letting the market decide".
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