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Why is an apology enough?

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This entry was posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 11:43 AM and is filed under Current Events,Wtf.

I thought I would weigh in on the Don Imus fiasco.  First of all let me say, I am not surprised.  I have never been able to listen to more than 5 minutes of this man’s radio show, but from what I have heard, he has been known to make racial and derogatory comments in the past.

From what I initially heard, he referred to the Rutgers University Women’s Basketball team as “nappy-headed hos”.  This in itself is a terrible statement.  Not only was it semi-racist, it was discriminatory against women.  BUT this morning I heard the rest of his disgusting comments.  I can not believe he had the nerve to make reference School Daze.

After Imus described Tennessee's players (also a predominantly black team) as "cute," his producer, Bernard McGuirk, went on to call the matchup "the Jigaboos vs. the Wannabees." A lot of people are incensed over these remarks as well; however, the reference comes right out of Spike Lee's 1988 film "School Daze," which included the musical number "Straight and Nappy" performed by the Jigaboos & Wannabees Chorus (Valerie Ferrari).

Here’s my question.  Michael Richards threw around the N-word like it was nothing, apologized and things seemingly went back to “normal”.  Mel Gibson made racist remarks and too apologized… he’s still producing and directing movies.  Some argue that these men have paid the price for their comments because their careers are now over.  Are you serious?  Okay so maybe they go from making $20 million a year to $10 million.  Give me a break.  And now Don Imus, makes hurtful, racist and demeaning comments and too is apologizing.  Do we not see a pattern? 

What does an apology do for the Rutgers Women’s Basketball team?  Does that really make them feel better?  They were embarrassed and demeaned in front of a National audience.  I mean this man has a history of spewing racial slurs and such, and an apology is supposed to be sincere? 

Give me break.  Why has he not been fired? 

If anything, Imus used FCC regulated radio waves to spew his filth.  That’s a problem.  Government goods should not be used to help people like this to disseminate their hatred.  It’s disgusting and appalling.

My next problem is that these men think that they can simply talk to Jesse Jackson or Rev. Al Sharpton and make nice with black people.  Are you serious?  Why are Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton the spokesmen for the black race?  Why is society condoning this, therefore making it okay?

I’m so sick of people hiding behind the First Amendment in order to say whatever they want regardless of who they disrespect or hurt.  If Imus was  real man, he would quit.

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    • Monday, April 09, 2007 11:59 AM goldiilocs wrote:
      You know...I am not even surprised by this foolishness anymore. It hurts, but what hurts more is our brothers who treat us like this...but yeah. All we can do as black women is hold our head strong, continue to stride, and fuck dem hatas LOL.
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      1. Monday, April 09, 2007 12:07 PM The Bougie Broad wrote:
        Dear goldiilocs,

        Isn't it sad that comments like this no longer surprise or shock us?  That's the problem... we have all accepted these incidents as being normal.  But then again, it's like what can be done?  You can't stop people from thinking or saying racist things.

        *sigh*

        Thanks for stopping by again!

        .:The Bougie Broad:.
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        1. Monday, April 09, 2007 3:42 PM goldiilocs wrote:
          No problem

          It's extremely sad. Which is why in this life, here....we gotta treasure those things most special to us, you know? We can't let the 'bad' things suck all of our sweetness out. We can still enjoy the sunsets and long walks on the beach (lol)...And yes, Imus, and Snoop Dogg, and Bubba, and the rest of them misogynistic men will still continue to breathe the same air we do.
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    • Monday, April 09, 2007 1:30 PM Mom wrote:
      Share your disgusts my darlin d...here's a thought: If Imus gets fired, what does that do for the Rutger's team? And, you knows that he won't get fired as long as he's making $$$ for his network.
      So, what should we do about that?
      Not asking you for an answer- just a thought... enjoyed your commentary.
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      1. Monday, April 09, 2007 1:38 PM The Bougie Broad wrote:
        Dear Mom,

        Thanks for the comments.

        Well if Imus gets fired, the Rutgers team won't get anything... you are right.  BUT maybe this will send a clear message to others that this kind of intolerance wont' be tolerated.

        .:The Bougie Broad:.
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    • Monday, April 09, 2007 3:28 PM dotcom wrote:
      I can understand being upset at the "ho" reference. But them chicks REALLY had nappy hair? All of a sudden we get mad cuz whitey notices our hair texture? Negroes come on, you all get perms, presses and weaves just to look nice for these crackas and so he will continue cutting yalls paychecks. Now if youre more angry at the "Ho" comment, then thats merited... but lemme see you niggas start boycotting Lil Wayne, Jay Z and the rest of them contemporary minstrels for their misogynistic charges. Focus your efforts negroes, focus them! Dont let whiteys episodes, such as these, deter you from your ultimate goal...
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