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06 April 2007

Imus Is Getting Away With the 'Jigaboo' Comment

Was just working out, and saw CNN discuss the Don Imus story. They frustratingly neglected the ugliest part: that one of Imus's on-air toadies referred to the Rutgers players as 'jigaboos' and Don just chortles along. The AP does the same thing.

Instead, CNN simply lamented the fact that Don called the players 'nappy hos.' That, while obnoxious, isn't nearly as repulsive as the use of the j-word.

Watching them put the air of thoroughness over just half of the story is so aggravating. By underplaying what was actually most repulsive about the segment, the CNN broadcast played into all the most obvious complaints about political correctness. 'If Snoop Doog can say hos, why can't Don Imus?' Point, sir. Point.

Maybe CNN and AP just ignored the j-word because Imus himself didn't say it, but that's wrong. When folks hear the host laughing along with this awful crap, they know it's sanctioned. And answering for that should be part of Imus's impending self-flagellation.

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