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Vol. 71/No. 17      April 30, 2007

 
Letters
 
Firing of Don Imus
Thank you for the front page coverage on the Imus issue. Too often the “mainstream media” lightly covers a story like this then moves on to something more trivial. Thank you also for reporting that his remarks were sexist as well as racist—another point the “mainstream media” attempts to smooth over.

People not of an oppressed minority in this country need to understand that as long as oppression continues, words and phrases historically associated with that oppression cut like a knife. Especially when used by white males in a position of influence like Mr. Imus.

David Perry
Houston, Texas
 
 
Related articles:
‘We speak up for all women’
Widespread outrage forces firing of radio host over racist, sexist comments
 
 
 
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