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Imus Returns
Today marks the return of radio veteran Don Imus to the airwaves.
Monday, December 3 marks the return of controversial radio host Don Imus. Imus was removed from the airwaves after making racially insensitive remarks about the Rutgers women's basketball team earlier this year.
One of the first groups calling for his resignation was the National Association of Black Journalists. During that time other organizations were pointing out that this was not the first time that Imus' comments left people hot under the collar and understandably incensed.
After an eight month departure, Imus is back in the proverbial saddle, promising a more diverse, higher standard of programming in his new show. Many are wasting no time in speaking out about his return, both for and against Imus.
The question today is whether or not this is just another example of the good old boys allowing one of their own back into the fold, or a true story of forgiveness and redemption.
Another question that also rises from this case concerns the hundreds of people that still may be hurt by Imus' remarks. What recourse do they have in protesting their outrage?
The fact that it hasn't been much time since Mr. Imus' departure and return makes one question what message this sends to future generations, and as a result I do not believe that Mr. Imus should return to radio so quickly.
To you, the sophisticated blogger, I ask: Are there certain mistakes in broadcasting in which you should receive a second chance? To that point, are there certain instances in which you should not be allowed a second chance, no matter how remorseful you are?
Only time will truly tell whether or not Mr. Imus' show will have the same type of impact it once had when it was simulcast on MSNBC and CBS. There's no doubt many will be tuning in to find.
I'm interested in what everyone else thinks about Mr. Imus' return. Is it only right to have someone who made a mistake get a second chance?