What is worse than Imus' racial slur is the way the mainstream media has been covering for his hateful rhetoric. The argument about how "everyone has called someone a "ho" at one point", or how "we all have nappy hair in the morning" is a blatant disregard of the context and an obvious case of sidestepping the real issue. Numerous examples of black culture, rap lyrics and video's are used to subtly prove how the American black community degrades its own people. Of course this self-degenerating "hiphop" culture is worthy of condemnation, but does it justify that anybody of any race can come out and spew racial slurs against that particular group?
Imus' phrase was not an attempt at "being cool" or "acting hiphop". The slur in its entirety against an all-girls basketball team with majority black players was racially motivated. His sacking had nothing to do with morals or the fact that racism is wrong. Unfortunately for him, station sponsors started pulling out due to bad publicity that resulted in his demise. In the end, its money and not morals that determines most outcomes in today's world. However, Imus apologists need not worry as Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Ann Coulter, Bill O'Reilly and others will ensure that America's culture of hatred remains intact for years to come.
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