NPR Sacks an analyst over his comments…, it not football. it’s politics.
at what point do we stop censoring op-ed style journalist. I think his show rans it’s course just like Rick Sanchez on HLN/CNN .The risk that seems to be the common thread is the further away we think we are from media bias, the closer we get to sponsor driven NEWS. NPR should be looking out for it’s listeners,not for its corporate donors/sponsors.
Should we shut down all the news outlets/affiliates that re-ran the “tape” of Juan, and his statement because it’s not as offensive second and third hand. It’s safe to say that we’re all adults here, and know the statement was not offered in Malice as much as in example of how we as nation have been told to consider the “race” of a person is who we should fear and not terrorist extremist groups as a whole.
Should he have been fired No. Should He apologize?,If what he said is truly what he feels no. If was a lapse in judgement than a simple reiteration should’ve been fine.most listeners of NPR are educated enough to know that a pundit is usually offering their opinion and not of the station/affiliate broadcasting their show or segment.