http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspxDon Imus was all apologies when the fire was raining down on him for calling the Rutgers'  women's basketball team names. But he's not taking his firing sitting down, according to Fortune.com. They report that the DJ plans to sue CBS radio for theen-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#179491Wed, 02 May 2007 20:13:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:179491Kathleen, KentuckyImus never should have been fired in the first place. He is a shock jock and was doing his job. I don't understand why everybody is so afraid of Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, two men who have had nothing to do since April 4, 1968. And personally, I am sick of listening to people apologize for everything they say. Unless someone is my friend, I don't expect an apology if they say something publicly that hurts my feelings. People need to get over it an move on. And don't worry, Imus will be back on satellite radio, just like Howard Stern is. At least there he can say what he wants without worrying about being fired.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#179634Wed, 02 May 2007 21:22:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:179634KateI support Imus' firing. But not for saying what he did. Companies stopped advertising on his show, and when a show like that doesn't make money, it's not good business to keep him around.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#179702Wed, 02 May 2007 22:07:11 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:179702Nancy HerringI see this as double standards. No one should say any comment about another, but the rappers sure do use the "language". But all you hear from Rev Sharpton and Jackson is oh we will talk to them about it. Come on what is good for the goose is good for the ganderhttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#179954Thu, 03 May 2007 01:24:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:179954paul janes, greenwich ctDon Imus made a incredibly insensitive remark, and apologized over and over. The Rutgers womens BBall team excepted his apology and that should have been it. Imus could have done alot more good for these types of causes if he was still on the air. For NBC and CBS to buckle under the pressure of one of America's biggest racist's Al Sharpton is a disgrace. As a GE stockholder MSNBC should do all of us a favor and just have a blank screen from 6 to 9am. The Susan whatever show is beyond pitiful. Wake Up.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#179961Thu, 03 May 2007 01:29:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:179961PJDon Imus..call Sharpton and Thank him for your early retirement, all bad comes good and this is what should happen. I hope that you win this and don't look back..you are a good person. PJhttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#179971Thu, 03 May 2007 01:35:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:179971Mary, Wichita, Ks.Since Imus is off the air, there is nothing on radio or TV worth tuning in to. I hope he wins his lawsuit and laughs in their faces! CBS radio is a joke and MSNBC is not worth watching anymore...http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#179984Thu, 03 May 2007 01:40:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:179984Dave Musick, Dayton, OhioIMUS- Sue the Hell out of those spineless bastards at CBS. This is still the United States of America and you can say any damn thing you want to. I may not agree with what you said but would fight to the death, as a lot of other Men and Women have done, to give you the right to say it.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#179985Thu, 03 May 2007 01:41:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:179985Joe Walrath, Gainesville, MissouriImus was fired because he was white not for what he said if Sharpton,Jackson, or Snoop Dog say it it is O.K. but if your a white man look out it will be racism. Sue the hell out of them Imus they deserve it.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#179996Thu, 03 May 2007 01:46:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:179996karen jonesImus should not have been fired. Just another example of double standard! Bye Al Roker...CBS...MSNBC The FOOD Channel...yah that too Roker is on it. I sure am glad I don't watch much TV. I just watch commercials on these channels so I know what not to buy. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180009Thu, 03 May 2007 02:00:11 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180009thomas matt 640 s ave g4 secane pa 19018i need my imus it seems like i have fallen into a news warp i have to filter out one hour of news for ten mins of news and no jokes of any kind i am quickly am becoming a dullard clonehttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180012Thu, 03 May 2007 02:03:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180012Donna Hargrove, Jackson, TNI hope CBS Radio & MSNBC both go flat broke because they were stupid enough to cave in to Al Sharpton & Jesse Jackson. Imus made a remark that offended some people; he apologized and was suspended...that should have been enough. Chris Rock offends me every time he calls Caucasians "dumb crackers' but we have no voice. Sue the heck out of 'em, Imus and please come back soon...stronger than ever!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180016Thu, 03 May 2007 02:05:17 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180016Fran Houston, TXMSNBC's trying to replace IMUS and it's not working....hello!!!! THe first guy was bad until I saw Steph...I knew she wasn't going to make the week. Who is making the decisions over there? I pray that Imus goes back to TV because there is NOTHING on to watch!!!!! I will but or do whatever when he comes back!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180026Thu, 03 May 2007 02:13:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180026Mark, Dunkirk, NYIt has been a couple weeks and I don't see any reports from Sharpton or Jackson on how much they accomplished in terms of cleaning up rap, but they may have been sidetracked by another crusade. In any case Imus was wrong, he apolgized to the team, remember them the ones that were hurt, and they were classy enough to accept it and move on, imagine that. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180032Thu, 03 May 2007 02:20:37 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180032Jim, Lee's Summit, MOThis is now equal justice for an injustice. I really think that when all the people like Howard Kurtz and others are talking about Imus and his desire for money. Why doesn't CNN and others recognize the fact that Howard Kurtz and others were regulars on the Imus show and they self-promoted their careers on the Imus show...all the time knowing that the program was a shock and joking program. Way too serious about taking a sentence out of context.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180034Thu, 03 May 2007 02:22:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180034Helen, Great Falls, VirginiaDon should absolutely file a lawsuit here. What ever happened to freedom of speech in this country?http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180036Thu, 03 May 2007 02:23:31 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180036Jane Anderson, St. Paul, MNWhy were Imus' coments reacted to so drastically? Where were Jackson and Sharpton when the black woman accused those white boys of rape at Duke? There is a problem but when certain persons only react to the black being victims then it is reverses racist!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180045Thu, 03 May 2007 02:29:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180045William C. Weaver, Louisville, KYPay him, only make it the same as if he were on the air, and could not work for anyone else. In this way all justice is served; intergrity preserved. WCWhttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180046Thu, 03 May 2007 02:29:26 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180046Keith Webb, Fullerton, CAI agree with the Imus suit if he decides to go for it. I think the comment was in bad taste but certainly not a comment to destroy his life and that of his broadcast crew. Don Imus did more good and charity work than 99.9% of the public and certainly more than those whose brought him down. I quit watching MSNBC since they fired Imus. If the powers to be think Sharpton is more relevant than the Rutgers team apology then they should pay the price in cash as well as lost audience.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180048Thu, 03 May 2007 02:31:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180048Lou, Vincennes InWay to go Imus sue the spineless jerks. Maybe that useless, thoughtless Steve Capus is first to be fired. As for Sharpton, Jackson shame on you too. Double standards to you both. MSNBC and CBS you gave the only person who cared for anyone and everyone the boot. The dead beats you have tried since Don Imus has left are bottom of the barrel. I agree with an earlier quote just leave the time slot from 6:00 am until 9:00 am empty the viewing and air time would be more enjoyable. HERE IS A BETTER IDEA. Try apoligizing to Imus and maybe he might consider bailing your pathetic posteriors out of limbo.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180052Thu, 03 May 2007 02:32:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180052alanImus was fired because the show's sponsors pulled their advertising. It's always about the money folks. Sharpton and Jackson don't have to worry about justifying their jobs by bringing in revenue for an employer.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180061Thu, 03 May 2007 02:39:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180061Mark RoganThe Stephanie Miller show? How's that working out for you? She even has a Bernie look alike and a Rob Bartlett look alike. I could get more laughs by farting in church. Good job. 3 hours of why Bush is stupid. Unique and entertaining. At least we can be sure she won't insult anything but our intelligence.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180084Thu, 03 May 2007 03:03:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180084SRB, Central MaineThis should never come to this. The loss of advertisers would have been temporary at the worst. The majors may have stepped down but by now somebody would have stepped in and at least made up a portion of what was being made. What do either MSNBC or CBS have to replace Imus advertising at this point ahhhh maybe 5% I'm guessing. It's time we grow a set and stand up against the racial card that is played. If you don't like what is said, tune in elswhere. That's the American way. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180088Thu, 03 May 2007 03:07:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180088John Black, Battle Creek, MiI-Man vs. cowardly CBS suits? He's not happy till they're not happy. IMUS RULES!!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180090Thu, 03 May 2007 03:08:53 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180090Meg March, Wallingford, CTI can't wait for this lawsuit! CBS will look even more stupid than they do now. Firing Imus was an idiot's idea. Yes, he was insensitive, but apology accepted and let's move on. People forget that this is a man who lives redemption one day at a time. It's time for America to have an open dialogue about the general disrespect that has crept into all facets of life, and the double standard that exists in certain areas of entertainment. Imus is just the guy to do it with candor and honesty. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180112Thu, 03 May 2007 03:21:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180112Paddy, Little Rock, ARCBS/MSNBC expected Imus to be controversial when they renewed his contract this year. They got no surprises as he has not changed his tactics lately. With Imus, I got more current, clear,news & current affairs in the mornings than I did the rest of the day. I do not support his firing and furthermore I no longer watch MSNBC as there is absolutely nothing on. It is a joke! Who is this Jennifer? Quit being afraid of Jessie Jackson & Al Sharpton.. they only want another way to further themselves.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180113Thu, 03 May 2007 03:21:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180113Betty Goodman, Sikeston, Mo.I Miss Imus in the Morning, There is nothing to watch in the Mornings now, all the other News Programs are boring and have no class. Imus's Show did more good than bad things, He is more than just a Radio Host he was very sensitive to people in need and tried to help with raising money for different charities. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson are useless and contribute nothing to Society.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180117Thu, 03 May 2007 03:25:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180117JD, San Francisco, CAI'm very happy that Imus is suing CBS. What gutless wonders! Imus was the best thing on morning radio or TV. After recommending MSNBC to others for years, I haven't watched it at all since Imus was dropped and have urged others to stop watching that cowardly cable network.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180172Thu, 03 May 2007 04:37:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180172Paul, Norwalk, CTIMUS made a mistake and apologized. He is not a racist, becasue NO ONE and NO GROUP was safe from being poked fun at, ridicule, or of being the butt of a joke. He has turned a lot of things around (including himself) and he would have opened up a debate/discussion on racism that would have been heard by many. With all his nonsense, he sure has opened up discussions and put the sdpot light on important issues and raised money for worthwhile causes. Wouldn't his dialogue on racism have been refreshing... Or would we rather have a mean spiritied discussion led by Jesse and Al who are one-sided, racist, and NEVER apologize for the misery they cause with their ongoing hate mongering.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180201Thu, 03 May 2007 05:48:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180201RodmanI am a very conservative male in my 50's that looked forward to the Imus show every morning. I did not care that Imus leaned to the left because his entire production was outstanding. We all knew that he was an entertainer and that he abused everyone equally. If Imus was really a racist why did he put Harold Ford, Jr. on his shoulders and nearly make him the first black Senator in Tennessee since reconstruction. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180215Thu, 03 May 2007 06:22:39 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180215Patricia Plenk Reno, NevadaMr. Paul James, of Greenwich CT has the correct view of the Don Imus' firing. It was an insensitive remark but that is what made the network profitable. I do not believe that Imus' joke reflected his true feelings. It was laughter they were reaching for with that comment. Feeding off one to the other, as they have always done. I believe Imus to be a feeling person from the inside out. This situation had nothing to do with Sharpton or Jackson. However, if they see a small puff of smoke they have the ability to fan it until there is a blaze so large it cannot be contained. I believe if they are indeed Godly men, they would do Gods work (God does not cause problems, not mettlesome, instead is a forgiving and loving God) these two men ought to walk, talk and live the words of Jesus. It bothers me that if a black man had commented about white women in a derogatory way not a single thing would have happened to him. What about the familiar joke "she dances like a white girl". White people do not stick together like the Sharpton's and Jackson's of the world. That is sad. Where is the justification in all of this. Does CBS and NBC not understand what this is going to do regarding "free speech". Now the door is open and there is a lot more of this that will happen again and again. NO MORE FREE SPEECH…………. Imus’ image is that of a tough acting person but that is just a persona. His apology should have been enough. At least he was a big enough man to say he was wrong and he was sorry for his comments. If the Rutgers team accepted his apology it should have been over. Prayerfully Imus will have a new and more supportive venue to continue his good works and entertainment for those of us who appreciated his and all the staff members humor. Where is the support for Imus? Will his followers be brave and support and follow him. I would follow him anyplace before I would Sharpton. What about you??????????????????????????????????????????????? Maybe just maybe the next time Sharpton opens his mouth and gets involved in a situation that is not his own, perhaps there will be another mouth as big as his that will take issue with Sharpton. GOD BLESS THE IMUS FAMILY......we are waiting in the wings for you and your staff to be front and center of a new and upcoming project which will again entertain those who understand the difference in a joke and out right disrespectfulness to women. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180219Thu, 03 May 2007 06:40:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180219Brenda HunterImus was fired because he personally attacked an identifiable, very specific target--not because he was talking about "hos" in general. I can't think of anyone, except for self-employed artists, who can say and do whatever while at work. Although rappers use the same type of language, and I do not condone (nor listen to it), it does not excuse Imus. Those rappers are created by and create the black community. They are often involved in intimate relationships with black women. What many are pointing out is that black male/female relationships are in trouble. It is not a problem that Imus can solve nor know nothing about.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180275Thu, 03 May 2007 11:14:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180275John, Honolulu, HIImus is in a position of power. A position he abused by smearing the reputations of a group of innocent young women. He realized his mistake and apologized, that should have been the end of it. Then 2 of the biggest racists in the country, and a corrupt media giant got involved. They did something that should be considered illegal in our "free speech" country, they tried to "silence" someone. Sue the hell out of them.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180286Thu, 03 May 2007 11:34:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180286veh, metro detroit michiganLeonard Pitts wrote an excellent column about this. His premise is that if you wanted to call Oprah or Condi "nappy..." that would have been far more tolerable than describing young college girls in this way, as the standard is different for public figures than for private citizens. Imus was a bully in this case, not just "irreverent". That is the line that was crossed. I would assume that CBS has scads of lawyers that vetted the firing and contract language before they dismissed him. If they missed the "irreverent" clause, the lawyers should be fired too! He can say whatever he wants and exercise his right to free speech, but he has no Constitutional right to be paid for these things. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180291Thu, 03 May 2007 11:41:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180291Mister Snitch, Hoboken, New Jersey"Imus never should have been fired in the first place. He is a shock jock and was doing his job. " Could not have said it better.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180295Thu, 03 May 2007 11:53:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180295Judy Stevenson, West Palm Beach, Fl. It is a shame, Don Imus is an entertainer, he is not a racist. He said he was sorry he made the remarks and apologized to the people he offended and they accepted his appology. I will dearly miss listening and watching Imus. I will not intentionllay watch or listen to cbs or nbc.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180307Thu, 03 May 2007 12:08:53 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180307Manrico Troncelliti I hope Imus sues them for everything they are worth. How awful must MSNBC be now? The network is largely now banned from my household. Nevertheless, I actually tried to watch some of the Stephanie Miller Show. I couldn't watch it for more than 5 minutes! Truly awful television and radio. Not funny not interesting and certainly not entertaining. NBC and CBS folded like a couple of cheap suits in the face of the extortionists Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton. Oh and by the way, if their constituency is in fact poor, then their followers don't buy products anyway. So who cares what they think? Bring back Imus!!! Bring back Bernard!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180309Thu, 03 May 2007 12:12:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180309MHW, Rockville, MDIMUS was, and probably still is, a troubled fellow confronting some personal demons. It would be best for him to be off the air for a few years. I have also been informed by people who worked for him that, as he became more successful he became more arrogant, more tempermental, more insensitive with his staff. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180312Thu, 03 May 2007 12:15:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180312Alex Bensky, DetroitI think Imus is a loudmouthed jerk. So I didn't listen to him but if other people want to, that's their problem. The saddest thing about this is the culture of victimhood displayed by the Rutgers team. They worked hard and won a national championship, and a stupid remark from a clod reduces them to quivering tears, a response encouraged by Sharpton and Jackson. "Screw you, Imus, we're the champs and what have you won lately?" should have been their response.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180341Thu, 03 May 2007 12:54:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180341Dave S.Good. I hope he gets every penny and then some.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180389Thu, 03 May 2007 13:30:01 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180389Tonja Roberson, Indianapolis, Indiana,I turned on MSNBC this past Monday 7am hour to see if it could possibly be any worse than last week with the guy from Philadelphia,it was actually worse,and unbelievably within a few minutes the host Stephanie Miller used the word "Ho" in calling her own mother "an adulterous Ho". A little later when I turned it back on I caught her disrespecting the Bush twins by saying they are wearing hello kitty t shirts and flip flops when they find them passed out on the White House lawn the next day. Humm....the word Ho and being disrespectful to intelligent, college educated young women, if MSNBC was so offended by Imus then Stephanie Miller should have been yanked off the air that morning. Haven't heard anyone mention her comments.Did anyone else catch her comments? Shows Imus wasn't fired by his words but by giving an opening to Al Sharpton to stir up the troops, Imus was too rich and too powerful, and spoke the truth so the Sharpton bunch had to get him off the air.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180417Thu, 03 May 2007 13:45:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180417Joseph Dirks, Brooklyn, New YorkImus was fired because certain person(s) running for president wanted him off the air. The strings were being pulled by powerful people behind the scenes and MSNBC and CBS were either in on the concept or they ineptly allowed themselves to be manipulated. I hope Imus enjoys his 40 million.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180438Thu, 03 May 2007 13:59:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180438Bonnie, Sarasota, FLI miss Imus in the morning and look forward to having him return. The testing of other morning hosts on MSNBC has not come close to the intimate interviews, knowledge gained and fun of Imus. This experiencve will make him a better person, I believe he can be enjoyable without the harshness. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180489Thu, 03 May 2007 14:30:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180489erin geyelinIMUS was the best and the ONLY thing worth watching on TV. His firing is a sham. Jackson and Sharpton are bigots. I'd love to see them apologise to the Duke LaCrosse players whose lives were ruined by their grandstanding in the trumped up alleged rape case. The day 50 Cent is taken off air by CBS and other radio stations cannot come soon enough. But it never will because 50 Cent generates revenue. How does black America feel about his degenerate lyrics?? HYPOCRICY!!!!!! IMUS.....I am your biggest fan...what a loss to the planet to have your voice silenced. Erinhttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180502Thu, 03 May 2007 14:36:30 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180502William A. KellyWith Imus off there air there is a real void that cannot be filled. His satire at times was brillant the positive things his show did for vetrans was terrific can the spinlest ex @ CBS & NBC do the same i don't think so. Imus we miss you. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180514Thu, 03 May 2007 14:42:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180514Quincy, Chicago, IllinoisRegardless of your opinion of Jackson or Sharpton they have been taking rappers to task for years about the use of derogatory language and behavior. It just never gets media attention outside of the African American community. Truth be told almost all recording media is owned outside of this community and he who holds the money has the power and controls the message. Many rappers with positive approaches don't get the notoriety and air play that the gangsta rappers get (Common is a shinig example of this). When Jesse or Al don't get involved in a issue they are ostricized, when they do they are ostricized. If your perception of what campaigns that Jesse and Al are involved in leads you to believe they are racist, then I would encourage you to research all of what they do and rethink your opinion. Apply the same logic to them as you ascribe Imus. Although Imus had a history of inflammatory comments, his supporters encourage us to look at his entire career. I would encourage critics of these activists to review the total sum of thier work before passing judgement and applying labels to them. African Americans for years have fought against use of the language in hip hop. The generations today have changed the meaning of these hateful words and made them okay because thier use have become commonplace. Conservatives constantly complain about the liberal media and how one sided it is. Media just does not mean TV. If record executives only market the negative and since entertainment dictates what is acceptable in society then it is reasonable to assume that the media is the blame for the acceptance of the deragatory terms. The media controls the access to the differences of opinion. Just a thought! http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180594Thu, 03 May 2007 15:22:47 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180594Frank, Raleigh, NCSCORE Al Sharpton & Jesse Jackson: 1 10,000,000 Imus fans for 30 years: 0 It would have been nice if CBS and MSNBC execs thought that listening to their customers was as important as listening to two whining opportunists. The Rutgers basketball team showed total class in accepting Imus's apology. The network execs showed total lameness in pulling one of their best shows because Sharpton and Jackson saw a chance for network face time and trumped up outrage. I looked forward to Imus's show every morning and haven't listened to the stations who dropped him like a hot potato since. Or bought products from any of the advertisers who ignored all the good he has done over the years. They forgot about me, their customer and listener. I won't forget what they did. It was also very disappointing how few of Imus's guests came to his defense. I applaud Bill Maher, James Carville, Joe Scarborough, and Pat Buchanan for keeping things in perspective. Shame on the many others who were so quick to use Imus's show to promote their own books and careers over the years, but were hiding in the closet when he needed you. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180733Thu, 03 May 2007 16:45:47 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180733childers, gulf shores alabamaThe firing is so stupid. Why don't the blondes rise up and sue everybody for all of the colorful jokes and comments said out them. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180739Thu, 03 May 2007 16:55:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180739Ray, Allentown PASo let's condense the Imus fan's/conservative white males arguments for the sake of brevity... Al Sharpton/Jesse Jackson! Rappers! Freedom of speech (for white guys)! Also, in other news, two wrongs apparently DO make a right and apples are identical to oranges. Funny how Jim Zumbo had the heavens fall on him with nary a peep (for the most part) conservatives when he slurred a subset of gun owners, even after he begged forgiveness; Imus utters a slur against a specific bunch of young women (not say, a misogenistic, yet generic slur a la average MTV rapper) and he was just joking, and his bosses were cowards, and it's the pivotal Free Speech moment of our time. Hypocrites.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180803Thu, 03 May 2007 17:32:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180803PattyAnn, Newark,NYMSNBC TV is a vast wasteland without the I-MAN. Can't watch it, won't watch it. Until Imus is back, sign me Lost in the morninghttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180811Thu, 03 May 2007 17:34:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180811Jean, Melbourne, FloridaWhat's happened to the 45 people employed by Mr. Imus?Did MSNBC find jobs for those unemployed by his firing? We are hoping the lawsuit wins and teaches a lesson to the media. The contract you sign is binding!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180812Thu, 03 May 2007 17:34:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180812Lee Haygood,Ramah, NMPredjudice cannot see the things that are because it is always looking for things that aren't. Imus needs to be back on MSNBC, it was the only really great format they had. You,NBC & CBS, have lost many listeners.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180826Thu, 03 May 2007 17:42:06 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180826Tom, Myrtle Beach, SC Don Imus pissed me off on more than one morning but I kept watching because he never pulled punches with anyone he had in his sights. Don Imus put his money where his mouth was. I can't point to a single person in the media who has done even 1/2 of what Don and his wife have contributed to this country both financially and in pushing issues that REALLY MATTER. I can't wait till he is back on the air. MSNBC is spineless but now they will pay with the collapse of their entire network. Don Imus was the only thing worth watching on that network.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180827Thu, 03 May 2007 17:42:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180827Barb, Providence ,RI (home of Buddy Cianci)Imus was wronged. He made the equivalent of a minor traffic violation and was given the death penalty. I quit watching MSNBC the day he was no longer on. I listen to NPR but no longer start the day with a laugfh or hear a controversial interview. Sue the pants off of CBS and get back on the airways! The quicker the better!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180969Thu, 03 May 2007 19:00:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180969ljRucker, Ft.WaltonBeach,FlImus brutally attacked all his sportcasters personally giving no respect to them,& same way with the show's working ladies.He was too arragont & cruel unnecessarily continually to so many.He was two-faced about most guests. It was not funny to see/hear such meaness to so many. He bragged about his money so why does he need more. His sponsors waited too long to dump him & his vulgarity. MSNBC has unclean hands too. It does not take filthy language to be funny commedians & to have a hard hitting show.Loss of money may help to redeem all the Imus'that are so mean to others & think its funny. Hopefully, we ALL must rise above the the Rev.Jackson & Sharptons'biased thinking & ways and IGNORE THEM. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#180975Thu, 03 May 2007 19:03:23 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:180975Stockton Shepperton 2040 cranston ST Cranston, RIDid Jesse Jackson apologise for calling NY,NY Hymie Town when he was running for president?http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#181046Thu, 03 May 2007 19:54:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181046Mitch Marder, Cranbury, NJSumner Redstone (head of CBS corporation, owner of CBS Radio) must be a happy man today. Maybe when he said that Les Moonves (the president of CBS Radio) would do the right thing about Imus, he meant that Moonves would have a spine and stand behind Imus and protect CBS stockholders. I truly miss Imus and I've listened to him for over 30 years. The example he's shown us through the years -- from his overcoming his personal demons to his transformation to an interviewer who gets politicians to actually answer questions to his sincere apologies to the Rutgers basketball team is the most public illustration of being a stand-up person -- take full responsibility for your actions and make amends to those you've harmed. Too bad for us, the executives at CBS learned nothing from Imus.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#181091Thu, 03 May 2007 20:31:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181091Sandi Davidson Holmes Beach, FloridaTake them down I Man, I spent over 20 years in Radio and TV in sales and management, and we know the Suits over react when ever they can it makes them look like they are doing their job. Seems like the big guys forgot who really are their customers, advertisers don't go away for long when there is a buying audince. I know you will come back bigger than ever. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#181111Thu, 03 May 2007 20:46:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181111Mary, Southern VTBring back Imus!!! I hate my drive to work now. I went out and bought XM so hopefully Imus will go there. I'm a bleeding heart liberal Hillary supporter, often didn't agree with Imus but thought he was often funny and thought provoking, and he had great guests who spoke to him in ways they don't speak on other news shows. Imus dissed everyone; still he went over the line this time, but he knew it and APOLOGIZED to everyone and everybody, including the team, who accepted his apology. This was a basically good guy who made a mistake. He does all sorts of great things for kids. Whatever spineless executive who made the decision to fire him didn't look beyond their nose. This took race relations back to OJ. What about forgiveness? http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#181125Thu, 03 May 2007 21:00:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181125EdThis is not a Free Speech issue folks. The company had the right to fire him, they are not the government. Had the government said to fire him, different story. Think about it, at your job, if you say something management does not like, you can be fired. The show was not going to be profitable since the advertiser left. It is simply a matter of economics. Yes, the outcry made them do it, no doubt, but the goverment did not censor him. His company fired him because he was not going to be able to make them money, which was his job basicallyhttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#181182Thu, 03 May 2007 21:54:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181182William A. Hughes Shawnee,KsWhat Don Imus said was a "figure of speech", not a deeply held belief.Just remember who plays the "I Have A Dream Speech" on Martin Luther Kings birthday.Just remember who helps kids with cancer,and many other causes. Don Imus is a good man and a decent human being.Can't we remember him for that.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#181223Thu, 03 May 2007 22:37:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181223Sandi Davidson Holmes Beach, FloridaTake them down I Man, I spent over 20 years in Radio and TV in sales and management, and we know the Suits over react when ever they can it makes them look like they are doing their job. Seems like the big guys forgot who really are their customers, advertisers don't go away for long when there is a buying audince. I know you will come back bigger than ever. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#181503Fri, 04 May 2007 01:01:21 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181503Barry BevanImus had not only one of the best news programs in America, but was also very entertaining. Firing him for his inappropriate remarks, was a very radical response by network execs. Imus crawled in the mud to appease Al Sharpton who has done more to erode race relations then anyone in history. Imus had command of a significant platform and opportunity to be the spokesman for improving race relations, as he has done with many other important social issues. Unfortunately he was silenced by MSNBC & CBS execs that did not have the ability to see the positive aspects of a national dialog on race relations. The talented young ladies of the Rutgers basketball team had their say and determined it to be appropriate to accept Imus's apology. Since the Imus firing fury died out after one week and is now forgotten, are the Rev. Jackson, you know, the one with the illegitimate child, or Al Sharpton, videotaped by the FBI agents making a cocaine deal, working to lift black America? Or are they making a big living from the predicament of the less privileged of our country that continue to struggle for equality. It's time for our black brothers and sisters to seek leaders that have credibility with all Americans. Did Imus do wrong? Of course he did. As a long time follower, I know that he is a very good person that has been a victim of corporate America's obsession to be politically correct, even if it offends the majority.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#181550Fri, 04 May 2007 01:11:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181550Billy Beck -- Dryden, New YorkEd is right: there is no free speech issue in any of this. That's that. I watched Imus every morning that I could (when I wasn't traveling) for ten years, on MSNBC. I think he's about half a moron. He was the best interviewer and no smiley-faced nonsense thing going in that end of the show-biz spectrum, by far, and now it's just gray every morning. CBS & MSNBC: youse guise are fools. Historic. If the details of the contract are as initially buzzed about, and there's a real case, then I hope Imus skins you alive.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#181778Fri, 04 May 2007 02:02:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181778bobby mcghee charlevoix mi.we have not wached MSNBC. since you fired don i. we are very disapointed in whay they handeld his blunder. cowtowing to hypocrits like rev. sharpton and jackson has shone MSNBCs true colors. I hope i am called to be on jury for his rightfull lawsuit.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#181954Fri, 04 May 2007 03:34:31 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:181954Miles, Raleigh, NCI had listend to Imus regularly for about 10 years. On many occasions over that time I wondered how those on the show (not just Imus) got away with some of the things said. I guess I may now have the answer - Imus' contract apparently required it. And, if that's the case, Imus should sue the hell out of CBS. He'll probably use a portion of the payout for charitable purposes any way. Radio has lost, for the present, one of its best entertainers (afterall, who else besides Imus would have the guts to ask then 2004 presidential candidate John Edwards, "what's that thing on your lip?") as well as true example of someone willing to face their own issues and accept personal responsibility for their past and present actions whether it be urinating in a phone booth or offending someone. CBS' firing of Imus did nothing to redress the alleged issue (racism). His firing does not "take back" the comments - Imus' apology to those offended is/was the only thing that could come close to doing that. For that matter, it's entirely possible the women of the Rutgers basketball team would never have even known about the comment and would have felt no ill effects whatsoever had it not been for the opportunistic actions of Mssrs Sharpton and Jackson. I have a sneaky feeling the young ladies don't fit the Imus in the Morning audience demographic. Nice job Reverends. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#182090Fri, 04 May 2007 05:32:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182090Chip WilsonFor all those claiming that Imus was fired because advertizers pulled their spots- do you really think that's what his contract said? And when did advertizers, who make billions by pimping products you don't need, become shining examples of morality? Sheesh. These multinational corporations have spines like wet noodles and they folded because they think the tide only goes one way. They didn't realize that millions of fans would be upset long after the villagers with pitchforks had gone after another target. I wasn't planning on buying a Chevy but I sure as heck won't be buying any P&G products, Bigelow tea, or anything at Staples. I'm still mad and now I'm looking at labels! Imus was the best thing on morning TV and radio. Everyone else is a partisan hack or a cue card reading clone. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#182203Fri, 04 May 2007 11:53:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182203Devin, Albuquerque, NMCBS deserved to get sued, they fired Imus without any justification what-so-ever. CBS explicitly wanted Imus to engage in the kind of radio he engaged in, but when the heat got turned up, weak kneed Leslie Moonves tucked his tail between his legs and fired Imus. Cbs can't have it both ways. CBS has tried the same crap with Howard Stern and Stern sent Moonves home crying...Imus will do the same, and he will pocket 40 million to boot.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#182209Fri, 04 May 2007 12:08:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182209Rick D, Manchester, MEHey I have an idea; since you've tried every other loser and blowhard to replace Imus why not give Al Sharfton a shot? All one has to do to know that Imus is anything but a racist is just listen to his show. Sharfton is a bigger racist and done more to harm racial relations in this country than Don Imus ever will. Nice call on losing the best morning host and one of the best interviews in history. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#182214Fri, 04 May 2007 12:22:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182214Julie Williams, Richmond, INWonder what Imus' former guest Sug Knight thinks of all this. Anyone who has watched the Iman knows he should have never been fired. I hope Imus knows that he has millions of listeners behind him. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#182281Fri, 04 May 2007 13:31:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182281Ann R., Indianapolis, IndianaI bet all the White Supremists gave a big sigh of relief when the Al Sharpton gang got MSNBC to decide to not bring Imus back, IMAGINE if after a suspension Imus came back all the good he could have done regarding racial tensions. The first thing he probably would have done was to have the Rutgers girls on for a week or so to have an in depth conversation, then all the others who he could have addressed this with, in his thoughtful and insightful way of interviewing,the educating and understanding by both Imus and the rest of us that could have come about with this rare chance is undeniable. But then, MSNBC doesn't care about that, they were just scared of Sharpton and Jackson. The one person who actually made some sense was a black writer named Jason Whitlock from Kansas City I believe, who said Imus should not have been fired as blacks keep doing it to themselves, that a powerful white man should not be able to make those girls feel less of themselves. He also called Sharpton and Jackson "professional pick pockets". Too bad the majority of the black community can't see the reality as Jason Whitlock does, that is why I said White Supremists are relieved there won't be any in depth conversations on this, it makes their job easier!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#182282Fri, 04 May 2007 13:33:11 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182282Carol RII here Imus may be back on Radio sometime in Sept. I can't wait. There is nothing on the radio in the morning worth listening to. I guess the sponsors think advertizing on a radio that no one is listening to is better than advertizing with Imus. I bet they are kicking themselves now.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#182347Fri, 04 May 2007 14:24:32 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182347david rosenblumAs far as I can tell, here is what has happened since this incident began: 1. The Rutger's players have not been scarred for life. 2. Sharpton and Jackson have disappeared into whatever mousehole they usually disappear. 3. Al Roker's smile can no longer hide his racial bias. 4. I cannot watch Imus in the morning. Free speech occurs when all parties are allowed to speak. To silence one party because they offend another (or others) is not an exercise in free speech; it is the implementation of an insidious censorship not-so-cleverly disguised as free speech. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#182385Fri, 04 May 2007 14:48:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182385Dave, Dayton, Oh.MSNBC & CBS - I can't believe you've allowed just a few! of the “Cry Baby Citizens” in these United States of America, to put a price tag on My/Our Freedom of choice. They had the right of choice to turn The I-man off if they didn’t like what he said. Now that he’s gone I/We no longer have a right of choice. That’s just not fair to the rest of us “the silent majority”. You should be ashamed to even call yourselves Americans, One of the Caretakers of our right of free choice. The right to hear someone with a different point of view. By firing IMUS you have allowed those that don’t believe in Freedom, to yet further erode our American way of life. You guy’s hired him because he makes radical, tasteless comments to get people stirred up and now your going to fire him for doing the very thing you hired him to do, Where’s your backbone. Now…..my choice, and anyone else I can convince, is to no longer support you and/or your sponsors. Sincerely Past Patron http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#182450Fri, 04 May 2007 15:29:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182450ShaniaI listened to and watched Don Imus for a few years and then had the opportunity to meet him when he came to town for an appearance. He was totally arrogant and had a "holier than thou" attitude. Maybe this firing and the lack of his "friends" standing behind him will show him he's not all he thinks he is!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#182572Fri, 04 May 2007 16:44:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182572Dick, Penacook, NHI hope Imus goes through with his lawsuit and I hope he wins BIG TIME!!! When he is through with CBS and MSNBC, I would love to see him go after Sharpton & Jackson - these two are the biggest racist/biggots in the entire country - probably the world! Imus should never have been fired. I agree that maybe his comments were in bad taste, but the ladies from Rutgers were classy enough to accept his apology (which was extremely sincere) and that should have been the end of it. This country would be far better off if we got rid of the Sharptons and Jacksons of the world. I hope Imus comes back to the airwaves soon as my mornings are awful without him and his crew. MSNBC - smarten up and get rid of that garbage you put on in Imus' place!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#182588Fri, 04 May 2007 16:55:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182588Joanne, New York, New YorkA message to MSNBC and CBS: Don''t you think that a man who had the intestinal fortitude to cure himself of drug abuse, and who experienced this career / life changing tsunami would have been both capable and MOTIVATED to launch the national dialogue about racism and sexism that this country so desperately needs? The I Man would have stepped up to the plate! So now that he's been silenced, can we expect those sterling watchdogs of virtue, Al and Jesse to do the same?http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#182668Fri, 04 May 2007 17:50:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182668J Tayloe, Wilmington, NC.If his contact has a "One Warning" clause then CBS should just pay him the 40 million now. I watched him daily, I disliked the racial and ethnic jokes but loved the chance to hear reporters talk for 5 minutes instead of 30 or 45 seconds on matters of substance. Imus is a great interviewer, the I-man persona ended leading to his broadcasting demise. Whoever signed off on Imus' contract at CBS is toast.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#183021Sat, 05 May 2007 00:41:48 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:183021Alicia. Stafford, VA There is nothing on TV in the morning now that I-Man is gone. I am a liberal pro-Hillary DEM. I tried to get used to David Gregory filling in the 5:30 am to 9:00 am slot and even he didn't seem right without Imus teasing him about his dancing. It was a little unseemly for David to be there in his former frien'd timeslot. The Philly cone-head was soooo bad I could hardly stand it. Every other phrase he uttered was X "relative to" Y. And Stephanie Miller? Egad. I share most of her politics, but she was just vile. Those over-used, sophmoric sound effects on her show made the Imus show production seem downright sophisticated. (It really was, you know.) Imus played great, interesting music -- I'll never forget how he played the Dixie Chicks at EVERY break during their comeback. They need to send at least one of their five Grammy awards to him. Imus even touted the generosity of Rosie O'Donnell and her personal $300,000 donation to the Intrepid Heroes Fund. You never heard Donald Trump dissing her on the Imus show . It would have been a great healing and learning experience for everyone if Imus had been allowed to continue his show -- with a new perspective on race relations and gender equity. We have lost an opportunity and a platform for national dialog on these important issues and all the other important causes that Imus championed. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#183106Sat, 05 May 2007 02:21:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:183106Carol QI miss Imus in the morning. I refuse to watch msnbc because of msnbc' overreation,in firing him, and non acceptance of his profuse apology. Imus has worked to bring many causes to the forefront of the news -including the Walter Reed scandel and he has also worked for health issues like Autism and Kids with Cancer. He is a good admirable person, that I hope will come back on the airwaves. Good for Imus! I hope he not only sues CCS,, but also msnbc and wins both. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#183141Sat, 05 May 2007 04:04:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:183141Ron, SecaucusI listened to him for 20 years. If he didn't get fired for the Maya Angelou impersonation then he should never have gotten fired for this. just a couple of panty-waste suits who didn't stand up for their own right to present an entertaining person. I hope they're reading this board -- the vote is running 5-1 against them.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#183242Sat, 05 May 2007 12:52:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:183242Amy Gottberg, Beecher, IllinoisForget the law suit, just bring Don Imus back where he belongs. He shouldn't have been fired in the first place! I along with others miss, Imus a lot. He should get his job back. Hopefully, this is the reason he's suing and I'm almost certain that it is. Then things can go back to the way they were. Also, NO changes should be inflicted on him either. He's an equal opportunity verbal bully; he shouldn't have to leave anyone out.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#183306Sat, 05 May 2007 15:34:05 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:183306Rebellla Ontarion CANADAAny one who listened to Imus knew what he was all about. I use to watch every morning faithfully, If I didn't agree that particular day , I would simply change the channel.There is a void that just cannot be filled.Boy my mornings are LAME now..Bring back the I MAN....Dont his fans have a say??????http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#183325Sat, 05 May 2007 15:53:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:183325Leslie, New MexicoI've said it before, and I'll say it again: political correctness is killing the world. When did we acquire a constitutional right to go through our day without being offended? Guess it steamrolled free speech somewhere along the way. What is this teaching our kids? That if someone hurts their widdle feelings with a stupid and ill-planned remark they can call the media moguls and the whole thing will end in a debacle of lawsuits? Sooner or later, we're all going to have to stop talking, emailing, and blogging for fear of offending someone. Oh better axe art too...that's been controversial for years. And literature. And music. It's going to be a very quiet and boring world if we turn all our energy toward not offending ANYBODY. Imus, you said a really dumb and crass thing, but I hope you win that lawsuit.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#183361Sat, 05 May 2007 17:31:30 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:183361Stan Eckles, Somerset MA.I support Imus. I dont think that he made a racist comment. We all know now that most of the players were black, but how is what he said racist? Apply "nappy-headed hoes"to Websters definition its pretty plain that "Racist" has nothing to do with it. Yes it was in very poor taste but NOT racist! He appologized as he should have, now its up to him and his maker.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#183571Sun, 06 May 2007 02:35:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:183571Cathy Volpe, Huntington Beach, CAWTG Imus! Fight back and get back on the air. Your fans miss you and you have done more good for people and charities than the 'twin reverends' could dream of doing. I-Man, we support you and The Imus Ranch. www.supporttheiman.comhttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#183598Sun, 06 May 2007 04:12:03 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:183598Carola EdwardsThe issue is whether there was harm done. Yes, when you are publicly called out a ho, there is damage. All your friends, family and fellow students can see it on tv even if you don't, and you will hear about it. He is guilty of character defamation. We all know white people must NEVER suffer the consequences of their actions, especially when it comes to blacks. However, the young ladies should sue both Imus and CBS as well. They were the true victims, not Imus.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#183944Mon, 07 May 2007 05:22:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:183944Rick Cowel, Menifee, CAI was sitting in the Charlotte airport when I saw that MSNBC had just fired Imus and immediately sent emails to everyone at MSNBC that I would no longer watch their hideous network without Imus. I also informed them that I will no longer buy products that pulled advertising. I miss Imus and wish he would come back, but it will never be the same if he did. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#184636Mon, 07 May 2007 22:52:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:184636mlc kansas cityThis is a deal. Imus did nothing wrong,Besides speak his mind and thats his job, if you dont like it turn it off. I turn of rap music because I dont like it, for what they say. Hay Al Sharton and Mr Jackson it note alway someone trying to bring people down. When I was young the kids had manner we respected poeple wether they where white ,black,yellow,green it didnt matter but you to what to make it a race problem. Why is everthing a race problem to you two. just turn it off http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#184755Tue, 08 May 2007 01:33:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:184755joan readCarola Edwards grab a clue - we as a society must be doing something wrong if a few girls can't handle being called a name, and one that was done in jest. Anyone who listens to the Imus show knows he is far from racist.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#185335Tue, 08 May 2007 17:20:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:185335kathy grant corinna, maineImus could do a lot more good on the air than off.... CBS has made a bad decision and I hope they soon regret it.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#186115Wed, 09 May 2007 13:06:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:186115Marie Smith, Fairhope, ALAs a short, slightly chubby senior lady with a definite Southern accent, I could have taken unbrage with many remarks made by Imus and the crew over time, but I understand humor and talk entertainment formatting. MSNBC should give up trying to fill Don Imus' shoes...no one is watching. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#188508Fri, 11 May 2007 01:59:05 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:188508Cliff-Ft. LauderdaleMSNBC and NBC are hipocrites. They dump IMUS because of his hurtful comments to young women...then day in and out they air Alex Bladwin calling his daughter a pig. Guess the "30 Rock" star gets a pass for hurting his daughter in front of the country and they have no problem with airing it day and night? Sharpton is a racial bigot. Just look at the clear and direct attack on Mitt Romney.Then -watch him deny he said it. If you see any Christianity in Sharpton's comments or actions-please adivse.He is a racist. Let's call it as it is.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#189061Fri, 11 May 2007 17:23:06 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:189061harleyquinnI am an African American woman who has watched Imus on a regular basis. Imus is NOT the racist that everyone is making him out to be. When he apologized, I knew he was being REAL. Most of the people who pounced on him had NOT even seen his show. I am so disappointed that BOTH MSNBC and CBS dumped him so quickly. I can't blame Sharpton and Jackson entirely for his firing, but they were a HUGE part of it. Ironically, Viacom who owns CBS was willing to pay Dave Chappelle $50 MILLION DOLLARS to make racist jokes, dumped Imus when he uttered those three words. Ironically, NBC begs Alec Baldwin to stay on 30 after he berates his daughter on national tv. Last but NOT least, Al Sharton places his foot squarely in his mouth and the media BARELY blinks! What HYPOCRITES! http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#189612Sat, 12 May 2007 01:46:22 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:189612Pamela HolcombeA question to MSNBC and CBS: Can you define the words cowardice, hypocrite and spineless? For such a supposedly intelligent group of individuals, I am astonished at the collective lack of backbone in standing up to the Rev.(using that term loosely)Al Sharpton. Imus is/was the best thing on morning radio as well as T.V. and the show is admittedly edgy and always pushing the envelope yet it is embarrassing that you caved in to the threats of Mr. Sharpton, or as I like to call him "Mr. Double Standard". Could you please do some intensive research into the "RACIST" comments made by the Rev. and at least admit that he, the hypocrit, led you execs. right where he wanted you. Shame on you!!!! Mr. Imus made a controversial remark for which he regrets and he has graciously apologized; has the Rev. apologized for any of his? What a social disaster!!!! I will close(for now) with a comment my mother was fond of saying,"If we had known then what we know now, we would have picked our own cotton." Sharpton is an American embarrassment! Pamela Holcombehttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#189787Sat, 12 May 2007 12:09:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:189787Kathy Murfreesboro, TNI am no longer watching MSNBC because of what was done to Don Imus. Imus in the Morning was the best show ever and when he was removed from the air, that was the "Day the Music Died." I am deeply hurt and extremely furious over the double standard here and also the blatant hypocrisy. I totally support Don Imus and will always be loyal to him. Goodbye MSNBC.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#190523Mon, 14 May 2007 14:09:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:190523harleyquinn92Funny thing, AL ROKER had THIS to say about Imus way back when: http://www.roker.com/journal_archive_display.cfm?journal_id=4604 FairWEATHER Friend I must say. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#191472Tue, 15 May 2007 16:48:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:191472Jean Nolan, Jacksonville, Fl.I have watched the I-man for 3 years. He is everything I stand for, Nascar, country music and a great sense of humor. I was never offended by his comments, because, I took them as humor. Rev. Al Sharpton (where did he go to college degree from in theology) who is a bigot along with the other bigot Rev. Jesse Jackson. They are the most outrageous two human people I ever listened to. Everything that comes out of their mouth is absolutely nonsense. Why do people back down to these two hypocrits. It seems that MSNBC & CBS is scared of them. We need to stand up to people like this that seems to have such a strong control over America. I will never watch MSNBC or CBS ever again, unless they bring Don Imus back.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#192783Wed, 16 May 2007 13:57:30 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:192783Kathy IndianaI agree - no more MSNBC for me. They are cowards and hypocrites; they hired Imus as a shock jock and when he acted like one they panicked and canned him. I keep hearing rumors of Imus being back in October; if he is, and I have to pay for it (Sirius) I will. Imus is worth the money; MSNBC isn't. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#194177Thu, 17 May 2007 15:52:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:194177Jennifer, Memphis, TNI"m just waiting on the I-Man to return somewhere! The morning shows on MSNBC have been AWFUL !!!!!!! Imus in the Morning listerners were NEVER considered in this decision. I try to watch in the mornings, but usually turn it off in about 5 minutes! Disgusted and VERY DISAPPOINTED in MSNBC!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#197781Sun, 20 May 2007 16:17:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:197781Jim, Toronto, CanadaI liked your Imus show and didn't think you could get a better replacement until I watched Stephanie Miller. She was bright , funny and entertaining I hope you don't let slip through your fingers as she tops Imus. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#205530Mon, 28 May 2007 05:10:36 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:205530Cathy, VAI would like to see Don Imus, Charles and the producer of his show return to television. I am boycotting MSNBC and CBS until this happens. It was a mistake to fire them. I also will not purchase products of the companies that pulled their ads from his show. He is a great interviewer, and spoke up for people and supported people who really needed help. I am angry that he has been treated so badly and miss his show. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#210105Thu, 31 May 2007 19:20:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:210105Tim Beachy, Smithsburg, MDSurely by now Les Moonves of CBS radio has recognized that he allowed himself to be consumed by the media wildfire which surrounded this case and that he is guilty, along with MSNBC execs, of joining the lynching of the 66 year old ONE OF A KIND radio Hall of Famer. I miss the show terribly and I join the millions who will no longer listen to or watch CBS or MSNBC. To the "suits" at CBS and MSNBC, why not spend your money on trying to get Imus back on radio and TV rather than to fight him in court? Please apologize to him and his listeners for having made a serious error in judgement and plead with him to forgive you (as he pleaded with the Rutger's team) so that the much needed dialog about race relations in this country can be led by a person who is MOST QUALIFIED to lead that discussion!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#210826Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:29:37 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:210826willie nolanImus is one of a kind, he will never be replaced by any of the ones MSNBC is trying to shove down our throats. Get him back along with berney and let show continue on. Sharpton and Jackson needs to be sent back to where they came from. Proctor & Gamble, staples are no longer in my home.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#217582Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:46:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:217582Kathy M. Bennett, Murfreesboro, TNEveryone knows that firing Don Imus was a "knee-jerk" reaction and we are asking that he be brought back to MSNBC and to the radio. He does so much good for charities and he keeps his audience enlightened. Mr. Imus has many, many fans who miss him terribly. PLEASE REINSTATE DON IMUS! http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#217584Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:47:21 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:217584ashleyWE NEED IMUS BACK, esp. with the election right around the corner. won't you please bring him back to us?http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#217638Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:27:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:217638judy corbin smithWhats going on in the world? Where's Imus & the gang? We need them to let us know whats happening in the world. Talk about street creds ~ they have it.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#217685Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:58:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:217685Bobbie Reinecker,Katy, TXThe longer this goes on, the more irritated I get. MSNBC is AWFUL!!  Why didn't I notice that before?  I must have been looking through I-Man colored glasses.  How can the absence of one show define an entire station?  I just can't stomach looking at any of them now.  Same goes for Brian Williams' and Tim Russert's shows.  Never did watch Al and the Today show for obvious reasons. The light is out, guys and gals. Win your suit, Mr. Imus and return to us.   http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#217909Fri, 08 Jun 2007 02:51:21 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:217909Ima Fan of Imusall those people who discarded mr. imus like he was worth nothing---I guess they are rethinking it now, as msnbc and cbs and nbc are tanking in the ratings. a suggestion on how to fix this problem: bring imus back where he belongs...http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#217912Fri, 08 Jun 2007 02:53:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:217912Anna Beth SewellI hope the rumours are true that Don Imus will be back somewhere in October. Does anyone know if this is true? I'm clinging to that hope; otherwise, the fun has gone out of my life and it's like a dark cloud is hanging over me every day, it really is.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#243014Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:38:51 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:243014Darren Jordan, columbia, MOThis isn't something new on the Imus table. Imus has been talking like this ever since he has been on the air. It is in his contract to be this type of person and now it backed, fired on them. Well, all I can say now is that, here is another nation wide issue that will separate the blacks from the whites. Here is a great quote from Don King, "Only in America."http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/02/179317.aspx#249628Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:23:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:249628Susan Ewing, Uvalde, TexasI liked this: "MSNBS should give up trying to fill Imus's shoes because no one is watching." And that's the truth! I don't watch any of the drivel that is on all the stations in the morning. And I especially do not watch MSNBC, CBS or NBC. And I do not allow Procter Gamble products in my home. What a pity because they have good products, however I do not want to support them in dictating who or what I will watch on TV. I love Imus and pray that he will return to brighten our lives.