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Posted By: barrysloate

There are different degrees of insults, and there are different levels of transgression. Mr. Imus's comment was so over the top that I think it might be too late for an apology.

Chris Rock is a very talented comedian and his stand-up is peppered with the "N" word; and audiences generally howl in laughter at his caustic humor.

Does any one feel it would be funny if Jerry Seinfeld used the "N" word in one of his comedy monologues?

Dom Imus has proven to me what I've always suspected about him- that he's just plain stupid, has nothing worthwhile to offer, and it's now time for him to get off the air. Maybe Mr. Sharpton and company are milking the moment for everything it's worth, but for once I think I agree with him.

Added to say Josh, Jesse Jackson's anti-semitic remark is just as despicable. Too many public figures think they can get away with this stuff and they should all be taken to task. Has nothing to do with being thin-skinned; it's just about simple decency.