What I find so strange is that television seems to get a free pass when it comes to edgy material. I also want to say that I don't think TV should be restricted. Is it fine the way it is? No. But is it horrible? Also, no.
What I am trying to say is that nobody seems to care about what is said on TV, or at least it seems like it is acceptable in society. You have stand-up comedy, which has had a huge push in the 2000s, where people constantly poke fun at races, joke after joke. Racial slurs are used repeatedly and racial stereotypes are brought to attention. But all this is ok, because it is in the comedy genre.
Well, then how the hell is that different with shows like Imus or the Dog House? These are both comedic shows. It isn't like this ran on a news station. The demographic this radio station is catering to is the 18-34 male. Not people who do not have jobs, and sit and wait to protest about anything offensive.
Bottom line is I do not get why it's such a big deal when someone says something on the radio. They reach far less people. Plus, ask yourself...when is the last time you saw something offensive in the last year on TV? And then ask yourself when is the last time you even listened to the radio?
For a lot of people, offensive items on the screen outweigh even the times they flick on a radio switch...
Glenn Beck isn't too happy, if you have time, check out his thoughts. I'll be back with more tomorrow...
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