During a recent birth control discussion, radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh called a woman a "slut."
Rush has apologized. Still, he's lost advertisers and stations. Is the apology enough? I'm not so sure.
I'm not defending the comments of Mr. Limbaugh, but he has three hours of air time every day. That's a lot of opportunity to say something regrettable.
Rush's comment angered a lot of people, and rightfully so. You can forgive a momentary slip. The man has a history of saying awful things.
I used to be a big fan. Whether or not you agree with his politics, Rush Limbaugh is a skilled broadcaster who produces entertaining radio. Limbaugh changed several years ago. He used to playfully poke fun at his opponents. Now, he's just downright mean and nasty.
Don Imus knows a lot about trouble. He lost a couple of jobs when he called a college women's basketball team "nappy headed hos." He should have been fired. I can forgive an isolated mistake. Like Limbaugh, Imus has a history of saying mean and hurtful things. Imus had the brass ones to criticize Limbaugh on a recent morning.
I've seen people get in major trouble over Twitter. While Twitter can be a valuable tool, it is the internet equivalent of an open microphone, without the benefit of a delay system.
You've heard me use this line before, but these days, it's not what you say that's important. It's what you don't say that really matters.
