Letters to the Editor
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Joan Walsh is not listening
Joan is trying to refute the notion that the rappers made Imus say what he did. I agree with her in a literal sense but I think what people are really saying is that rappers are heavily responsible for the trashing of young women, in general, and that Imus was clever enough to go along for the ride. The basic issue I am hearing is whether Imus is to be held to a higher standard than rappers. I think the argument that says the rappers get a free pass because they don't talk to presidential candidates is ridiculous because most kids between 10-15 consume mostly rap music and act out its lyrics. I cannot give rappers a free pass on this. Imus is wrong but the rappers and their corporate protectors are also on the hook.
In a sane society, why do we expose our kids to such poison and take the view that rappers are some sacred cow. Is this where political correctness has led us