Veep (10/21):
Am I the only one to think firing him is a little rash for NPR? Suspend him, maybe. But he's voicing what a lot of people are probably thinking on planes.
Fed Up In NYC! (10/21):
Although I don't often agree with Mr. Williams- he is a fair minded, well balanced individual who always presents himself in a respectful, meaningful manner. This is a travesty and speaks to the over the top political correctness that has enveloped the debate. A SHAME!
Now that the left has turned on the left- it will be interesting to see what happens to the socialist movement.
[email protected] (10/21):
It's just another example of p.c./censorship. But what do you expect from NPR? It makes Fox and MSNBC seem like defenders of free speech.
Fed Up In NYC! (10/21):
Only issue is NPR receives public money... STOP IT NOW!
Mike Paul, the Reputation Doctor, MGP & Associates PR (10/22):
VIDEO: My commments on Juan's firing by NPR on Fox 5 NY, Good Day NY this morn: http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/good_day_ny/juan-williams-discussion-20101022
Ron Levy (10/22):
NPR should reveal, since it is operating partly on public money, which "undermined his credibility"--feeling his fears or admitting his fears?
Should each of us be fired, in the opinion of NPR, if we admit being nervous at airports at seeing people in Muslim garb (even if we add as Juan Williams did that blaming all Mslims for extremism is like blaming all Christians for born-again Oklahomer bomber Timothy McVeigh)?
The government urges the public, "if you see something, say something." Should the government add, "...but keep your mouth shut unless what you are worried about has nothing to do with any minority?" If a guy in a restaurant is overheard saying that "white people have been very unfair," should he be branded a racist and told to leave the restaurant? How about if it is a white guy who says that? Should a "don't ask don't tell" rule apply not only to sexual preference but also to people with fears at the airport? Can it be that it's okay to be afraid at the airport--and even because of fears to take a tranquilizer or two strong drinks drinks before boarding a plane--so long as the person who is afraid doesn't admit it?
The First Amendment of our Constitution says "Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or of the press." Should this bar stations operating on federal money from firing a member of the press for speech admitting what fears he has at the airport?
If you admit sometimes having a fear like Juan Williams, are you guilty only if you admit it on the air or also if you say it in your own home? In fairness to employees of NPR, should the bosses provide a list of what "thou shalt not say" or what "thou shalt not fear"?
Joe Honick, GMA Inrternational Ltd (10/27):
What NPR must also reveal is what role CAIR played in all of this since CAIR is not such a wonderful little outfit. Check out the well documented book Muslim Mafia, which is NOT a hit on Islam but on specific groups. NPR should also indicate why it has vatly overlooked the harassmwent of Jewish and israeli meetings on college campuses across the nation by the Muslim Students Association. For all the wonderful nd productive stuff that comes out of NPR, it would appear courage in the face of such pressure is not included. |