Could not Resist

When the American Red Cross was trying to get donations and help from people all over the United States for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, they had guest celebrities talk about their feelings about the war. One was Kanye West, I could not resist posting this. Yes, Kanye revealed his true feelings about the whole situation about the war and especially what he thinks about President George Bush, and I quote " George Bush Black people". To me even if the statement is true I feel there is some dignity to be upheld when referring to anyone in an authoritative position. I was upset to learn that there were alternative solutions to avoid the major damage that Katrina caused but the fact still remains that there were more than Black people affected by the storm. Kanye West made himself look like a fool on National television.

Even though the public did not see or hear anyone tell Kanye West that what he said was out of order, when the original broadcast televised on the East Coast and then went to the West Coast Kanye West's statement was edited and censored.

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Let Freedom Ring!!!

The First Amendment, of the Constitution is supposed to allow anyone to voice their opinions without censorship and punishment. Today, in the media this right seems to have restrictions whether it is the media that is being watched on what it shows, says, or writes. The other side is the components of the media such as radio, television, and newspaper showing others saying what they feel but then get a lot of criticism for what they say. Although, they do not come right out and say that they should not say some things the censorship is silent but the world knows when "freedom" of speech gets some restrictions to it.

Today's example:

Remember, when Howard Stern was a radio personality/ talk show host on major radio station but because he used profanity and said some lude things. The owners of the radio station did not want his show to reflect the integrity of the radio station and others affiliuated with it. Howard Stern decided not to change his personality. he currently hosts a radio show on Sirius satelitttle radio. This is just a basic, right out example of the quiet censorship and/or punishment of freedom of speech.