No one ever seems to learn that it's not the original sin that brings most people down, but their poor handling of the aftermath.
While no one knows if Imus could have survived the Rutgers situation, one thing is for certain. He lost his job, but he also handed over a lot of his dignity and control of the situation. Rather than controlling the story and speaking to the parties directly affected right off the bat, he appealed to race-baiting bigot, Al Sharpton.
Mistake.
This line from the Times today pretty-well sums it up for me.
By seeking absolution from people with their own political agenda, Mr. Imus lost custody of his apology.
While no one knows if Imus could have survived the Rutgers situation, one thing is for certain. He lost his job, but he also handed over a lot of his dignity and control of the situation. Rather than controlling the story and speaking to the parties directly affected right off the bat, he appealed to race-baiting bigot, Al Sharpton.
Mistake.
This line from the Times today pretty-well sums it up for me.
By seeking absolution from people with their own political agenda, Mr. Imus lost custody of his apology.
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