Star Columnist: Imus Gave 'Black People An Excuse'

We’ve read dozens of articles and received thousands — thousands — of e-mails on the Imus scandal this week, each seemingly with its own take and, like our poll, pretty much evenly-divided in terms of support. At this point, we’re hard-pressed to read anything that’s a fresh perspective. This column, by Jason Whitlock in the Kansas City Star, is one exception:

Thank you, Don Imus. You’ve given us (black people) an excuse to avoid our real problem.

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