Yes and no. The problem with JK is that he tried his best to be a political influencer. He also tried to be funny and he failed. If he had just stuck to comedy he'd still be on air.. but probably to a very small audience.The companies have every right to do this, but this one feels like "cancel culture" to me. He's a late night TV host. He's not an educator, a health care giver or anyone in a position of authority that is subject to a strict code of conduct or professional standards. Plus what he said was pretty tame. Although, he's not funny, I don't think our comedians should be censored.
Well look up the actual article...Showing the video to the class? Perhaps yes, with parental approval.
Claiming he deserved to be shot? No.
Note: My opinions are based on the screenshot of the headline only. I have not reviewed the actual article nor the actual video nor the facts of this case.
Agreed, but should he be fired for simply being a political influencer on a late night show which has typically been reserved for comedy? I say no. However, if his political schtick results in low ratings then fire his ass. In this case he was fired for his political opinion. Colbert was fired because the show was losing $40 million a year, likely due to the fact he wasn't funny and too political.Yes and no. The problem with JK is that he tried his best to be a political influencer. He also tried to be funny and he failed. If he had just stuck to comedy he'd still be on air.. but probably to a very small audience.
“Who wants to kick back at the end of the night and be exposed to the reality of what they might support.” There, fixed it for you. Comedians have capped on presidents since Washington, yet none were ever so vulnerable or thin skinned as now . . . and of course there are the legions of deflectors, apologists and propagandists.Agreed, but should he be fired for simply being a political influencer on a late night show which has typically been reserved for comedy? I say no. However, if his political schtick results in low ratings then fire his ass. In this case he was fired for his political opinion. Colbert was fired because the show was losing $40 million a year, likely due to the fact he wasn't funny and too political.
Who wants to kick back at the end of the night and be lectured about politics? Carson was always a refreshing, mindless way to wind down your day.
What part of I don't think he should be fired for his comments, didn't you understand?“Who wants to kick back at the end of the night and be exposed to the reality of what they might support.” There, fixed it for you. Comedians have capped on presidents since Washington, yet none were ever so vulnerable or thin skinned as now . . . and of course there are the legions of deflectors, apologists and propagandists.