Why did he go out of his way and apologize to Sharpton on SHARPTON'S radio show?
A truthteller...especially a cranky old codger like Imus should have grabbed the opportunity to flip the figurative bird to the race hucksters and dared for them to bring the debate out in the open.
Only then would the country be able to discuss the hypocrisy that exists in what is deemed an insult versus artistic license.
Because his addiction to money and fame overpowered his supposed dedication to truth-telling.
The irony of it is, he thought that by groveling he would salvage his career.
He thought wrong. Race-baiters like Sharpton and Jackson don't play win-win.