Should David Letterman be fired over his joke about Sarah Palin's daughter?
| No. It was a joke, and he did apologize. | 39% |  |
| Yes. It was highly offensive. | 60% | |
| Not sure. | 2% | |
Posted on 06/15/2009 5:57:57 PM PDT by 2Am4Sure
David Letterman admitted pangs of regret over jokes he made last week about Sarah Palin's daughter.
He may be regretting them a little more now.
A Web site called FireDavidLetterman.com is organizing a rally outside Letterman's show at the Ed Sullivan theater on Tuesday June 16 at 4:30 p.m.
And while Letterman has repeatedly reminded viewers his comments were jokes, the campaign's organizers seem dead serious about getting the late-night stalwart canned.
Sponsored by New York State Assemblyman Brian Kolb, along with an attorney and radio host John Ziegler, the site also provides contacts - including major advertisers and CBS bigwigs - to whom people can complain about what many felt was a tasteless and potentially harmful quip by the late night talk leader.
"Firing Mr. Letterman would send a clear message that CBS will not tolerate any of its employees even an established media figure like Mr. Letterman making demeaning and degrading comments about women," Kolb, a Republican from the Western New York state district of Canandaigua, wrote in a letter to CBS chief Les Moonves.
The accompanying Facebook group and an ancillary one have about 1,800 members to date.
While the actual chances of Letterman being fired would seem to be slim, the controversy comes just as the late-night landscape is in flux, as Conan O'Brien makes the transition to the earlier time slot vacated by Jay Leno.
The campaign's supporters point to shock jocks Don Imus and Howard Stern as examples of high-profile hosts who crossed the line - and were held accountable by their employers.
Letterman made the offending joke on Tuesday night's show, following a visit to New York by Sarah Palin during which she attended a Yankee game with Rudy Giuliani.
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/06/15/2009-06-15_fire_david_letterman_campaign_takes_root_protest_planned_over_comment_on_sarah_p.html#ixzz0IYBDOwQY&C
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It is because conservatives forgive that liberals always get a pass. NO PRISONERS!
Letterman today, PELOSI TOMORROW!
Should David Letterman be fired over his joke about Sarah Palin’s daughter?
No. 39%
Yes. 59%
Not sure.2%
I think the protest is a good idea. I'm just saying.
Wow She is a beautiful woman look what they did to her photo!! and they gave that Filthy Kansas city Queer a retouched photo. Disgusting!!
Poll Results
Thank you for voting.
Should David Letterman be fired over his joke about Sarah Palin’s daughter?
No. It was a joke, and he did apologize. 39%
Yes. It was highly offensive. 59%
Not sure. 2%
They use propaganda in any and every way they can.
Good point. Thanks for the insight.
Poll Results
Should David Letterman be fired over his joke about Sarah Palin’s daughter?
No. It was a joke, and he did apologize. 38%
Yes. It was highly offensive. 60%
Not sure. 2%
“They use propaganda in any and every way they can.”
Life must be tough when they are that shallow, but this is the best way to hit back at them, I am seeing it now. ole Lefty Dave is twisting in the wind a little here.
Freeped the poll, altho I don’t care if he gets fired or not. I would prefer he give a personal apology to the Palin family and release it to the media. I would also prefer that he be removed because of low ratings. I never watch him, I hope no one else does either.
Yes. It was highly offensive. 60%
Worse, it wasn’t even funny.
(Didja catch the subtle bias? Two pictures, a frowning Sarah and a smiling what’s-his-name)...
There are bigger fish, but this is a pretty big one, and he's in the trap.
You did see the "Haters.........." thread from NBC didn't you? They haven't learned.
Fry 'em.
I freeped up and down and all around that pole.
61% for firing.
Should David Letterman be fired over his joke about Sarah Palin's daughter?
| No. It was a joke, and he did apologize. | 39% | |
| Yes. It was highly offensive. | 60% | |
| Not sure. | 2% | |
No. It was a joke, and he did apologize. 42%
Yes. It was highly offensive. 57%
Not sure. 2%
Why do they always word these poll questions so that I can’t respond? Why not leave it at a simple yes or no?
I can’t say no. The fact that it was intended as a joke means little, and I can’t say yes because I don’t believe people should automatically be fired for saying something offensive. I can’t say not sure either.
I would have to mix the two choices and say-
No. It was highly offensive.
Should David Letterman be fired over his joke about Sarah Palin’s daughter?
No. It was a joke, and he did apologize. 37%
Yes. It was highly offensive. 61%
Not sure. 2%
It’s no wonder he’s putting out a fake apology.
Even so, she still looks good.
it’s up to 62% to fire the creep now.......
63% now. Frankly I’m angrier about the Spitzer joke than the A-Rod one.
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