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.