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Concerning race in the media, I believe there is a bias... I think that with celebrities, certain groups are hyped more when they are doing well and kicked harder when they mess up...

So you're claiming that the media is race-biased, just like Rush said. You just agreed with him.

Posit: McNabb is overrated. Many agree with this.

Question: Why is he overrated?

There is no way to "prove" why he's overrated, outside of a massive media survey and psychological examination of sports writers, and even then it'd be iffy. So by your logic, no one can say he's overrated because he has a nice smile, because they have no solid facts to back it up, just an opinion based on observation. In fact, no one can discuss it at all, because their opinions likely can't be proven. No opinions should be allowed on TV or in print unless they can be factually proven. And if someone offers an opinion, they should apologize and be fired. No more discussion of "who's the best center fielder ever" on ESPN. It's opinion.

Oh, and apparently any allegation of racial bias is itself racist.

Do I have your philosophy down to a T or what?

What I stated is my opinion but I would never represent that and then not stand up and answer to anyone that wants to ask why I said what I said...

I said that I believe there is media bias... I did not say that I believe that the specific bias which he alleges is indeed fact... And you have conceded that there is nothing to prove or disprove his stated opinion... He should not be representing that as fact...

I could also say that I agree with some of the things that the Dixie Chicks said but I sure do not agree with the way they said what they said...

I don't mind being honest and stating my opinion but I tend to keep my opinion to myself or abstain from discussion when on national TV... I would be a lot more responsible to stating facts that can be proven and stating opinions based on facts....

And I certainly would not resign if I made a statement many disagree with without taking on those who disagree with me...

I would not be scared of facing them no more than I am scared of facing you...

Also, concerning my philosophy, you should also state that I try to consider whether my statements would make someone feel as though they are being judged unfairly... Also, I would try not to burn bridges as I would want to be able to talk to and discuss my views with anyone...

Everything you mention can be discussed as far I am concerned. The race issue can also be concerned... What I have a problem with is his discussion of an issue without giving the accused a chance to respond...

When we are talking about the talent of a player and his skills, I think there is this thing called statistics... We have film to show his skill and attitude when playing... We can obtain the opinion of his colleague and opponents to evaluate subjective issues...

All I am saying is that I believe discussions on televisions should be open and honest but also responsible... The best and most accurate information should be considered especially when a sensitive issue such as race (which for some reason, tends to be a sore subject in this country) is discussed....

and I say again, don't hide behind a talk show mike and make assertions that you are not capable of supporting with a reasonable amount of supporting information and commentary...

I do not think you understand me that well. The only thing you see now is someone with a different point of view and you feel a need to say unpleasant things and classify me with some label so that I will go away quietly... Good luck... I am not leaving town just yet..