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Yes, Michael Jackson is given somewhat of a pass here; not as much as some other Black entertainers, however. This is due to the fact that he has fallen out of favor with many in the Liberal press.

I can give you a pretty good example of the double standards Liberals apply to the entertainment industry. Let's take Eminem and say, Ludacris or Jay-Z for example. Now the majority of us here at FR would agree that all Gangsta Rap is horrible, and that the lyrics are reprehensible and damaging to children, correct? Well, so does Bill O'Reilly. When he mentioned how disgusting and sexist Eminem's Gay-Bashing diatribe was, there was hardly a peep from the Left; in fact, there are some Liberal journalists who actually question G.L.A.A.D.'s virtual silence concerning this artist (read "The New Thought Police" to find out exactly why). However, when Mr. O'Reilly justly condemned Pepsi for allowing the Black Rapper Ludacris to advertise their product, the Left went nuts. Why you ask? It's simply this: Black entertainers, or anyone in the realm of say, Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton, are considered sacred cows to the Left. No matter how disgusting their behavior, it is considered 'racist' to criticize Blacks in ANY way. Especially these Rappers. Somehow the Liberal Weenie Critics believe these guys (and gals) are rapping from experience, when in fact, the majority of these people (like Chuck D of Public Enemy, for example) come from well-to-do middle-class families. Before cancelling my subscription to Entertainment Weekly, nine out of ten music reviews on Gansta Rap albums by Black artists were always favorable, with their constant fawning over the "realism" of the lyrics. Yeah, right!

Neither one of you offends me on this topic, not in the least. There are many among Black America who find Ludacris, Jay-Z, Missy Elliot, and Lil' Kim very hard on the ears, and a terrible infulence on our youth. I believe the criticism Bill O'Reilly has against these guys, as well as any other questionable celebrity is needed, and I applaud him or anyone else who has the guts to stand up to the fascism of the Left.

-Regards, T.