The Devil's Advocate: Imus/Rap industry

[jubilance1922]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

Uh, thats not even a point that needs making. I've said numerous times through this whole ordeal that I realize Sharpton and Co. don't represent all black people. However, he does mobilize them with ease, and he is a mainstream leader. I agree that the media aids him, but I simply think it would be false to say Sharpton and Jackson aren't extremely influential leaders within the black community.

I have no clue who these folks are that Sharpton "mobilized". The majority of African Americans that I know would actually prefer if Sharpton and Jackson stepped back sometimes instead of constantly leading the world to believe that they are "champions of all causes related to Black people".

As been mentioned, various individuals and groups have been vocal and outspoken about the language and images in rap music. But news channels don't care about that fight, they simply call up the two Black people they have on speed-dial, Sharpton and Jackson.

ETA: I don't know how "influential" they are either...

[shinerbock]

Originally Posted by jubilance1922

I have no clue who these folks are that Sharpton "mobilized". The majority of African Americans that I know would actually prefer if Sharpton and Jackson stepped back sometimes instead of constantly leading the world to believe that they are "champions of all causes related to Black people".

As been mentioned, various individuals and groups have been vocal and outspoken about the language and images in rap music. But news channels don't care about that fight, they simply call up the two Black people they have on speed-dial, Sharpton and Jackson.

ETA: I don't know how "influential" they are either...

By mobilize, I mean at the snap of his fingers he can get a lot of black people supporting his side. Its been shown time and time again.

Honestly, do you really think there is a substantial portion of the black population willing to take a stand against rap music? If so, where is it? Frankly, I don't think there should be a stand against it, but this is a double standard discussion. I think people should be able to say what they want for the most part. I think the natural repercussions are generally sufficient.