The Protest Did The Most Damage

Most Black people would have never even knew who the Rutgers women's basketball team was, if it wasn't for the publicity of this protest. I personally didn't watch the women's basketball championship. So I didn't have an opinion about these young ladies either way. After hearing all the hoopla surrounding what Don Imus said. For those who actually listened to the comments. He was only responding to what his executive producer Bernard McGuirk said. His big mistake was saying what was on his mind. Probably the same thing some Black men were thinking as they watched the game too.

This may have been more of a victory for feminist groups than it was for Blacks. Though Blacks have clearly been the most outspoken on this issue. What have Blacks really gained from this? I find it funny how they had a pretty White girl talking about how this has affected her life. Trying to give this movement a different look. The comment in question wasn't about her anyway. Is that why all the sponsors pulled their support?I don't think the young ladies know they're being used to further others selfish causes.

Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson are among the Blacks to benefit most from all this. It has given them lots of camera time, and a long awaited victory. This thing was so big they shared in the bounty. Which is something I haven't seen in a while. They seldom if ever work on the same project. Al on the radio and T.V. and Jesse marching. Unfortunately I think this may give them unwarranted influence among Blacks. They were successful though they didn't really accomplish anything. Had it not panned out, they would've just walked away. Al Sharpton has yet to apologize for his biggest blunder to date. I might add the one that brought him to national recognition.He has a long list of apologies in order for the Tawanna Brawley incident. On a more recent tip, Jesse Jackson was asked about his comments concerning the Duke Lacrosse players. He said "he didn't feel the need to address that". Years from now the Rutgers womens basketball team will find that this wasn't really a win either.