"Don Imus goes on defensive over race comment backlash"
"Swinging between frustration and angry exasperation, WABC radio morning host Don Imus Tuesday morning tried to shut down the crossfire over a racial joke he made Monday about pro football player Adam "Pacman" Jones.
The point of the sarcastic joke, Imus said on the air, was that "they arrest black people in this country for no reason. That's all. And that's what people should be outraged about."
Critics said the joke was worded ambiguously, so it could have been taken to suggest blacks have inherent criminal tendencies.
On Monday's show, sportscaster Warner Wolf was talking about how Jones had been suspended for a season and arrested six times.
"What color is he?" asked Imus.
"He's African-American," said Wolf.
"Well, there you go," said Imus. "Now we know."
.... Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain has been a frequent Imus guest in the past and welcomed him back in December."Also see:
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McCain Rehabilitates Imus
