Williams responded: "Look, Bill, I'm not a bigot. You know the kind of books I've written about the civil rights movement in this country. But when I get on the plane, I got to tell you, if I see people who are in Muslim garb and I think, you know, they are identifying themselves first and foremost as Muslims, I get worried. I get nervous."
NPR says Williams was fired due to ethics guidelines. He contends it was for telling the truth. Sarah Palin has commented on her Facebook page that congress should "defund" NPR. Other conservatives agree.
I am a bit confused about the "defund" comment since it would seem that by doing so, conservatives would have one less voice standing up to their "do nothing" agenda and their "extremist" views. It would make you think that they are trying to "censor" or "extort" NPR by threatening to pull funds. It seems when regulation protects the GOP, it's just fine. When regulation looks out for heart and soul of America, its middle class and its poor, regulation is evil.
The solution is simple. It's time for both Republicans and Democrats to come back from vacation and do some real work to solve real problems in America. Enough of the distractions. As for Sarah Palin, who asked the President to comment on this situation, I would suggest appearances on Hardball, The Ed Show, Countdown or Rachel Maddow's show. I think they could give you an idea of what the President and much of America thinks about you and this non-issue.
1. NPR ends Juan Williams' contract after Muslim remarks. [NPR]
2. In wake of Williams firing, Republicans want NPR funding examined. [The Hill]
2. The Juan Williams firing: Right and wrong (Letters to the Editor). [The Washington Post]
4. In wake of NPR controversy, Fox News gives Juan Williams an expanded role. [Los Angeles Times]5. Juan Williams: I Was Fired for Telling the Truth. [FOX News]
6. NPR’s Schiller says Juan Williams was fired because of ethics guidelines. [The New York Times]
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