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I'm so glad this Don Imus controversy is finally resolved, mostly because I no longer have to see his ugly face on every TV station (seriously, he creeps the hell out of me).  A lot has already been said on this tired issue, but here are my final questions and thoughts.  Yes, I find his words offensive and inexcusable, but did it have to go this far?  Did CBS/MSNBC fire him because they were outraged at his insensitivity, or did they cave in to public pressure and loss of corporate sponsorship?  Did we need a nationally-televised press conference with entire Rutgers' team and coach acting as if some random shock-jock's poor attempt at humor single-handedly ruined an otherwise amazing season?  Plus, I find it hard to believe that he somehow went too far this time in the context of some of his previous racist and bigoted remarks.  By no means am I condoning any of his past or present actions, and I have no qualms with his dismissal -- I'm just saying, let's get our facts and priorities straight first.

UPDATE:  I came across an intresting -- although somewhat rambling and all over the place -- column on ESPN Page 2 that explores the correlation between Imus and hip-hop.  It's worth reading if you have the time.