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I was not a fan of Scoop's comparison to the NBA, but I don't think it's a stretch to say most young, black kids don't dream of being sports reporters, they dream of playing professional sports. Obviously, it's more attainable to be a sports reporter. But since young, black kids never see...

And yet the weapons of mass destruction are in Iraq >:(

I promise I'll be done with this... It's interesting, JW, you appointed yourself the person to teach Scoop a lesson. I truly mean this in the most respectful way, but ... who appointed you? One thing that you, for sure, have made I and others think about/wonder about/question is why we, as...

Scoop and 50? Ooh, no. I don't think you can compare someone who encourages shooting people and selling drugs for a living to ... a writer. And I certainly don't think black people are above criticism. But just like you did not want to castigate Barry and prop him up as the inventor of...

So, it's not a teensy bit arrogant to basically say that Scoop has to be what we want him to be? If that's not him, then it's not. We can't change Scoop to who we want him to be. Like I said, writers have different approaches and different styles. The column Scoop wrote today was in response...

That IS hilarious, LOL. (re: phone message) JW, it's like I said before, both of you are good role models for young, black men, regardless of what you might think of one another personally (and professionally). I hate that it has come to this. I'm not sure how it has because I'd much rather see...

One more thing: Here is a serious question that I'd like to get people's thoughts on: Should JW have at least said something to Scoop at some point? Was it JW's responsibility to do so? I just remember awhile ago Jay Marriotti catching heck because he writes things about people and rarely, if...

First, let me say I respect both of these columnists, who have been pioneers in their own way. This is what I don't get: Why must Scoop Jackson apologize to any of you on this board -- or anyone in the world, for that matter -- for the way he writes? Far as I know, Scoop has been writing the...

If you feel sorry for Reggie Bush or USC, you're crazy. Both of them knew exactly what they're doing. I'm not totally versed on Bush's family situation, but I don't think they were impoverished. They were working class, but it's not like they were a step away from foreclosure. Bottom-line: They...

My problem with a pay-for-play system is that there is no way it can be done that won't lead to further mismanagement and corruption. Let's say the NCAA does come up with a stipend system. What will prevent agents, marketers, runners, etc., from out-bidding them? Agents always have more money...

I wonder if anyone will call Leinart irresponsible like they would a NBA player...

Let's not act surprised by anything seen in the documentary. If you're poor and black, you're just used to shirt happening to you just because. This is a difficult phenomenon for mainstream America to accept. Most white people don't understand, but it's not a stretch for poor black people to...

Isn't fanning the flames what makes him a good director?

Wicked -- well said. But also shame on the federal goverment who has given incredible tax breaks to Arabs and other foreigners, allowing them to setup shop in African-American neighborhoods and charge ridiculous prices in the name of insurance.

Casting a vote for George Clooney, who acts with his chin and nothing else. Also adding to the list... Ashton Kutcher

Off the top of my head... Natalie Portman Lindsay Lohan Nick Cannon Kate (Cate?) Blanchett Jamie Foxx Gabrielle Union Tiger's wife, Elin

SIDs don't like the tat stories because it presents a thug image of their athletes. Bottom line: You can ask a kid whatever you want. It's up to that kid to tell you he doesn't want to talk about it. An SID can't tell you how to interview or what to ask. If he's so concerned about it, then...

Tell me you did not compare the most powerful slur in American history to a thong and low-rise jeans. Hey, if a guy uses that as apart of his everyday culture, then that's on him. But obviously, we live in a society with something called boundaries. Most of us, religious or not, wouldn't say...

I don't know how I feel about Mrs. Clinton, either. But I get caught defending her because the criticisms of her are almost always linked to her gender, be it veiled or unveiled. Reminds me of when Bill was in office and she was hated on because people felt she was running the presidency...

Maybe I'm being cynical, but I just don't believe there are just many athletes taking a stand as there were 30-40-50 years ago. I don't count having camps, donating to causes, etc. Yes, there are probably just as many of those now as there were then. But did I miss the 2006 Ali? What athlete...