Bill Mifsud: “No, suspend him without pay. His remarks were definitely not good. Sometimes I think inflammatory remarks are done on purpose to create a buzz. His show is all over the news. It is the advertisers of the program who should make the call. If they decide to drop their advertising then a message will be sent to Clear Channel.”
Julie Morris: “Let the free market decide. Clear Channel’s business model depends on advertising. Misogyny may alienate a powerful sector of shoppers: women.”
Marty Richman: “Limbaugh is simply an entertainer like those across the entire political spectrum. Considering what is said about political opponents daily, it’s a little late to feign shock and horror. Name-calling has become political currency.”
Jim West: “No, Limbaugh’s remarks were so completely out-of-line that they only served to discredit him. Besides, in America, even complete jerks should have a spokesperson.”
Louise Ledesma: “Rush Limbaugh’s comments are usually disgusting but this steps over the line by attacking Sandra Fluke’s personal character. He is a bigot who preaches untruths and I don’t know why stations would disgrace themselves by having him on the air. By the way, Ms Fluke brought out the fact that birth control pills are used for several medical treatments.”
Steve Staloch: “Yes. Free speech should not ensure the commercialization of buffoonery using public airwaves unless it includes a disclaimer that the “show” is being aired primarily for entertainment purposes.”
Ruth Erickson: “Those who derive great pleasure by publicly insulting and deriding people by making derogatory remarks about them, should not be surprised if they receive disciplinary consequences and possible lawsuits.”
