Yesterday, I bitched and moaned about the fact that Disney and ABC folded like cheap suits and is returning all-round scumbag Jimmy Kimmel to its airwaves. Kimmel was rightfully suspended after calling MAGA Republicans such as myself a “gang.” Caving into pressure like cowards, the companies are allowing his hate speech to return.
But, wait! There is great news! Sinclair Broadcast Group, a major owner of numerous television stations, has announced that it is refusing to air Kimmel on its 32 ABC affiliates and they will instead air news programming. For full disclosure, Sinclair is my former employer. The broadcasting giant made the right call.
Kimmel’s opinions are hate speech. Calling us a “gang” is vile, offensive and wrong. Because of that, he should be taken off the air permanently and banned from airing on any television or radio station. When opinions are wrong, they need to be silenced.
Any station that continues to air his show should have their licenses permanently revoked. As of right now, there should be an advertiser boycott. When the stations feel the financial pinch from that move, they will fall into lockstep with what is just and what is right. No broadcaster should be allowed to air hate speech and Kimmel’s words last week were definitely hate speech.
Sinclair has made the right call and its 32 stations should be respected and applauded.