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NPR fires analyst over remarks on Fox about Muslims
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/39774756/
10/21/10
NPR has fired veteran analyst Juan Williams over remarks he made about Muslims on the Fox News Channel program, "The O’Reilly Factor."
The national radio network said in a statement Wednesday that the remarks, in which Williams said he gets nervous flying with people in Muslim garb, were “inconsistent with our editorial standards and practices, and undermined his credibility as a news analyst with NPR.”
Williams’ dismissal followed comments on the Fox News prime time show, where he also serves as an analyst.
During the show, O’Reilly asked Williams to comment on the idea that the United States was facing a “Muslim dilemma.” It followed a controversy over O’Reilly’s own appearance on the afternoon show, The View,’ where two hosts walked out after he said that “Muslims killed us on 9/11.”
His argument, which moderator Whoopi Goldberg declared to be "bull----," inspired both Goldberg and co-host Joy Behar to leave their own set.
On Monday, Williams said he concurred with O’Reilly about the threats faced by the United States.
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..He added, "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."
He also said, amid a heated debate with O'Reilly, that people shouldn’t blame Muslims for “extremists,” same as Christians couldn’t be blamed for the Oklahoma City bombing. O'Reilly, for his part, said he refused to qualify everything he said about Muslims.
NPR, which receives most of its funding from listener-supported member stations, has been uncomfortable for some time with Williams’ role on Fox. After he became a regular on the mostly conservative network, NPR asked that he no longer be identified as an NPR correspondent.
The network, in a news story on the site, reported that Williams said he wasn't ready to comment on his dismissal and was conferring with his wife.
10/21/10
NPR has fired veteran analyst Juan Williams over remarks he made about Muslims on the Fox News Channel program, "The O’Reilly Factor."
The national radio network said in a statement Wednesday that the remarks, in which Williams said he gets nervous flying with people in Muslim garb, were “inconsistent with our editorial standards and practices, and undermined his credibility as a news analyst with NPR.”
Williams’ dismissal followed comments on the Fox News prime time show, where he also serves as an analyst.
During the show, O’Reilly asked Williams to comment on the idea that the United States was facing a “Muslim dilemma.” It followed a controversy over O’Reilly’s own appearance on the afternoon show, The View,’ where two hosts walked out after he said that “Muslims killed us on 9/11.”
His argument, which moderator Whoopi Goldberg declared to be "bull----," inspired both Goldberg and co-host Joy Behar to leave their own set.
On Monday, Williams said he concurred with O’Reilly about the threats faced by the United States.
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..He added, "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."
He also said, amid a heated debate with O'Reilly, that people shouldn’t blame Muslims for “extremists,” same as Christians couldn’t be blamed for the Oklahoma City bombing. O'Reilly, for his part, said he refused to qualify everything he said about Muslims.
NPR, which receives most of its funding from listener-supported member stations, has been uncomfortable for some time with Williams’ role on Fox. After he became a regular on the mostly conservative network, NPR asked that he no longer be identified as an NPR correspondent.
The network, in a news story on the site, reported that Williams said he wasn't ready to comment on his dismissal and was conferring with his wife.
With some jobs there would be standards of conduct as regards what a person does when they are not at work such as a police officer or teacher and a journalist would be included among them. However I would agree that they were just stating their opinion which is not against the code of conduct of a journalist. I do disagree with what he said but it is a matter of free speech. However I also disagree with the congress person in that state who in reaction is trying to pass a law that would defund NPR and other government radio stations because they have a liberal bias. They should just require that journalists and broadcasts reflect the wide variety of political opinions people have. I'd rather hear what a journalist really thinks than have them state what they are told to say. That works both ways. Fighting censorship and a government controlled media what was enabled Edward R. Murrow to stop the McCarthy era. I'd rather have any opinion that is ignorant be contested by people stating why they believe it is wrong rather than it being suppressed. Anyway this issue is complex and will bring out a heated debate but that is part of free speech as well.
ummmm he wasn't at work... so now they control what he says when he is off the clock too?
Im off to get that second cup meself!!!!!
This guy is not a commentator is the problem, he was hired as an analyst. In that position, what he states as personal opinion can come back to bite. I understand there have been other issues with him. With that said tho, it could have been handled better for sure, but I do understand why it is such a big deal in his particular situation. If he were a commentator, the situation would have been much different.
I do think it was a bit of an extreme reaction to fire him as well. However, in a way I am glad. I think anything that promotes the anti Muslim fervor needs to be squashed. It was Al Qaeda terrorists that perpetuated 911 not simply Muslims. There is a difference. If someone was just chit chatting away and made the comment ----- no big deal, they're just talking. This was a news show with someone that JUST had a controversial moment on another show by saying something similar. Um, that makes it slightly less innocent in my opinion.
And the unfortunate thing (among many) about terrorists is that honestly, you won't see it coming if they are attacking. They tend to NOT want you to know who they are. And by then fearing everyone we play into their hands. It causes a greater divide. Well, that is just my old Saturday morning pre coffee theory.
And the unfortunate thing (among many) about terrorists is that honestly, you won't see it coming if they are attacking. They tend to NOT want you to know who they are. And by then fearing everyone we play into their hands. It causes a greater divide. Well, that is just my old Saturday morning pre coffee theory.
There must be some reason why our government employs TSA people at every major airport. Why persecute Juan Williams for sharing similar feelings?
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