Comments on: An Open Letter to WSB 750 AM re: Neal Boortz http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/ Following news and politics with a big shovel Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:09:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: Linda Lou http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-748 Linda Lou Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:38:02 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-748 I suppose NB would like to us to think of him as father of the year. However, I lost respect for him back in his WRNG radio days when he very self-righteously explained to his listeners that he had given his daughter up for adoption. His ex-wife was just too difficult to deal with. The daughter he mentions on his show is actually his wife's daughter - whom he then adopted. It made things so much more convenient for him!! This is the daughter he professes to care for, but actually sent to public schools. Remember, he hates public schools and public school teachers. I guess daughter wasn't worth the money that he could easily afford for tuition. Additionally, he has mentioned his adopted daughter much less lately. I wonder why. Has she become a loony librul? Is she pro-Obama? Is she gay? It seems that the small business owner, who actually takes care of his disabled son is a much better father than the arrogant, well-heeled Neal Boortz. I suppose NB would like to us to think of him as father of the year. However, I lost respect for him back in his WRNG radio days when he very self-righteously explained to his listeners that he had given his daughter up for adoption. His ex-wife was just too difficult to deal with. The daughter he mentions on his show is actually his wife’s daughter - whom he then adopted. It made things so much more convenient for him!! This is the daughter he professes to care for, but actually sent to public schools. Remember, he hates public schools and public school teachers. I guess daughter wasn’t worth the money that he could easily afford for tuition. Additionally, he has mentioned his adopted daughter much less lately. I wonder why. Has she become a loony librul? Is she pro-Obama? Is she gay?
It seems that the small business owner, who actually takes care of his disabled son is a much better father than the arrogant, well-heeled Neal Boortz.

]]> By: Kristen Pearson http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-552 Kristen Pearson Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:52:36 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-552 Boortz is a tool and a bully who hides behind his First Amendment right to free speech. There is a major difference between making fun of adults and political officals and in making fun of a 9 year old disabled boy. Jordan W has no control over the hand in life he has been delt, but Boortz can control his mouth. And to Citizen of Dis - I am from Habersham County, which borders Lula (a part of Hall County). Being from a small down does not mean someone is inbred and anyone who thinks that needs to stop being a close-minded idiot. Lula is a pretty, small town with nice residents. Where do you live that taught you to be so critical? Boortz is a tool and a bully who hides behind his First Amendment right to free speech. There is a major difference between making fun of adults and political officals and in making fun of a 9 year old disabled boy. Jordan W has no control over the hand in life he has been delt, but Boortz can control his mouth.

And to Citizen of Dis - I am from Habersham County, which borders Lula (a part of Hall County). Being from a small down does not mean someone is inbred and anyone who thinks that needs to stop being a close-minded idiot. Lula is a pretty, small town with nice residents. Where do you live that taught you to be so critical?

]]> By: deborah.tn http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-528 deborah.tn Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:24:41 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-528 There is no reason.....NO reason for ANY adult to ridicule or make fun of a child. Yet here is Boortz getting away with ripping a disabled child's self esteem to shreads for ratings. Of course, part of this "on the air viciousness" is our fault because we listen to Boortz & mentally or verbally engage in (either in favor of or against) his outrageous comments. This child is not responsibile for whatever situation he was born into, and he is certainly not responsible for his disability (by the way, with regard to the above comment about Jordan's disability being the result of inbreeding within the family... I was born in one of the most podunk cities in Tennessee and raised in the most podunk city in north Georgia, & I don't know of one single person whose parents, grandparents, or any of their relatives were incestuous. They do, however, speak with a definite twang - that does not mean they are ignorant or that their parents were cousins. There is no reason…..NO reason for ANY adult to ridicule or make fun of a child. Yet here is Boortz getting away with ripping a disabled child’s self esteem to shreads for ratings. Of course, part of this “on the air viciousness” is our fault because we listen to Boortz & mentally or verbally engage in (either in favor of or against) his outrageous comments. This child is not responsibile for whatever situation he was born into, and he is certainly not responsible for his disability (by the way, with regard to the above comment about Jordan’s disability being the result of inbreeding within the family… I was born in one of the most podunk cities in Tennessee and raised in the most podunk city in north Georgia, & I don’t know of one single person whose parents, grandparents, or any of their relatives were incestuous. They do, however, speak with a definite twang - that does not mean they are ignorant or that their parents were cousins.

]]> By: Persch http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-523 Persch Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:03:29 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-523 I'll admitt that I tune into "The Neal Boortz Show" on a daily basis. I find his program to be very entertaining. I don't have to agree with what he says in order to tune in to his program. It is an entertaing alternative to the mind numbing music that is constantly repeated on the radio. All entertainers push the envelope when it comes to content. Turn to Comedy Central on TV or go to a stand up show sometime you can find the same stuff there. Boortz is an entertainer. I’ll admitt that I tune into “The Neal Boortz Show” on a daily basis. I find his program to be very entertaining. I don’t have to agree with what he says in order to tune in to his program. It is an entertaing alternative to the mind numbing music that is constantly repeated on the radio. All entertainers push the envelope when it comes to content. Turn to Comedy Central on TV or go to a stand up show sometime you can find the same stuff there. Boortz is an entertainer.

]]> By: P. Heigerick http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-484 P. Heigerick Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:32:44 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-484 I can not believe that Neil Boortz would say something so demeaning to someone so young who has a disability! There is no excuse for the comments he made toward this young boy nor the comments he made about the boys father. I understand that he was trying to make a comment more so about our education system, but he could have gone about it in any other way. I can not believe that Neil Boortz would say something so demeaning to someone so young who has a disability! There is no excuse for the comments he made toward this young boy nor the comments he made about the boys father. I understand that he was trying to make a comment more so about our education system, but he could have gone about it in any other way.

]]> By: Will Smith http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-461 Will Smith Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:32:41 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-461 I have a bone to pick with all Neal Boortz listeners. As I see it, he has two audiences: the audience who genuinely agree with everything that Neal Boortz says, and the audience who listens to him because they get all worked up by his outrageous comments. To audience number one: first of all, you're crazy to actually agree with that ignorant jackass who was able to land a radio show just because of his ability to say radical statements about subjects that he doesn't have any credible knowledge about. And his ability to "tell the harsh truth". That's not so impressive, I can do it too. Watch this. If you honestly believe there's no such thing as ADD or ADHD, you're an idiot. If you honestly think that making fun of a kid...mentally handicapped or not...is funny, you're a shallow and cheap piece of shit slowing down the progress of mankind; let me know who you people are, I would love nothing more than to meet such a classy individual, society's finest, and tell you how much of a fuckhead you are right to your face. Next, audience number two, you're almost worse than audience number one. If you don't like him, first of all, who shouldn't encourage him or support him at all; in fact, you should go out of your way to encourage people not to listen to him. If he pisses you off that much, I have some good, easy advice for you: stop listening to him, dumbass! The more listeners he has, the more money he makes, and the easier it is for him to say stupid shit that will only make you more frustrated. If he doesn't have listeners, he doesn't have a show, and the morons from audience one can't get their daily dose of ignorance. Secondly, why would you waste your time listening to him if you don't agree with him? That doesn't make any sense, and now I think you're kind of stupid too. Do something else...listen to a book on tape or music or the news or a radio show that you do agree with, for example. I have a bone to pick with all Neal Boortz listeners. As I see it, he has two audiences: the audience who genuinely agree with everything that Neal Boortz says, and the audience who listens to him because they get all worked up by his outrageous comments. To audience number one: first of all, you’re crazy to actually agree with that ignorant jackass who was able to land a radio show just because of his ability to say radical statements about subjects that he doesn’t have any credible knowledge about. And his ability to “tell the harsh truth”. That’s not so impressive, I can do it too. Watch this. If you honestly believe there’s no such thing as ADD or ADHD, you’re an idiot. If you honestly think that making fun of a kid…mentally handicapped or not…is funny, you’re a shallow and cheap piece of shit slowing down the progress of mankind; let me know who you people are, I would love nothing more than to meet such a classy individual, society’s finest, and tell you how much of a fuckhead you are right to your face.

Next, audience number two, you’re almost worse than audience number one. If you don’t like him, first of all, who shouldn’t encourage him or support him at all; in fact, you should go out of your way to encourage people not to listen to him. If he pisses you off that much, I have some good, easy advice for you: stop listening to him, dumbass! The more listeners he has, the more money he makes, and the easier it is for him to say stupid shit that will only make you more frustrated. If he doesn’t have listeners, he doesn’t have a show, and the morons from audience one can’t get their daily dose of ignorance. Secondly, why would you waste your time listening to him if you don’t agree with him? That doesn’t make any sense, and now I think you’re kind of stupid too. Do something else…listen to a book on tape or music or the news or a radio show that you do agree with, for example.

]]> By: Royal http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-431 Royal Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:09:52 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-431 If you want to read a little into Boortz's background go here: http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/johnsugg/2005/09/ Scroll down on the page for the posts on Boortz! You will find some pretty interesting information on Mr. Insensitivity! Mainly that he's a Class 1-A liar and Draft-Dodger! If you want to read a little into Boortz’s background go here:
http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/johnsugg/2005/09/

Scroll down on the page for the posts on Boortz! You will find some pretty interesting information on Mr. Insensitivity! Mainly that he’s a Class 1-A liar and Draft-Dodger!

]]> By: Nick from Jersey http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-391 Nick from Jersey Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:42:27 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-391 I think it is absolutely ridiculous that a man with so much influence over his listeners decides to use that influence to pick on a defenseless nine year old child. In my mind Neil Boortz is nothing more than a bully who only likes to go after people he knows cannot stand up for themselves. I know it is Boortz's job to cause controversy, but it is not right that it comes at the expense of a little boy. After all this i hacve to take a step back and rerally where we are as a society when a grown man making fun of a little boy's disabilty can be called "news" or "entertainment." I think it is absolutely ridiculous that a man with so much influence over his listeners decides to use that influence to pick on a defenseless nine year old child. In my mind Neil Boortz is nothing more than a bully who only likes to go after people he knows cannot stand up for themselves. I know it is Boortz’s job to cause controversy, but it is not right that it comes at the expense of a little boy. After all this i hacve to take a step back and rerally where we are as a society when a grown man making fun of a little boy’s disabilty can be called “news” or “entertainment.”

]]> By: Kendall http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-384 Kendall Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:56:48 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-384 I realize that Boortz's job is to stir up trouble, but a line must be drawn. I realize that he has the right to free speech, just like the rest of us, but when he uses that power to mentally harm a child-it's enough. Not only is ridiculing the child, he is blaming the parents. These are good people and they care about their child- insinuating that they have made him this way is cruel and unacceptable. I realize that Boortz’s job is to stir up trouble, but a line must be drawn. I realize that he has the right to free speech, just like the rest of us, but when he uses that power to mentally harm a child-it’s enough. Not only is ridiculing the child, he is blaming the parents. These are good people and they care about their child- insinuating that they have made him this way is cruel and unacceptable.

]]> By: prestoncoleman http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-281 prestoncoleman Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:12:15 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-281 You have a point, too. Boortz says things that are outrageous in order to stir up controversy, which increases ratings, which makes money for him and his employer. "Shoot those leftist bastards dead" was probably calculated to walk right up to the line of illegality, not to actually put anyone at risk of violence. The nature of the little boy's disabilities, however, should be irrelevant; no child deserves to be humiliated on national radio. In time (for example, if a lawsuit is filed,) I believe those disabilities may come out into the open. Until then, I can only speculate...though I'm convinced that Boortz has done real damage to a very fragile and innocent boy. Making money off of adult "leftist bastards" is one thing; making money off any child is another. Keep asking those questions, Nicol--I like your style. ~(8^)}> You have a point, too. Boortz says things that are outrageous in order to stir up controversy, which increases ratings, which makes money for him and his employer. “Shoot those leftist bastards dead” was probably calculated to walk right up to the line of illegality, not to actually put anyone at risk of violence. The nature of the little boy’s disabilities, however, should be irrelevant; no child deserves to be humiliated on national radio. In time (for example, if a lawsuit is filed,) I believe those disabilities may come out into the open. Until then, I can only speculate…though I’m convinced that Boortz has done real damage to a very fragile and innocent boy. Making money off of adult “leftist bastards” is one thing; making money off any child is another. Keep asking those questions, Nicol–I like your style.
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]]> By: nicol burke http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-279 nicol burke Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:59:52 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-279 Ok, you have a point. What if the kid did have bipolar disorder? But that is a different story. There is no evidence that this kid has any disorder that will lead to a suicidal state. If it wasn't for your concern on this topic who would take a stand and fight against Boortz? Personally, we shouldnt take Boortz literally. He is expressing his opinion. And who knows, what if the things he is saying is just solely to strike up thought and another outlook on things or just to bring some humor to the show. Boortz is just funny. I can never take what he says literally. Now as far as the "shoot those leftist bastards dead" again, do you really think that he is Literally telling his listeners to shoot them? Maybe its a figure of speech. Ok, you have a point. What if the kid did have bipolar disorder? But that is a different story. There is no evidence that this kid has any disorder that will lead to a suicidal state. If it wasn’t for your concern on this topic who would take a stand and fight against Boortz? Personally, we shouldnt take Boortz literally. He is expressing his opinion. And who knows, what if the things he is saying is just solely to strike up thought and another outlook on things or just to bring some humor to the show. Boortz is just funny. I can never take what he says literally. Now as far as the “shoot those leftist bastards dead” again, do you really think that he is Literally telling his listeners to shoot them? Maybe its a figure of speech.

]]> By: prestoncoleman http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-277 prestoncoleman Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:23:33 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-277 If that's your standard, then you'll have to condemn Boortz for telling military personnel to "Shoot those leftist bastards dead" at an anti-war rally in Pittsburgh: http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/20/operation-chaos-vs-shoot-the-leftist-bastards-dead/ As for the child, just for the sake of argument, imagine that he has bipolar disorder (manic depression) and that public humiliation could literally put him into a psychotic or even suicidal state. Two weeks' worth of ridicule could foreseeably put the child's health at risk, and potentially, his life. If that’s your standard, then you’ll have to condemn Boortz for telling military personnel to “Shoot those leftist bastards dead” at an anti-war rally in Pittsburgh:

http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/20/operation-chaos-vs-shoot-the-leftist-bastards-dead/

As for the child, just for the sake of argument, imagine that he has bipolar disorder (manic depression) and that public humiliation could literally put him into a psychotic or even suicidal state. Two weeks’ worth of ridicule could foreseeably put the child’s health at risk, and potentially, his life.

]]> By: nicol burke http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-276 nicol burke Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:49:33 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-276 Honestly. I believe that Boortz has a right to say what he very well pleases. He has a right to his opinion. He has not threatened the life of this little boy in no way. Why do we have to get so caught up in one man's opinion. It's his radio show so he can talk about whatever he wants. So, you disagree about what he says, Is suggesting a lawsuit really necessary? I know so many people, not just my age, but adults who have said some pretty crude things about other people. But hey, thats there opinion. Where we need to draw the line is when a person's life is threatened and in danger. Honestly. I believe that Boortz has a right to say what he very well pleases. He has a right to his opinion. He has not threatened the life of this little boy in no way. Why do we have to get so caught up in one man’s opinion. It’s his radio show so he can talk about whatever he wants. So, you disagree about what he says, Is suggesting a lawsuit really necessary? I know so many people, not just my age, but adults who have said some pretty crude things about other people. But hey, thats there opinion. Where we need to draw the line is when a person’s life is threatened and in danger.

]]> By: Meagan Rennick http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-263 Meagan Rennick Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:05:41 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-263 I believe Neal Boortz is being an inconsiderate ass about this situation. there is not need to make fun of a little nine year old kid. Another thing that amazes me is that he said there was no such thing as ADD or ADHD...maybe he should do some research before he makes that kindof statement. I am a nanny for a little 5 year old boy that has ADHD and a speech impediment, so i know for a fact that there is such a thing. I would never make fun of him because he couldn't pernounce something correctly. Boortz is just trying to make himself feel better by putting other people down so he looks good. I believe Neal Boortz is being an inconsiderate ass about this situation. there is not need to make fun of a little nine year old kid. Another thing that amazes me is that he said there was no such thing as ADD or ADHD…maybe he should do some research before he makes that kindof statement. I am a nanny for a little 5 year old boy that has ADHD and a speech impediment, so i know for a fact that there is such a thing. I would never make fun of him because he couldn’t pernounce something correctly. Boortz is just trying to make himself feel better by putting other people down so he looks good.

]]> By: DB http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-260 DB Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:47:42 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-260 Boortz is an ass, as well as anyone who hold's to the idea that being from Lula, a so-called mountain community (which by the way, is not in the mountains), having a country dialect, and having a disability qualifies one to be ridiculed. Boortz is an ass, as well as anyone who hold’s to the idea that being from Lula, a so-called mountain community (which by the way, is not in the mountains), having a country dialect, and having a disability qualifies one to be ridiculed.

]]> By: Kat http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-243 Kat Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:25:05 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-243 It saddens me to think that someone who has the influence to talk to numerous amounts of people would choose to make fun of a young boy with mental disabilities. What kind of ignorant, heartless person would make fun of someone who is disabled? I feel bad for Neal Borrtz, not with sympathy, but I feel bad for how pathetic and pitiful he must be to think it is right to poke fun of a child who is so innocent. It saddens me to think that someone who has the influence to talk to numerous amounts of people would choose to make fun of a young boy with mental disabilities. What kind of ignorant, heartless person would make fun of someone who is disabled? I feel bad for Neal Borrtz, not with sympathy, but I feel bad for how pathetic and pitiful he must be to think it is right to poke fun of a child who is so innocent.

]]> By: Lindsey http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-237 Lindsey Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:46:06 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-237 I don’t think you can completely condemn Boortz for poking fun at the 9 year old boy because everyone is guilty of picking on someone because of were they are from, how the talk or even how they dress…hints the infamous line “don’t judge a book by it’s cover”. However I do believe it is wrong for Boortz to keep poking fun at the little boy when he discovered his disabilities because that is something he has no control over and at 9 years old hearing people say the things he was saying about him can be extremely traumatizing to a little boy. I don’t think you can completely condemn Boortz for poking fun at the 9 year old boy because everyone is guilty of picking on someone because of were they are from, how the talk or even how they dress…hints the infamous line “don’t judge a book by it’s cover”. However I do believe it is wrong for Boortz to keep poking fun at the little boy when he discovered his disabilities because that is something he has no control over and at 9 years old hearing people say the things he was saying about him can be extremely traumatizing to a little boy.

]]> By: RW Marno http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-230 RW Marno Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:51:40 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-230 WoW, man all I can say is some comments blaming the parents regarding incest sure clears the way for abusing a NINE year old on national radio. There is absolutely no proof and Neil is getting his jollies when he reads something that sounds supportive to him. To me this is so out of bounds and no way supportive of "Free Speech" It is derogatory and inane. Neil needs to lose his job and go pump some gas or fill tires while he is digging for worms on weekends for xtra money. Man if only a court could do that. Justice! RW WoW, man all I can say is some comments blaming the parents regarding incest sure clears the way for abusing a NINE year old on national radio. There is absolutely no proof and Neil is getting his jollies when he reads something that sounds supportive to him. To me this is so out of bounds and no way supportive of “Free Speech” It is derogatory and inane. Neil needs to lose his job and go pump some gas or fill tires while he is digging for worms on weekends for xtra money. Man if only a court could do that. Justice!
RW

]]> By: Ann http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-226 Ann Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:58:30 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-226 Congrats! Professor Coleman, for staying on this story--I'm afraid that Mr. Boortz is too old to learn how to behave, but perhaps others with more intelligence and compassion will understand that disabled persons need all of our caring. Congrats! Professor Coleman, for staying on this story–I’m afraid that Mr. Boortz is too old to learn how to behave, but perhaps others with more intelligence and compassion will understand that disabled persons need all of our caring.

]]> By: Amy http://newsprism.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/last-word-an-open-letter-to-wsb-750-am/#comment-225 Amy Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:54:46 +0000 http://newsprism.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-225 Citizen of Dis, let's goout on alimb and say that there was, somewhere in this little boy's family tree, some "inscest". What fault is it of this little boy? Much the same as a baby being born with AIDS because its mother had it, blaming the victim here is completely inexcusable. Citizen of Dis, let’s goout on alimb and say that there was, somewhere in this little boy’s family tree, some “inscest”. What fault is it of this little boy? Much the same as a baby being born with AIDS because its mother had it, blaming the victim here is completely inexcusable.

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