Ok.  So that’s not really news.  We’ve all heard about the “Fairness Doctrine”.

But this is a little too much.

New York State Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, a Republican, is calling on the CEO of CBS to fire David Letterman for crude comments he made about Sarah Palin and her daughter.  -=SOURCE=-

While I think Letterman’s comments were rude, crude and NOT funny, I draw the line at lawmakers trying to dictate what a company does. Just like I am outraged at the nationalization of Government Motors (the automobile manufacturer formerly known as General Motors).

When Brian Kolb steps in as an elected official, he is using his office/position to exert control over CBS. What is the difference? We can’t be vocal about one and not the other.

There is a difference between the two. I am aware of that. But the end result is the same. Government control, perceived control, or desired control over a publically traded company.  Let the free market economy dictate what CBS does.  If the market exerts enough pressure on advertisers, CBS will react accordingly.  Embassy Suites already has.

Regardless, I get tired of the two-faced mock outrage by both political parties when it’s not applied equally across the board.  But before anyone says “but way… you just said…” referring to the post below.

I think what Imus said was tacky and inflammatory.  He got fired for it.  I think what Letterman said was tacky, rude and obnoxious.  And if CBS fired Imus they should fire Letterman.  More of the two-faced administration of CBS.  Letterman is a cash cow. However, I will not scream at CBS to fire Letterman. The market will dictate the outcome.

My gripe is not with the Letterman and Palin. dispute.  But with politicos getting involved in the management of the company.

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