I know this is eons after the fact, but did miss jones and her cronies get kicked off the air for good? I've posted here before, so u know I am not from the NY area. I haven't heard anything about miss jones lately. and is miss info still on the show? I would think she'd quit after that situation.

look all i got to say is big Fing deal they made a joke out of i who cares it is not our probem anyway i dont care whats happening in other countries and i dont see why you should either, yes alot of ppl died but how many ppl die around the world each day, i wouldnt donate one red cent to thoes pppl in asia you know why, its there problem not mine, thats the problem with the world today no one wants to take responsability fo rshit they need to take care of, if that would happen to us un te us would we get support? no, did ppl in other countries rally ogether and onate to 9-11? no they sat back and let us sort it out just as we should them . why?? CAUSE ITS NOT OU F'ING PROBLEM

Never mind the legal mumbo-jumbo.

The matter of fact is, there are a lot of young kids who listen to this station.

A lot of young kids don't understand how big of a tragedy this whole tsunami event is in asia.

And many kids may think that this kind of parody songs are cool.

It sends shivers down my spine to even think of a 5th grader strolling down the street singing lyrics to this song.

It's not just because it's an asian issue.

All this show did was promote racial issues that have long been out of media.

Now it'll be like the 90's all over again.

This isn't about color, because i know 99% of the blacks don't like what happened at Hot97 either.

Whether FCC gets involved or not I could careless, for all they'll do is fine them.

What I'm more concerned about is that stations like HOT97 is supposed to be #1 in Hiphop and R&B, but they are just being hypocritical.

I also don't like the way Jin lashed back at them, even though I agree with everything he said.

So in the end... Hot97 is screwed no matter what... I don't think any other stations would even think about pulling another stunt as such...

So let's move on...

Superbowl's comming soon, I'd won't have such an event like this ruin my weekend.

Thanks, but That's her "hot" 97 page, not personal web site (Assuming she has one.)

ms. info's info:

http://www.hot97.com/airstaff/missInfo.aspx

Wow. As per http://www.hiphopmusic.com At 6:03am, "Hot" 97 announced that "The Morning Show" is suspended indefinately. Listen to the MP3.

The New Announcer (E-Bro?)opened the phones to discussion about this.

I wonder if it's permanent? *And* does it include "Miss Info"? Anyone know her Web site? I'm curious as to her thoughts.

Apparently, at least one Sponser got the message. As per hiphopmusic.com.

<ul><li>And in today's other big news, one of Hot 97's sponsors, the Jackson Hewitt tax service, reports they are pulling their advertising and support from hot 97's morning show, in response to the outcry over their Tsunami song:</li></ul>

As for the FCC, I think people will Do what the feel is appropriate. I thought Jin's response was well done.

Also, the CBS Video explained that the "Tsunami Song" was played for 4 day's prior to being pulled.

brucemir,

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Not to get too off tangeant, but what is wrong with Al-Jazeera broadcast? People have this misconception of AJ as 24-hour one-stop source of Anti-Americanism. In fact, only a tiny percentage of their broadcasts deal with the US, and isn't too unlike American cable news channels. Yes, they tend to be anti-US involvement, but they're relatively politically neutral. Think Fox News, except ran by some idealistic Arab journalists. I recommend watching Control Room - mediocre film, but very informative

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In any case, I don't understand what's wrong with simply pressuring the advertisers to have Miss Jones fired? You know what's going to happen with an FCC complaint? At most, the station gets fined, while giving the agency a clear precedent for legislating decency.

Let's put it this way:

Calling advertisers = more effective, less guv'mint, lets businesses decide what to do with their own money

Complaining to FCC = more red tape, less effective, possibly dangerous precedent

Look, it wasn't pornographic, it wasn't obscene (at least by NY radio standards), it wasn't an incitement to violence or otherwise criminal act. Leave the FCC out of this.

evidence? there have been several recent television broadcasts that have been 'volantarily' censored as a direct result of the recent fcc crackdown. it's the chilling effect caused by unclear rules on the part of fcc. among the casualties are documentaries on pbs, er proceedures and cartoon butts.

you can turn off the radio or change the channel (powell even advocated this as the best solution to most problems like this). you can complain to the station and to their advertisers. on the other hand, education is required by the govt. you can't turn off your teacher. the school programs are directly funded by tax dollars. if a schoolteacher played this song to a class, s/he would certainly be fired. they do not have the same freedoms.

we all know why the fcc is there, but i don't see what standards are being broken by airing that song. now threatening to shoot asians is a whole other story.

bruce, i think we're just agreeing that advertisers in the free market will control what get's broadcast more naturally than federal rules can. i mean, how can you codify what they did? you end up with rules based on subjective concepts like 'obscene'.

Just because the majority of the American public support something, doesn't make it right. There was a time when the majority of the American public didn't legally want blacks to vote. There was a time that the majority of the American public didn't want women to vote. There was a time that the majority of the American public didn't want interracial marriage to be legal.

Just because the majority thinks something doesn't make it right. Opinions will always vary, but every law and ordinance must comply with the Constitution. This is why many of the above mentioned injustices have been corrected; it was determined that the denial of rights were not supported by Constitution.

In its age, the Constitution is still brilliantly designed. The more people ignore it or take it for granted, the more likely things will get worse. The smallest things must not be taken for granted; these principles were put in place for a reason, not just to please the perversions of the "trench coat set".

Hijiki, Nola... you guys gonna take this act on the road? Just don't bring up the hawks! :>)

Just to keep throwing my two cents in... schoolteachers are absolutely in the realm of free speech. As a matter of fact, they have more freedom than the average joe in their place of employment in the way of tenure. It would be SIGNIFICANTLY harder to fire a teacher who's an out and out racist/homophobe than it would be to fire Miss Jones and her whole crew over this song issue.

As for government involvement with regards to hiring, that's a civil rights issue, not a free speech issue. It sounds like I'm splitting hairs, but if you think about it, the FCC denying someone their first amendment rights (and subsequent conseqences) is not all that different than an employer denying someone their 14th amendment rights.

Anywho, gotta run, all, but a great sequence! You've all made me think, which is an accomplishment in itself. Thanks.

Hijiki, I do value your opinion. And yes,it is most definitely a knee jerk reaction, otherwise I would not even have posted my feelings here. I do believe that the Hot97 crew will ultimately invoke their 1st ammendment rights, because that is what everybody does in the situation they put themselves in.What other defense could one have for this kind of racial outburst but say we are using our right to freedom of speech. As you stated Hijiki, you are right, there are groups like the KKK,JDL,IRA,and many others, but their message is not on commercial radio because what advertiser what want to be affiliated with them. Would it be o.k.for a radio station in the USA to broadcast Al-Jazera and their message on our public airwaves.Obviously not. Unfortunately, that is why the internet appeals so much to hate groups, because it is free, and not regulated. Ned, that is exactly what I meant by A-holes.

Schoolteachers are not in the realm of free speech? That's a funny one. We all have to deal with limitations on our speech, and many of these limitations are related to our jobs. Schoolteachers are restricted in what they can say while on the job. And radio DJs are well aware of the restrictions placed upon them by the FCC. Stations fully understand that there are conditions that must be met in order for them to retain their broadcast licenses.

You have every right to protest the FCC standards, but they were created through a democratic process and have the support of the American public. Several posters seem to be quivering with fear over the possibility that the FCC will start imposing some Victorian-era set of standards, but where is the evidence of this? These stations are not heavily censored, and cable and satellite programming provides plenty of options for those of you in the trench coat set.

As for the whole free-market vs. government intervention issue, I assume you believe that radio stations who refuse to hire blacks should not have to face any government sanctions?

Does "a-holes" mean "ASSholes"?

while i agree with everything you say, that sounds like a knee-jerk reaction, bruce. of course they're idiots. so are the kkk and many other groups who also get 1st ammendment protection. and of course the public has the power to put them in their place... a slam dunk as you say. but the first ammendment is a cop out? you should elaborate on that one.

I don listen to hot97, nor will I ever, and not because of this incident,I just have no interest in what they play, though my son does. I read in The NY post about this and thought, "Oh well, more stupid radio people out there", and thought nothing more of it. After reading the comments on this board,to satisfy my own curiousty, I went to hiphop.com and listened to the 6 minute MP3 posted there to form my own opinion. Nevermind the song itself, I could not believe the HATE coming from their crew. If any other ethnic group ranted ethnic slurs about blacks on the air, the shit would most DEFINITELY hit the fan. I agree that the FCC should probally not have to get involved, because it is so slam dunk that Hot97 should have already fired these RACIST idiots! Most stations welcome any kind of publicity, but this cannot be good for them. Oh, I forgot, freedom of speech. What a cop out. As far as Miss Info, good for you for standing up to these THUGS! I would hope you can find a job on a real radio station and separate yourself from these a-holes.

public school educators are not in the realm of free of speech. they have specific programs for which they are hired to pass on to children. entertainers and artists, do in fact practice free speech.

it doesn't matter that all but a few don't want to hear it. it's the same whether it's less than 1% (as in this case) or more than 49%. take a poll on rush... if more than 50% say he should go, should we call the fcc and send him to satelite? despise him as i do, i would be defending his right to free speech. just because we, the majority, find it offensive doesn't make it illegal.

what i find odd is that while i'm suggesting a free-market solution, you're pushing for a big govt solution. i thought you were conservative.

I disagree with "There is no point in getting all up in arms everytime something like this happens".

Whenever someone is offended by something, They should speak up (What's wrong with Bold?!?!? j/k). Did you listen to the MP3? After that tirade, Miss Jones "Apology" seems, IMO, insincere at best. I'm certainly NOT advocating her Crucifiction, but IMO, she might want to go on vacation for a few weeks.

As for Gov't intervention, well, IMO, people will speak up and complain about the Gov't when it goes too far. (Remember the patriot Act?)

If people don't want so much crap on the airwaves (I agree), then why is there so much crap on the airwaves?

People who do things like Miss Jones, or the schoolteacher who tells racist jokes, usually meet their own punishments (usually at the hands of their employers). There's really no need for government involvement. If the public at large doesn't like how its airwaves are being used, then they can take care of it. Accepting the consequences of your actions is a vital part of exercising your freedom of speech.

Once you introduce the government, then you become subject to their whims (right v. left, left v. right) and it's not about the issue at hand anymore.

I'd be one of those people answering the poll saying that I don't want this crap on the airwaves. So I tell the station, I tell their advertisers, etc. It doesn't need to be done by government edict.

Because if we're gonna open that door, there's lots of crap I'd like to see off the airwaves (start with "American Idol," "Who's My Daddy?" "Fear Factor" etc.). These shows, like MJ, are guilty of (in some cases extreme) bad taste, which (pretty obviously) is not illegal.

Maybe the FCC should suppress the use of bold on comments because the majority find it annoying.

I don't have a record collection of tsunami songs. I don't know anyone rocking out to tsunami songs on their iPods, so I could give a damn about it.

Seriously, there is a danger when a government body uses arbitrary power to define what is or isn't appropriate. Right now, things don't seem so bad because they're targeting the obvious: swearing, boobies, middle fingers, blood and guts, etc., things that are pretty much universally recognized as "bad."

The danger is arbitrary power, where conceiveably 10 years from now it could be fine-worthy to say "I don't like the government's policies." Seem unlikely? As far as the law is concerned, it's EXACTLY as arbitrary as saying tsunami songs should be banned by the FCC. The FCC could have the power to ban nearly anything they want right now.

This same ban-happy mentality also led to the regulation of current-day "free speech zones" during the RNC. Last I checked, the forefathers declared the whole country a free speech zone.