This past Monday night, talk show host David Letterman issued an apology to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin about comments he made about his daughter. I've seen and heard his joke several times, and it's sad that he's had to issue an apology about this whole ordeal.
The last I remember from my First Amendment journalism courses, it's perfectly legitimate within David Letterman's rights to make comments about Gov. Palin and her daughters, who indirectly has been thrown into a public official status due to the popularity of her mother (and national-wide news of their own).
Were his comments in bad taste? Maybe. He didn't actually name any of Gov. Palin's daughters, which is a big controversy of the whole situation, but he did make a "taboo" sex joke.
Honestly, this is being blown out of proportion. Not once did Letterman tacitly endorse rape of minors...that is merely a mirage.
Letterman's joke never mentioned Palin's underage daughter, and now he must pay the price by this issued apology to appease the angered Palin and right-wing nutjobs. For the love of God, what happened to comedy? Should Bill Maher, Jay Leno, and Conan apologize for all of the jokes they made about Palin and Sen. John McCain, especially when Palin was still new to the ridicule scene?
Letterman: Continue the sarcasm with little remorse. It's your job, and the butt of your clearly jesting jokes need to get over it. That's what happens when you're placed within the public spotlight for all to critique.
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