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Don Imus' Racist Comment About Adam "Pacman" Jones
This morning Don Imus (who as we all remember was embroiled in the "Nappy headed ho" controversy about Rutgers' women's basketball team) made a comment that many are calling racist. When hearing about Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones' offenses that led to his suspension including being arrested six times and being involved in night club altercations: Imus: "What color is he?"
Don Imus' Racist Comment About Adam "Pacman" Jones
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