Ted, Because it was an opinion that is shared by few in the sports world. To the contrary, McNabb is considered good. By making that statement, Rush suggests he is racist. In a diverse culture, of course, he will be attacked.
First of all, the opinion of McNabb varies depending on who you talk to. Many thought McNabb was indeed overrated, validating one half of Rush's comments.
Secondly, Rush claims he never said McNabb was a bad QB. He just says he's overrated, that the defense of his team is to take more credit instead.
Third, attacks are to be expected when you state an opinion few share, but that should never be considered an integral part of a diverse culture.
And finally, the overreaction to Rush's comments demonstrate how "tolerance" in our culture is actually a conformity movement, that anything considered "intolerant" is to be rejected. Funny thing is, Rush's comment wasn't intolerant of anything.
Once again, the politics of thought control win out. This is exactly what makes people too afraid to speak out when it comes to race ... except the racial minorities themselves, and only when they talk about themselves.
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