Kimmel Suspension Stirs Outrage and Protests AboutFree Speech and Democracy

 

They've taken this retaliation for speaking one's mind and for good old-fashioned satire, which we all need sometimes to add a twist of humor to the ridiculous, ironic and absurd in our everyday lives, a little too far this time. Indefinitely suspending Kimmel was an outrage and using government influence to come down on an American citizen for exercising his constitutional right is unconstitutional. Freedom of speech is as American as Apple pie. Recognizing, of course, historical denials to certain people and races throughout the decades, including many of my ancestors and even some of us today. But as Obama eloquently  states and I am paraphrasing him, democracy is not self-executing, it has to be fought for.

 

 WE the people have to uphold the rights and values we hold so dear. And from all recent bellwethers, they must be defended fervently now more than ever. According to the Economic Times Disney experienced a 5 billion dollar loss in market share with a

2% decrease in stock from cancellations of Hulu and Disney subscriptions from consumers as a form of protest of Kimmel's suspension.

So, Kimmel, being canceled, suspended from his job for cracking jokes about politics and the antics of our politicians, which he has often done on his show, is a threat to the exercise of free speech. Millions worldwide Blacks, Latinos, Whites, etc., look forward to his show. His monologues are hilarious and often take the hostile edge off of some recently infuriating situations caused by this unprecedented MAGA takeover of our politics, diverse culture and 'any' media critical of the current administration. 

Many have lost jobs and livelihoods. Some didn't even have to say anything to get canceled, including thousands of women and black women were just fired, fired across the Federal government.Thirty thousand 30,000 have lost their jobs so far and counting. And now a black woman who serves and was appointed the first black woman to serve as a Federal Reserve Governor-- Lisa Cook is fighting for her job. So is a black woman district attorney in New York, Letitia James being targeted. So was a black woman journalist Karen Attiah fired from the Washington Post- because of her reporting on Charlie Kirk.

But not only have late night icons like Kimmel, Colbert and public figures like Cook and James and Washington Post journalist Karen Attiah come under attack. Everyday people are often unsuspectingly being outright blocked and censored by enforcers who may harass or shortstop their commentary and other forms of social media that they find unacceptable on the current administration. Some may even feel that they might miss out on the opportunity to make billions  if they crack the wrong joke or make an awkward remark at the wrong time.Whammo! Instant cancelation, freeze on opportunities or hunt down and targeting.

Please be informed, some Americans refuse to sell their souls or the soul of America, the embodiment of our great freedoms of speech, association and expression for "filthy lucre"(1 Peter 5:2).But as an American, you are free to make that choice.

 Of course, tact has it's place. But, there is value in saying what you have been moved to say, sometimes what has been scripted for you to say and often what needs to be said. In America we have many divergent voices--preachers, public commentators, politicians, journalists,professors, artists and comedians for starters. Sometimes it's profound, sometimes it's transformative, sometimes it's educational, sometimes it's humorous, sometimes it's offensive to some, yet what is said may be funny or consoling to others. 

Keep our country free and protected from governmental suppression of individual rights under duress of big business conglomerates or iconic billionaires. We need  our First Amendment freedoms  thriving in a democracy. Throughout history over hundreds of years, many in this country have  strived for a working  democracy. It hasn't ever been easy. But anything worth having they say is worth fighting for.

Thank God we as American citizens can take our differences to the public square, speak out, reach out to the media and/or ultimately the ballot box and make our views known without fear of reprisal.

I'm glad Kimmel's show is back! His show was reinstated by Disney and aired to much anticipation last night. The View  had a very good summary of his monologue on their show this morning.

 I'd like to see others that have been unjustly fired from their positions for political reasons also reinstated as well, or the looming and potentially autocratic dogs called off.

Please keep our leaders, our citizens, our friends,  we the people-- our diverse nation of varied and collective speech and voices, our President and our country America, lifted in prayer🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿!  We Must give our prayers feet by following up with constructive action and stepping out on the power of god's word. Staying actively engaged, helping those who need it along the way assure and assuring  that justice and righteousness prevail.

Continued prayer for the family of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk as well. I did not agree with his views. But I  stand for freedom of speech and his right to express his views.

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(Edited 9.19.25 @ 12:12 p.m., 10.13.25 @1:52p.m.