Rob Parker - Racist or Just Childish?

I detest racism, in any form, from any person. I don't care if you are black, brown, white, or purple; judging others by the color of their skin is reprehensible. The only thing I find as offensive as racism is hypocrisy.

This morning, I had 1st and 10 on ESPN2. Rob Parker, a reporter from the Detroit News is a co-host. He and Skip Bayless were discussing San Diego head coach Norv Turner. Bayless made the argument that Turner does no have enough charisma and aura to motivate the team. Parker responded with the following statement: "Norv Turner has more problems than just his skin."

Say what??? You have got to be kidding me! I almost dropped my coffee cup.

Just imagine what would have happened if any Caucasian announcer had said that Lovie Smith had "more problems than just his skin." That announcer would be fired within hours. And that is exactly what should happen to Rob Parker. Racism, in any form, should not be tolerated from those who work on our public airways. ESPN correctly rid their network of racist blowhard Rush Limbaugh and now they should get rid of Rob Parker. Our society should not tolerate racism and we must begin to realize that whites are not the only racists spreading racial hate across our country.

Note: It was suggested to me that Parker may have been making a childish comment regarding Norv Turner's acne condition, rather than a hateful comment about his race. The tone of the conversation betweens the hosts following the comment did not indicate that that was the case, but I'm all about being fair. So, I've written to Mr. parker asking that he clarify his comments. I'll post his answer and/or the response from ESPN when I get them.

Update: Two months later and I never did get that answer.