“Who Can Say What?” Precis

In the article “Who Can Say What?” by Betsy Rubiner et. al they argue only certain people can say certain things at certain times and that there is a fine line of what can be said and what can’t. The authors’ start with events one a radio show and use other celebrities and talk show host and what their racist comments that have gotten them into trouble and how in some cases it is okay to use those terms or sayings. The purpose is to show that what is said in the media can be seen as racist but at other times it may not be but the line for what is appropriate to be said and what cannot be said is fine and can be easily crossed but no one really knows where this line is. The audience for this article are people wanting to be in the media and seeing how a comment can get you into trouble and effect a career in the media.

Rubiner, Betsy, et al. "Who Can Say What? (Cover Story)." Time 169.17 (2007): 32-38. Academic Search Premier. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.