"Lynch [Tiger Woods] in a back alley"
Thursday, January 10, 2008
HONOLULU (AP) -- Golf Channel suspended anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks on Wednesday for saying last week that young players who wanted to challenge Tiger Woods should "lynch him in a back alley."
Sharpton to the Rescue
"Lynching is not murder in general, it's not assault in general," Sharpton said. "It's a specific racial term that this women should be held accountable for. What she said is racist. Whether she's a racist ... is immaterial. She's a broadcaster. The channel has to be accountable to the public."
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I am not surprised of Kelly's comment. It's about time someone comes forward publicly with her feelings. I cannot wait to read Tiger Woods' first book. I hope he tells it all, from the locker rooms to the golf courses.