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Sdfs — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:45:38 -0000

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watchmvp — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:22:20 -0000

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bowbabter — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:27:51 -0000

You don't really need or want that lifestyle, it might hurt y'all slowly more.......Just tell him you
don't wanna repeat something your not too proud of z7uas.

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Doug — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:03:27 -0000

Count me in as agreeing that your comment was right on and I too see no need to apologize. The guy is a jerk for making inflammatory racial remarks without checking his sports facts first.

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Kman — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 18:32:20 -0000

Bob Cobb,
Sorry, but why isn't David Ortiz considered "black"? Because he wasn't born in the US? Or because his primary language is Spanish? Pretty sure that his ancestors were enslaved in the same fashion as "blacks" brought over here on boats and forced into labor.

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Sun, 08 Jul 2007 17:15:18 -0000

There is racism in every city. There are plenty of other cities that are just as segregated or more than Boston. In fact the 2000 U.S. Census listed the 10 most segregated cities. Boston was NOT on that list. The major difference between Boston and other cities is that other cities have a larger black population.

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Joe — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 11:07:21 -0000

Your article was right on Bill.Michael Wilbon is the one who should apologize!

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Bill Burt — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:58:56 -0000

Paul
I appreciate the response, but name-calling isn't ever the smart thing to do. Sometimes when you're ticked off, you blurt something out that you didn't have to. He was wrong, in my opinion, that's all.

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Bob Cobb — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:27:59 -0000

You know David Ortiz isn't technically black right?

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Dennis — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:22:33 -0000

When all is said and done, just another fine moment for The Eagle-Tribune and it's mighty Executive Sports Editor. Anyone think circulation has taken a hit over this?

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Not afraid to cross Columbus — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:12:55 -0000

Right. It's just more segregated.

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CK — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:08:30 -0000

Are you serious? If you think Boston has a race problem then every major city has one. Boston is no better or worse then the rest of them.

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Not afraid to cross Columbus — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:00:19 -0000

Columbus Ave. in Boston

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Bob Cobb — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:58:37 -0000

Columbus Ave. in North Andover? Methuen?

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Not afraid to cross Columbus — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:48:15 -0000

Bill,

I always thought your "too dumb to breathe air" act on WEEI was just that, an act. Now I know it's for realand you are as stupid as you sound on the radio. Take off your stupid suit and tie for once and cross Columbus Ave. Then tell me this town doesn't have a race problem. You boob.

- Not afraid to cross Columbus

Re: ‘Jerk’ comment over the top

Paul F. — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:39:52 -0000

An apology was not warranted, Bill.

The column was fine as originally presented.

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Bob Cobb — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:09:35 -0000

I'm waiting for an answer.

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Bob Cobb — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:09:14 -0000

If you're going to discuss race, everything is in play.

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Bill Burt — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:49:06 -0000

Bob
What does that have to do with our discussion? Do you want a breakdown of all minorities, women, nationalities ... etc.?
I think that discussion is probably for another chat, unrelated to sports.

Re: ‘Jerk’ comment over the top

Bob Cobb — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:37:12 -0000

Just a question. How many black employees does the Eagle Tribune have in the newsroom?