the whole situation is unfortunate, and I didn't think much of the term quite honestly particularly as a negative connotation due to the color of the group's skin. But alas, as I've spent far too much time in front of fox news and msnbc, I've come to finally question the media in general. It's great that they are trying desperately to report the news fast, but what happened to a grain of accuracy? What happened to waiting an extra 90 seconds to make sure that you are reporting facts? We mulled this over at the water cooler and came to the conclusion that members of the media should be subjected to an ethical standard that many professionals are. CPA comes to mind, in order to be awarded those three little letters there's an ethics exam and statement to adhere to and be held to. I think it wouldn't be such a bad idea for journalism/media to have something of a similar nature - at least it might keep the news a smidgeon more honest.