As somebody who makes his living in TV, I'm a strong a proponent about letting the market decide when it comes to what people can watch or not. But I have to tell you that I'm happy about Rupert Murdoch's decision to scuttle the O.J. Simpson book and TV specials, "If I Did It, Here's How It Happened."
Just because the First Amendment exists, it doesn't mean that people have a right to be protected from the forces of the marketplace. Anybody has a right to print that ridiculous O.J. book or to interview him about how he "might" have killed his wife and Ron Goldman. Sure. But audiences, readers and citizens have a right to criticize those who would stoop to putting this trash before the public. So, the market rules, and O.J. gets the plug pulled by Rupert. I have no doubt someone else may step forward now to pay for this and that's too bad, but for me this is still a positive outcome.
Thankfully, this episode puts to rest any lingering doubts (were there really ANY?) about O.J.'s guilt or innocence. You may want to read Salon's article by Deborah J. Dickerson, "Memo to O.J. - Kill Yourself."
We all know the simple truth now. O.J. Simpson murdered his wife, Nicole Brown-Simpson, and Ron Goldman. Period. End of story. He's a killer.
I'm sorry that a well-liked African-American turned out to be a maniac like this, but it doesn't make it less true. It's not about race, it probably never was. It's just a tragedy, an injustice, the trial was a farce and what's come after has been rotten. This latest ploy was just disgusting. Come on...
O.J., you murderer, if you won't take Salon's advice, just go freaking-away. Okay? We're done here.
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CLICK HERE for the "Instant History" post about O.J.'s arrest.
CLICK HERE for the "Instant History" post about O.J.'s trial verdict.
