"As a father of two daughters, I am deeply troubled and personally offended by the inflammatory and insensitive remarks made by radio shock jock Don Imus toward the Rutgers University women's basketball team. His racist and sexist comments do nothing more than reinforce racial and gender stereotypes in this nation across public airwaves, which are owned by us all.

What did these women do to deserve such disrespect? They made it all the way to the NCAA basketball finals. They aspired to excellence. These ladies showed courage and determination, giving inspiration not only to African American girls but to the world. What kind of message are we sending to our youth when we allow Mr. Imus to hurl his inane vitriol at a group of outstanding Americans trying to make a positive mark on their world?

The First Amendment gives us the right to express our point of view but it doesn't give us the right to use public-owned airwaves to communicate it. That is why I am urging Mr. Imus's employers to take a serious stand and put action behind their own outrage and cut him off before his words do more harm."