So correct me if I’m wrong, but it seems the new rule is: If you are white and in the public eye, you’d better not say anything that might offend black people. However, feel free to offend other minorities such as gays (see Grey’s anatomy furor and Ann Coulter’s John Edwards statement), asians (see Rosie O’Donnell), and Middle Easterners (see network television, every shock jock in the country, etc.) If you are a minority, you’re probably safe offending pretty much anyone (see Dave Chappelle, Carlos Mencia, etc.)

And don’t get me wrong – considering the history of blacks in this country, maybe the new rule is justified. I just think it would be much more fair if someone defined it so that everyone knew what they can and can’t say. Maybe someone can get the self-appointed spokespersons for all black people, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, on this…