“Comedians persist in being among the worst offenders against racial minorities. This is not because comedians are biased, but because so many are thoughtless of consequences. Anything for a giggle. Moreover, a comedian’s habit of thinking exclusively in terms of gags … often makes him unwilling to admit—when challenged—that much of what used to be innocent fun is now vicious political propaganda … They do not acknowledge the offense, protest good intention, or indicate a disposition to watch more carefully in the future. Instead they counter-attack.”
