"There is a huge difference between a Chappelle, who, like Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce, etc; are comedians with a social point of view in their humor."

There is a difference in execution of the humor, but I do believe that all are, or were, attempting the same thing.   Imus just wasn't funny and his attempt at humor had little relevance. Chappelle, Pryor and Bruce had the relevance.    While Imus is no longer funny in my opinion, there was a time when his programs had a great deal of social relevance and he did poke holes at social issues. I remember his character of Billy Sol Hargus that skewered all of the evangalists that were prevelant at the time.

As for comparing him to Hitler, that just isn't fair and a poor analogy. There is sense that ALL of us need to balance our affairs.   Supporting an orphanage would not "clear" Hitler and while some may disagree, I don't think Imus's remarks were nearly as bad.

And PDQ, With all due respect, Kendall's statement cannot be anything but opinion either. Think about it.