1. I know exactly what your saying Richards....it happens to everybody with every race (even the ones that claim to be so righteous)!

Posted at 11:43AM on Nov 21st 2006 by 4real

2. you da man Kramer!

I agree, Kramer is not racist, it was just where the act was going. Most of you people who dont know what its like to do work in front of live audiences may not understand.

This is the best clip Ive seen yet on this issue. Kramer says this is where the bit was going, and there is a thick racial issue thats not talked about, and Kramer opened it up wide.

for this? Kramer is a hero, the result will be better race relations, so really you could say Kramer is a hero in the footsteps of the famous Dr Martin Luther King

Good for you Kramer! lots of us support you 100%, I mean those of us who say it was not racist because we are not racist either and can see what it was

Posted at 11:49AM on Nov 21st 2006 by Bradley26

3. I agree very much with 4real. Everyone makes mistakes, let it go.

Posted at 11:49AM on Nov 21st 2006 by Jessica

4. That was a sad moment. Despite the racist things he said, he doesn't consider himself a racist. The definition of racism, according to Merriam Webster, is

"1 : a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race."

In common usage, "racist" is now equal to "ignorant bigot" when clearly the definition of racism doesn't support that belief.

We are all racists in America; we've all subscribed to the belief that a certain race is "better" and others are not. The "hate" that many whites have described is simply the reaction of a human being put into an arbitrary category of "less than" despite being made in the image of the Divine. Every time a racial epithet is used, the false belief that one person is better than another based upon differences in looks is supported, and the truth, that we are really all one race, is obscured.

Maybe something good will come out of this entire unfortunate display. One can only hope.

Posted at 11:51AM on Nov 21st 2006 by Gen-X

5. I feel for Richards after all every black comedian's show is always calling white people names why aren't they apoligizing. Black comedians as far back as Red Fox, Richard Pryor and Sinbad just to name a few. I believe Richards when he says he's not a racist i infact have called people that name just like millions of others its name that our forefathers have taught us and it's gonna die when Honky does and wetback and nip and jew so get a grip all you haters you've all done it . On the comedy relief program George Lopez put down the whites in whole Richardscalled a few ignorant audience members these names because he was angry. All you people that are mad, shift your anger to george bush afterall sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. george Bush is killing our young men for no reason get angry at that all you wining wendys.

Posted at 11:53AM on Nov 21st 2006 by Donna Sablan

6. He isn't a racist, he's an alcoholic. He could barely speak English without slurring his words.

He's as much a racist as Mel Gibson.

Posted at 11:54AM on Nov 21st 2006 by A Raymond

7. I am sickened to see that a strong percentage thinks that Michael Richards is not racist. I sickens me because it proves that many folks truly talk and think this way and don't consider themselves racist. They are sympathizing with Richards because they are embarrassed by their own racist thoughts. Listen, you don't need to belong to a white supremist group, the KKK, or beat up black folks to be a racist. You can be a functional racist with black friends. That is still NOT COOL. It's problematic and you need help. What other proof do people need than to actually view the person saying those terrible words. Oh, that's right...you say them too.

Posted at 11:57AM on Nov 21st 2006 by Meredith akins

8. Don't worry kramer, next week britney will do something stupid with paris hilton, tmz will be back on there kevin federline kick, and tara reid will probably get denied to hyde along with greasy bear. The world will continue like it never happened, one thing i'll give him credit for is not hiding behind his spin doctors and just being upfront about it.. good on ya !

Posted at 11:57AM on Nov 21st 2006 by tysin

9. #5 -- you're missing the point. Yes, black comedians make fun of whites all the time...just like they make fun of gays, jews, women, blacks, latinos, et al.

I remember one of the funniest remarks I'd ever heard from Chris Rock was when he made fun of black women and how they're afraid to use credit cards.

These comedians make fun of EVERYONE -- and that often do so to poke fun at stereotypes. Next time you use "black comics make fun of whites" argument -- rest assured, those same comics make fun of people of color as well.

Furthermore, making fun of people as part of a comedy act is just that -- a comedy act. Everyone in the audience knows it's all in good fun.

But MR wasn't making fun of blacks. He was anrgy. Using the N word and making sick references to lynching.

What he did was a far cry from poking fun at someone in jest.

Posted at 11:59AM on Nov 21st 2006 by Chad

10. Of course he is a racist. Those words don't just tumble out of someone's mouth. If the audience was rude, why jump to race-disparagement and hate based on skin-color instead of addressing the actual offending conduct? Someone should stick a fork in him because he is "DONE".

Posted at 12:06PM on Nov 21st 2006 by Words have meaning

11. You don't even think the "N" word unless you are in fact a racist!

Posted at 12:06PM on Nov 21st 2006 by just saying

12. Hey what about the Senator Byrd?-Democrat ? he was a former klan grand wizard or dragon or whatever it was, and has been a senator for 40? 50? years?

not only a klan leader, he STILL says nigger! and means it in a racist way!

is he a democrat? yes. then its okay, its not big deal. Senator Trent Lott is at a birthday party for another senator who said, 65 years ago, that segregation seemed okay. racist!! racist!! he has to be put into prison, Trent Lott must be impeached or resign! remember that?

Byrd still says nigger to insult blacks? thats okay. he is a democrat.

Kramer must be a republican

Posted at 12:07PM on Nov 21st 2006 by Bradley26

13. NO, HE IS NOT A RACIST IN ANY WAY, SHAPE OR FORM.

GET OVER YOURSELVES PEOPLE

WHITE POWER RULES.

Posted at 12:07PM on Nov 21st 2006 by Mrs. Smith

14. Seriously TMZ don't you people have any other stories? 3 stories in a row about Kramer on Letterman...c'mon. Y'all should go back to letting people who live in caves write stories about video games

Posted at 12:08PM on Nov 21st 2006 by The only one who matters

15. Hey Poster#2 (Bradley26) How would you feel if I hang you up side down and stick a york into your ass ? How dare you compare this white piece of trash to Dr. M.L. King ? It's people like you that we should worry about in this country.

Posted at 12:08PM on Nov 21st 2006 by Carl