Smiley Quits

Tavis Smiley reportedly has quit doing commentaries for The Tom Joyner Morning Show after twelve years on the job. Smiley's decision was apparently prompted by the barrage of criticism he has faced resulting from what many view as his unfair treatment of Sen. Barack Obama. Given his penchant for taking others to task, I find it terribly ironic that when he found himself on the other end of criticism, he could not handle it. And quitting rather than dealing with the criticism speaks volumes about his character and the depth of his commitment.