The “indefinite suspension” of Jimmy Kimmel from his late-night show on ABC (the network has since announced it would reinstate him on Tuesday) has unleashed a torrent of criticism or praise, depending on which ideological side one stands.

Democrats and the Left are engaging in predictable hyperbole. Some have called the suspension a violation of the First Amendment. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz may have topped them all. He said the suspension was “North Korea-style stuff.”

Several points. There is no constitutional or other right for anyone to have a show on a TV network. I was a Fox News Channel contributor for 19 years. For nearly 10 of those I appeared on a news critique panel and for two years I had my own show.

When management decided to cancel both shows (despite my pretty good

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