Dean Martin : A new war has broken out -- a war on comedy . He says the war started when the ##die 's defenders attacked Bill Maher . Richard Pryor , Lenny Bruce , George Carlin , Chris Rock and , of course , Jon Stewart , do more than simply make people laugh -- their comedy can shape public opinion . Obeidallah : So what exactly is the line that comedians are prohibited from speaking ? He says political comedy must not be stifled ; hateful jokes are a problem .
Dean Martin : A new war has broken out -- a war on comedy . He says the war started when the ##die 's defenders attacked Bill Maher . Obeidallah : So what exactly is the line that comedians are prohibited from speaking ? He says political comedy must not be stifled ; hateful jokes are a problem .