In a recent episode of "The View," a heated exchange unfolded among the co-hosts, who are often seen as living some of the most privileged lives globally.
The discussion was sparked by Alyssa Farah Griffin's remarks on the human rights abuses under Iran's Ayatollah regime, highlighting the execution of gay individuals and the imprisonment of women for not covering their hair. "Iranians literally throw gay people off of buildings," Griffin stated, prompting a strong reaction from Whoopi Goldberg.
Goldberg countered Griffin's point by saying, "Lets not do that, because if we start with that, we have been known in this country to tie gay folks to the car. Listen, I'm sorry, they used to just keep hanging black people." Griffin attempted to differentiate the situations by saying, "In the year 2025 in the United States, it is nothing like if I step foot wearing this outfit into Iran right now." Goldberg retorted, "It is the same," and when Griffin tried to argue further, Goldberg added, Not if youre black.
As reported by The Blaze, BlazeTV host Jason Whitlock of "Jason Whitlock Harmony" expressed his lack of surprise at Goldberg's stance, a sentiment echoed by his panel. Delano Squires, a BlazeTV contributor, remarked, Delusion is a stronghold, and oftentimes when you are too well fed for too long, you forget what actual hunger feels like. Whitlock himself questioned the rationale behind airing such discussions, asking, My initial thought, and its not my strongest, but why is this on TV? Who is funding this? This is a level of delusion and a conversation so far removed from reality. Why is this on television, and why are corporations and advertisers supporting this?
Shemeka Michelle, another panelist, shared her frustration, stating, It just frustrates me because it is allowed to be on TV when its so far-fetched and ridiculous. I dont, as a black person, walk around every day feeling like I even compare to these women or people in these other countries, and Whoopi knows this, and she understands this, but yet shes allowed to push this type of rhetoric. She further criticized the network, saying, So for Whoopi to be able to push this narrative on national TV, ABC should be ashamed of themselves.
The debate on "The View" raises questions about the narratives being promoted on mainstream television and the role of networks in shaping public discourse. As the conversation continues, viewers are encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives and engage in discussions that uphold the values of freedom and truth.
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