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Author Ben Burgis on Dave Chappelle and the Moralism of Canceling Comedians
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13:34Now PlayingTaken from JRE #1783 w/Ben Burgis:
Moralistic approach to comedy judges character
Chappelle special mischaracterized as transphobic
Special honors friend who died by suicide
Special shows Chappelle's evolving understanding
Comedy quotes taken out of context
Critics dishonestly misrepresent comedy
Culture war moralism seeks evidence of wrongdoing
Critics hunt for damaging quotes to condemn
Comedy intent differs from literal statements
Media coverage disproportionate to actual impact
Progressive critics demand ideological conformity
Shaming ineffective; dialogue more persuasive
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