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Tucker Carlson: Apologize Now for Comments Condoning Violence!
Target: MSNBC, Dan Abrams, Joe Scarborough and Tucker CarlsonSponsored by: Media Matters
During a discussion Tuesday night on MSNBC Live with Dan Abrams about Sen. Larry Craig's (R-ID) arrest for "lewd conduct" and eventual guilty plea, Tucker Carlson described to fellow MSNBC hosts Dan Abrams and Joe Scarborough his assault on a man who he said "bothered" him in a Washington D.C. public restroom.
MSNBC has replayed some of the segment, but cropped out Carlson’s comments that he "…went back with someone I knew and grabbed the guy by the -- you know, and grabbed him, and ... [h]it him against the stall with his head." Carlson's comments, coupled with laughter from Abrams and Scarborough, suggested to viewers that physical violence is an appropriate response to an unwelcome overture. This is dangerous and wrong.
MSNBC has yet to acknowledge Carlson's comments.
Tucker Carlson should apologize immediately and condemn acts of violence against gays and lesbians. Sign and add your comments now telling Carlson and MSNBC why they must state publicly that they don't find humor in or condone the physical violence Carlson described.
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# 50:
6:47 pm PDT, Aug 31,
J Stack, Texas
# 49:
6:44 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Bruce Neave, Michigan
# 48:
6:42 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Kathy Wagner, New Mexico
# 47:
6:42 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Michael Banks, Michigan
# 46:
6:41 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Chari Howard, Nevada
That's strange, I always thought YOU were gay!!
That's strange, I always thought YOU were gay!!
# 45:
6:41 pm PDT, Aug 31,
James Wallace, Kentucky
people need to keep his circle small, prevent his expansion. give him peer pressure
people need to keep his circle small, prevent his expansion. give him peer pressure
# 44:
6:41 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Azie Amini, California
Shame on Tucker Carlson and the TV station he works for, to think of violence against any human being including gays and lesbians is humorous. If it was up to me, I would fire him just to make an example of how important this issue is. Shame on him and on MSNBC!
Shame on Tucker Carlson and the TV station he works for, to think of violence against any human being including gays and lesbians is humorous. If it was up to me, I would fire him just to make an example of how important this issue is. Shame on him and on MSNBC!
# 43:
6:40 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Sarah Howell, California
# 42:
6:38 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Brandon Juhl, Washington
# 41:
6:33 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Lauren Silinonte, New York
# 40:
6:33 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Ronald MacArthur, Washington
They should be laughing at you not you at them. Are you trying to get people killed? Wise up......it could be your son in this position one day......Think about it.
They should be laughing at you not you at them. Are you trying to get people killed? Wise up......it could be your son in this position one day......Think about it.
# 39:
6:32 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Christopher Aamot, Colorado
# 38:
6:32 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Name not displayed, California
# 37:
6:32 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Leonard Mehlmauer, ND, Nevada
# 36:
6:30 pm PDT, Aug 31,
John Page, Ohio
Tolerance is the hallmark of America's Democracy and, supposedly, Big Media. Big Media needs to get rid of narcissistic media personalities, for the good of our children, and our children's children.
Tolerance is the hallmark of America's Democracy and, supposedly, Big Media. Big Media needs to get rid of narcissistic media personalities, for the good of our children, and our children's children.
# 35:
6:28 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Charles Shytles, Georgia
# 34:
6:28 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Charlie Perkins, Kentucky
Even if the man's action is offensive to us, we must not respond with violence and laughter. Until we show compassion, we will continue making this world worse for our having been in it.
Even if the man's action is offensive to us, we must not respond with violence and laughter. Until we show compassion, we will continue making this world worse for our having been in it.
# 33:
6:27 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Judy Field, California
It is too bad the person who was attacked didn't press charges for battery. It wouldn't be so funny then...
It is too bad the person who was attacked didn't press charges for battery. It wouldn't be so funny then...
# 32:
6:26 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Samantha Taylor, Alabama
Violence is wrong especially against someone whose preferences are different than ours. We must learn to accept it because they are a part of our lives, our loved ones and our friends and violence against people we love and care for? Any comments should be apologized for to the upmost
Violence is wrong especially against someone whose preferences are different than ours. We must learn to accept it because they are a part of our lives, our loved ones and our friends and violence against people we love and care for? Any comments should be apologized for to the upmost
# 31:
6:25 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Melissa Boyce, South Carolina
# 30:
6:25 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Victor Glock, California
# 29:
6:24 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Michaella Dinard, Ohio
How can you think this is funny?! This is violence and hate! And you are promoting this! What kind of example are you setting? Why are you even on the air? Learn how to do your job!
How can you think this is funny?! This is violence and hate! And you are promoting this! What kind of example are you setting? Why are you even on the air? Learn how to do your job!
# 28:
6:23 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Sigrid Anderson Cordell, Massachusetts
# 27:
6:19 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Helen Porter, Ohio
# 26:
6:18 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Audra Hughes, Florida
# 25:
6:17 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Danny Dishon, Colorado
# 24:
6:15 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Tasha Smith, California
# 23:
6:15 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Paula Bogleff, Michigan
# 22:
6:12 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Sudeshna Ghosh, California
# 21:
6:12 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Kathryn Sawyer, California
Violence is never appropriate. People need to settle differences, problems in a constructive way.
Violence is never appropriate. People need to settle differences, problems in a constructive way.
# 20:
6:08 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Lorie Wickert, Maryland
Shame on you! Apologize, Tucker!
Shame on you! Apologize, Tucker!
# 19:
6:04 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Sharon Dickenson, Kentucky
# 18:
6:01 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Valerie Louie, California
Neanderthal
Neanderthal
# 17:
6:01 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Marlene Dragonlair, Ohio
# 16:
6:00 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Name not displayed, California
# 15:
6:00 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Althea Mcluckie, New Mexico
# 14:
5:59 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Shelly Kekes, Ohio
# 13:
5:59 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Ron Matthews, United Kingdom
# 12:
5:54 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Hillary Culver, Kentucky
If this act was performed against anyone else, he would have been arrested for assault; instead he jokes about it. He should face the consequences of his actions.
If this act was performed against anyone else, he would have been arrested for assault; instead he jokes about it. He should face the consequences of his actions.
# 11:
5:53 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Tricia Miller, Washington
Why does he get to keep his job?
Why does he get to keep his job?
# 10:
5:53 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Alena Dryden, Illinois
# 9:
5:51 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Virginia Griffith, Texas
# 8:
5:50 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Rob DePerna, Kentucky
# 7:
5:48 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Terese Selix, Michigan
# 6:
5:46 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Desba Silvers, Massachusetts
# 5:
5:45 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Carolyn Schafer, Kentucky
# 4:
5:45 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Ms Zentura, Wyoming
# 3:
5:44 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Christina Holman, California
# 2:
5:40 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Helen Bryenton, Tennessee
# 1:
5:13 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Natasha Young, California
Carlson's statement recanting what was broadcast on August 28 is not enough. His behavior and failure to apologize for condoning violence against gays and lesbians is unforgivable. As broadcasters, you have a responsibility to report and comment with appropriate conduct and speech.
Carlson's statement recanting what was broadcast on August 28 is not enough. His behavior and failure to apologize for condoning violence against gays and lesbians is unforgivable. As broadcasters, you have a responsibility to report and comment with appropriate conduct and speech.